Venetian Las Vegas Casino walk through Friday part one

“The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is a massive, all-suite luxury hotel and casino complex on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada (at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South). It is one of the most iconic and largest resorts in the world, themed as a lavish recreation of Venice, Italy. Key Features and Theme The resort immerses guests in Venetian grandeur with replicas of famous landmarks: Grand Canal Shoppes: An indoor/outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment promenade featuring winding canals where you can take authentic **gondola rides (sung by gondoliers) under arched bridges and frescoed ceilings. Striking architecture including a reproduction of St. Mark’s Campanile (bell tower), the Rialto Bridge, and ornate piazzas with statues, columns, and balconies. It opened in May 1999 on the former site of the historic Sands Hotel and Casino (demolished in 1996). Developed by Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands, it was designed to appeal especially to convention attendees with vast meeting spaces. Accommodations All-suite property: Standard suites are nearly double the size of typical Las Vegas rooms, featuring sunken living rooms, separate bedrooms, marble bathrooms, and upscale amenities. Connected to The Palazzo (opened 2007), forming a combined complex with roughly 7,100 rooms/suites — making it one of the largest hotels in the world. Casino and Entertainment 120,000 sq ft casino** with slots, table games, and high-limit areas (shared/connected with Palazzo). Multiple performance venues, including the Venetian Theatre, Palazzo Theatre, and the adjacent Sphere (the innovative spherical arena for immersive shows like those by U2, Backstreet Boys, or Metallica). Ongoing entertainment includes musicals (e.g., Mrs. Doubtfire), magicians (e.g., Shin Lim), revues, and more. Dining and Shopping Diverse options range from celebrity chef spots (e.g., Bazaar Meat, Bouchon, Mott 32, Tao) to casual eateries. The Grand Canal Shoppes offer high-end retail in a Venetian setting. Ownership and Current Status (as of 2026) Owned by Vici Properties and operated by Apollo Global Management (sold by Las Vegas Sands in 2022). It has undergone renovations (notably in 2003 and 2015) and remains highly awarded for luxury, views, and experiences. The Venetian blends opulent Italian-inspired aesthetics with Vegas-scale entertainment, shopping, dining, and gaming — creating a self-contained “Venice in the desert” that’s both a resort and a major tourist attraction. It’s especially popular for its spacious suites, gondola rides, and central Strip location.”