Bellagio Las Vegas Review: Is It Still Worth It? (Rooms, Fountain Views and Fees)

Bellagio is MGM Resorts’ center-Strip classic: a 3,933-room resort overlooking the 8.5-acre lake where the Fountains of Bellagio perform, with “O” by Cirque du Soleil, a free Conservatory and one of the Strip’s strongest restaurant line-ups under one roof. The short answer from this Bellagio review: it’s still worth booking if you’ll use the fountains, the food and the location, and a fountain-view room pays off mainly if you’ll be in it after dark. Skip it if a spa day, a smoke-free casino or the lowest rate is the priority.

Location and the ARIA Express tram

Bellagio sits at 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd in the Center Strip, with its lake and fountains out front. An interior walkway connects it to Vdara and to The Cosmopolitan next door, so Cosmo’s bars are an indoor stroll away.

The free ARIA Express tram runs from Bellagio’s station, shared with Vdara, to CityCenter (ARIA, The Shops at Crystals and Waldorf Astoria) and on to Park MGM, next to T-Mobile Arena. There’s no Las Vegas Monorail stop here; the line’s stations include Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand.

Harry Reid International Airport sits just southeast of the Strip. Taxis from the airport charge flat zone fares, and Bellagio is in the center-Strip zone: $26.25 per direct trip after an April 2026 fuel surcharge, plus 3% excise tax and a $3 fee for card payments.

Rooms: Bellagio Tower vs Spa Tower

Bellagio’s rooms are split between two towers. The original 36-story Bellagio Tower holds 3,005 rooms, redone in 2021. The 33-story Spa Tower, added in December 2004, has 928 rooms and direct spa access; its rooms went through a $110 million remodel scheduled to finish by October 2023. Book a Spa Tower room type if you want the newer renovation and the smaller tower. If you want a fountain view, the room category matters more than the tower.

Sizes below come from booking-site listings and other secondary sources, so treat them as approximate.

Room type	Approx. size	Good to know
Spa Premier Two Queen (Spa Tower)	about 510 sq ft	Spa Tower rooms were remodeled in 2023
Bellagio Two Queen Suite	about 1,020 sq ft	Twice the space of a Spa Premier room
Penthouse Suite	about 1,530 sq ft	Upper floors
Chairman Suite	about 4,000 sq ft	Indoor garden, home theater, fireplaces, bar and a full-time butler

Guests consistently praise spacious rooms and comfortable beds. The recurring complaints: some rooms feel dated, housekeeping can be inconsistent and some walls are thin.

Which Bellagio rooms have fountain views?

Only lake-facing rooms look down on the fountains, and not every room faces the lake, a common complaint in guest reviews. If the view is the point, book a room type that names it and read the description before you pay. A view request at check-in is only a request.

Shows run every 30 minutes in the afternoon, then every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. High winds can cancel them.

Is a fountain-view room worth the price?

Yes, if you’ll spend evenings in the room or you’re celebrating an anniversary or honeymoon. No, if you’ll be out until 1 a.m.: the show is free to watch from the front of the resort, and Carbone Riviera, Prime Steakhouse and The Mayfair Supper Club all overlook the fountains. Prices vary according to travel dates and availability, so price both room types for your dates.

Pools

The pool area is a Mediterranean-style courtyard with five pools, cabanas and COMO Poolside Cafe & Bar, which serves Mediterranean-inspired food and cocktails. Adults also have the Cypress Pool, an adults-only area; check its current access rules and hours before you plan a day around it.

Winter is the catch. Strip resorts trim pool hours and decks outside the warm months, and we couldn’t confirm Bellagio’s 2026–27 winter schedule in early October. If a pool day matters on a winter trip, confirm hours with the hotel or compare our picks for the best Las Vegas hotel pools.

Restaurants and bars

The biggest recent change is Carbone Riviera, Major Food Group’s coastal Italian, seafood-focused restaurant, which opened Nov. 7, 2025, in the former Picasso space. Its main room opens onto two lake-facing terraces, Bellagio’s 33-foot Riva yacht, Fortuna, is docked on the patio, and dinner runs nightly from 5 to 11 p.m.

