What Is the Bellagio Hotel?
The Bellagio hotel can be found on the Las Vegas strip, where it is a mainstay among the biggest resorts in the city. At the time it was built, it was the most expensive hotel ever, and it remains in the top five worldwide. The hotel has a wide variety of amenities and accommodations, including a spa and salon addition.
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History
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The Bellagio hotel cost an estimated $1.6 billion when it opened in 1998 on the lot that was formerly the Dunes hotel. It was built by Mirage Resorts and is one of the largest hotels on the Las Vegas strip. The Bellagio is a highly regarded hotel that has been awarded the AAA five-diamond rating.
The Fountains
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The Bellagio is famous for the fountains in front. The fountains are set in a man-made lake and are matched perfectly to music. The tunes range from opera and classical tunes to Broadway songs, according to Bellagio.com. The fountains featured prominently in the remake of the movie "Ocean's 11." From noon to 8 p.m. the water show is performed every half-hour, and from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. the show is performed every 15 minutes.
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The Lobby
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The ceiling of the hotel lobby is decorated by 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, commissioned by the famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. The flowers are back-lit to create a rainbow illusion, and it is the first sight that greets guests as they enter the hotel.
Spa & Salon
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The Bellagio offers a 65,000-square-foot spa with a full-range of services, as well as a salon with an award-winning staff, according to Bellagio.com. The spa offers a variety of packages that cater to individuals as well as couples, and it creates special offers for holidays as well.
Rooms
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According to Bellagio.com, the hotel boasts 3,933 rooms. Accommodations include guest rooms, guest suites, private villas and the executive suite lounge. The guest rooms range from 510 square feet to 626 square feet, while the suites and villas can range up to 8,000 square feet. The villas come with amenities such as Michael Kors products, marble bathrooms, 24-hour butler service and private entrances.
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