I know it's the Bellagio. I know it's been in Ocean's 11/12 and so forth. I know it's gotten heaps and heaps of awards and ratings and first born sacrifices (okay, maybe not the latter). And yes, their fountain show can be pretty breathtaking (with the right song that is). But dang if it isn't EXPENSIVE. Like 2 croissants for $8 expensive. Like paying $25+ for a day of internet expensive. Like look but don't touch expensive. I'm sure the ballers love it but for a regular Jane like me, it was a bit tough enjoying all the amenities when a lot of them came at a hefty price. There was at least one snarky cocktail waitress who definitely judged us for our age being by the Pai Gow tables. And there weren't many great affordable places to eat on the fly compared to the Venetian and other hotels on the strip. But I must admit, it is very beautiful to look at. Their Christmas display near the main lobby was getting the finishing touches when we arrived. Animatronic penguins building igloos, polar bears made of flowers, giant ornaments and dancing streams of water, definitely magical. Almost classic by now, the Dave Chihuly display of colorful rainbow flowers adorn the main lobby ceiling. Most of the service we experienced was quite friendly and they have a man outside who always hails you a taxi. All in all, I've only stayed at two hotels in Vegas and the Bellagio is definitely a classy joint. But perhaps just too posh posh for my taste. Not too many folks my age wreaking havoc here! P.S. I'm 23, not 16, I just realized I didn't clarify as I wrote it. =)
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