Vegas, Baby: Hotels that rock and ones that don't

Jeff and I didn't get a chance to go in all of the hotels on The Strip, but we did check out quite a few.  The below list is my opinion only.  I apologize in advance if I talk badly about any that may be your favorite.


HOTEL THAT ABSOLUTELY BLEW ME AWAY:

Bellagio.  Wow.  This place is simply gorgeous.  I absolutely loved everything about it. From the fountain show outside to the vibrant colors, larger-than-life displays of flowers, hot air balloons and carousel inside, this hotel is breath-taking.

This was part of the ceiling.

Yes, this is inside the lobby area.

Awesome fountain show to the song, "My heart will go on'



The sweet shop - Gelato!



Huge chocolate fountain that went from ceiling to floor.

Waiting for the fountain show to begin.



Another shot of the lobby, gorgeous flowers everywhere!


HOTELS THAT I REALLY LIKED AND WOULD STAY AT:

The Venetian - Incredibly beautiful.  I think the gondola ride is a very nice touch.  Did you know you can get married on one of their gondolas?  The designers did a great job making you feel like you were walking around outside in Italy.  I'd stay here in a heart beat!

Cesar's - I think they have the best decorated casino.  Nice and airy, not congested.  Got a great vibe when walking through this hotel/casino.

New York, New York - LOVED the personality of this one.  I think they did such a great job recreating the neighborhoods of New York and the outside is awesome with the building skyline and roller coaster. 

The Cosmopolitan - Very sparkly and modern.  I was mesmerized by the decor.


HOTELS I WAS NOT IMPRESSED WITH:

Paris - While the Eiffel Tower is really cool, I just wasn't impressed overall.  The hotel has no good flow to it and we even had to ask where the official main entrance and lobby was.  It felt very congested.    The one really neat thing I liked was how the legs of the Eiffel Tower come through the hotel from the outside. 

Wynn and Encore - Really?  This is what all the hype was about?  Yes, it is beautiful and elegant, but I am not sure what all the fuss is about.  I'd rather be at the Bellagio or Venetian.

MGM Grand - Yowzer!  This hotel is simply too big and too filled with smoke.  We found ourselves having to go through this hotel many times and each time, the cigarette smoke got worse.  Not a fan of this place.