Where is Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas located?
You’ll find the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas tucked in the sprawling CityCenter complex, an urban resort location from MGM, directly off the Strip at 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. and north of West Tropicana Avenue, near McCarran International Airport. The 392-room hotel is an intimate escape from Sin City’s face-paced atmosphere, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. But don’t worry about missing out on all the action: between the various dining options, full bar menus, pools and tea lounge, as well as the connection to the Crystals shopping center and prime location in the heart of Las Vegas, you’ll have no problem filling your to-do list during your stay.
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The mini-bar at Encore Tower Suites should take care of any cravings — midnight or otherwise. Choose from cookies, potato chips, nuts and candy (either sugar-free or enveloped in chocolate). To wash it all down, you can grab a soda or other drink — Coke, Diet Coke, Powerade and Sprite are offered. Need a hit of caffeine? The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel’s mini-bar includes Starbucks Doubleshot drinks and Red Bull. For something stronger, try beers such as Heineken, Bud Light, Corona or mini bottles of vodka, gin, whisky, scotch, tequila, champagne and wine.Just be careful when making your choices — products taken off the shelf for a few minutes are immediately charged to your account. In addition to edibles, Wynn’s rooms include for-purchase items including an adults-only intimacy kit, a large bottle of the hotel’s Bambu body lotion, sunscreen and a Wynn CD.
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Encore Tower Suites is decidedly adult — the sophisticated décor, nightclubs and expansive casino at Encore all appeal to a grown-up set. But children are allowed at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, and the resort has amenities to offer kids vacationing in style. Here are the best five amenities for children:
1. Encore’s main pool. This family-friendly environment is sure to be your kids favorite part of the trip — you’ll enjoy the poolside bar.
2. The Pizza Place. This casual restaurant is located on the Wynn Esplanade and is the best fit for kids at Wynn or Encore. Its menu of New York-style pizza, salads and sandwiches provide choices for even finicky eaters.
3. Lake of Dreams light show. This spectacular presentation is sure to dazzle kids — it features music, strange creatures and 4,000 LED lights and runs every half hour from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
4. Le Rêve – the Dream. This in-house show is popular with older children and teens. Preformed in an aquatic theater-in-the-round, it features acrobatics, live music, dance and special effects. They might particularly enjoy sitting in the theater’s splash zone.
5. The Buffet at Wynn. This over-the-top smorgasbord will thrill kids — stations where they can customize their own omelets and pasta put them in charge.
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If you are staying at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites for business or just trying to squeeze in a few hours of work during your Las Vegas vacation, Wynn’s business center will help you accomplish anything that you can’t do in your own suite (which comes equipped with business phones and a fax machine). The full-service Business Services Center includes high-tech conference rooms that can be rented along with the newest technology, such as iPads, laptops and audio/visual presentation equipment. You’ll also find Windows-based computers with high-speed Internet access, black and white and color printers, speakerphones, scanners and freight services. Wynn’s business center is staffed, so you can be sure you’ll have any help you need.
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While Encore Tower Suites doesn’t hold any holiday events, Wynn is known for decorating their public areas to keep with the seasons. Chinese New Year is a great time to see the festive touches to the hotel’s garden spaces and lobby — you’ll find tangerine trees, fierce bejeweled dragons and red paper lanterns decorating the lobby garden during the entire month. You’ll also find elaborate flower arrangements and Chinese luck ornaments in the public areas, and the season is also when Wynn holds one of its only seasonal events — a dragon and lion dance that makes its way throughout the hotel. Wynn Las Vegas and Encore also celebrate the December holidays with their charming Christmas tree displays, which bring a festive twinkling atmosphere to the resort.
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The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites doesn’t have a specific jogging route, but you can run down the Las Vegas Strip. If you go early — when nightclub patrons are just staggering home — you’ll likely see other joggers. An early morning start is especially important in the Las Vegas summer, when temperatures can reach 100 degrees by 11 a.m. A few local running groups are known to start on the south end of the Strip near the Fabulous Las Vegas sign, navigate the pedestrian bridges and then circle back at the CityCenter crossing at Harmon Avenue. For more temperate workout conditions, visit Encore’s gym for a run on a state-of-the art Cybex treadmill.
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Guests at Encore Tower Suites can use Encore’s gym, open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located inside the spa, the gym is fully equipped with cardio equipment, weights and everything else you’ll need to fit in a work out. Classes are typically scheduled anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., depending on the course being offered. Yoga is usually offered in the afternoon, while Pilates tends to be in the morning. Spinning is held throughout the day, and total conditioning class is offered in the afternoon a few times a week. Check the website for the weekly schedule, because it’s different day-to-day. Personal training can be scheduled for any time during regular gym hours. The gym’s early closing might seem inconvenient, but we think you’ll be occupied elsewhere — the Strip’s bars and clubs — anyway.
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Guests of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites have access to the gym at Encore. The fully equipped gym is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and has a room full of the latest Cybex cardio machines, a strength-training center and free weights. While you’re there, take advantage of amenities such as fresh fruit and chilled bottled water. Headphones, newspapers and towels are available at the front desk. All the cardio machines can sync into your digital device and have screens for watching TV. The gym also has two workout studios that offer classes through out the week. To refuel, stop by the in-gym juice bar serving essentials such as smoothies and energy bars
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Encore Tower Suites guests can easily get to any of the bars in the main areas of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. For a meeting or pre-dinner drink, try the Lobby Bar & Café, a colorful and lively space just off Encore’s casino. The bar offers small plates, sandwiches and desserts in addition to Signature Sips, a cocktail menu designed by the hotel’s mixologists. The bar’s menu features popular “Daphne” sculptures — dishes such as potatoes with spicy Romesco sauce and garlic aioli or bacon and cheddar cheese potato croquettes are served on a tall metal figure. Near the baccarat tables, you’ll find the High Limit Bar. The Southside Bar is located between Wazuzu and Society Café Encore, while The Eastside Lounge overlooks Encore’s pool and features dueling pianos nightly.
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Since the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites is part of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas resort, you’ll have your pick of plenty of restaurants during your stay here — including some of the best dining in Las Vegas. Encore features five restaurants, including the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Sinatra, an Italian restaurant located near Encore Tower Suites (check out Frank Sinatra’s Emmy, Grammy and Oscar displayed at the entrance). Guests at Encore can also choose from two steakhouses on opposite sides of the casino floor — Switch Steak and Botero — plus American comfort food at Society Café Encore. At Wazuzu, guests can choose from Pan-Asian dishes, including fresh noodles, sushi and dim sum. No matter which restaurant you book, rest assured it will have vegetarian and vegan dishes — a directive from resort owner Steve Wynn.
