I don't understand the interest in the Executive Suite Lounge. It is nothing special and really should not factor into your decision.
Bellagio really went downhill after the MGM takeover and then the subsequent cost-cutting especially after the City Center disaster. While I still stayed in the 1br Penthouse many times and enjoyed it, the service on the hotel ops side leaves lots to be desired and only the hard product justifies any "luxury" label. I do like the gaming areas though and still mainly gamble there, even though I usually now stay at the Cosmo next door.
Originally Posted by
GodAtum
Thank you very much for the detailed reply. If you could choose: Lake View Suite without Executive lounge or Penthouse without the lake view?
For a first-time visit I'd probably take the lake view Bellagio. The Penthouse is always preferable but the Bellagio is still quite suitable. Just don't get tricked into a Salon "Suite" as it's not even a so-called "junior" suite.
Originally Posted by
VOH2OX2
I would choose lakeview suite as you can't see the lake from the penthouse when you are sitting down as the railing blocks the view.
The railing depends on the location of the room, not the room type. Both the Bellagio Suite and Penthouse Suite can have the railing.