The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
How did it make you feel when you got there?
The Palazzo is the fancier younger brother or sister of the Venetian. Both are part of the Venetian Resort and were designed with the same kind of Renaissance Italian idea in mind. Each hotel has its own rotunda entry. On the Palazzo side, there’s a beautiful crystal sculpture of women that’s actually a two-level fountain, instead of all gold. It looks both modern and like art from the past.
How is the crowd?
The Venetian and Palazzo have about 7,000 rooms together, so there are so many people there that it’s hard to tell what kind of people are staying there just by looking around. Many people may only be there to see a show, eat at one of the 40 restaurants, or gamble. What is clear, though, is that the crowds are very different from one another. It does draw some of the nicest people.
What’s cool: Describe your room.
Each room at the hotel is a luxury suite, which is where I stayed. What makes them special is that they’re really big for normal rooms. One of these rooms can be yours for just $199, based on the time of year and the events and conventions that are happening in town. These are some of the best deals in town. The rooms are about 100 square feet bigger and feel wider than the same rooms at the Venetian. They are also the biggest standard rooms on the Strip. The last time they were fixed up was in 2018, and now they look and feel much more modern and bright than the Venetian side.
We really need some deep, healing sleep. They got us?
Both of the beds have pillow tops that go all the way to the ceiling. They are some of the best beds on the Strip.
What about the little things, like a minibar or shower treats? Do any of those things end up in your bag?
The minibar is expensive and has computers watching it, like most places in Las Vegas. I loved, though, that it came in its own special boxes for things like Godiva candies and little gummy bear containers.
Tell us that the bathroom will be good.
There are some of the best bathrooms in Las Vegas that I’ve seen in regular rooms. They’re in Palazzo’s luxury suites. They’re big and have 17-inch TVs, so you can watch TV while you get ready. Like the Venetian, they have a great little makeup table with an extra lighted beauty mirror that you can change to different settings for daytime and evening light.
Wi-Fi is likely the most important subject of all. What do you call it?
Wi-Fi is part of the $45 daily rental fee.
Is room service worth it?
The in-room dining options at Palazzo and Venetian are the same, and the delivery fee is $7 and the tip is 18%. These are some of the best room service choices in Las Vegas, if you don’t mind the extra cost. If you’re not in the mood for chicken, salmon, or steak, there is a really creative veggie menu with dishes like tiramisu pancakes, chicken and waffles (great for hangovers! ), and a whole prix fixe Italian menu. You can have a romantic evening by yourself with “Seaside in Venice,” a five-course meal.
Staff: Who would get a prize if you could give one? Why?
I believe the real stars of Venetian and Palazzo are the people who bring food to 7,000 rooms every day, some of them several times.
Do any of the other services and benefits stand out to you? It doesn’t matter if it was babysitting, gyms, spas, parking, or something else.
If you’re staying at Palazzo because you love the Venetian/Palazzo complex but want to get a better room, I think the best option is to book one of the Prestige suites on the concierge floor (23). This will give you access to the Prestige lounge as well as extras like afternoon tea, Champagne at check-in, and personal concierge help (which can come in very handy when you need to get last-minute show tickets that are hard to get). I really like that Palazzo has recently started putting up public art. There are some really great pieces in the Waterfall Atrium. The Palazzo feels trendy and new because the range is always changing.
What did you remember or find most upsetting about your stay?
There have always been a lot of places to eat at the Venetian and Palazzo, but in the last few years, the cool ones have really taken off, like Rosina, an intimate Art Deco bar right at the base of the Palazzo guest room elevators. It’s also possible to have a very different experience at Palazzo than your partner has. Like, the Palazzo elevator bank, it goes straight to Canyon Ranch. It goes through both Palazzo and Venetian, but the spa side is on the Palazzo side. You don’t have to walk around a casino floor in your pajamas. You could go to the spa all day while your partner gambles and feel like you’re at a hotel spa (because you are!). The Palazzo also has better high-end shopping than the Venetian, even though the two are connected. The Atrium, a carefully chosen high-end store with jewelry, watches, and cosmetics, is a great place to find something special for yourself or as a gift without having to wander around the Venetian.
In the end, is it worth it, and if so, why?
The Palazzo is a great deal, especially if you get the Prestige increase. There are bigger standard rooms here than anywhere else on the Strip, and they still cost less than rooms in most other places.