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Encore Tower Suites stocks Desert Bambu bath products — custom made for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. You’ll find plenty of the brand’s toiletries in Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel’s spacious bathrooms: unscented hand and face soap, lemongrass citrus body soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. Also on hand to make your stay easier, the bathrooms are supplied with shower caps, cotton swabs, cotton makeup pads, nail files, shoe polish, soft buff cloths, a razor, shaving cream, hairspray, a sewing kit, two toothbrush and toothpaste sets, mouthwash and collar stays.
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To take part in special events, Encore Tower Suites guests should head to the resort’s nightclubs — Encore Beach Club, Surrender and XS all host special guest DJs and celebrity partiers on a regular basis. Check in especially around holidays — New Year’s Eve is sure to bring out crowds of revelers for parties at the clubs. If you’re overwhelmed by Wynn and Encore’s size or just want to learn more about the resort, you can take a guided tour every day — it starts at 2 p.m. at Wynn Las Vegas or 3 p.m. at Encore. Stop at the concierge desk for more information.
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Staying at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites gets you access to every pool at Wynn Las Vegas. For a relaxing swim in a manicured garden setting, head to the main pool at Encore — this lively pool works for families with kids or sunbathers sipping a cocktail from the pool bar. For a secluded and serene pool experience, we suggest you head to the pool at Wynn Tower Suites. Here you’ll find a quieter scene complete with the menu from Tableau — the exclusive Tower Suites restaurant that serves American-style breakfast and lunch. For another private poolside spot, try Encore’s European-style pool, where tops are optional and you’ll find blackjack and craps tables at the Island Bar and Casino. To indulge in the ultimate poolside experience — and a Las Vegas tradition — book one of the cabanas. The European pool’s shaded spots come with fully stocked mini-fridges, including water, soda, sports drinks and snacks. Relax in front of a 42-inch flat-screen TV in your reserved lounge chairs while a host serves you from the room service menu or the café.
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Encore Tower Suites channels ornate luxury in its design style — plush furnishings and sophisticated color palettes give the hotel an aesthetic that's unique from the rest of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. When you step off the casino floor into Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites lobby, the hushed space impresses with hues of green and gold carried through the silk tasseled drapes, tufted velvet sofa and oversized ceramic vases. The hotel’s interior was created by Roger Thomas, the designer responsible for Wynn Las Vegas and Bellagio, and carries his opulent style and attention to detail. In the guest rooms, you’ll find neutral colors highlighted with pops of black, white and red, along with modern patterns— striped curtains and a herringbone-upholstered wall. Encore Tower Suites’ interiors are chic, but you might find yourself distracted by another design feature — floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip or Wynn Golf Course.
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Encore Tower Suites offers guests VIP service, from private check-in to rides in its fleet of house cars. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel has sedans, limousines and even Rolls-Royces at the ready to take you to dinner or just on a cruise along the Las Vegas Strip. Just ask the Encore Tower Suites concierge to arrange a car for you, and keep in mind, there is a charge for these services. For more mundane transportation, taxis line up outside the main entrance of Encore. Or if you’re headed elsewhere on the Strip, pop over to Harrah’s, where you can board the Monorail. This driverless tram stops at seven stations along the Strip.
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- Executive Vice President/General Manager, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas
Tower Suites at Encore Las Vegas sets the bar for luxury and excellence. Here are five reasons why:
1. In its first year of operation, Tower Suites at Encore Las Vegas was awarded the prestigious Forbes Five-Star award.
2. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas pampers guests in an intimate atmosphere with 2,034 suites that offer a stylish residential feel. A refuge of sophisticated chic, the suites at Encore are a study in contrast and subtlety — simple in color, intricate in texture and layered with details. Spacious Resort Suites span 700 square feet, and Tower Suites measure up to 5,800 square feet. Encore continues the Wynn tradition of creating extraordinary interiors with thoughtful details, timeless design and impeccable services. The accommodations include floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views and the exquisitely comfortable Wynn Dream Beds.
3. Tower Suites at Encore Las Vegas offers the comfort of a residential apartment with the signature service of a Wynn resort. Attended by a team of VIP concierges, guests enjoy a private entrance and dedicated hotel registration lounge with direct access to Tower Suites floors and The Spa. All suites feature cosmopolitan style and subdued color palettes, deluxe appointments and living areas featuring state-of-the-art technologies that provide high-speed Internet access, a variety of in-suite entertainment options and one-touch climate control.
4. There is always something to do at Encore Las Vegas. Visit the state-of-the art gym, the breathtaking Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course, sizzling nightclubs, sparkling pools, elegant wedding salons and more than 260,000 square feet of event space.
5. Don't miss a trip to the Five-Star spa. The Spa at Encore is one of only four spas in the state to hold that prestigious title. The treatment rooms, luxurious products and professional staff create a blissful sanctuary.
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Staying at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Encore Tower Suites means taking advantage of exclusive service and luxe rooms — here are five things to know before you check in:
1. You’ll feel like a VIP. Guests of Encore Tower Suites use a private entrance — separate from the bustle of Encore’s main lobby and casino — and check in at an intimate lobby with its own service, including a Tower Suites-only concierge.
2. There’s no resort fee. Staying in Encore’s regular rooms comes with a $25 resort fee, but it’s waived when you stay at Encore Tower Suites. There’s also no fee for Wi-Fi at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel.
3. You’ll be treated to extra service. Expect additional housekeeping visits and turndown service when staying here, as well as complimentary clothing pressing and a chance to skip the line at Wynn’s buffet.
4. You have access to Wynn Las Vegas. Encore is attached to sister resort Wynn Las Vegas, so just a quick walk lets you take advantage of Wynn’s casino, restaurants and spa.
5. The spa is Five-Star. The Spa at Encore is a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, with opulent décor and over-the-top amenities. Don’t miss your chance to book a treatment or at least use the wet facilities.
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With more than 30 restaurants located within the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, many of which do serve brunch on the weekends, you’ll have a wide variety of options to choose from depending on what type of food you’re in the mood for.
Assuming you can find a table, we recommend hitting Bouchon, a Three-Star restaurant from acclaimed chef Thomas Keller that serves authentic French fare in a Parisian bistro setting. We’re big fans of the croquet madame, which features toasted ham and cheese on brioche with a fried egg and side of pommes frites, as well as the three-egg omelet du jour.
Another reliable choice is Zeffirino, which offers a decadent Sunday brunch highlighted by steamed lobster, shrimp, oysters and clams, along with a selection of pastas, pastries and omelets. Champagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys are also available if you want to make it a boozy brunch.
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The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino does not allow cats, dogs or any other pets on the premises, with the exception of service animals. If you or a member of your group does have a service animal, be sure to inform the concierge at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel when booking your reservation.
If you have any questions about where to board your pets during your stay in Las Vegas, the concierge at The Las Vegas hotel will be more than happy to make recommendations for reliable places to keep the furry members of your family.
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If you’re planning to hold your wedding reception in The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino or The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s ballroom, you can expect to spend about $150 per plate, but the cost of your wedding really depends on which of the 10 wedding packages you choose.
