Las Vegas tips. Bellagio?

Question

I have just booked up to go to Vegas in april, were stopping in the Bellagio. Has anyone stopped here before? Any tips?

Also what must I get up to whilst there?

What restaraunts are the best?

Any help much appreciated.

Answer 1

We stayed at Bellagios once and the room was great, but I didn't think it was as good as the room we had at Ceasers. I like playing in their casino because its spacious, not crowded. But everything in the hotel is expensive.

The main things you should do/see in Vegas:


1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.

2. The “Sirens of TI” show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.

3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.

4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.

5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..

6. Go to the MGM Grand hotel to see the Lion habitat. This is better then the tiger habitat at the Mirage Hotel because there are usually trainers in with lions to keep them active.

7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy show used. This is kinda passe because the tigers rarely do anything but sit and stare.

8. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.

9. Go into the Flamingo hotel to see their animal habitat with flamingos and penguins.

10 The Excalibur hotel also has a free show starting at 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $25.



If you want to see a production show, I recommend the show at Bally's, "Jubilee" (there is a "top covered" version for families at about 7:00PM) and the show at the MGM, "KA". These will cost about $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows in Vegas now. I aso suggest that you buy tickets online before you go, particularly if you want to see a Circ d Sol show. You can try for discounted show tickets at a booth in the building with the coke bottle, look for Coke World and the M&M factory. They are same day tickets sold on a first come basis. I have never done this but see people doing it. If you are in Vegas as a couple, you will be stopped many times by folks in a number of hotels trying to offer free stuff in exchange for listening to time share presentations. They will get on your nerves. But if you don't mind sitting through a time share presentation you can get free show tickets or some cash. I also recommend Gladys Knight’s show at the Flamingo and also the George Wallace comedy show at the Flamingo. Clint Holmes' show at Harrahs is good but I didn't care for The Scintas at the Rio Hotel. If you like oldies, go see the show at the Sahara Hotel featuring the Drifters, Flamingos, and Coasters.

People go to Vegas to sightsee as well as gamble. You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo Hotel and also another free one between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street which runs from the MGM to the Hilton you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Barbary Coast Casino that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.

Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get to Vegas you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , “Showbiz”or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, current hotel shows and prices, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel. They also list hotel restaurants and buffets time sand prices.

Answer 2

The best hotel in Vegas I've stayed at. (Others being NYNY, MGM, Mandalay, TI, Mirage). Supposedly Picasso is the best restaurant in town, but I did not eat there. Did eat at the Prime Steakhouse right next to it though, which was fabulous. Ask for seating next to the lake so you can watch the fountains.
The Olives Italian restaurant I did not think was that good.
There's an art museum with an Ansel Adams exhibit (through May I think).
Next door is Caesar's Palace & The Forum Shops.
This is Celine Dion's last year at Caesar's. I just saw her show (I'm not a great fan of her's) and it was great. Very Cirque de Soleil-like (same producer).

Since you said "whilst", you might be British. Elton John also plays at Caesar's from time to time (he goes on the road a bit, then back to Vegas for a couple weeks, and so on). I saw that show a couple years back, and it was better than Celine Dion. Also, the newest Cirque de Soleil show (at the Mirage) is based on the Beatles.

Answer 3

I went to vegas 2 years ago ,the bellagio is one of the best out their.this really is a 24hr town.go to the hoover dame,and the grand canyon,also take in some shows.food Vere's big time .the hard-rock is ok.have a good time ,you will not forget it

Answer 4

The Bellagio is beautiful. You should enjoy your stay there. All the restaurants there are good. We always make the Sunday Buffet there.

Answer 5

Ive never been but cant wait to go but check out the dates you want to go on because Thar mite be a convention in town that week and room are harder to get i found this out by looking on the web when i was thinking about going i know you will enjoy it good luck

Answer 6

i was in las vegas sometime and i sleep in alexis park hotel, bellagio is too big and expensive , believe me change . sorry for my english i'm italian

Answer 7

if you are a sports fan, u can see the 51's at Cashman Field or the wranglers at the orleans arena