Bellagio

The property

The Bellagio sits at the geographic and cultural center of the Las Vegas Strip. The 3,933-room property holds AAA Five Diamond status, and its fountain display along Las Vegas Boulevard has become the defining image of the city. It opened in 1998 and set the standard for the modern Las Vegas luxury resort, a standard maintained through periodic renovation and the sheer quality of its public spaces.

What to expect

Fifteen restaurants operate on the property, ranging from casual to fine dining at a level that competes with standalone restaurants in any major American city. Five pool areas, a full-service spa, the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with their seasonal installations, and the Gallery of Fine Art fill the hours between rounds. "O" by Cirque du Soleil, the aquatic production that has run at the Bellagio since 1998, remains among the strongest entertainment options in the city and is reason enough for non-golfers in the group to feel well served.

The Bellagio has no on-site golf course. Wynn Golf Club is roughly three miles north on the Strip but restricted to Wynn hotel guests. For Bellagio guests, the practical options are Serket in Henderson at around 17 miles, TPC Las Vegas a similar distance northwest, or the three Paiute courses roughly 35 miles northwest via US-95. Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas is around 25 miles east. Plan on a rental car or arranged transport, and 25 to 40 minutes to any tee depending on traffic.

Rates and booking

$250 to $600 per night, pricing below the Wynn while delivering a comparable standard and a superior central location. Book through the link on this page. For groups where golf is one part of a broader Las Vegas itinerary rather than its sole purpose, the trade-off resolves in the Bellagio's favour.