Bellagio opened in 1998 and changed what a Las Vegas resort could be. Its eight-acre lake hosts the Fountains of Bellagio, the most famous free show in the city, and the Conservatory changes its giant floral displays several times a year.
Inside, the lobby ceiling is covered with about 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers by Dale Chihuly.
The story
Bellagio opened in 1998 on the site of the Dunes, with an Italian lake theme and the fountain shows that became the most famous free show in Las Vegas. The Conservatory displays change with the seasons.
A few hours at Bellagio
- Watch at least two fountain shows; they change with the music.
- Walk through the Conservatory and look up at the glass flowers on the lobby ceiling.
- Visit the Gallery of Fine Art if an exhibition interests you.
Stay here if
You want a classic luxury hotel in the centre with fountain views.
Skip it if
You want a casual, family-focused stay.
Free here
- Fountains of Bellagio (water show set to music)
- Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (open 24 hours, displays change with the seasons)
- Dale Chihuly glass ceiling in the lobby
Worth paying for
- O by Cirque du Soleil
- Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
- Restaurants
Pool: Mediterranean-style pool gardens.
Getting around: Footbridges to Caesars, Paris side and the Cosmopolitan; a free tram links Park MGM, Aria and Bellagio (check it is running).
Things to do here
Free · Bellagio
Fountains of Bellagio
Water, music and light dancing across Bellagio’s lake, every few minutes in the evening.
Free show
Free · Bellagio
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
A glass-roofed garden redesigned for each season with tens of thousands of flowers.
Free garden
Paid · Bellagio
Cirque du Soleil shows
Several resident Cirque du Soleil shows, including "O" at Bellagio and "Mystère" at Treasure Island.
Shows
Where to eat here
Fine dining · $$$$ · Bellagio
Picasso
A Bellagio dining room hung with original works by Pablo Picasso, with a terrace over the lake and its fountains.
Spanish and French cooking among original Picasso artworks, fountain …
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Good to know
- Fountain shows run every 30 minutes in the afternoon and every 15 minutes from 8 pm to midnight.
- The Conservatory is quietest early in the morning.
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Opened 1998Operator MGM Resorts International
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Bellagio?
Fountains of Bellagio (water show set to music). Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (open 24 hours, displays change with the seasons). Dale Chihuly glass ceiling in the lobby.
How do I get around from Bellagio?
Footbridges to Caesars, Paris side and the Cosmopolitan; a free tram links Park MGM, Aria and Bellagio (check it is running).
Does Bellagio have a pool?
Mediterranean-style pool gardens.
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