The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Review: Venetian vs Palazzo Suites Compared

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is two Forbes Four-Star hotels sold as one: The Venetian and The Palazzo, about 7,100 suites in all, sharing the Grand Canal Shoppes and an indoor bridge to Sphere. The short version of this Venetian Las Vegas review: it’s the easiest luxury pick on the Strip if you want room to spread out, and the obvious one if you hold Sphere tickets. Skip it if long indoor walks, casino smoke or paying to park will bother you.

The Venetian vs The Palazzo: which tower to book

The resort sells one brand but runs two hotels, each with its own lobby, pool deck and phone line. Both hold a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, and guests in either tower share the casinos, restaurants, Canyon Ranch spa, shops and the Sphere bridge. The real difference is the suite you sleep in.

Feature	The Venetian	The Palazzo
Opened	May 1999	January 2008 (hotel)
Suites (Wikipedia count)	About 4,049, including the Venezia Tower	About 3,066
Entry king suite	650 sq ft, newly remodeled	720 sq ft, not described as remodeled
Renovation	All suites redesigned in 2024–2025	Suite upgrades begin in 2026
Pool	About two acres of deck, plus the Pool Garden	Palazzo Pool Deck, seasonally heated water
Theater	The Venetian Theatre (limited engagements)	The Palazzo Theatre (Shin Lim: LIMITLESS)

Book the Venetian tower if fresh decor matters more than a few extra square feet; reviewers call its redesigned suites gorgeous. Book The Palazzo for the 720-square-foot king, or for a 940-square-foot Premium King Suite with a guaranteed Strip or pool view, as long as older finishes don’t bother you. Palazzo guests praise the sunken living rooms, high ceilings and very clean suites.

The Palazzo’s refresh is coming. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that its suite upgrades begin in 2026, and on June 11, 2026, the resort announced a 275-suite “Milano” collection there, with no opening date given. Both towers sell a Prestige Club Lounge upgrade.

Location and the indoor walk to Sphere

The Venetian sits at 3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard on the center Strip, with The Palazzo next door at 3325. A pedestrian bridge connects The Palazzo to Wynn, and Treasure Island (TI), across the boulevard, connects by bridge to the resort and its convention center. There’s no Monorail station on property (the nearest is Harrah’s/The LINQ) and no Vegas Loop stop as of October 2026.

Sphere is the location’s big advantage. The Venetian runs a direct, indoor, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge through The Venetian Expo to the venue and bills itself as the only hotel directly connected to Sphere. Sphere’s FAQ names the “Venetian Bridge stairway” as its Standard Admission entrance, and Wikipedia describes a 1,000-foot bridge between Sphere and the Expo. The resort says the bridge serves most shows, so check the posted signs on the night.

The only published walking time comes from Visit Las Vegas, the LVCVA’s visitor site: roughly 15 minutes from the Venetian entry, longer when crowds exit together, and about half a mile, or roughly 20 minutes, on the way back after a show. We found no published time from The Palazzo, so leave a buffer either way. For more options near the venue, see our guide to hotels near the Sphere.

Rooms

Every standard room is a suite, and you must be 21 to book one. The remodeled Luxury King Suite pairs a sunken living room and sleeper sofa with a marble bath, a Roman tub, a separate shower and two 65-inch 4K TVs. Official sizes for the main categories:

Suite	Tower	Size	Worth knowing
Luxury King Suite (remodeled)	Venetian	650 sq ft	Sunken living room, sleeper sofa
Luxury Two Queen Suite (remodeled)	Venetian	750 sq ft	Billed as the Strip’s largest standard suite
Luxury King Suite	Palazzo	720 sq ft	Sunken living room, Roman tub, 46-inch TVs
Premium King Suite	Palazzo	940 sq ft	Guaranteed Strip or pool view
Premium Two Queen Suite (remodeled)	Venetian	1,100 sq ft	Separate living area
Skyline Grand Two Bedroom Suite	Palazzo	1,660 sq ft	Sleeps six

Families and groups of four should start with the 750-square-foot Luxury Two Queen Suite. Extra guests 13 or older cost $50 a night each, and the hotel holds a $150-per-night deposit on standard suites. Both towers sell Sphere-view suites, but the resort doesn’t guarantee the view.

Know the gaps. Reviewers regularly note there’s no in-room coffee maker, and Palazzo guests mention no fridge for personal use. Inconsistent housekeeping is the other recurring complaint. All suites are non-smoking, and the hotel’s terms list a $500 fee plus tax if someone smokes in one.

