Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Venetian is an expansive luxury resort with three separate towers of suites, high-end shopping and restaurant choices, two casinos, and a variety of theater and nightclub attractions. The Venetian is an elegant tribute to Italy with ornate architecture, modern European room designs, Italian cuisine and Italian designer boutiques. Every room in the Venetian is a suite, with sunken living rooms, marble baths and flat screen TVs. Explore all the beauty and amenities and get the most from your vacation at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
Pack comfortable shoes to prevent sore feet from ruining your vacation. The Venetian and the adjoining Palazzo resort form a large property that spreads out in all directions. Theaters, nightclubs and the entrance to the Vegas Strip can be a long walk from your room. Winding hallways, bridges, staircases and arched moving sidewalks add to the beautiful environment, but will put your feet to the test.
Explore your room for all its features. The Venetian suites have luxurious furnishings and décor, but also boast some amenities and fun little perks that aren't obvious at first glance. The living room has remote-controlled window coverings and a refrigerator that houses drinks and snacks (charged per item) inside a decorative cabinet. There are overhead lights as well as side lights next to the bed, and the bar buffet has a switch to illuminate the glass top. Inside the bathroom you'll find a variety of spa quality toiletries, including bath salts for the large soaker tub. The dressing table drawer contains a travel kit and hair dryer. Look around and be sure to enjoy every extra detail the Venetian provides for your comfort.
Check the Las Vegas periodicals in the living room of your suite for coupons. These entertainment guides provide lots of valuable information about things to do in Vegas, and also have coupons for discounts on shows and events. These discounts can be available for shows inside the Venetian as well as other casinos on the Strip.
Visit St. Mark's Square in the Grand Canal Shoppes. A gorgeous indoor replica of an Italian piazza, St. Mark's Square contains fine restaurants, a gelato stand, access to gondola rides and high-end shopping. A variety of street performers move through the square at all times, entertaining diners and drawing crowds of visitors.
Explore the shops in the Palazzo as well as the Venetian. Be sure to look up to see the artistically painted ceilings and columns as you wander past fountains, waterfalls, and marble statues. Many of the stores in the Venetian complex are as good as galleries, with fine jewelry, clothing, accessories, artwork, collectibles and sculpture on display for shoppers to purchase or admire. Salespeople are used to sightseers, so don't be afraid to wander into these beautiful stores and have a look around. The only requirements are to treat all merchandise with care and refrain from excessive handling of expensive pieces you have no intention of buying.
Experience a show or event without ever leaving the Venetian property. The new Palazzo wing offers lavish theatrical productions, comedy performances and established entertainment fixtures like the Blue Man Group and Tao nightclub. At the edge of the property is Madame Tussauds wax museum, hosting eerily realistic likenesses of actors, musicians, sports figures and other celebrities. Be aware that this Madame Tussauds is smaller than other locations like New York, so it's best to find discount tickets and avoid overpaying for the experience.
Consult posted guides in the Venetian shopping malls and casinos, and ask for help from staff in locating your destination. The Venetian and adjoining Palazzo property can get confusing with its winding corridors and split floor plan. A wrong turn could have you walking blocks out of your way, so be sure to follow signage carefully to get where you're going. Leave early to get to theater and restaurant engagements to allow time to find your way without having to rush.
Try video poker in the casinos rather than slot machines. Las Vegas slots are not as generous as those off the strip or in your local riverboat casino. Take your slot machine money and try it on video poker instead. The game takes some strategy instead of just luck alone so you can get hours of playing time out of just a few dollars. The Palazzo casino is less busy if you're looking for your pick of machines. Visit either casino in the late morning hours to avoid crowds. Go later in the evening if you enjoy more crowds and action at the tables.
Eat at the busy Grand Lux Café for good food and entertaining people-watching. A sister restaurant to the more widely known Cheesecake Factory, the Grand Lux offers a huge variety of cuisine styles and 24 hour service. The portions are plentiful, service is fast and the prices are much more moderate than other fine dining choices in the Venetian. There are two locations, one in the Venetian casino and one near the theaters in the Palazzo. Each has distinctive décor and a steady flow of interesting customers. For a treat, order a box of freshly baked cookies.
Visit the fourth-floor pool deck to enjoy a relaxing swim. The Venetian has two shallow swimming pools, a lounge pool and a whirlpool. The Venezia tower has additional pools for its guests. The towel stand is located near the entrance to the pool deck from the elevators. Be sure to pick up towels before heading to the rows of lounge chairs. Amenity-filled cabanas are available for a fee that's equal to a night's stay at the hotel, but include cocktail service, flat screen TVs, fans and misters in the hottest months. Visit the pools later in the day to get shade from the buildings and less chance of sunburn. Bring money to visit the gift shops and cafés.