Wedding ceremony packages start at $3,800 at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels, but note that price does not include use of a chapel. Some packages do include a wedding terrace and chapel, while others feature ceremonies in the Grand Canal. For more information about wedding package options and prices, contact one of the onsite wedding planners at The Venetian or The Palazzo since costs and amenities can vary based on the season.
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If you’re interested in hosting your wedding at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino or The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, you’ll have a number of beautiful locations to choose from for your special day.
These Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels offer 10 different wedding packages, each with a unique location and style. For example, you could hold your nuptials in the Grand Canal on The Venetian’s signature white wedding gondola, on the Bridge of Love above the canal or any number of other popular locations such as the Palazzo Waterfall, Venezia Courtyard and the hotels’ wedding chapels.
Both of these Four-Star hotels offer a full range of custom wedding planning services, along with fixed packages that include amenities such as photo services, limousines and tuxedo rentals.
Contact one of the onsite wedding planners to get your celebration under way.
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Rest assured that you won’t have to travel far from The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino or The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino if you’re itching to hit the links during your stay in Sin City. The golf course nearest to these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels is Bali Hai Golf Club, a championship 7,002-yard course located right on the Las Vegas Strip.
This 18-hole course features more than 4,000 trees, 100,000 tropical plants and flowers, Augusta white sand and black volcanic rock outcroppings. It has earned a slew of prestigious awards and mentions, including being named in GolfWeek Magazine’s “America’s Top 40 Resort Courses,” and includes an onsite Balinese-themed restaurant that serves fantastic sandwiches, curries and seafood.
You can make tee time reservations at Bali Hai Golf Club up to 180 days in advance if you’re staying at The Venetian or The Palazzo, with rates beginning at $155.
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The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino do not have children’s room service menus, but don’t let that stop you from ordering in-room dining for your kids. In fact, the in-room menus at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels are filled with yummy options kids are sure to love for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For breakfast, your best bets include eggs and omelets, fresh fruits and French toast. Reliable lunch and dinner choices include burgers, chicken sandwiches and a variety of pizzas, along with a long list of other kid-friendly favorites such as fish and chips, lasagna and grilled cheese with or without ham. There’s also a dessert menu featuring sweet-tooth favorites like cheesecake, milk shakes, giant cookies and chocolate-fudge cake.
If your kids have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions, don’t hesitate to ask the staff if the kitchen can accommodate your needs.
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With over 30 restaurants to choose from between The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and sister property, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, you and your kids will both have no shortage of tasty food options right inside your hotel. We think the casual dining spots at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels will probably suit you better, though for a special treat older kids who might be somewhat familiar with pop-culture chefs like Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse would also enjoy visiting one of their eateries on Restaurant Row.
Amongst the casual options, though, our favorites include Grand Lux Café, which has a massive menu with something for everyone, and Tintoretto Bakery, where display cases with freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and desserts allow your kids to check out their options before they decide what they want. In-room dining is also a convenient option, with all sorts of yummy kid-friendly favorites such as burgers, pasta and desserts on the menu.
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The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and its sister spot, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, do not offer any in-house babysitting services. However, if you’re traveling with kids the concierge desk at either of these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels can provide you with the contact information of recommended babysitting and nanny services elsewhere in Las Vegas.
Companies that concierge specifically recommended to us were Nannies and Housekeepers, Artsy Nannies and Dial-a-Granny, though note that none of these services are directly affiliated with either The Venetian or The Palazzo. But the sitters will come in handy when you want to take a crack at the casino or head to a Cirque show.
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Go ahead and bring the kids with you to The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino or its neighbor The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino: There are plenty of kid-friendly amenities at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels, as well as in Las Vegas at large. Here are our five favorite amenities for kids:
1. The pools. Nothing beats a cool dip in the pool on a hot day in Vegas. While some pools are only for adults, most of the 10 pools shared between the two hotels are open to families. You can also dine poolside at one of two restaurants from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
2. Madame Tussauds. Older kids will love posing next to their favorite, eerily lifelike wax replicas of their favorite celebrities inside the Vegas outpost of the famous Madame Tussauds.
3. Gondola rides. Give your kids a Vegas-style taste of Italy by taking them on a memorable gondola ride down the entrancing Grand Canal. The crooning gondolier will surely leave a lasting impression on little ones.
4. Video game systems. Consoles are available on request, a nice touch for keeping kids occupied and making them feel right at home.
5. Gelato. Your kids may come to this Four-Star hotel as ice-cream fans, but may leave clamoring for Italian gelato after a few scoops at Espressamente Illy, which serves 54 terrific flavors along with sweet crepes and European-style chocolates.
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Whether you’re flying solo, traveling with the family or escaping to Vegas on a whirlwind romantic getaway, there are all kinds of fun things to do near The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and connected The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Five of our favorites include:
1. Golfing. Bali Hai Golf Club is a championship 18-hole course located just around the corner from these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels, so pack your clubs and get ready to hit one of the best courses in the country — or, if you forget your putters, simply rent a pair from the club.
2. Cirque du Soleil. Whether you opt for O, KÀ or The Beatles LOVE, these three Cirque du Soleil mainstay shows are sure to wow you with their unbelievable acrobatic feats and driving musical soundtracks.
3. Nightclubs. You don’t have to leave your hotel to visit two of Las Vegas’ most exclusive nightclubs, TAO and LAVO. We particularly enjoyed the everything-goes vibe at TAO, where a giant Buddha statue presides over an infinity pool teeming with Japanese koi fish, and a 40-foot-long outdoor terrace plays host to international DJs, go-go dancers and throngs of traveling clubbers.
4. Shopping. If you haven’t satisfied your shopping fix at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian or The Shoppes at The Palazzo, the Fashion Show Mall, Encore Shopping Center and The Forum Shops are all within walking distance.
5. Helicopter rides. You’ll love having a bird’s eye view of all the natural splendor that is the Grand Canyon from the comfort of a helicopter. Ask the concierge at these Four-Star hotels for operator recommendations and help booking a reservation.
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The best time of the year to experience holiday events at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is during the annual “Winter in Venice” festivities, when these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels put on their best holiday cheer and turn into an indoor winter wonderland between the last two weeks of November and the first week of January.
A dazzling array of bright holiday lights and decorated trees pop up during the festival, along with seasonal treats such as eggnog cupcakes, spiced apple cider and rich hot chocolate. You can also strap on some ice skates and hit the ice at the largest skating rink on the Strip, and at night enjoy daily light shows and live performances.
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Any time of the year is a good time to enjoy a luxurious stay at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, but we think the best time to plan your visit to the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel is during the (relatively) low tourism seasons.
The hotel predictably tends to host more families and groups of travelers during the late summer and around major holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. Fall and spring are both generally great times to go to Vegas, as you can still enjoy plenty of warm weather and sunshine, along with smaller crowds.
