Opened in 1998 with a sumptuous VIP event, Bellagio Resort and Casino is the epitome of Las Vegas glamour and luxury. The resort’s style takes inspiration from the town of Bellagio on Lake Como in Italy, renowned for its elegance. Outdoors, between the hotel and the Las Vegas Strip, you’ll find the huge lake with its famed dancing fountains. Inside, you can admire Dale Chihuly’s Fiori di Como art installation where over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers cover the lobby ceiling.
The resort casino spans an entire floor and is renowned the world over. Head to the gaming area with its exuberant, glamorous atmosphere, to see what lady luck has to offer. With over 2,300 slot machines vying for your attention and jackpots that run into millions, you’ll be in gambling heaven.
Bellagio Casino is also the choice destination for serious gamers. Bobby’s Room, named after Bobby Baldwin who became the youngest champion in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker in 1978, is where professionals play the Big Game. Stakes are high, as are the winnings. This elegant venue is regularly packed with professional players and celebrities, but visitors are welcome.
If gambling is not your thing, there’s plenty of other entertainment on offer. The resort is home to the world-class Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic show “O”, a stunning theatrical performance in, on and above water. Explore the themed conservatory and botanical gardens. Depending on the season, you may see displays celebrating Chinese New Year, summer flowers or the winter holiday, when a dazzling Christmas tree is put up in the centre of the gardens.
The best-known feature of the resort is certainly the spectacular Fountains of Bellagio. Free to both hotel guests and Las Vegas visitors alike, this choreographed water show features more than 1,200 illuminated jets of water propelled into the sky all set to music, including classics such as Luck be a Lady. Shows run every 15 or 30 minutes according to the time of day.
Bellagio is situated in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. You can reach it by monorail, public bus or mini-bus shuttle.