Michael Mina, a seafood restaurant, is rated Four-Star by Forbes Travel Guide and was selected by the MICHELIN Guide in 2026. Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s recently redesigned Prime Steakhouse and The Mayfair Supper Club, which pairs dinner with live entertainment, both have fountain views. Harvest covers farm-to-table American.

Two names from older guides are gone: Picasso closed in August 2024, and Le Cirque served its last dinner on Aug. 23, 2026, with a new concept expected in mid-2027. Food and minibar prices are a steady guest complaint, so ARIA’s Proper Eats Food Hall, one tram stop away, helps balance the budget.

Casino and entertainment

The 156,000-square-foot casino has a poker room with the high-limit Legends Room, formerly Bobby’s Room. Smoking is allowed on the casino floor, and guests regularly mention smoke in the casino and common areas.

“O” by Cirque du Soleil has played its 1,800-seat theater since 1998. The official “O” show page lists a 90-minute performance with no intermission and a minimum age of 5.

The free Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, next to the lobby, changes five times a year, with displays for Chinese New Year, spring, summer, fall and winter. Dale Chihuly’s glass-flower ceiling, Fiori di Como, hangs in the lobby, and the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art runs rotating exhibitions.

Amenities

Spa Bellagio, a 55,000-square-foot spa, has been closed for a full remodel since March 2026. Trade reports target a November 2026 reopening, so check the status on Bellagio’s official site before planning a spa day. Meanwhile, the salon and barber stay open, select treatments are offered on the Spa Tower’s fourth floor and in-room, and the fitness center is temporarily on the Promenade.

Via Bellagio adds luxury shopping, and there’s convention space. Bellagio is an MGM Rewards resort, and through the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy it’s also sold on Marriott as “Bellagio, a Luxury Collection Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.”

Resort fee and parking

Charge	Cost (as of October 2026)
Resort fee	$55 + tax per night
Self-parking, hotel guests	$20 per day, every day
Valet	$40 per day
Self-parking, visitors	$20 Mon–Thu, $25 Fri–Sun (per 24 hours)

MGM set the fee at this level on Dec. 4, 2024. As last reported for MGM’s Las Vegas resorts, it covers in-room Wi-Fi, local and domestic long-distance calls, fitness center access, PressReader digital newspapers and magazines, boarding-pass printing and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Clark County taxes resort fees like room rent at the Strip’s 13.38% rate, which turns $55 into about $62.36.

Since May 12, 2025, the FTC’s fee rule has required the total price shown at booking to include mandatory fees like this one, though taxes can still be listed separately. Our guide to Las Vegas resort fees shows what other Strip resorts charge.

Nevada residents get three free hours of self-parking with a scanned Nevada driver’s license, except during special events. According to 2026 parking lists, MGM Rewards Pearl members and above (and MGM Rewards Mastercard holders) park free, and Gold members and above get free valet. See our Las Vegas parking fees guide for other hotels.

Bellagio vs ARIA vs The Venetian

Feature	Bellagio	ARIA	The Venetian
Rooms	3,933 rooms in two towers	4,004 rooms, including 568 suites	About 7,100 suites; standard suites from 650 sq ft
Spa	Closed for remodel; check reopening	The Spa at ARIA, Forbes Five-Star	Canyon Ranch, Forbes Four-Star
Resort fee	$55 + tax	$55 + tax	$55 + tax
Guest self-parking	$20/day	$20/day	$20/day
Loyalty	MGM Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy	MGM Rewards	World of Hyatt

Bellagio vs ARIA: which is better?

They share the free tram, the resort fee and the parking rates, so it comes down to style. ARIA has modern rooms guests praise for touchscreen controls and blackout curtains, plus The Spa at ARIA and the ARIA Sky Suites, both rated Five-Star by Forbes Travel Guide in 2026. Guests’ main gripes there: no in-room coffee maker or usable fridge, and a casino that can feel dark. Choose Bellagio for the fountains, the Conservatory and the classic look; choose ARIA for a contemporary room and a spa you can book this fall.

Bellagio vs Venetian: which is better?

The Venetian wins on space. Every room is a suite, and the resort says its standard suites start at 650 square feet, against about 510 listed for a Bellagio Spa Premier room. It also has an indoor bridge to Sphere, the Canyon Ranch spa and World of Hyatt points. Bellagio wins on setting, with the fountains, the Conservatory and “O” on site. Book the Venetian for a Sphere show or a group sharing a suite; book Bellagio for a classic, romantic stay. Our Venetian Las Vegas review has the details.