Pools

Both main pool decks are reserved for hotel guests, and there’s a third, quieter option:

• The Venetian Pool Deck: about two acres, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with six standard cabanas, four cabanas with plunge pools, daybeds and Spritz Restaurant & Bar.
• The Palazzo Pool Deck: also 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with seasonally heated water, newly renovated grand cabanas and CAPRI Restaurant & Bar.
• Pool Garden: a calmer spot in the Venetian South Tower, open until 10 p.m., with food from Bouchon during pool season.

The decks operate year-round, weather permitting (“it’s always swimming season,” says the resort), and no adults-only area is listed on them. For a party, TAO Beach Dayclub is a separately run, strictly 21+ summer venue with a dress code that bans athleisure. Compare other big pool resorts in our roundup of Las Vegas hotels with pools.

Restaurants and bars

Dining is the resort’s strongest argument after the suites. Two 2025 arrivals raised the bar: Bazaar Meat by José Andrés moved over from SAHARA and reopened on the Palazzo’s lower lobby level in September 2025, and COTE Korean Steakhouse arrived in October 2025 with a 17,000-square-foot room in the Waterfall Atrium. COTE bills itself as America’s first and only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse.

The established names hold up. CUT by Wolfgang Puck carries a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, and Bouchon by Thomas Keller and Mott 32 are both Forbes Recommended. WAKUDA does modern Japanese with private omakase, Nomikai pairs a sushi counter with a speakeasy, and HaSalon, estiatorio Milos, Yardbird and Via Via Food Hall round out the range.

The catch is price: guest reviews regularly flag high food and drink costs, and without a coffee maker in the suite, even breakfast adds up.

Casino and entertainment

The two casino floors, one in each tower, include a poker room, the Palazzo High-Limit Lounge and a sportsbook. Smoking is allowed on the casino floor.

Shows on property this fall:

• Shin Lim: LIMITLESS, a magic residency at The Palazzo Theatre for ages 4 and up.
• Atomic Saloon Show from Spiegelworld, an 18+ show of about 80 minutes in the Grand Canal Shoppes.
• The Venetian Theatre: Earth, Wind & Fire play nine shows October 16–31, 2026, and the touring production of The Book of Mormon runs November 4–15, 2026.

The gondolas remain the signature experience: rides of about 10 to 13 minutes, indoors along the Grand Canal Shoppes or outdoors in season, at $39 per person on a shared boat or $156 for a private ride (as of October 2026). Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is also on site.

Amenities

• Canyon Ranch spa + fitness: 134,000 square feet with Aquavana thermal experiences and a Forbes Four-Star spa rating; gym access for two comes with the resort fee.
• Grand Canal Shoppes: canal-side shopping with more than 160 stores, according to the resort.
• The Venetian Expo: the on-site convention center is getting a $188 million refresh in stages.
• World of Hyatt: members have earned and redeemed points here since January 2025.
• Venetian Rewards app: mobile check-in, check-out and wayfinding since August 2026.

Resort fee and parking

The resort fee is $55 per night plus tax (as of October 2026). It covers gym access for two at Canyon Ranch, in-suite Wi-Fi or Ethernet, boarding-pass printing, unlimited local and toll-free calls, and digital newspapers and magazines through PressReader. Clark County taxes resort fees as room rent, so the Strip’s 13.38% room tax brings the fee to about $62.36 a night. Our guide to Las Vegas resort fees explains how these charges work.

Parking is extra. Registered hotel guests pay $20 a day to self-park, seven days a week, and valet is $40 a day (as of October 2026). Non-guests pay $20 Monday through Thursday and $25 Friday through Sunday, and event pricing can apply during big events such as Sphere headliner shows. Nevada residents get three free hours by scanning a Nevada driver’s license at a kiosk, Venetian Rewards Sapphire members and above park free, and Ruby members and above get free valet.

The math on a three-night stay with a car: $165 in resort fees before tax plus $60 for self-parking, on top of the room rate, with the deposit held on your card. See how that compares in our Las Vegas parking fees breakdown.

Who should stay here

• Sphere ticket holders. The indoor bridge beats a walk outside when July highs average 104.5°F, and it’s easier after a late show.
• Convention attendees at The Venetian Expo, on the same property.
• Families and groups who need floor space; see our family hotels in Las Vegas for more options.
• World of Hyatt members, who earn and redeem points here.
• Food-focused travelers, with COTE, Bazaar Meat, CUT and Bouchon all on property.