We also recommend checking The Palazzo and its sister spot The Venetian’s convention schedule: Both of these Four-Star hotels are attached to the Sands Expo Center, a gigantic meeting space that hosts trade shows throughout the year, so even though there are some 7,000 suites between these hotels, some shows can push them near their maximum occupancy.
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If you fashion yourself more of an outdoor runner than a treadmill warrior, we recommend taking in the sights and sounds of Las Vegas with a jog down the world-famous Strip during your stay at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino.
The best time to get a run in that’s relatively free of human obstacles will be in the early morning, from 7 to 9 a.m., when you’ll also have the least amount of traffic to navigate and can more easily cross the main roads on pedestrian walkways without having to slow your pace because of all the people. Keep in mind, though, that even in the morning you’ll still have to dodge some early risers and late-night clubbers.
For a more secluded run during your stay at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel, try heading off-Strip to Koval Lane, which runs parallel to Las Vegas Boulevard and sees much less foot traffic.
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As part of Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the gym locker rooms at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and sister hotel The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino feature posh facilities and amenities to help you unwind after a tough workout.
Gym locker rooms at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels are highlighted by magnetic-key lockers, spotless showers and restrooms, luxury bath products and ample relaxation space. For more amenities, including free beverages inside the spa relaxation area and access to wet areas that include thermal spa cabins, tubs and aqua-thermal baths, consider upgrading to a SpaClub Passport, which is available for one ($40), three ($110) or five ($150) days. Additional services such as personal training classes and access to a 40-foot indoor rock-climbing wall can also be purchased.
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The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino offers a variety of fitness classes and personal training sessions at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. In fact, the SpaClub just might offer more classes and activities than your local gym does.
In addition to yoga, Pilates, aerobics and other group fitness classes, during your stay at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel you can also sign up for private weight-training and cardiovascular sessions with a certified trainer, climb a 40-foot indoor rock wall (private or group) and get an innovative “movement training” workout using SpaClub’s Kinesis training method. Check the gym’s schedule for current personal-training rates and class times.
Of course, if you prefer to work up a sweat on your own, the 134,000-square foot spa and gym space has all the latest technology and fitness equipment you’ll need, including multiple weight-training rooms, treadmills and other cardiovascular machines and fitness studios.
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A premium is placed on top-notch entertainment throughout The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, from the labyrinthine gaming floors and posh VIP rooms frequented by high rollers to a wide variety of family-friendly activities and dazzling Vegas shows.
Kids and adults alike will love taking a languid gondola cruise down The Venetian’s Grand Canal, where your boat will be guided by a singing gondolier. Madame Tussauds, where you can snap pictures with uncannily lifelike wax replicas of your favorite celebrities, is another popular spot for families at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.
If you’re interested in show-stopping theatrics and operatic ballads, The Venetian hosts both Blue Man Group and The Phantom of the Opera.
Finally, both of these Four-Star hotels regularly bring comedic stars such as Tim Allen, David Spade and Rita Rudner to the stage for strings of headlining shows, so be sure to check The Venetian and The Palazzo’s respective events calendars to see who’s in town and which shows are running during your visit.
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While The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino have a whole city’s worth of bars and restaurants between them, we loved being able to order a number of refreshing signature drinks right off the in-room dining menu that these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have claimed as their own unique creations.
Our favorites are the Passion & Palazzo, a mix of Remy Red, Moët & Chandon and a splash of lime juice, and the Silver Bullet, a blend of Hpnotiq, Sauza Plata and lime juice. Of course, if you’re just in the mood for something simple and straightforward, the in-room menu also features a bevy of spirits, wines and beers.
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While The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino have a whole city’s worth of bars and restaurants between them, we loved being able to order a number of refreshing signature drinks right off the in-room dining menu that these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have claimed as their own unique creations.
Our favorites are the Passion & Palazzo, a mix of Remy Red, Moët & Chandon and a splash of lime juice, and the Silver Bullet, a blend of Hpnotiq, Sauza Plata and lime juice. Of course, if you’re just in the mood for something simple and straightforward, the in-room menu also features a bevy of spirits, wines and beers.
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The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino make it easy to enjoy early-evening or late-night drinks in a Sin City hotspot without stepping foot outside the hotel.
Two of Vegas’ most popular nightclubs are located within these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels: the Venetian’s TAO and The Palazzo’s LAVO. If you want to check out one of the sexiest pool parties in Las Vegas, there’s also The Venetian’s hedonistic Tao Beach, which features house international DJs, pool light shows and 14-foot-tall columns of fire.
If you’re not interested in the nightclub scene, these Four-Star hotels have a number of cozy bars at many of the 30 onsite restaurants. Two of our favorite bar restaurants are found at Pinot Brasserie and SUSHISAMBA, both of which serve their own specialty house cocktails and beverages.
For more laid-back experiences, check out one of the casual lounges at The Venetian or The Palazzo. Lagasse’s Stadium is a sports fan’s paradise, with tons of TVs and stadium seating, while V Bar is a great spot for sipping marvelous martinis. We’re also fond of Laguna Champagne Bar, where you can take in the razzle-dazzle of the gaming floor while imbibing a glass or two of bubbly.
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You couldn’t taste your way through all 30 restaurants shared between The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino even if you tried — and believe us, we have.
These Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have it all, whether you’re in the mood for something quick and casual or want to dress up for an upscale sit-down dinner at restaurants from world-renowned celebrity chefs. To that end, we recommend all three onsite eateries from Italian-cooking mastermind Mario Batali: B&B Ristorante, which serves traditional Italian fare, Carnevino, an Italian steakhouse, and Otto Enoteca Pizzeria, the most casual of the three.
Of course, Batali isn’t the only celebrity chef sharing his culinary masterpieces at these Four-Star hotels: Emeril Lagasse hosts Lagasse’s Stadium, Delmonico Steakhouse and Table 10, Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants include CUT, Postrio and Solaro Poolside, and Tom Moloney serves amazing seafood at AquaKnox.
On past visits we’ve also enjoyed the French cuisine at Morel’s and Pinot Brasserie, fresh, innovatively presented sushi at SUSHISAMBA and family-friendly fare at Grand Lux Café and I Love Burgers. The extensive in-suite dining menu has something for everyone, too, and is a great option if you don’t feel like leaving the considerable comfort of your suite.
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Two types of suites at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino include terraces: the aptly named Terrazo Luxury Suite and the Terrazo Bella Suite.
These suites feature the same amenities as the standard Luxury Suites and Bella Suites, including 32-inch flat-screen TV, Egyptian cotton sheets on pillowy king-size beds and Roman tub, plus additional outdoor patio space for soaking in that hot Las Vegas sun. Each terrace is furnished with a table and comfortable lounge chairs that are flanked by neatly trimmed hedges that provide a little extra privacy. If you’d like, you can even order request that your terrace at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel be stocked with snacks and beverages.
