I gave the bellagio two stars solely based off the fact that the fountains are fantastic and definitely an added bonus to be able to see from your room.   That for me is really where the positives end. \n\nAfter staying at newer and more modern hotels on the strip,  The Bellagio looks very dated and washed out in comparison.  \n\nThe rooms are fine, the beds are comfortable and the view of the wonderful fountains is great. The lobby is dated and has no real offerings to anybody under the age of 50 years old.   There's no real entertainment in the lobby. They have a piano bar that is a complete snooze fest.   I've had a better time at an airport bar then I did at that place. You can be classy and still have a conversation above a whisper. It is vegas!!!\n\nThe pool area was not well thought out.  You constantly have to strategize on where you will move to avoid massive shadows by the buildings during prime tanning time.  Not great. The grounds are pretty enough but what good is a pool if you're constantly in the shade?!\n\nOverall, I'm glad I stayed there but it's off my bucket list.  We got this trip comped and I would've paid to stay somewhere else instead.