This Iconic Las Vegas Hotel Just Spent $150 Million to Completely Transform Their 392 Suites — and We Got a Sneak Peek

To capstone a multiyear, $550-million refresh, Bellagio Las Vegas has unveiled all new suites and a premium arrival experience.

Twenty-six years in and the Bellagio is still regarded as one of Las Vegas’ best hotels. Property president Ann Hoff tells Travel + Leisure the secret to their staying power is to “constantly engage with guests as we juxtapose the classic [iconography] of Bellagio with new and exciting amenities.” To that end, the resort has reinvested $550 million since the pandemic and touched nearly every area of the property.

From a food and beverage standpoint, this has included a reimagination of their pan-Asian concept, Noodles (set to debut early next year), and chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s day-one staple, Prime Steakhouse. The latter is in the midst of chrysalis, operating within the recently closed and neighboring Picasso restaurant space, but will reopen in time for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix this November. Hoff also promises to “announce plans for an exciting new concept for the Picasso space soon.”

The Italianate pool deck has been infused with lush greenery, updated cabanas and chaise loungers, and a new all-day eatery, aptly named Como Poolside Cafe & Bar. The menu here slants Mediterranean, and its bar has been busy proffering upwards of 5,000 spritzes a month since its opening earlier this year. In terms of other liquid offerings, the resort has debuted two new lounges. The first is The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars. Here, in this opulent, dimly lit room where Mars often appears, the Grammy-award winner’s band, Hooligans, serenades guests. Nearby, but very much out of sight, is The Vault. In addition to crafting some of the city’s most exquisite cocktails, the moody space features original art by the likes of Takashi Murakami, a selection of elevated snacks (think A5 wagyu sandos and maki), and a program of visiting star-tenders (such as Martiny’s and Eleven Madison Park head barkeeps) to keep things fresh.

The resort's salon and barbershop is also getting a glow-up, and a new Rolex boutique will open in the lobby in time for F1.

While the hotel first unveiled a renovation of its 2,500 main tower rooms in 2021, and the 819 rooms and 104 suites within their Spa Tower earlier this year at a cost of $300 million, Hoff is particularly “proud” of the work they've done to transform their 392 main tower suites for an additional $150 million. And it all begins with a refreshed arrival experience for Bellagio’s best customers.

VIPs will slip through an unmarked door just off the property’s iconic conservatory and into a lounge complete with welcoming a concierge, butlers, and all manner of beverages and snacks. The space, including the new suites, have been designed by NYC-based Champalimaud Design and features a 20-foot long illuminated floral sculpture of handblown Italian glass.

From the lounge, guests are whisked up a private elevator bank to the resort's penthouse floor, where the design draws inspiration from the light and vibrant tones of Italy’s Lago di Como. Here, regular guests will quickly realize this is no simple refresh, as everything was gutted down to the studs. The brown and cream hallways have been replaced by a lighter and more floral color palette and this theme carries through to the suites. Expect tufted carpets, hand-painted murals, lacquered tables with inlaid chess boards, and chic bars.

In terms of tech, you'll no longer find pop-up TVs within the bed chambers, but instead there's significant seating, plenty of power, high-speed internet, and larger high-definition screens. Penthouses feature his and her bathrooms, while all suites now include high-end Japanese toilets. “It's something our international customers expect,” says Hoff.

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