I love the Venetian and Palazzo Hotels. I had the ...

I love the Venetian and Palazzo Hotels. I had the pleasure of staying at the Venetian twice, with my most recent visit being August 2019. Although, most of the hotels/resorts on the Las Vegas Strip offer unforgettable experiences, there is something different about the Venetian/Palazzo. For starters, it is much larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. When you first enter the hotel you will be amazed by its beauty and details.

Their suites are lovely. I've only stayed in the Bella Suite, which is a large room with a drop down floor. It has a large bathroom with French doors, double sinks, a vanity table with accessories, a separate toilet room, a glass shower, a separate tub, and a mini TV. The first part of the room, has either a King Bed or two Queen beds with a flat screen TV and dresser. The drop down part of the room features a living room with tv, workspace, and mini dining space. The room also features power controlled shades and drapes. The room is relatively quiet, and the only noise you may hear are loud people moving through the halls.

Outside of the suites, there is a casino (I don't gamble, so I can't comment), a mini food court next to the casino, a larger food court in the Canal Shoppes, multiple restaurants with an array of cuisines, and stores galore. With that said, The Canal Shoppes is the second best part of the hotel. The ceiling is designed to look like the sky, the stores are designed to look like Italian shops, and there is a gondola ride both inside and outside of the shops. Yes, the people do sing while they take you around in the gondolas. There are also a few clubs and bars on location, including TAO. Also, Madame Tussauds is located here.

Going into specifics, there is an array of stores to visit. They range from well known places like Michael Khors, Godiva, Louis Vuitton, etc. to Vegas themed or only places. The food is good both in the restaurants and the food court (not the one by the Casino). If you like rum, you have to try Fat Tuesday.

The staff at the Venetian, from the doormen to the front desks to the housekeeping staff to the shop workers are amazing. Everyone was friendly and accommodating.

There are only two downfalls I experienced while here:

One is popular check out days. Most people checkout between Friday and Monday, so during these days, the elevators can backup tremendously. I recommend requesting a later checkout, checking out via the link they send you via email or text, or checking out earlier than the normal checkout time. On a positive note, the line at the front desk does move if you prefer face-to-face checkout. Also, if you have a later flight, the hotel will hold your bags free of charge (just be sure to tip).

The second is that as beautiful as the suites are, they do not offer a refrigerator or microwave. While living without the microwave is doable, a usable refrigerator would be beneficial. Just as a disclaimer, there is a refrigerator in the room BUT it's really a mini bar with sensors that automatically charge your account if you move any items in it. BE CAREFUL of this so you do not accidentally get charged.

Overall, I love the Venetian and it's my choice anytime I travel to Vegas. I would definitely recommend if you want something that offers variety and culture.