The Bellagio hotel, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a 30 story luxury hotel with a five time Diamond Award winning casino. Resting on the famous "Las Vegas Strip", the hotel has over 3,500 rooms and six restaurants. Along with the hotel amenities, the Bellagio also offers several tourist experiences, such as shopping, shows and an art gallery.http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/
Opened in 1998, the Bellagio originally cost $1.6 billion to build. After the addition of the Spa Tower in 2004, the cost grew to include another $375 million. The hotel boasts five outdoor swimming pools, four whirlpools, eight nightclubs and bars and two separate wedding chapels. The Bellagio is managed by MGM Resorts International, which also operates the MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.http://www.bellagio.com/press-room/press-releases.aspx
Hotel Attractions
Cirque du Soleil- This international cast of acrobats, swimmers, divers and characters who perform "breathtaking experiences" twice a night, Wednesday-Sunday. See the Bellagio website for current shows and schedules.http://www.bellagio.com/o-cirque-du-soleil/o-cirque-du-soleil.aspx
Bellagio Casino - This casino has won the Diamond Award five times. Slots, table games, poker rooms and a private high-limit lounge are all available 24 hours a day. Sports betting is offered daily and the World Poker Tour holds events at the casino occasionally.http://www.bellagio.com/casino/
Fountains of Bellagio - A synchronized water show set to music, the Fountains of Bellagio provide a complimentary performance daily. See the Bellagio website for the current schedule.http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/fountains-of-bellagio.aspx
Botanical Gardens - Free to the general public, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens feature 140 horticulturists who tend exotic plant life on the premises. The exhibit is open all day, every day.http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/botanical-garden.aspx
Gallery of Fine Art - The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art displays traveling art exhibitions regularly throughout the year. Admission prices and operating schedules are available on the Bellagio website. Annual memberships are also available for purchase.http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/gallery-of-fine-art.aspx
Fountains of Bellagio Water Show
The Fountains of Bellagio show is performed regularly during the day and night. During the show, the fountains' water streams move in synchronization to several different songs, including "God Bless the USA" and "Hey, Big Spender". In this video, the song "Time to Say Goodbye" by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli is played during the water show.
