Comparing the Venetian vs. Palazzo Las Vegas: Is One Better Than the Other?

Choosing between the Venetian and Palazzo isn’t about which is better. It’s about which fits your desires.

Both towers share restaurants, pools, and amenities, but they deliver different vibes. The Venetian is lively and bustling, while the Palazzo is quieter, with larger standard suites and a calmer feel.

I’ve stayed at both, and each has pros and cons depending on whether it’s a romantic getaway, family trip, or weekend with friends. Thanks to a Hyatt partnership, you can also use World of Hyatt points to book either, though redemption value varies.

Here’s what to know before picking between the Venetian and Palazzo.

Quick Overview of the Venetian vs. Palazzo

The Palazzo and the Venetian are both part of the Venetian Resort complex, and they share many amenities — of which there are tons.

Before we compare the Venetian and the Palazzo in detail, let’s take a quick look at the differences and similarities in costs, room types, and what they offer:

Location

The Venetian and the Palazzo are both part of the Venetian Resort, and you can walk between them without going outside in the Las Vegas heat.

Though they are connected — and you can access nearly all of the resort’s amenities no matter which side you’re staying on — there are differences. For example, the Venetian is known for more of an active, party vibe. The Palazzo, by contrast, is typically quieter.

There are some other differences that may affect your choice between the Venetian and the Palazzo. The Venetian’s casino is bigger at 120,000 square feet. The Palazzo casino is still large, though, at 105,000 square feet. Additionally, pickup and drop-off at the Venetian is all on the ground floor — unlike the lower level used for pickups at the Palazzo.

Instead of a lower-level pickup zone, the Venetian sends guests to the second floor of the parking garage for pickups using ride-sharing apps.

Whichever side you stay on, you’ll likely get an automated welcome message after check-in offering assistance and asking if everything is OK.

While that welcome text was nice, an automated message early in the morning on your departure date can make you feel like you’re being rushed out the door.

Rooms and Suites

The Venetian Resort began a $1.5 billion renovation on its 25th anniversary in May 2024, with the goal of updating the entire complex from top to bottom. Renovated rooms started becoming available in fall 2024.

The standard room at the Venetian is 650 square feet, while those at the Palazzo are 720 square feet. However, these are anything but standard rooms, and both the Venetian and the Palazzo bill their rooms as “suites” for their size and amenities.

Venetian Rooms

The Newly Remodeled Luxury King Suite, as the name implies, isn’t a basic room by any stretch of the imagination. It’s spacious and comfortable and offers places to sit beyond needing to hang out on the bed whenever you’re in your hotel room.

The sleeping area in renovated rooms has a dark red headboard, and there are lamps and nightstands.

These rooms also have foldout reading lights, numerous outlets — including 3-prong, USB-A, and USB-C — and controls for the curtains. The windows have both daytime and blackout curtains.

There’s also a large closet available, and guests will find bathrobes, an iron, and an ironing board inside.

Rooms feature 2 TVs, available across from the bed and in the living room.

The renovated suite’s living room is spacious, offering multiple chairs, a small dining table, and an L-shaped couch with a foldout bed inside.

The living room is down a few steps from the sleeping area, and a small divider makes this space feel truly separate from the bedroom portion of the suite. However, there’s no separate door to close off the bedroom from the living room.

The suites have a large bathroom with marble floors and a backlit mirror behind twin sinks.

There’s also a vanity with its own lighting next to the toilet, which has a door for privacy.

The right side of the bathroom has both a tub and a glass enclosure for the shower.

Inside the shower, guests will find pump bottles of Etro products on the wall.

Palazzo Rooms

Rooms at the Palazzo start with the Luxury King Suite or Luxury 2 Queen Suite, and you’ll find a subdued color palette here — think beige, brown, and white.

These suites feature larger nightstands and have mirrors on each side of the bed. The headboard also feels more elegant. You’ll still find controls for the curtains near the bed, but you won’t find foldout reading lights.

These suites have a similar layout with a living room accessed via a few steps. Furniture here is more refined, though there’s still an L-shaped couch. These rooms also have a desk with a chair on wheels — something rooms at the Venetian don’t offer.

There are fewer chairs around the dining table, but there are still 2 TVs in the suite. The Palazzo and Venetian rooms both have a minibar with items for sale.

The Palazzo’s suites also have marble floors in the bathroom, and the colors focus on off-white and beige tones. There’s still a toilet behind a door here.

There’s also a vanity, but the lighting is from 2 lamps on the wall instead.

Palazzo suites also have dual sinks, a separate tub, and a step-in shower in a glass enclosure. The mirror behind the sinks isn’t backlit, however.