Who should choose another hotel

• Smoke-sensitive travelers: smoking is allowed on the casino floor. Start with our non-smoking hotels in Las Vegas instead.
• Drivers watching costs: TI, across the boulevard, includes free self-parking and valet for hotel guests.
• Anyone who hates walking: long walks are a standard complaint on a property this large.
• Travelers under 21 booking their own room: you must be 21 to book a suite.
• First-timers set on the classic fountains view: Bellagio puts the Fountains of Bellagio out front. Our Bellagio Las Vegas review covers that head-to-head.

Pros and cons

Nearby attractions

• Sphere: over the indoor bridge. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere plays daily, and the line-up includes Eagles and Metallica residencies running into 2027.
• TI: across Las Vegas Boulevard by pedestrian bridge, home to Mystère by Cirque du Soleil, with a second bridge on to Fashion Show mall.
• Wynn and the Lake of Dreams: over the Palazzo bridge; the free multimedia show runs every half hour after dusk.
• The LINQ Promenade and High Roller: near the Harrah’s/The LINQ Monorail station, the closest stop.

Alternatives nearby

The Palazzo is the same resort with a bigger, older entry suite; TI swaps all-suite rooms for free parking at a mid-range price level.

The Venetian vs Bellagio and Wynn

Hotel	Area	Best for	Pool	Resort fee	Parking	Booking.com
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas	Center Strip	Sphere concert-goers, families, convention-goers	Two guest-only pool decks, a quieter Pool Garden and the 21+ TAO Beach Dayclub	$55 + tax per night	Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day	Check prices
Bellagio Las Vegas	Center Strip	Couples, first-timers, food lovers	Five pools in a Mediterranean courtyard, plus the adults-only Cypress Pool	$55 + tax per night	Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day	Check prices
Wynn Las Vegas	North Strip	Luxury travelers, golfers, food lovers	Garden-style resort pool, a private Tower Suites pool and access to Encore's pools	$55 + tax per night	Free self-parking for hotel guests; valet $40/day	Check prices

Pick Bellagio for the fountains, the free Conservatory and a classic center-Strip address; pick The Venetian for a suite at the same $55 resort fee and $20 guest parking. Pick Wynn when free self-parking and Five-Star Tower Suites matter more than space: its 640-square-foot standard rooms are close to The Venetian’s 650-square-foot entry suite. Our Wynn Las Vegas review has the details.

Is The Venetian worth it?

Yes, for the right trip. If your plans include a Sphere show, an Expo convention or three or four people sharing a room, the all-suite layout and the indoor bridge justify the luxury price. If you mostly need a bed and a central address, the resort fee, $20 daily parking and long walks make TI across the street the better value. Prices vary according to travel dates and availability, so price both towers, and see how the resort stacks up in our best hotels in Las Vegas.

FAQ

Is the Venetian connected to the Sphere?

Yes. A direct, indoor, climate-controlled pedestrian bridge runs from The Venetian through The Venetian Expo to Sphere, and Sphere lists the “Venetian Bridge stairway” as its Standard Admission entrance. Visit Las Vegas estimates roughly 15 minutes from the Venetian entry, longer when crowds are moving. The bridge serves most shows, so follow the posted signs.

Is The Venetian or The Palazzo better?

Choose The Venetian for newly remodeled suites starting at 650 square feet, and The Palazzo for a larger 720-square-foot entry king suite in older decor, with upgrades starting in 2026. Both are Forbes Four-Star, charge the same resort fee and share the casinos, restaurants, spa and Sphere bridge, so it comes down to decor versus space.

How much is the Venetian resort fee?

The resort fee is $55 per night plus tax (as of October 2026). It includes gym access for two at Canyon Ranch, in-suite internet, boarding-pass printing, unlimited local and toll-free calls, and digital newspapers and magazines. With the Strip’s 13.38% room tax, budget about $62.36 a night on top of your room rate.

Do Venetian hotel guests pay for parking?

Yes. Registered hotel guests pay $20 a day for self-parking and $40 a day for valet (as of October 2026). Venetian Rewards Sapphire members and above park free, Ruby members and above get free valet, and Nevada residents get three free hours by scanning a Nevada driver’s license.

Is the Venetian smoke-free?

No. All suites are non-smoking, and the hotel’s terms list a $500 fee plus tax if someone smokes in one, but smoking is allowed on the casino floor. If casino smoke is a dealbreaker, a non-smoking suite alone won’t solve it; pick a smoke-free property instead.

Is the Venetian good for families?

Yes, with caveats. Every room is a suite with a living area, the remodeled Luxury Two Queen Suite measures 750 square feet, and Shin Lim’s magic show welcomes ages 4 and up. The fine print: someone 21 or older must book, extra guests 13 and over cost $50 a night, and TAO Beach is strictly 21+.