Discover the Hidden Gems: Top 12 Fun Facts About The Venetian Hotel Las Vegas You Never Knew!
1. The Fresh Prince-worthy Chairman Suite
Feeling like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in Vegas? You might want to crash at the Venetian Hotel's very own Bel-Air: The Chairman Suite: Boasting a whopping 8,000 - 9,000 square feet of space, this bad boy offers three to four palatial bedrooms, a private gym with sauna, a swanky theater room, and jetted hot tubs. Plus, VIP check-in and concierge services guarantee you'll be treated like royalty in this grand display of luxury and comfort.
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2. Gondolier March and Serenades
Say "Ciao!" to an Italian serenade as you don your fedora and channel your inner Sinatra - or maybe just enjoy a romantic float with your amore down the indoor canals of Venice... Vegas style: The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas not only offers charming gondola rides along the faux-Grand Canal, but also features a daily Gondolier March where the talented gondoliers sing in unison, parading through the Grand Canal Shoppes at 9:45 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., starting at the gondola turn-around.
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3. Enchanting "Acqua di Cristallo" Sculpture
Next time you're in Vegas, ditch those coins and take a dip with the ladies who make a splash at this hotel haven: The Venetian Resort features a mesmerizing water sculpture called "Acqua di Cristallo" in the Palazzo Lobby, where translucent carven women dance among cascading water, casting sparkling light around the grand space since its unveiling in 2008.
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4. Blue Man Group Takes Over Vegas
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... the Blue Man Group at The Venetian? That's right, folks: Live at The Venetian – Las Vegas, a digital album showcasing the colorful troupe's mind-blowing performances, was unleashed upon the iTunes Store on July 25, 2006, much to the delight of audio-seeking eardrums everywhere. These eclectic blue fellas found their stage haven at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino's Blue Man Theater since October 2005, where they've been mesmerizing audiences with their unique blend of art, music, and comedy ever since.
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5. Shopping Canalectomy at Grand Canal Shoppes
Shopping in Las Vegas is truly a canalectomy—the feeling of your wallet getting lighter as you traverse the Venetian Hotel's iconic Grand Canal Shoppes: It encompasses over 160 luxury stores nestled along cobblestone walkways under painted ceilings that mimic Venice's blue sky, a serenading gondola ride through its quarter-mile long canal, diverse cuisines from world-renowned chefs, and an enchanting Streetmosphere created by performers with classical artistic skills.
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6. Sopranos x Michelangelo Architecture
If Michelangelo and the cast of The Sopranos had a baby, it would be the Venetian Las Vegas: this architectural masterpiece boasts over 120 stores and restaurants, constructed by Midwest Drywall of Wichita, who used 3,000 pictures of Venetian landmarks to create 100,000 square feet of authentically Italian Renaissance indoor painted façades and exterior columns, trim, and moldings.
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7. Graduates of Gondolier University
At the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, they take their gondolas as seriously as a Soprano in search of his cannoli: gondoliers must graduate from the hotel's very own Gondolier University! By undergoing a rigorous three-week training program including gondola maneuvering, singing Italian ballads, and learning Venetian Vegas trivia, these aspiring gondoliers prove they have what it takes to guide guests through the hotel's canals with flair and finesse.
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8. Renaissance Swagger in Sin City
Imagine an alternate reality where the Italian Renaissance collides with Sin City: Welcome to the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas! As if Leonardo da Vinci and Frank Sinatra got together and said, "You know what Vegas needs? A gondola ride and some Renaissance swagger." : At this opulent destination, visitors can treat themselves to 7,200 suites, luxury shopping, gourmet restaurants, and an authentic Italian-style canal experience with gondolas and strolling performers - all under one extravagant roof.
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9. Venice in the Nevada Desert
Picture this: you're strolling through Venice; the sweet scent of gelato wafts through the air as you hum "That's Amore" and greet gondoliers left and right. Except... plot twist! You're actually in the middle of the Nevada desert: The Venetian Las Vegas boasts over 7,000 suites, making it one of the largest hotels globally and is complete with an indoor shopping mall. Modeled after the Grand Canal, you can indulge in a touch of Italian Renaissance luxury (marble bathrooms included) without even needing to leave Sin City.
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10. TAO Nightclub: Celeb Hotspot
If rubbing elbows with A-listers has you saying, "like a virgin, touched for the very first time": The Venetian Hotel Las Vegas houses the iconic TAO Nightclub, which has seen famous faces like Madonna, Jay-Z, and Kim Kardashian grace its 10,000-square-foot dance floor. This award-winning venue not only boasts state-of-the-art audio and lighting systems, but also features unique bathtub models in rose petal baths, three opulent bars, private sky boxes, and a 40-foot outdoor terrace with mesmerizing views of the Las Vegas Strip.
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11. Award-Winning Resort and Culinary Lineup
When The Venetian Resort Las Vegas rolls out the red carpet, it's not just for high-rolling gamblers looking to make a splash - it's for the world's most luxurious business meetings and star-studded dinners hosted by celebrity chefs: The resort has been named the number one hotel in Las Vegas by Conde Nast Traveler readers for four consecutive years and offers a staggering 2.25 million square feet of meeting space. As if that wasn't enough to get your taste buds tingling, its culinary lineup includes several James Beard-award winners like Thomas Keller and Wolfgang Puck, who ensure every meal is nothing short of a culinary masterpiece.
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12. Indoors Gondola Rides in Vegas
Get a taste of Italy without needing your passport: The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas is not only the largest hotel in Sin City with a whopping 7,092 rooms, but also features its very own manmade indoor river, complete with Gondola Rides that meander through the first floor's shops, restaurants, and casino – molto bene!
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