The Venetian and Palazzo Las Vegas are very similar hotels, connected to each other on the north side of the Las Vegas strip. The Venetian was the first to open in May 1999 followed by the Palazzo in January 2008.
Due to their similarity in price, location, and amenities, many people struggle to decide between the two locations.
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So which hotel is the best, The Palazzo or Venetian?
What differences are there between these two well-known hotels?
We will break down each hotel and help you decide which hotel better suits your needs.
Venetian vs. Palazzo – Room Choices
Both the Venetian and Palazzo offer luxury suites as their standard room. Each is similar in size and layout, with the Palazzo room slightly bigger at 700 sq. ft.
Palazzo Luxury Suite (images from hotel websites):
Venetian Luxury Suite:
The Palazzo offers the flowing suites
- Bella Suite (720 sq. ft): 2 queen beds, fold-out couch
- Fortuna Suite (940 sq. ft.)
- Siena Suite (1,280 sq. ft.) – features a separate living room and dining area, 2 bath rooms
- Lago, Lago Media Suite, and Lago 2 bedroom (1,943 sq. ft.)- Media room and perhaps pool table or piano in the separate living room. Second bedroom suites offer two more queen beds.
The Venetian offers the flowing suites
- Luxury Suite (650 sq. ft.): 1 Grand King bed, separated living room, oversized bathroom
- Bella Suite (700 sq. ft.): 2 plush Queen beds, separated living room, oversized bathroom
- Rialto Suite (1,100 sq. ft.): 2 plush Queen beds, sofa sleeper, separated living room, oversized bathroom
- Piazza Suite (1,400 sq. ft.): Luxury suite with Italian Marble foyer, Grand King-sized bed. 1.5 bathrooms, separate powder room
- Prima Suite (1,500 sq. ft.): Private bedroom with view, 2 bathrooms featuring jetted tub, , separate living room area with bar and dining table, HDTV
- Renaissance Suite (1,980 sq. ft.): King Bed, 2 bathrooms with jetted tub and shower with two shower heads and bench, giant living room area, choice of private workout room or personal theater, great views
- Penthouse Suite (2,900 sq. ft.): Two-bedroom suite with choice of King and two Queens or 2 King beds, fireplace, piano, access to prestige lounge, limo service, VIP concierge
- Presidential Suite (5,200 sq. ft.): Massive Two-bedroom suite with 1 King and 2 Queen beds, access to prestige lounge, limo service, VIP concierge, 200 sq. ft. bathroom with jetted tub, Flat screen TV in each bedroom, living room and bathroom, movie theater surround sound system, baby grand piano, Italian Marble foyer, 1.5 bars, formal dining area, two spa bathtubs, two steam showers, private workout room, sauna, media room, pool table, game room, butler service, fireplaces
- Chairman Suite (7,900 sq. ft.): 3-4-bedroom luxurious suite with 24-hour butler service, limo service, VIP Concierge, remote controlled atmosphere, waterfall feature in the entrance, marble foyer, baby grand piano, 1.5 bars, lavish living and dining area, flat-screen televisions in every room, media room with 1 plasma televisions, jetted hot tubs overlooking the Strip, steam showers, sauna, workout room, theater, salon/massage room, special turndown service and other amenities
Overall the suite section is similar with a slight edge to Venetian with more variety and luxurious suites. For most people staying in the standard suites there is no difference except the Palazzo is a little bigger (720 vs 650 sq ft).
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Venezia Tower
The Venetian does offer the luxurious and private Venezia Tower as an option. The tower is in the west wing of the resort, which features over 1,000 suites with a pool garden courtyard that offers two pools, two hot tubs, an outdoor shower, and a cocktail and wine service by Bouchon.
Venezia Tower offers two types of suites:
Luxury Suite (650 sq. feet): Grand King bed, separated living room, oversized bathroom with roman tub, sleeper sofa upon availability, work desk, in-room safe, dining table, refreshment center, private water closet with telephone
Bella Suite (700 sq. feet): 2 Plush Queen beds, separated living room with sofa sleeper, oversized bathroom, sunken living room available on request, fully stocked refreshment center, work desk.
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Palazzo versus Venetian Restaurant Selection
Both the Venetian and Palazzo offer a wide variety of restaurants, from world-class fine dining to casual dining. Since the location is close together, there isn’t a reason to select one over the other for fine dining.
Celebrity Chefs and Great Steakhouses
Vegas is known for its plethora of celebrity chefs that own some of the best restaurants in the world and The Venetian and Palazzo are both in a league of their own with their fine dining choices.
The Venetian and Palazzo best-known celebrity chef restaurants include:
- Buddy V’s Ristorante- Fine dining in a casual Italian atmosphere.
- Delmonico Steakhouse – Fine dining steakhouse by Emeril Lagasse.
- Lagasse’s Stadium- Emeril Lagasse presents a more affordable celebrity chef dining experience at the Stadium ultimate sports bar.
- Solaro- Experience the magic of Wolfgang Puck’s breakfast burritos or fish tacos, poolside at this casual dining restaurant that is open for breakfast and lunch.
Convenient, Cheap Eats at Venetian
Venetian offers better access to low-cost food options with the food court in the Venetian casino area and one in the Shoppes area. Whether you are in a hurry or looking for cheap eats, the Venetian offers better access to cheaper food, so keep that in mind.
