Bellagio Las Vegas Review (2026): Rates, Resort Fee & What to Expect

The Bellagio is a 3,933-room luxury resort on the Center Strip, best known for its free fountain show and as the home of O by Cirque du Soleil. It opened in 1998 and is operated by MGM Resorts.

Typical publicly listed rate band: $250–$600+/night (as of July 2026). Confirm the all-in nightly total (room + resort fee + parking) on the booking page.

Resort fee (as published on the live guide): $62.36/night (as of July 2026). Fees change — verify before you book.

Parking: Self-parking: $20/day Mon–Thu, $25/day Fri–Sun (not free for hotel guests; free for MGM Rewards Pearl+ members and NV residents up to 3 hrs); valet: $40/day (as of July 2026)

Pool season: Year-round (5 pools; main pool open daily)

Check-in age: 21+ to check in without an adult companion

Who it’s for

Couples celebrating a milestone, first-time visitors who want the iconic Strip experience, and anyone attending O by Cirque du Soleil.

Who should skip it

Budget travelers (resort fee adds $62/night on top of room rate), guests who want recently renovated rooms (Bellagio’s standard rooms are older than comparable MGM properties), and light sleepers in fountain-facing rooms (shows run until midnight or later on weekends).

Pros

  • Iconic fountains
  • 8 Michelin-starred restaurants on property
  • Home of O by Cirque
  • Conservatory botanical garden
  • Premium pool complex

Cons

  • Expensive
  • $62.36/night resort fee
  • Can feel crowded

Walk times

  • Caesars Palace: 8 min
  • The Cosmopolitan: 3 min
  • Park MGM / T-Mobile Arena: 12 min
  • High Roller observation wheel: 18 min

Booking details (verify live)

  • Nightly room rate (weeknight, standard): $250–$350 — as of July 2026
  • Resort fee: $62.36/night — mandatory, covers Wi-Fi and pool access
  • Self-parking: $20/day Mon–Thu, $25/day Fri–Sun
  • Valet parking: $40/day
  • O by Cirque du Soleil tickets: From $115/person
  • Typical 2-night stay (room + fees, parking extra): $625–$825

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bellagio resort fee and what does it cover?

$62.36 per night as of July 2026 (includes tax). It covers in-room Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center, and pool access. Self-parking is $20/day Mon–Thu and $25/day Fri–Sun; it is not free for hotel guests unless you hold MGM Rewards Pearl status or higher.

Can guests under 21 stay at the Bellagio?

Guests must be 21 or older to check in without an adult companion. Minors may stay in the same room as a parent or guardian.

Is the Bellagio fountain show free?

Yes. The fountain show runs every 30 minutes in the afternoon and every 15 minutes in the evening. It is visible from the Strip sidewalk at no cost.

Which Bellagio tower has the best rooms?

The Spa Tower rooms are newer and generally rated higher than the original Main Tower rooms. Fountain-view rooms in either tower carry a premium of roughly $50–$100/night.

How far is the Bellagio from the Las Vegas airport?

Approximately 4 miles from Harry Reid International Airport. A rideshare takes 10–15 minutes; a taxi costs roughly $20–$25.

Is O by Cirque du Soleil worth it at the Bellagio?

O is one of the longest-running Cirque shows in Las Vegas and the only one performed in a purpose-built aquatic theater. Tickets start at $115. It is worth seeing once; repeat visits are less common.

Official site

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