The Bellagio Hotel is home to the fabulous and famous Cirque du Soleil show “O”. And this is just the start of your Las Vegas vacation fun as the Bellagio Hotel has so much more to offer. The style of this luxury hotel is taken from the theme of a Roman extravaganza. It sits at the edge of a 10-acre man-made lake which provides you with a host of activities. There are also some 20 restaurants and cafes on site, a 65,000 square foot spa and salon and a numerous other attractions

Bellagio was built with true European architecture and interior design. This magnificent hotel has upscale luxurious rooms, shopping and top of the line gourmet restaurants throughout the property. The glass ceilings in this casino provide natural lighting, which separates it from all the other casinos

The grounds are lovely too and the 18 acre artificial lake at the front of the hotel is the venue for the much loved Fountains of Bellagio display of music and lights. The musical extravaganza is repeated thoughtout the day and features a variety of music, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Aaron Copland and Handel. The natural world is also on show at the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, which has free admission and the gardens are open 24 hours a day.

The Bellagio Hotel lobby alone is a show in itself. Over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, each perfectly each hand-crafted, cover the ceiling. In addition multi-colored works of art, called The Fiori di Como, add to the atmosphere

At the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art there is a small but quite impressive display of dozens of works by masters such as Picasso, Monet, van Gogh and others. You tour is aided by an audio presentation. Art lovers will certainly find this to be a must visit spot on their Las Vegas vacation.

The poker room attracts professional poker players, who take advantage of the high table limits. The venue has hosted the World Poker Tour tournaments. It is rare for a Las Vegas hotel to have a permanent show but the Cirque du Soleil’s production of ‘O’ is outstanding. It’s an aquatic show, featuring synchronized swimmers, divers and acrobats. It’s a combination of street theater, folklore traditions, martial arts and circus fire stunts.