I've stayed there and it was OK. The downstairs is very nice (and the little cafe overlooking the Bellagio fountains is a great place for lunch!). The rooms are (in my opinion) about the same as your run of the mill Marriott or Hyatt. We had a problem in our first room (can't remember right now what it was) and were moved to a second room with a view of the fountains.
It's location mid-strip is nice, but for the money it costs, I wouldn't stay there again. When we go back I plan to stay at the Bellagio.
Has anybody stayed at both the Paris and the Venetian and can compare the two?
It has been about 2 years since I have stayed at both. I thought the Venetian was getting a bit "tired". It just not as swanky as it used to be, but still nice. At Paris our room felt very "fresh" and clean. I too love their lobby and casino. I have not stayed there in the summer so I can not comment on the pool area.
Both are great hotels, Venetian has larger rooms and is a bit more luxurious but I prefer Paris because it is more centrally located.Has anybody stayed at both the Paris and the Venetian and can compare the two?
I have stayed at the Bellagio and the Venetian (both paid for by DH's work, BTW) but after touring lobbies, I told DH that our next visit (when we are paying for our room ourselves) I would like to stay at Paris. I really like the lobby, and that cafe that was mention, Mon Ami Gabi is EXCELLENT...very highly rated by locals and tourists alike on chowhound.com.
Alas, I cannot comment on the rooms.
For the record, the Bellagio was absolutely INCREDIBLE and really worth the money. I did NOT care for the Venetian.
Someone told me Treasure Island is really good for the price....meaning, it is relatively inexpensive and a pretty nice place to stay.