The Venetian ResortvsWaldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Both The Venetian Las Vegas and Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Venetian Las Vegas. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas scores 98 with accolades from 19 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
The Venetian Resort Show All Reviews
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $149/night
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- Free Internet
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- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Ranks behind only the Wynn properties as the Strip’s most luxurious resort."
Frommer's
"One of the most elaborate hotel spectacles in town, The Venetian falls squarely between an outright adult Disneyland experience and the luxury resort experience." Full review
Concierge
"In many ways, the Italian-themed Venetian is the perfect Vegas resort."
Fodor's
"Some of the Strip's largest and plushest accommodations are found at this gilded resort that's a hit with foodies, shoppers, and high rollers alike." Full review
Insight Guides
"Renaissance Italy is captured in dramatic architecture and landscaping, including canals with operating gondolas."
Lonely Planet
"Vegas' own Serenissima features huge suites with sunken living rooms and countless luxuries from afternoon tea to pillow menus. Best for honeymooners." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The most painstakingly detailed of the themed casino resorts, the Venetian is a condensed version of its namesake city and features some of the largest suites on the Strip." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Whether or not The Venetian really evokes accurate images of Venice is beside the point: the sum of the hotel’s parts adds up to an aesthetically pleasing whole."
Condé Nast Traveler
""Luxury abounds" at this hotel constructed of green stone from the Italian Alps." Full review
Time Out
"Attractions here are, with the arguable exceptions of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and the adjacent Madame Tussaud's, pretty cultured." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Show All Reviews
3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89158
From $152/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A window has opened up for another hotel to slip in and battle for the crown of "Most Luxurious" in Vegas. The Mandarin Oriental seems more than up for the fight." Full review
Concierge
"Executive Club rooms have vast views of the Strip and the meteorlike new Crystals shopping complex."
Fodor's
"As a brand, Mandarin Oriental pledges to provide everything for the business traveler, and the Vegas property certainly delivers on that promise." Full review
Jetsetter
"Serene CityCenter stay that adds a dose of sophistication to the Strip, with two pools, a spa and haute French fare." Full review
Star Service
"Mandarin Oriental puts the new City Center development in a good light." Full review
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Michelin Guide
"This newly opened (2009) CityCenter oasis features gourmet dining, spa services, spacious guest rooms and a fitness center offering Pilates and yoga classes."
Gayot
"Located in the new CityCenter development, this LEED Gold-certified property resides in a 47-story non-gaming building in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip."
Zagat
4.3
""Marvel at the madness that is Vegas without getting involved in it" at this "unreal" yet "serene" casino-free hotel on the Strip boasting "true luxury" and a staff that "treats you like royalty"."
Travel + Leisure
"At the 392-room property, interior designer Adam Tihany tries to re-create the experience of contemporary Hong Kong." Full review
Afar Magazine
"One of the rare, non-casino luxury hotels that provide an almost residence-like respite within steps of all that makes Las Vegas Las Vegas." Full review