The Venetian recreates Venice with a campanile, a Rialto bridge and indoor canals under a painted sky. Its rooms are all suites, split between the Venetian and the newer Palazzo tower.
The Sphere, the giant LED-covered venue that opened in 2023, sits directly behind and is reached by a bridge.
The story
The Venetian opened in 1999 on the site of the Sands, where the Rat Pack used to perform. Its painted-sky Grand Canal Shoppes with gondolas became one of the city’s signature indoor walks. The Palazzo tower was added in 2007.
A few hours at The Venetian Resort
- Walk the Grand Canal Shoppes and watch the gondolas; a ride is optional.
- Look at the outdoor canal and St Mark’s Square replica from the Strip.
- Step through to Sphere for the Exosphere at night.
Stay here if
You want large rooms (suites are standard) in the middle of the action.
Skip it if
You want a small, simple hotel.
Free here
- Grand Canal Shoppes streets and canals
- Gondolier and street performers in St. Mark’s Square
Worth paying for
- Gondola rides
- Restaurants
- Shows
Pool: A large pool deck shared between the Venetian and Palazzo towers.
Getting around: A footbridge connects to the Sphere; footbridges cross to Wynn and TI.
Things to do here
Paid · The Venetian Resort
Gondola rides at The Venetian
Singing gondoliers on indoor and outdoor canals at The Venetian.
Ride
Paid · The Venetian Resort
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Wax figures of music, film and sports stars at The Venetian.
Wax museum
Where to eat here
Steakhouse · $$$$ · The Venetian Resort
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
José Andrés’s meat-focused restaurant, which moved from SAHARA to The Palazzo in 2026.
Spanish-inspired meat feasts, cotton candy foie gras, carving stations
French bistro · $$$ · The Venetian Resort
Bouchon
Thomas Keller’s French bistro, tucked away in the Venetian’s Venezia Tower by the pool.
Thomas Keller’s bistro, chicken and waffles at brunch, pastries
Chinese · $$$$ · The Venetian Resort
Mott 32
The Las Vegas branch of the Hong Kong restaurant group, with a dramatic dining room and Peking duck that needs ordering ahead.
Applewood-roasted Peking duck, dim sum
Check rates for The Venetian Resort
Compare prices and dates on the big booking sites. Remember that most Las Vegas resorts add a nightly resort fee, so compare the total price. Resort fees explained.
These links go to booking sites, which may pay us a commission at no cost to you. We are not paid by any resort for coverage.
Good to know
- All rooms are suites, so rooms are larger than average.
- The Sphere is right next door: book Sphere shows early.
Walking from here
Door-to-door estimates at an easy pace. Walk calculator →
Opened 1999 (Palazzo tower 2007)Operator The Venetian Resort (Apollo)
Frequently asked questions
What is free at The Venetian Resort?
Grand Canal Shoppes streets and canals. Gondolier and street performers in St. Mark’s Square.
How do I get around from The Venetian Resort?
A footbridge connects to the Sphere; footbridges cross to Wynn and TI.
Does The Venetian Resort have a pool?
A large pool deck shared between the Venetian and Palazzo towers.
Have you stayed at or visited The Venetian Resort?
Tips from travellers
Know The Venetian Resort? Share one tip for the next visitor. The first good one goes right here.
Share a tip
Questions from readers
Question about The Venetian Resort? Ask it here and we’ll answer the useful ones on this page.