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Given it debuted in 2008, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino hasn’t yet undergone any significant room renovations, but everything from the gleaming in-suite Italian marble and 32-inch flat-screen TVs to the dazzling grand entrance remains as sparkling and spotless as it was when it first opened.
Suites at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino have undergone two separate renovations over the past four years. Those suites at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel that still sport some of the hotel’s original, more traditional color schemes and design patterns are being updated for 2012. Otherwise, many suites were updated and renovated in 2008 to coincide with the opening of sister hotel, The Palazzo.
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Given it debuted in 2008, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino hasn’t yet undergone any significant room renovations, but everything from the gleaming in-suite Italian marble and 32-inch flat-screen TVs to the dazzling grand entrance remains as sparkling and spotless as it was when it first opened.
Suites at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino have undergone two separate renovations over the past four years. Those suites at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel that still sport some of the hotel’s original, more traditional color schemes and design patterns are being updated for 2012. Otherwise, many suites were updated and renovated in 2008 to coincide with the opening of sister hotel, The Palazzo.
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The average price of a room at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and sister hotel, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, depends on which size room you book, as well as the time of year you visit. Every room at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels is a suite that ranges in size from 650 to 2,900 square feet, so rest assured you’ll have plenty of space to move around regardless of your selection.
The Value Package at these Four-Star hotels is one recommended accommodation option. Beginning at $149 per night, the package includes the price of your suite, plus discounts at several restaurants within The Venetian and The Palazzo complexes, $35 off a 50-minute spa service and complimentary admission to the LAVO Nightclub. Other packages are offered throughout the year that offer additional amenities such as show tickets and spa treatments, so be sure to check each hotel’s website for details on current offers.
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You're bound to find weekend brunch wherever you turn at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, since they offer more than 30 restaurants combined. It just depends what you're in the mood for.
Assuming you can find a table, we recommend hitting Bouchon, a Three-Star restaurant from acclaimed chef Thomas Keller that serves authentic French fare in a Parisian bistro setting. We’re big fans of the croquet madame, which features toasted ham and cheese on brioche with a fried egg and side of pommes frites, as well as the three-egg omelet du jour.
Another reliable choice is Zeffirino, which offers a decadent Sunday brunch highlighted by steamed lobster, shrimp, oysters and clams, along with a selection of pastas, pastries and omelets. Champagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys are also available if you want to make it a boozy brunch.
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Unfortunately, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino do not allow cats, dogs or any other animals on the premises, with the exception of service animals. If you or a member of your group does have a service animal, be sure to inform the concierge at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel when booking your reservation.
If you have any questions about where to board your pets during your stay in Las Vegas, the concierge at The Venetian and The Palazzo will be more than happy to make recommendations for reliable places to keep the furry members of your family.
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If you’re planning to hold your wedding reception in The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino or The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino’s ballroom, you can expect to spend about $150 per plate, but the cost of your wedding really depends on which of the 10 wedding packages you choose.
Wedding ceremony packages start at $3,800 at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels, but note that price does not include use of a chapel. Some packages do include a wedding terrace and chapel, while others feature ceremonies in the Grand Canal. For more information about wedding package options and prices, contact one of the onsite wedding planners at The Venetian or The Palazzo since costs and amenities can vary based on the season.
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If you’re interested in hosting your wedding at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino or The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, you’ll have a number of beautiful locations to choose from for your special day.
These Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels offer 10 different wedding packages, each with a unique location and style. For example, you could hold your nuptials in the Grand Canal on The Venetian’s signature white wedding gondola, on the Bridge of Love above the canal or any number of other popular locations such as the Palazzo Waterfall, Venezia Courtyard and the hotels’ wedding chapels.
Both of these Four-Star hotels offer a full range of custom wedding planning services, along with fixed packages that include amenities such as photo services, limousines and tuxedo rentals.
Contact one of the onsite wedding planners to get your celebration under way.
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Rest assured that you won’t have to travel far from The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino or The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino if you’re itching to hit the links during your stay in Sin City. The golf course nearest to these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels is Bali Hai Golf Club, a championship 7,002-yard course located right on the Las Vegas Strip.
This 18-hole course features more than 4,000 trees, 100,000 tropical plants and flowers, Augusta white sand and black volcanic rock outcroppings. It has earned a slew of prestigious awards and mentions, including being named in GolfWeek Magazine’s “America’s Top 40 Resort Courses,” and includes an onsite Balinese-themed restaurant that serves fantastic sandwiches, curries and seafood.
You can make tee time reservations at Bali Hai Golf Club up to 180 days in advance if you’re staying at The Venetian or The Palazzo, with rates beginning at $155.
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The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino do not have children’s room service menus, but don’t let that stop you from ordering in-room dining for your kids. In fact, the in-room menus at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels are filled with yummy options kids are sure to love for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For breakfast, your best bets include eggs and omelets, fresh fruits and French toast. Reliable lunch and dinner choices include burgers, chicken sandwiches and a variety of pizzas, along with a long list of other kid-friendly favorites such as fish and chips, lasagna and grilled cheese with or without ham. There’s also a dessert menu featuring sweet-tooth favorites like cheesecake, milk shakes, giant cookies and chocolate-fudge cake.
If your kids have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions, don’t hesitate to ask the staff if the kitchen can accommodate your needs.
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With more 30 restaurants to choose from between The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and sister hotel The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, you and your kids will both have no shortage of tasty food options right inside your hotel. We think the casual dining spots at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels will probably suit you better, though for a special treat older kids who might be somewhat familiar with pop-culture chefs like Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse would also enjoy visiting one of their eateries on Restaurant Row.
Amongst the casual options, though, our favorites include Grand Lux Café, which has a massive menu with something for everyone, and Tintoretto Bakery, where display cases with freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and desserts allow your kids to check out their options before they decide what they want. In-room dining is also a convenient option, with all sorts of yummy kid-friendly favorites such as burgers, pasta and desserts on the menu.
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Unfortunately, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino do not offer any in-house babysitting services. However, if you’re traveling with kids, the concierge desk at either of these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels can provide you with the contact information of recommended babysitting and nanny services elsewhere in Las Vegas.
Companies that concierge specifically recommended to us were Nannies and Housekeepers, Artsy Nannies and Dial-a-Granny, though note that none of these services are directly affiliated with either The Venetian or The Palazzo. You should also keep in mind that any recommendations from these Four-Star hotels are only recommendations — they cannot be held liable for your satisfaction with the services you receive.
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Go ahead and bring the kids with you to The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino or The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino: There are plenty of kid-friendly amenities at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels, as well as in Las Vegas at large. Here are our five favorite amenities for kids:
1. The pools. Nothing beats a cool dip in the pool on a hot day in Vegas. While some pools are only for adults, most of the 10 pools shared between the two hotels are open to families. You can also dine poolside at one of two restaurants from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
2. Madame Tussauds. Older kids will love posing next to their favorite, eerily lifelike wax replicas of their favorite celebrities inside the Vegas outpost of the famous Madame Tussauds.
