It was my 50th birthday so we decided to go to Vegas to celebrate. We went Dec. 26-30, 2008. We’ve always stayed at the MGM properties so we didn’t know what to expect from the Venetian. It was absolutely beautiful. Our room was clean, beautifully decorated and comfortable. The check in for Invited Guest was quick and friendly. Dinner at Delmonico’s Steakhouse was delicious! The check in person must have told the restaurant is was my birthday because they gave me dessert with a candle!

The place is huge and it’s easy to get turned around, but once you get your bearings, it’s fine. The only think that was BAD was the lines for the slot club – Club Grazie. They were horrible. We always had to wait at least ½ hour. Even early in the morning. Their slot cards would stop working on a regular basis. I went through 5 while we were there.

Overall, it was wonderful and we’ll definitely stay there in the future!

We went to Vegas in early December for a quick trip, and the price was right for the Venetian so we booked it for 3 nights. I must say the hotel is gorgeous and the shops and restauants are amazing, but I wouldn't pay any more than a discounted rate to stay there.

The room was the best part of the hotel; large , clean, great features, good views, and the bed was one of the comfiest beds I have ever slept in. The TVs were nice too.

The hotel was huge! Lots of walking, but that didn't bother us. It was entertaining to just walk around and people watch. We ate at the Gran Lux, Delmonico, and the sushi place (in the palazzo). All very tasty! They were pricy, but everything was. Bottled water was 5 dollars so beware.

My only real complaint and the reason I won't go back was the nausiating old lady perfume smell being pumped throughout the hotel. It was absolutly horrible. Thankfully it wasn't really in the rooms, but everywhere else, including the restaurants. I would honestly rather smell the cigarette smoke. I'm not a complainer but it was just really bad for me. We actually partied one night in Planet Hollywood, and it was much more our style and didn't have the smell;)

Loved the hotel.rooms are great.good room service.very helpful staff.no complaints.great food.we had a very good experience for the four days that we were there.quick check in and check out.

We visit Vegas frequently and stayed at the Venetian on our last trip. We were eagerly looking forward to staying there again. Unfortunately, this visit was not as flawless as the first.

Like others who have posted recently, we arrived in the main lobby but were immediately escorted to the check-in area on the 10th floor of the Venezia Tower. The staff member behind the counter made a hard push for us to upgrade to the concierge level for an extra $100 per night. I found the routine amusing, since he kept emphasizing it was a one-time special being offered at that moment. I had been receiving e-mails about the upgrade offer for quite some time and am sure I also read it on their general website. After declining several times, he let it go.

I had reserved a strip view room and requested a remodeled room, which is what we had on our last visit. Upon arriving to our room, we discovered we were in the Venezia tower in a non-renovated room. Tired from travel, we decided to let it go and not trek down to the check-in area again to request a change. The room was fine but featured traditional decor, a smaller sitting area, one less flat screen tv, and older bedding. We did have a view of the strip, but we were on a very low floor that primarily overlooked the crane and construction behind the Casino Royale. It was hardly worth the additional money we paid each night for a "strip view."

Staying in the Venezia Tower takes a bit more navigating to get to the casino and canal shoppes than staying in the Venetian Tower. We took it in stride, though, and adjusted.

Staff with Club Grazie were exceptional and efficient. I can say the same with staff in the Sports Book. Cocktail servers on the floor were less predictable. One night we had a delightful and efficient server who always passed by at the right moment. Two other nights, we had to practically flag down a server to get a drink.

Housekeeping was also very unpredictable. Of our total 4 nights, we received turndown service only 1 night. One day of regular housekeeping service was absolutely awful. The trash was not emptied, toiletries were not replenished, the bed was partially made (bolster and pillows were on floor), and dirty glasses were left where we had placed them and not replenished.

Valet did a good job with the number of staff they had working. We typically had our car in about 10 minutes. I did have one super negative experience with one of the intake valets. When I pulled up, he merely glanced my way and called me "Sir." I have short hair so assumed once I got out of the car, he'd correct himself. He didn't look up again and proceeded to refer to me as sir again. I flipped and told him to stop calling me sir. Then, rather than offer a sincere apology, he said, "I'm slammed here and am doing the best I can." Unreal!

Don't stay here expecting a 5-star experience. I'm not sure how the Venetian has received that rating. It is in a great location. Rooms are larger than most. Unlike many other people, I don't mind the perfumed odor that permeates the property. It's better than nasty cigarette odor. I might stay here again but only if I secure a really good rate. The Wynn and Bellagio have great amenities and on-site restaurant choices. I'll most likely book one of them next time.