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2019 Travels -- Las Vegas -- Venetian

Vegas Work Trip Review

I spent a week in Las Vegas for work and stayed at the Venetian on the Strip. I’ve always wanted to check out this hotel, and while it was enjoyable, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Overall, my experiences with other casinos like Bellagio, Mirage, Paris, and Caesars felt similar. Thankfully, there's something for everyone at nearly every price point, which was a plus.

Highlights from the Trip

  • Beer Prices: I finally found decent beers for $2-5 without having to resort to CVS or Walgreens.
  • Craps: I learned how to play Craps! Although I lost money, it was fun to try.
  • Hotel Room: The Venetian hotel room featured double single beds with a very nice and spacious layout. 🤗

Drinks and Dining Experiences

  • Old Fashioned at the Casino Bar:

    • Rating: Meh 😑
    • I always seek the best Old Fashioned wherever I go. Using a 2-for-1 coupon at the Venetian, I tried the round casino bar, but it was underwhelming. Strong drinks, but not amazing for $18.75. I later learned that spending $20 on video poker might get me a complimentary drink next time.

  • Illy's - Cappuccino:

    • Rating: Meh 😑
    • I love a good cappuccino, but Illy’s didn’t impress me. Luckily, I found some excellent free cappuccinos at an expo in the Sands!

  • Sugarcane Bar & Grill at the Venetian:

    • Rating: Good! 😁
    • Dinner here with coworkers was a highlight. The Old Fashioneds were better than the casino bar, although not quite as good as what I had at Bellagio on a previous trip. The food, especially the vegetables, was top-notch.

  • In-N-Out:

    • Rating: Excellent! 😁
    • I always have to hit up In-N-Out for my Double Double Animal Style—never disappointed and very affordable.

  • O'Shea's:

    • Struggled to find a Black-n-Tan; after three bars, I finally found one made with Coors Lite and Guinness.

  • Delmonico Steakhouse at the Venetian:

    • Rating: Wow! 😍
    • We dined here another night, and it surpassed Ruth Chris and Morton’s. I’ve been to several Ruth Chris locations, and Delmonico’s was the best. They also served the best Old Fashioned I had in Vegas!

  • Bouchon Macarons:

    • Rating: Adequate 🤔
    • I prefer Ladurée for macarons, but I tried Bouchon’s again. While good, I’ll seek out another place next time.

Flight Experience

  • Hawaiian Airlines:

    • Rating: Gross Sandwich 😝
    • They should reconsider advertising complimentary meals; the sandwich was unappetizing. The chicken & rice was okay, but the sandwiches were a letdown. Their drink choices were also lacking.

  • Starbucks - Cold Brew and Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet:

    • Rating: Good! 😀
    • This was my first trip using my new Amazon Fire HD8 tablet, and I loved it! Although I didn’t use it on the plane due to Hawaiian Airlines' good movie selection, I streamed movies and shows in my hotel room. The Fire HD8 is perfect for that purpose, and I’m thrilled I got it for $50. My Apple AirPods synced nicely with it too.

Overall Impression

  • Great Trip! 😋
    • Overall, this was a fantastic trip. I’m starting to enjoy Vegas more, especially with a good group of people. I’m heading back for another business trip next month and look forward to seeing how it goes!

Update (4/14/2020)

I’m grateful I visited Vegas in 2019, especially since things will be different for a while, if not forever. I got to enjoy the city pre-COVID-19. Excited to see what the future holds in a post-COVID-19 world!

 
 














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