3. Gondola rides. Give your kids a Vegas-style taste of Italy by taking them on a memorable gondola ride down the entrancing Grand Canal. The crooning gondolier will surely leave a lasting impression on little ones.
4. Video game systems. Consoles are available on request, a nice touch for keeping kids occupied and making them feel right at home.
5. Gelato. Your kids may come to this Four-Star hotel as ice-cream fans, but may leave clamoring for Italian gelato after a few scoops at Espressamente Illy, which serves 54 terrific flavors along with sweet crepes and European-style chocolates.
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Whether you’re flying solo, traveling with the family or escaping to Vegas on a whirlwind romantic getaway, there are all kinds of fun things to do near The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and connected The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Five of our favorites include:
1. Golfing. Bali Hai Golf Club is a championship 18-hole course located just around the corner from these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels, so pack your clubs and get ready to hit one of the best courses in the country — or, if you forget your putters, simply rent a pair from the club.
2. Cirque du Soleil. Whether you opt for O, KÀ or The Beatles LOVE, these three Cirque du Soleil mainstay shows are sure to wow you with their unbelievable acrobatic feats and driving musical soundtracks.
3. Nightclubs. You don’t have to leave your hotel to visit two of Las Vegas’ most exclusive nightclubs, TAO and LAVO. We particularly enjoyed the everything-goes vibe at TAO, where a giant Buddha statue presides over an infinity pool teeming with Japanese koi fish, and a 40-foot-long outdoor terrace plays host to international DJs, go-go dancers and throngs of traveling clubbers.
4. Shopping. If you haven’t satisfied your shopping fix at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian or The Shoppes at The Palazzo, the Fashion Show Mall, Encore Shopping Center and The Forum Shops are all within walking distance.
5. Helicopter rides. You’ll love having a bird’s eye view of all the natural splendor that is the Grand Canyon from the comfort of a helicopter. Ask the concierge at these Four-Star hotels for operator recommendations and help booking a reservation.
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The best time of the year to experience holiday events at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino is during the annual “Winter in Venice” festivities, when these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels put on their best holiday cheer and turn into an indoor winter wonderland between the last two weeks of November and the first week of January.
A dazzling array of bright holiday lights and decorated trees pop up during the festival, along with seasonal treats such as eggnog cupcakes, spiced apple cider and rich hot chocolate. You can also strap on some ice skates and hit the ice at the largest skating rink on the Strip, and at night enjoy daily light shows and live performances.
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Any time of the year is a good time to enjoy a luxurious stay at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and sister hotel The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, but we think the best time to plan your visit to these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels is during the (relatively) low tourism seasons.
The hotel predictably tends to host more families and groups of travelers during the late summer and around major holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. Fall and spring are both generally great times to go to Vegas, as you can still enjoy plenty of warm weather and sunshine, along with smaller crowds.
We also recommend checking The Venetian and The Palazzo’s convention schedule: Both of these Four-Star hotels are attached to the Sands Expo Center, a gigantic meeting space that hosts trade shows throughout the year, so even though there are some 7,000 suites between these hotels, some shows can push them near their maximum occupancy.
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If you fashion yourself more of an outdoor runner than a treadmill warrior, we recommend taking in the sights and sounds of Las Vegas with a jog down the world-famous Strip during your stay at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.
The best time to get a run in that’s relatively free of human obstacles will be in the early morning, from 7 to 9 a.m., when you’ll also have the least amount of traffic to navigate and can more easily cross the main roads on pedestrian walkways without having to slow your pace because of all the people. Keep in mind, though, that even in the morning you’ll still have to dodge some early risers and late-night clubbers.
For a more secluded run during your stay at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel, try heading off-Strip to Koval Lane, which runs parallel to Las Vegas Boulevard and sees much less foot traffic.
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As part of Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the gym locker rooms at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and sister hotel The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino feature posh facilities and amenities to help you unwind after a tough workout.
Gym locker rooms at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels are highlighted by magnetic-key lockers, spotless showers and restrooms, luxury bath products and ample relaxation space. For more amenities, including free beverages inside the spa relaxation area and access to wet areas that include thermal spa cabins, tubs and aqua-thermal baths, consider upgrading to a SpaClub Passport, which is available for one ($40), three ($110) or five ($150) days. Additional services such as personal training classes and access to a 40-foot indoor rock-climbing wall can also be purchased.
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The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino offers a variety of fitness classes and personal training sessions at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. In fact, the SpaClub just might offer more classes and activities than your local gym does.
In addition to yoga, Pilates, aerobics and other group fitness classes, during your stay at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel you can also sign up for private weight-training and cardiovascular sessions with a certified trainer, climb a 40-foot indoor rock wall (private or group) and get an innovative “movement training” workout using SpaClub’s Kinesis training method. Check the gym’s schedule for current personal-training rates and class times.
Of course, if you prefer to work up a sweat on your own, the 134,000-square-foot spa and gym space has all the latest technology and fitness equipment you’ll need, including multiple weight-training rooms, treadmills and other cardiovascular machines and fitness studios.
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The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino offers a variety of fitness classes and personal training sessions at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. In fact, the SpaClub just might offer more classes and activities than your local gym does.
In addition to yoga, Pilates, aerobics and other group fitness classes, during your stay at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel you can also sign up for private weight-training and cardiovascular sessions with a certified trainer, climb a 40-foot indoor rock wall (private or group) and get an innovative “movement training” workout using SpaClub’s Kinesis training method. Check the gym’s schedule for current personal-training rates and class times.
Of course, if you prefer to work up a sweat on your own, the 134,000-square-foot spa and gym space has all the latest technology and fitness equipment you’ll need, including multiple weight-training rooms, treadmills and other cardiovascular machines and fitness studios.
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As with most high-rise hotels, the best views at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and sister spot, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, come with suites located on the higher floors.
If you’re looking for a room with a spectacular view at The Palazzo, splurge on a Prestige Suite, which gives you access to a private lounge and other fine amenities such as a private champagne check in, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktail receptions, access to the Canyon Ranch SpaClub and a personal concierge.
At The Venetian, we recommend booking a room in the Venezia Tower, which offers more seclusion, a private pool garden and better views of Vegas than suites located in the main part of the hotel. You’ll also have easy access to the Forbes Travel Guide Three-Star restaurant Bouchon from master chef Thomas Keller.
Of course, the very best views just might be from the palatial 2,900-square-foot Penthouse Suites at The Venetian, which are located on the top three floors of the hotel.
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As with most high-rise hotels, the best views at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and sister hotel The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino come with suites located on the higher floors.