The food court in the Casino is actually pretty good and not your typical fast-food selection, here is what it offers:
The food court in the Shoppes level has fast food options featuring flavors from around the globe.
Pool and Spa Options
Both Venetian and Palazzo offer a wide variety of pool choices from large resort style, party day club pools, and small relaxing pools.
Palazzo:
Venetian Pool:
Both Venetian and Palazzo offer various pool choices, from large resort style to party day club pools and small relaxing pools.
Palazzo Pool Options
The Palazzo Pool Deck- 7 Pools with lifeguards on duty and pool attendants eagerly waiting to be assisted. Each pool has a unique setting, such as a family pool, a pool to sunbathe, private shower rooms, and changing rooms.
- 4 hot tubs
- 39 Cabanas
- Cocktail service and bar
Palazzo also has the Azure Pool, which is more of an adult pool with bumping music that can turn into a party-like atmosphere. Nothing like Tao beach however if you are looking for a daytime pool party.
Venetian Pool Options
- The Venetian Pool Deck- Stunning fountains, multiple pools with lush landscaping located on the 4th floor.
- Tao Beach Day Club and Pool-This is the place to go if you want a club-like atmosphere during the day. Read our overview of Tao Beach for more info.
- 23 cabanas with chaise lounges, AC/Heat, television, telephone, fans, refrigerator, personal cabana host
- Four outdoor pavilion beds
- Canyon River Ranch Café
- Solaro by Wolfgang Puck
- Cocktail service and bar
Tip: If you are looking for another hotel similar to Venetian, check out our Wynn vs. Venetian comparison.
Spa Options at Venetian and Palazzo
Canyon River Ranch Spa- This spa offers poolside spa services to cabanas and private group yoga classes as well. The SpaClub facilities are only accessible by guests age 18 and over; however, certain spa amenities and treatments are available for guests between 14 and 17 with parental accompaniment. Both hotels are serviced by this spa.
Both Hotels also share access to The Aquatic Club which offers privacy and luxury with a sporty twist. This club is inspired by swim and lawn clubs with sophisticated, upscale elegance.
Overall Palazzo has more options like cabanas, small relaxing pools and not just one big lap-style pool like Venetian. Venetian has Tao Beach which is much more of a club atmosphere and daytime pool party than Palazzo’s Azure Pool. You will enjoy either hotel’s pool and if you don’t you can always keep walking further in either direction since there is a path that connects all the pools.
Palazzo vs Venetian Casino Differences and Comparisons
The Venetian has a better overall casino due to having more gambling options. The Venetian has one of the biggest poker rooms on the Strip with several daily tournaments and cash games going at once.
The Palazzo doesn’t have a poker room, so you will have to make your way over here to play.
The Venetian also has a nice Race and Sportsbook area that the Palazzo does not have. The Venetian has one of the biggest HD sports screens at over 100 feet long and can show up to 34 different sports events at once.
You can place bets at the Palazzo at their small sports betting desk but there are not any TVs or places to sit. Alternatively, you can go to Lagasse’s stadium to watch the games, but you will have to meet a food and beverage minimum to stay there and bet.
Nightlife Options at Each Hotel
Venetian offers the one big club between the two, Tao Nightclub.
Celebrity sightings and popular DJs are frequent at Tao, and a fun place if you want to enjoy a celebration and order bottle service.
There are great lounges and bars at each hotel. The Dorsey is a popular lounge in Venetian and Rosina, and Electra Cocktail Club are two popular lounge options at the Palazzo.
Do not let nightlife sway you between picking between the two hotels, it is an easy walk between hotels and some spots are almost in between the two.
Other Considerations Palazzo vs Venetian
Venetian has more entertainment options with the Venetian theater and the Venetian showroom. Comedians like David Spade and Tim Allen perform regularly there, and the Venetian Theater hosts shows like Blue Man Group and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s new Soul2Soul.
Things to do at Venetian: Enjoy a gondola rides through the Venetian
Map of each Hotel (Click for pdf)
Entertainment Options
Las Vegas Nightlife and entertainment are best seen on the Strip, and both The Venetian and Palazzo have amazing options from world-class performers.
The Hotels are host to Human Nature Jukebox, BAZ- A Musical Mash-up, and frequently hosts comedians such as Jeff Foxworthy and world-renowned musicians such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Styx, and Chicago.
Overall Comparison Venetian vs Palazzo
Venetian Considerations
- Better gaming options
- Closer to a variety of low-cost restaurants/fast food
- Better clubs in Tao Beach and Tao Nightclub
Palazzo Considerations
- Quieter than Venetian
- Newer
- Bigger standard suites
Overall each place is great, and you cannot go wrong picking either one. Perhaps it is best to go to the hotel that offers the best price since you can easily walk to everything in each resort.
Be sure to check out the latest Las Vegas hotel discounts for tips on saving at both the Venetian and Palazzo.
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Tom Hamilton - Author
Hi, I am Tom, and I love Las Vegas. You may see me lounging at the pool, catching a late-night show, or trying my luck at craps while out in Las Vegas.
I hope my tips and information can help people plan an enjoyable vacation and do so while saving money.
