Bellagio

A sense of the place

Bellagio Las Vegas opened on October 15, 1998, on the site of the old Dunes, and its 8.5-acre lake has been home to one of the Strip's best free shows ever since. The resort has about 3,930 rooms: the original 36-story tower opened with about 3,000, and the Spa Tower added 928 more in 2004.

It sits on the west side of the center Strip, with Caesars Palace to the north and The Cosmopolitan to the south, and Paris Las Vegas looks across the boulevard at the lake. MGM Resorts runs Bellagio under a lease from Blackstone, which bought the property in 2019, and since 2024 the hotel has also been sold through Marriott as part of its Luxury Collection.

Bellagio suits people who want a polished, grown-up version of Las Vegas: fine dining, a famous water show outside the door and an easy walk to the rest of the center Strip. You don't need to stay here to enjoy it, because the fountains, the Conservatory and the lobby's glass ceiling are all free to see.

What to look for

• The Fountains of Bellagio: the free water show on the lake is set to music and lasts a few minutes. Shows run every 30 minutes in the afternoon and every 15 minutes from the evening until midnight.

• The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens: a 13,500-square-foot garden next to the lobby that is free to visit and changes through five seasonal displays a year. For the holiday display, see our Las Vegas at Christmas guide.

• Fiori di Como: Dale Chihuly's glass ceiling in the lobby uses more than 2,000 pieces of hand-blown glass and is worth a look on your way to the Conservatory.

• O by Cirque du Soleil: Cirque's water show plays in an 1,800-seat theater built around a pool that serves as the stage. Check show days and prices when you book.

• Dining: the lineup includes Carbone Riviera, Michael Mina, Harvest, LAGO and Sadelle's. Le Cirque, open since 1998, closed on August 23, 2026, and a new restaurant is planned for its space in 2027.

• Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art: a small museum with rotating exhibitions. Check what's on before you go.

• Via Bellagio: a luxury shopping arcade with brands such as Chanel, Gucci, Hermès and Prada.

Our free things to do in Las Vegas guide and best restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip guide show how Bellagio fits in with its neighbors.

Before you go

• Fountain show times: from Monday to Friday the fountains have run every 30 minutes from 3 p.m. and every 15 minutes from about 7 p.m. to midnight. On weekends and holidays the half-hourly shows start at noon. Times can change, so check before you go.

• Where to watch: the sidewalk railing along the lake on the Strip is free. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for a front spot, especially on weekends.

• Resort fee: $55 per night plus tax since December 4, 2024. Check the amount shown when you book, because MGM changes its fees from time to time.

• Parking: self-parking has cost visitors $20 a day Monday to Thursday and $25 Friday to Sunday, and hotel guests $20 a day. Valet has been $40. Nevada residents have had their first three hours of self-parking free. Check current rates before you drive.

• Use the free tram: the ARIA Express tram leaves from the south end of Bellagio for Crystals, ARIA and Park MGM, and has run daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

• From the airport: Bellagio is in taxi Zone 2. The 2026 flat fare is $25.25, plus a $2.40 airport fee, tax and tip. See our airport to the Strip guide for other options.

• Walking: Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan and Paris are all short walks. Our Las Vegas Strip walking distances guide has times between resorts.