At The Venetian, we recommend booking a room in the Venezia Tower, which offers more seclusion, a private pool garden and better views of Vegas than suites located in the main part of the hotel. You’ll also have easy access to the Forbes Travel Guide Three-Star restaurant Bouchon from master chef Thomas Keller.
If you’re looking for a room with a spectacular view at The Palazzo, splurge on a Prestige Suite, which gives you access to a private lounge and other fine amenities such as a private champagne check in, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktail receptions, access to the Canyon Ranch SpaClub and a personal concierge.
Of course, the very best views just might be from the palatial 2,900-square-foot Penthouse Suites at The Venetian, which are located on the top three floors of the hotel.
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Whether we’re craving a light salad, a sweet dessert or want to kick off a night on the town with a bottle of champagne, we love the convenience of being able to order a huge assortment of food and beverages from The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s book-length room service menu 24 hours a day — and having it delivered in 30 minutes or less.
One glance through the in-suite dining menu will have you thinking twice about leaving the comfort of your king-sized bed at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel no matter what time of the day it is. Breakfast options, for example, include everything from Belgian waffles and French toast to American and Japanese platters served with coffee or green tea.
For lunch and dinner, if you can think of it, you can probably order it. Crab cakes, grilled cheese with braised short ribs, custom-made pizzas, steaks, Italian panini — it would take several months to try everything available. This Four-Star hotel also has five different party platters on the menu that serve up to four people, as well as a large variety of wines, spirits and bottled beers.
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A premium is placed on top-notch entertainment throughout The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, from the labyrinthine gaming floors and posh VIP rooms frequented by high rollers to a wide variety of family-friendly activities and dazzling Vegas shows.
Kids and adults alike will love taking a languid gondola cruise down The Venetian’s Grand Canal, where your boat will be guided by a singing gondolier. Madame Tussauds, where you can snap pictures with uncannily lifelike wax replicas of your favorite celebrities, is another popular spot for families at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.
If you’re interested in show-stopping theatrics and operatic ballads, The Venetian hosts both Blue Man Group and The Phantom of the Opera.
Finally, both of these Four-Star hotels regularly bring comedic stars such as Tim Allen, David Spade and Rita Rudner to the stage for strings of headlining shows, so be sure to check The Venetian and The Palazzo’s respective events calendars to see who’s in town and which shows are running during your visit.
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While The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino have a whole city’s worth of bars and restaurants between them, we loved being able to order a number of refreshing signature drinks right off the in-room dining menu that these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have claimed as their own unique creations.
Our favorites are the Passion & Palazzo, a mix of Remy Red, Moët & Chandon and a splash of lime juice, and the Silver Bullet, a blend of Hpnotiq, Sauza Plata and lime juice. Of course, if you’re just in the mood for something simple and straightforward, the in-room menu also features a bevy of spirits, wines and beers.
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The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino make it easy to enjoy early-evening or late-night drinks in a Sin City hotspot without stepping foot outside the hotel.
Two of Vegas’ most popular nightclubs are located within these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels: the Venetian’s TAO and The Palazzo’s LAVO. If you want to check out one of the sexiest pool parties in Las Vegas, there’s also The Venetian’s hedonistic Tao Beach, which features house international DJs, pool light shows and 14-foot-tall columns of fire.
If you’re not interested in the nightclub scene, these Four-Star hotels have a number of cozy bars at many of the 30 onsite restaurants. Two of our favorite bar restaurants are found at Pinot Brasserie and SUSHISAMBA, both of which serve their own specialty house cocktails and beverages.
For more laid-back experiences, check out one of the casual lounges at The Venetian or The Palazzo. Lagasse’s Stadium is a sports fan’s paradise, with tons of TVs and stadium seating, while V Bar is a great spot for sipping marvelous martinis. We’re also fond of Laguna Champagne Bar, where you can take in the razzle-dazzle of the gaming floor while imbibing a glass or two of bubbly.
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You couldn’t taste your way through all 30 restaurants shared between The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino even if you tried — and believe us, we have.
These Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have it all, whether you’re in the mood for something quick and casual or want to dress up for an upscale sit-down dinner at restaurants from world-renowned celebrity chefs. To that end, we recommend all three onsite eateries from Italian-cooking mastermind Mario Batali: B&B Ristorante, which serves traditional Italian fare, Carnevino, an Italian steakhouse, and Otto Enoteca Pizzeria, the most casual of the three.
Of course, Batali isn’t the only celebrity chef sharing his culinary masterpieces at these Four-Star hotels: Emeril Lagasse hosts Lagasse’s Stadium, Delmonico Steakhouse and Table 10, Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants include CUT, Postrio and Solaro Poolside, and Tom Moloney serves amazing seafood at AquaKnox.
On past visits we’ve also enjoyed the French cuisine at Morel’s and Pinot Brasserie, fresh, innovatively presented sushi at SUSHISAMBA and family-friendly fare at Grand Lux Café and I Love Burgers. The extensive in-suite dining menu has something for everyone, too, and is a great option if you don’t feel like leaving the considerable comfort of your suite.
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Two types of suites at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino include terraces: the aptly named Terrazo Luxury Suite and the Terrazo Bella Suite.
These suites feature the same amenities as the standard Luxury Suites and Bella Suites, including 32-inch flat-screen TV, Egyptian cotton sheets on pillowy king-size beds and Roman tub, plus additional outdoor patio space for soaking in that hot Las Vegas sun. Each terrace is furnished with a table and comfortable lounge chairs that are flanked by neatly trimmed hedges that provide a little extra privacy. If you’d like, you can even order request that your terrace at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel be stocked with snacks and beverages.
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Suites at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino have undergone two separate renovations over the past four years. Those suites at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel that still sport some of the hotel’s original, more traditional color schemes and design patterns are being updated for 2012. Otherwise, many suites were updated and renovated in 2008 to coincide with the opening of sister hotel The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino.
Given its relative infancy, The Palazzo hasn’t yet undergone any significant room renovations, but everything from the gleaming in-suite Italian marble and 32-inch flat-screen TVs to the dazzling grand entrance remains as sparkling and spotless as it was when it first opened.
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At Encore Tower Suites, your room rate includes all resort fees, so the only other item you’ll notice on your bill will be the regular room tax. Even Wi-Fi is rolled into your room rate at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel — guests are charged separately in Encore’s main hotel — along with all local calls and your morning newspapers (choose from USA Today, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal). If you’d like to get a taste of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star spa, a $40 fee will get you access to the wet facilities. When you book your room, Wynn’s agents will help you add on to your experience — take in a round of golf or get tickets to a nightclub or show.
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There’s a lot to love about the special amenities found in the more than 7,000 suites shared between The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.
For starters, many suites at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels are equipped with three TVs: a 32- and 42-inch flat-screen in the separate living room and bedroom, as well as a 17- or 20-inch LCD in the gleaming marble bathrooms. If you’re traveling with kids, don’t forget to pack a few of their favorite movies since all suites also have DVD players, and if they love playing video games, bring their favorite games, too, since some consoles are available on request.
