If you enjoy luxurious rooms while vacationing on the Las Vegas strip, I found a hint of Italy at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Situated in Nevada, the Venetian Resort is a little bit Vegas and a little bit Venice, Italy. The all-suite hotel is opulent with its Renaissance frescoes and hand-painted ceiling in the Grand Colonnade.

UPDATE: Since my 2022 review, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas has undergone a $1.5 billion revitalization. Formerly under the IHG  Hotels & Resorts umbrella, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas is now managed by Apollo Global Management. However, it offers a Venetian Rewards program and is a World of Hyatt partner. 

Take advantage of the Venetian property map upon check-in for navigating the sprawling resort. With 7,000-plus suites, 11 swimming pools, 20 restaurants, a casino, and spa spread out between 2 hotel towers, you’ll need this to get the lay of the land. Even with the help of the map, I still managed to get lost a couple of times. 

UPDATE: My husband and I checked into a king suite on the 33rd floor of the Venetian Tower in 2022. (Photo below) In 2025, I stayed on floor 23 in room #330. All 4,000 suites in the Venetian towers are completely updated and offer Las Vegas strip and sphere views.

After a guest desk check-in, I wander around the property. If you’ve traveled to Venice, Italy, you’ll notice the Campanile Tower outside the front of the hotel by the gondolas. Look for the Bridge of Sighs or the Rialto Bridge with the gondoliers gliding by on the artificial canal. 

Roam St. Mark’s Square and peek in the Grand Canal Shoppes. On my September 2025 visit, I learned that there are 200 stores and shops on offer. It costs nothing to look at Jimmy Choo’s Cinderella shoe or a one-of-a-kind Bon Bon bag. True to my journalism background, I feel right at home surrounded by Bauman Rare Books. 

If you want to be a tourist in Italy without stamping your passport, reserve a gondola ride. The 15-minute ride is offered both inside the resort and outside. Reserve a nighttime outdoor ride if its a hot day, or enjoy the indoor ride at your leisure. Either way, order a gelato while you stroll and pretend you are in Europe. On our visit, we did hear quite a few foreign accents around us. 

Grand suites

The luxury suites at The Venetian are sure to please if you like high thread count sheets, soft white bathrobes, marble bathrooms, and high-end bath amenities. While you will want to spend time in your hotel room, be mindful of the sensor-activated minibar. Unless you have deep pockets or are traveling on an expense account, you should know that anything you touch in the honor bar will be charged to your credit card if items are lifted or moved. 

We didn’t have to upgrade to enjoy the electronic curtains, complete with blackout shades. With the touch of a button, we could control the lights, as well as the amount of light shining into our hotel room.

 

In addition to the view of the Nevada desert, we had an immediate view of the 5-acre pool and garden deck. We never managed to make it down to the pool, Canyon Ranch Spa, or the fitness center, but we did get plenty of exercise walking the strip. 

Tao Beach Dayclub, with 2 main bars and 3 satellite bars, had opened during our trip to Vegas. Unfortunately, Tao Beach wasn’t open during the two days of our visit. I’m told the Venezia Pool is a little quieter if you are not looking for the day club scene. 

If Las Vegas dining is your jam, there’s a restaurant for every price point. We walked by Bouchon Bakery every time we entered or exited the elevators in the Venetian Tower, so of course, I had to stop there. I am familiar with Thomas Keller’s restaurants, as Napa Valley is one of his playgrounds. His high-end French restaurant, Bouchon, is also located in The Venetian Resort. 

In addition to Bouchon, there are several signature restaurants in the resort, including Wolfgang Puck’s Cut steakhouse. We opted to dine off-property because we were attending Mad Apple, a new Cirque du Soleil show. 

If you are into the selfie scene or looking for Instagram spots within the resort, look for LOVE. Spanning 36 feet across and 12 feet tall, the bright red Love letters are on display in the waterfall atrium of the Las Vegas hotel. There are plenty of selfie photo opportunities in St. Mark’s Square. For the ultimate romantic photo op, take that iconic gondola shot. 

Depending on the time of year you visit, rates vary wildly. Rates start at $125, plus the Clark County room tax and the mandatory resort fee. Book The Venetian Resort Las Vegas directly with the hotel or check prices online.

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Review and photos by luxury travel writer Nancy D. Brown. Her 2022 stay was self-paid. Her 2025 stay was hosted by IMM Lux and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. All opinions are her own.