Las Vegas - Trip Preparation - Which hotel to choose? Bellagio vs Venetian

After deciding on how to get there, the next big decision is where to stay. It all depends on your travel style and what you think it's an ideal holiday for you. I don't mind staying at a clean motel if I am on a road trip and just staying for the night but for Las Vegas, it has to be 5-star hotel and preferably, a suite.

Bellagio

I shortlisted Bellagio and the Venetian. Both were having promotions but we decided on the Venetian because the 5-day suite @ Venetian was US$800 cheaper than that @ Bellagio for the period we were there. Venetian was having a promotion of US$149/night from Sundays to Wednesdays.   Incidentally, we also realized that accommodations in Las Vegas were cheapest from Sundays to Wednesdays and most expensive on Fridays followed by Saturdays and Thursdays.

The Venetian

I did not get to see the Bellagio suite but both my husband and I really liked the Venetian Suite. We got a Deluxe King Suite with no view of the strip. To us, it was a steal @ US$149/night. The room was big and very well maintained. Everything still looks pretty new. We were also happy that we choose the Venetian because of the Grand Canal Shoppes. If luxury shopping is your past time, then Bellagio would be the place for you.