And while the Venetian offers pump bottles of bath products in the shower, bathrooms at the Palazzo have travel-size toiletries of Aromatherapy products.

How To Find Your Room at the Venetian Resort

Finding your room at the Venetian Resort can be tricky, but the numbering system helps. The Venetian has 2 elevator banks: North Suites (rooms 100 to 300) and South Suites (rooms 400 to 600). The Palazzo has 1 set for rooms 700 to 900. The first number shows the floor, so room 31-122 is on the 31st floor of the Venetian North Tower.

Additionally, when guests receive their keycards at check-in, the paper envelope holding them contains a small map on how to get from the reception area to their room.

Dining and Nightlife

Restaurants

The Venetian and the Palazzo offer over 50 dining outlets spread across 2 floors. These range from upscale celebrity-chef venues to casual bites and sweet treats or even just a quick coffee for the road.

Luckily, the restaurants page makes it easy to filter by food type or what time of day you need. Along with filters for time of day and type of food, there’s even one for vegan options. Luckily, you’ll see dollar signs next to each option to provide cost estimates.

Hot Tip:

You can find some of these restaurants in dining rewards programs, offering a bonus if you pay with a credit card linked to your profile in any of these programs. You can also find some of these restaurants on OpenTable and score perks and even credits to offset your meal with premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®.

Food Courts

Both the Palazzo and the Venetian have a food court for quick eats. Don’t confuse this for fast food, though, because you still pay Las Vegas resort prices while ordering a slice of pizza, tacos, or a sandwich.

Bars and Nightclubs

This resort offers 14 different bars and nightclubs. The Venetian is also home to the 10,000-square-foot TAO Nightclub, which has been named Vegas’ best nightclub for several years. TAO also offers a daytime pool party at the TAO Beach Dayclub.

Amenities

Many amenities, such as gondola rides and shopping, are equally accessible to guests at both the Venetian and the Palazzo, so let’s focus on the elements that are different.

Casinos

The Venetian and Palazzo casinos offer sprawling floors with slots, table games like blackjack and baccarat, and a solid sportsbook. The Venetian, however, feels livelier due to its central location, the need for guests to pass through on the way to their rooms, and heavier tourist traffic from the Grand Canal Shoppes.

The Palazzo’s casino offers a quieter, more upscale vibe that attracts a higher-end crowd. Rules and minimums match the Venetian, but those seeking a relaxed setting or higher-limit tables may prefer the Palazzo.

Pools and Cabanas

The pool complexes have noticeably different vibes and layouts.

The Venetian has 4 pools across 2 acres, and the pool deck here feels more vibrant and social with upbeat music and a generally livelier atmosphere that caters to the classic Vegas pool scene.

Pools have lifeguards, and you can even find an ideal spot for swimming laps at the Venetian.

The building with the towel desk also offers lockers, and there are quiet areas further from the pool.

Cabanas of various sizes are available for rent, ranging from a pair of seats to a deluxe space with a private Jacuzzi and outdoor shower.

The Venetian’s pool deck also has a central bar, though you can also order from your seat poolside.

Spritz also offers poolside bites at the Venetian.

The Palazzo’s experience is more serene and spacious, with fewer crowds across 7 pools — including 2 adults-only pools.

Guests in any of the resort’s towers have access to the resort’s shared pool areas, including the luxe adults-only TAO Beach Dayclub, using a walkway between the pool complexes.

The Palazzo also has rotating servers who can bring you drinks, a bar, and even a poolside restaurant called Capri.

Spa and Fitness Center

The gym and spa complex at both the Venetian and the Palazzo is called Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness, and the combined space makes it one of the largest wellness centers on the Strip. However, the offerings couldn’t be more different.

The Canyon Ranch space at the Venetian is massive, spread across 2 floors. It has dozens of cardio machines, a weight room, and even a climbing wall.

The Venetian’s wellness center also includes numerous spa offerings, a salon, studios for various classes like yoga and Pilates, and even the Truth & Tonic restaurant that’s open for breakfast and lunch daily.

The Canyon Ranch space at the Palazzo is not only smaller, but it’s also more subdued with dimmer lighting.

There’s no climbing wall here, though there is a small café. Workout facilities are much more modest at the Palazzo, offering less equipment in a smaller space.

Shopping

Guests at the Palazzo and the Venetian can access the same shops, whether those are the Grand Canal Shoppes or the Resort Shops.

Shops offer everything from Las Vegas-themed souvenirs to coffee, fast food, and more. Multiple shopping areas include those around the canal, which has a fake sky that makes you feel like you’re outside while still enjoying the air conditioning inside.

