The Venetian

Nice place but just too expensive for what it is. I usually gamble a few grand but didnt put one dollar in here. Their table minimums are to high yet the tables were empty every time I walked by

AS always, it was a fabulous experience at the Venetian

Yes the hotel is beautiful but it’s complete CHAOS and PACKED with people! We waited in line for an hour to check in. I went to the gym at 5:30am expecting it to be quiet but boy was I wrong. It was hard to use a weight machine because there was so many people. Every treadmill was being used. The smell of smoke is terrible. Not a very relaxing vacation.

It's important to know this is the biggest resort in the US. Lots and lots of walking is a requirement to get around. That said, it is amazing and beautiful. We have stayed in most of the stip hotels, plus Golden Nugget. This is always our favorite when we are healthy and in good shape for all the walking. We normally always book direct, but had such a great offer from Southwest airlines that we booked the package. Our included room was a low floor with a view of a roof, however it was still the promised suite. It took a $40 tip to the front desk to get us a 32nd floor suite with a pool view that never had pet in it (allergies). The front desk person also noticed that I limped up to the desk. After the tip, he also offered a double room close to the elevator in the North Tower, close to rideshare. The room and loction was absolutely perfect. Worth every cent of the tip! Hey, we tip for good service other places, why not those who truly enhance the stay? Restaurants are outstanding, housekeeping is wonderful, elevators are plentiful and they work, and the beds are outstanding. Love having a seperate living area with television. There is even a small fridge for personal beverages. We played in 7 casinos and had the best luck at Venetian (not Palazzo). Delicious drinks at Bellini Bar from Famous Dave (not so much the other bartenders). We went home with more money than we came with...and used our "reserves" to cover the expenses. The casino host was kind enough to comp us one of the Delmonico meals and resort fees....so always do room charges for the points. Only negative during the entire stay was the horrible meal at Buddy V's and a few of the cocktail servers getting drinks for guys and ignoring girls. Very evident and several different employees and guests talked about it happening....we actually watched it happening so we had to agree that there is a problem. It remains our favorite hotel and we are already excited for our next trip.

Resort refused to honor drink credit. Rewards team was rude.