We also found it plenty easy to kick back and relax in our Luxury Suite with long, luxurious soaks in a Roman tub and a blissful night’s sleep on the soft, king-sized Sealy pillow-top mattress with Egyptian cotton sheets – and opening and closing the Roman shades and drapes with a remote control from the bed had us feeling wonderfully, luxuriously lazy too.
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There’s a lot to love about the special amenities found in the more than 7,000 suites shared between The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino.
For starters, many suites at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels are equipped with three TVs: a 32- and 42-inch flat-screen in the separate living room and bedroom, as well as a 17- or 20-inch LCD in the gleaming marble bathrooms. If you’re traveling with kids, don’t forget to pack a few of their favorite movies since all suites also have DVD players, and if they love playing video games, bring their favorite games, too, since some consoles are available on request.
We also found it plenty easy to kick back and relax in our Luxury Suite with long, luxurious soaks in a Roman tub and a blissful night’s sleep on the soft, king-sized Sealy pillow-top mattress with Egyptian cotton sheets — and opening and closing the Roman shades and drapes with a remote control from the bed had us feeling wonderfully, luxuriously lazy too.
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If you stay at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, you’ll have bath products supplied by luxury soap and candle-maker Agraria San Francisco. We particularly liked the lemon verbena soap, whose delightful, subtle citrus scent will leave you smelling clean and your body feeling nourished.
Its sister hotel, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, stocks a full range of Paiza bath products in all suite bathrooms that are produced exclusively for this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. The bathroom goodies include body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, as well as bar soap, toothbrushes and a small toiletry kit with all the other essentials you’ll need during your stay. We think the soaps were particularly gentle on our skin — and they smelled great, too — so like us you’ll probably try to find some room in your toiletries case to bring a few home with you.
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If you stay at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, you’ll have bath products supplied by luxury soap and candle-maker Agraria San Francisco. We particularly liked the lemon verbena soap, whose delightful, subtle citrus scent will leave you smelling clean and your body feeling nourished.
Its sister hotel, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, stocks a full range of Paiza bath products in all suite bathrooms that are produced exclusively for this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. The bathroom goodies include body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, as well as bar soap, toothbrushes and a small toiletry kit with all the other essentials you’ll need during your stay. We think the soaps were particularly gentle on our skin — and they smelled great, too — so like us you’ll probably try to find some room in your toiletries case to bring a few home with you.
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Forbes Inspector answered a question:
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The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino stocks a full range of Paiza bath products in all suite bathrooms that are produced exclusively for this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. The bathroom goodies include body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, as well as bar soap, toothbrushes and a small toiletry kit with all the other essentials you’ll need during your stay. We think the soaps were particularly gentle on our skin – and they smelled great too – so like us you’ll probably try to find some room in your toiletries case to bring a few home with you.
If you stay at The Venetian’s sister hotel, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, you’ll have bath products supplied by luxury soap and candle-maker Agraria San Francisco. The lemon verbena soap has a delightful, subtle citrus scent that will leave you smelling clean and your body feeling nourished.
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Exuding elegant, Italian-style luxury with extravagant design and décor touches such as marble foyers, Roman soaking tubs and remote-controlled Roman shades, suites at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and connected The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino are comfortable, spacious and, with more than 7,000 suites between the two hotels, plentiful.
Standard Luxury Suites at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have separate bedroom and living room areas, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player (The Palazzo’s Luxury Suites also have a 42-inch flat-screen), Wi-Fi access, and fully stocked refreshments. Many suites also have sleeper sofas, too, which are convenient if you’re traveling with the family or a group of friends. Rich Italian fabrics blanket the sofa and cushy king-sized beds, which feature a custom Sealy pillow-top mattress and Egyptian cotton linens.
Inside the 130-square-foot bathrooms you’ll find a double-sink vanity, glass-enclosed shower separate from the soaking tub and complimentary bath products from Paiza (at The Venetian) and Agraria San Francisco (The Palazzo).
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Brian Gullbrants, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas answered a question:
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- Brian Gullbrants
- Wynn Las Vegas
- Executive Vice President/General Manager, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas
For the ultimate in luxury lounging at the Tower Suites at Encore pool, reserve a private cabana. The cabanas offer a private poolside retreat with an array of amenities.
Starting from $300 per day (plus gratuity), cabanas include a stocked mini-fridge with water and soda, a fruit plate, pretzels and candy bars, a plasma TV, a ceiling fan, reserved lounge chairs and a patio, a table with chairs and a sofa, a misting system, a cordless phone and a safe.
Each cabana also comes with a team of hosts to take care of your food and beverage orders in addition to any resort-related reservations and special requests you may have. Cabana hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and each cabana accommodates six people. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance, and non-hotel guests can reserve cabanas with management approval (additional fees may apply).
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Forbes Inspector answered a question:
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Exuding elegant, Italian-style luxury with extravagant design and décor touches such as marble foyers, Roman soaking tubs and remote-controlled Roman shades, suites at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and connected The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino are comfortable, spacious and, with more than 7,000 suites between the two hotels, plentiful.
Standard Luxury Suites at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have separate bedroom and living room areas, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player (The Palazzo’s Luxury Suites also have a 42-inch flat-screen), Wi-Fi access, and fully stocked refreshments. Many suites also have sleeper sofas, too, which are convenient if you’re traveling with the family or a group of friends. Rich Italian fabrics blanket the sofa and cushy king-sized beds, which feature a custom Sealy pillow-top mattress and Egyptian cotton linens.
Inside the 130-square-foot bathrooms you’ll find a double-sink vanity, glass-enclosed shower separate from the soaking tub and complimentary bath products from Paiza (at The Venetian) and Agraria San Francisco (The Palazzo).
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Along with a few convenient technological touches such as remote-controlled shades and drapes, suites at LEED-certified The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and connected sister hotel, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, are equipped with all the in-room technology you’ll need to stay plugged in and entertained during your stay.
All suites at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have either 32- or 42-inch flat-screen TVs in the living room — some, such as the 1,100-square foot Rialto Suite, have both — as well as 17- or 20-inch flat-screens in the bathroom. You’ll also find a DVD player, CD player alarm clock, Wi-Fi access and video game systems for the kids (the latter upon request).
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Forbes Inspector answered a question:
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Along with a few convenient technological touches such as remote-controlled shades and drapes, suites at LEED-certified The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and connected sister hotel, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, are equipped with all the in-room technology you’ll need to stay plugged in and entertained during your stay.
All suites at these Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotels have either 32- or 42-inch flat-screen TVs in the living room – some, such as the 1,100-square foot Rialto Suite, have both — as well as 17- or 20-inch flat-screens in the bathroom. You’ll also find a DVD player, CD player alarm clock, Wi-Fi access and video game systems for the kids (the latter upon request).
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