Shops in the Palazzo tower, however, feel more refined and upscale. You won’t find knickknacks here. Instead, you’ll see brands like Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Coach, and Burberry, among others.

Prestige Club Lounges

There’s a Prestige Club in each tower, and they have the same operating hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

The lounge is on the 36th floor of the Venetian and the 23rd floor of the Palazzo.

The Prestige Club offers views of the city, complimentary food and drinks, a welcome drink at check-in, and an exclusive space for those who include access in their reservation.

Cost: Cash vs. Points

In terms of pricing for a stay, booking a room at the Palazzo or the Venetian can cost the same on some nights. The booking calendar can help you find the cheapest nights at the resort, assuming your dates are flexible.

From here, you see pricing options for the Venetian versus Palazzo to help you compare your options.

Both properties charge a $55 nightly resort fee (plus tax) for each room. That cost covers benefits like access to the fitness facility for 2 people, phone calls, and Wi-Fi. After tax, the nightly resort fee is effectively $62.36.

Luckily, there are a few ways to avoid paying the resort fee. Those with Venetian Rewards Ruby tier (which requires 20,000 Tier Points) and above don’t pay this fee. Similarly, those who book their stay using World of Hyatt points don’t pay this fee.

What About Venetian Rewards?

Venetian Rewards is a free, tiered loyalty program in which you earn Tier and Rewards Points from gaming (slots and table games) plus 2x points on hotel, dining, retail, entertainment, and spa spending.

Higher-status tiers unlock perks like suite upgrades, priority check-in, late checkout, free parking, and credits. Rewards Points (1 cent each) can be redeemed for slots, dining, retail, spa, shows, and more. Elite members may also access Invited Guest and VIP check-in areas.

Ruby, Diamond, and Chairman elites in Venetian Rewards get space-available suite upgrades at check-in. Hyatt Globalists may also receive them, though upgrades usually favor Venetian elites who spend with the brand.

Unfortunately, Venetian Rewards points can’t be used to pay for hotel rooms.

How To Book the Venetian and Palazzo Using Points

Hyatt announced a partnership with the Venetian Resort in December 2024, and using Hyatt points for stays came online in January 2025. However, the value of using points for these properties is unpredictable.

That’s because the Venetian and Palazzo participate in World of Hyatt through the Mr & Mrs Smith partnership, and this partnership doesn’t use fixed award charts like most Hyatt properties.

Consider these rooms at the Venetian that start at $215 plus tax for a total of $243.77.

The same set of rooms starts at 18,125 World of Hyatt points per night.

Saving $243.77 after tax provides a redemption rate of 1.34 cents per point when booking the Luxury King Suite.

For the dates I searched, the Palazzo had rooms starting at $183 per night ($207.49 after tax).

These rooms start at 16,750 World of Hyatt points per night.

Redeeming 16,750 points to save $207.49 for the Luxury King Suite means you’re redeeming Hyatt points at 1.24 cents apiece.

That’s below our average value of World of Hyatt points: 1.5 cents per point, so you’re using points for less than their average worth to stay at the Venetian or Palazzo.

At check-in, those who booked a room at the Venetian or Palazzo through World of Hyatt receive a letter outlining available benefits during their stay.

Hot Tip:

Check out our guide to the best ways to redeem Hyatt points for optimal value.

Venetian vs. Palazzo: Who Each Hotel Is Best For

Both towers at The Venetian Resort offer access to the same restaurants, pools, casino, and amenities. However, the vibe shifts depending on which side you stay on. The Venetian leans livelier, with a grander, more ornate design and easier access to the action. Palazzo is more tame in many ways, with quieter hallways, a more modern aesthetic, and a touch more breathing room in common areas.

Your ideal fit comes down to what kind of Vegas trip you’re planning:

• Families: Go with Palazzo because it’s less chaotic, has larger suites, and has easier access to the quieter pool decks.
• Bachelor and bachelorette parties: Stay at the Venetian because it’s closer to nightlife, the casino floor, and high‑energy restaurants and bars.
• Couples: The Palazzo is probably better because it’s more relaxed and romantic, especially for those looking to avoid heavy foot traffic. However, couples looking for active nightlife will likely enjoy the Venetian more.
• Business travelers: The Palazzo excels here because it has quieter elevators, faster room access, and a more refined feel after a day of meetings.

Final Thoughts

For a first stay, the Venetian tower is ideal, putting you close to the casino, dining, and nightlife. For more space and a quieter, upscale vibe, the Palazzo offers larger suites and a polished feel. Both share the same amenities, but differ in energy and design.

Either way, you’ll enjoy spacious rooms, a prime Strip location, and — if you’re a World of Hyatt member — the option to redeem points for a stay that feels anything but standard.