Who should stay here

• First-timers who want the fountains, the Conservatory and “O” without leaving the property.
• Couples planning a trip around a fountain-view room and a lakeside dinner; it’s a natural pick among our romantic hotels in Las Vegas.
• Food lovers, with Carbone Riviera, Michael Mina and Prime Steakhouse on site.
• Art and garden fans, thanks to the Gallery of Fine Art, the Chihuly ceiling and the Conservatory.

Who should choose another hotel

• Spa-first travelers, at least until Spa Bellagio reopens; ARIA’s spa is Forbes Five-Star.
• Smoke-sensitive travelers. Park MGM has a smoke-free casino and Vdara is smoke-free with no casino, both on the ARIA Express line. See more non-smoking hotels in Las Vegas.
• Budget travelers. The resort fee alone adds about $62 a night with tax before the room rate.
• Anyone who dislikes long walks. Guests often mention how much walking the property requires.
• Party-first groups, who’ll find more nightlife next door at the Cosmopolitan.

Bellagio review: pros and cons

Nearby attractions

• The Cosmopolitan (next door, via the interior walkway): The Chandelier bar and Marquee Nightclub.
• ARIA and The Shops at Crystals (one tram stop): ARIA’s public art collection includes Maya Lin’s 87-foot “Silver River” behind the front desk.
• Park MGM (end of the tram line): Eataly, Dolby Live and The Park, the Strip entrance to T-Mobile Arena.

Alternatives nearby

ARIA is the pick for a modern room and a working Five-Star spa. The Cosmopolitan trades Bellagio’s classic style for terrace rooms and serious nightlife; our Cosmopolitan Las Vegas review explains the room types. Caesars Palace swaps the fountains for the Garden of the Gods pools and The Colosseum.

Is Bellagio worth it?

Yes, if you’ll use what you’re paying for. Bellagio still delivers the Las Vegas most people picture: fountains out front, a free Conservatory, “O” and a restaurant line-up from Carbone Riviera to Michael Mina, all on a free tram line to CityCenter. Book a fountain-view room for a romantic trip with evenings in, and a standard room if you’ll be out every night.

Look elsewhere for a spa before the reopening (ARIA), a smoke-free casino (Park MGM) or the lowest rate on the Strip. Prices vary according to travel dates and availability. To weigh the field, see our luxury hotels in Las Vegas and the full best hotels in Las Vegas ranking.

FAQ

How much is the Bellagio resort fee?

Bellagio’s resort fee is $55 plus tax per night (as of October 2026), or about $62.36 with the Strip’s 13.38% room tax. As last reported, it covers in-room Wi-Fi, local and domestic long-distance calls, fitness center access, PressReader, boarding-pass printing and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.

How much is parking at Bellagio for hotel guests?

Hotel guests pay $20 per day for self-parking and $40 per day for valet (as of October 2026). Nevada residents get three free hours of self-parking with a scanned Nevada driver’s license, and MGM Rewards Pearl members and above park free.

Is Bellagio part of Marriott Bonvoy?

Yes. Through the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Bellagio is sold on Marriott as “Bellagio, a Luxury Collection Resort & Casino, Las Vegas,” so Bonvoy members can book it there. It’s also an MGM Rewards resort, with free self-parking from the Pearl tier up.

Is the Bellagio pool open in winter?

Expect limited pool service. Strip resorts trim pool hours and decks outside the warm months, and we couldn’t confirm Bellagio’s 2026–27 winter schedule in early October. If swimming is a must on a winter trip, confirm pool hours with Bellagio before you book.

Is Bellagio smoke-free?

No. Smoking is allowed on the casino floor, which Nevada law permits in casino areas, and guests often mention smoke drifting into common areas. If smoke bothers you, Park MGM’s casino is smoke-free and Vdara is smoke-free with no casino; both are on the ARIA Express line.

Is the spa at Bellagio open?

Not as of early October 2026. Spa Bellagio closed for a full remodel in March 2026, and trade reports target a November 2026 reopening, so check before booking treatments. The salon and barber remain open, and select treatments are offered in the Spa Tower and in-room.