Casinos have long captured the hearts and imaginations of travellers and tourists. From Monte Carlo’s elegant splendour to Macau’s modern extravagance, casinos provide visitors with an irresistibly relaxing and thrilling experience.
From European elegance of Monaco to the bright lights of Las Vegas, casinos epitomize luxury. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore some of the world’s most lavish casinos!
Monte Carlo Casino
Monte Carlo Casino is an essential stop for visitors to Monaco, opening in 1863 and quickly becoming an upscale tourist attraction. Experience glamourous yet relaxed excitement here: enjoy table games or try your luck with slot machines; indulge in luxurious shops; stay at Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo (with some exclusive suites costing EUR40,000/night; visit Princess Grace penthouse!)
Visits to the casino require purchasing an entrance ticket of approximately EUR10; shorts or flip-flops are not permitted inside, while men must wear jackets after 8 p.m. Staff members polish and clean gaming tables prior to gaming sessions, and store 36,000 decks of cards in an exclusive room to maintain quality and freshness – such is its fame that James Bond movies such as GoldenEye and Never Say Never Again featured scenes shot there!
The Venetian
The Venetian offers double the area of an average hotel suite in Vegas and features pillow-top beds and Roman-style soaking tubs, in standard rooms to top-tier suites with private seating areas and beyond.
Take a ride along the Grand Canal and watch gondolas float beneath bridges, by cafes, and under balconies. Additionally, The Venetian is home to six theatre performances every day featuring elaborate costuming, classic Italian song repertoire and living statues – plus, free admission!
Immerse yourself in dining from celebrity chefs such as Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck and Lorena Garcia. Burger lovers will want to visit San Gennaro Burger while those seeking healthy options should visit Go Greek for fresh, nutrient-rich selections. Meanwhile Hong Kong Cafe provides cultural classics like wonton noodle soup and pork dumplings while you can also grab frozen yogurt at The Venetian’s in-house frozen yogurt shop and gamblers can always find plenty of games at their casino!
The Palazzo
The Palazzo offers the ideal combination of classic Italian luxury and contemporary tastes, offering all-suite accommodations along with world-class dining, shopping and entertainment experiences for its guests.
Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness, which boasts water therapy circuit, acupuncture, salon services and nutritionist/personal trainer consultations during their stay, also makes this hotel truly unparalleled.
Both the Palazzo and Venetian offer an abundance of restaurants to choose from. Celebrity chefs such as Buddy Valastro, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck all offer signature cuisines such as American, Asian, French and Italian fare.
The Palazzo offers an outstanding nightlife with several lounges and bars such as Dorsey, Rosina, Electra Cocktail Club. Live entertainment shows are regularly hosted within its walls at The Venetian Theater & Showroom; further entertainment options such as Blue Man Group are also provided at this hotel.
The Bellagio
The Bellagio Hotel adds European opulence to Las Vegas. Drawing inspiration from Lake Como’s splendor, this property boasts several Michelin-star restaurants and conservatory as well as botanical garden and gallery of fine art. For added entertainment value, spectacular water fountain shows are choreographed to music.
Rooms at this resort are luxurious, featuring flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and marble bathrooms – some even come equipped with balconies that overlook Caesars Palace or offer views of the Strip itself! Additionally, this resort also provides spa and salon services as well as an exceptional fitness center.
Bellagio offers guests an opulent dining experience at Jean Georges Steakhouse or casual Cafe Bellagio, or they can experience one of Cirque du Soleil’s “O” performances in its theater. Additionally, visitors can gamble in one of Las Vegas’ finest casinos while shopping high-end boutiques like Chanel and Gucci at its shopping district.