Quite possibly one of the most iconic buildings in the entire United States – the Bellagio is simply awe-inspiring. Its sheer grandeur is certainly one factor of this, with the incredible building being the catalyst for hotel resorts across Nevada to embrace any gaudy, larger-than-life, and outrageous design approach that owners see fit.
Naturally helping its luxurious appeal is that its heavy Italian inspirations. When you think of Italy, you think of the finest premium wines, classical buildings, high fashion, and the ancient greats. Drawn from the idyllic Lake Como, the Bellagio seeks to embody all of these elements along with what it means to enjoy luxury in the modern day. From the offering within the resort to its presence beyond Nevada, the Bellagio exudes class and opulence.
Expanding What it Means to be a Hotel Resort
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IMAGE SOURCE: Unsplash.comBefore the Bellagio’s pioneering efforts, the aim of hotel resorts in Las Vegas was to draw customers to the casino games. Lavish as they are, it meant for a focus on the entertainment open to the public masses rather than adding that bit of extra shine to elevate the experience further. The Bellagio changed that by bringing in a fine art gallery that showed off the owner’s private collection.
Worth over $300 million at the time, visitors were permitted to book sessions to see his collection, which included the works of Van Gough, Picasso, Monet, and more. It’s long been the case that opening art fairs can enrich a venue, bring people from all walks of life together and, in the case of particularly expensive collections, impress luxury-seekers. Around the art collection, the Bellagio always managed to show its class through its design.
Modelled on Lake Como, few architectural feats even on the outlandish Las Vegas Strip can compare to Jon Jerde’s design. However, even with its classic design, the Bellagio has always been keen to upgrade its luxury offering. Bringing it into the modern day, they recently underwent a full renovation of all 2,568 guest rooms in the main tower, following up with a renovation of the Spa Tower, which cost £87 million.
While renovating its interior to uphold its classic aesthetic, the sprawling venue also worked out a way to showcase its lavish entertainment floor to luxury-seekers situated outside of Las Vegas.
The addition of new live streaming technologies has allowed the Bellagio to bring in luxury-seeking gamers who aren’t in Las Vegas, showcasing the opulent interior and experience. The Bellagio now has its real tables feature as live casino games through live streaming. The use of real live dealers to run the online games shows how they seek to offer patrons the authentic Bellagio experience. Launched in late 2024, Live Bellagio Roulette and Live Bellagio Baccarat have been hits online thanks to their ties to the iconic Nevada destination.
All-in On Giving Guests the Extravagance They Crave
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Extravagance is the ethos of the Bellagio, and that shows from the architecture to the amenities. The iconic fountains and dancing waters display never fails to draw in tourists and makes for an incredible view from dining areas, rooms, and the pool gardens.
Speaking of dining, not only can you enjoy brunch at an array of classy eateries at the Bellagio, including ones that toy with novel dish ideas, but Fountain Side Dining takes that experience to a new level. It’s fine dining while the waters dance in the background, while guests can order from a deluxe range of restaurants, including Spago, LAGO by Julian Serrano, Le Cirque, and the Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge.
Of course, real luxury dining in a lavish hotel tends to come to you. One of the Bellagio’s great selling points is its room service amenities. For the ultimate deluxe stay, you can order a Champagne Box – which features champagne, cheese, biscuits, and fresh fruit – a dainty Tea Sandwiches display, and an organic fruit bowl. Their In-Room Indulgence options also cover everything from light starts to an entrée and pizza selection.
Looking at what’s on offer at the Bellagio, it’s clear that the venue continues to develop to meet the luxury implied by the building itself, meaning the Bellagio has remained the epitome of opulence for luxury travellers.
