Bellagio

I was on the 15th floor in a basic king and the view actually impressed me. I had almost a full pool view and could see the mountain range in the distance, which is not bad at all for a standard room.

The bathroom is nice. A little small, but you get a long walk-in shower behind glass and a double sink with double mirrors. First impression as I walked in was the thing that stuck with me though: it smelled clean, and the room had real space to it.

The pools are a highlight. Five total, two big ones and three smaller, plus four hot tubs across a large space, and crucially there are plenty of free lawn chairs to sit on. Some places give you almost nowhere to sit unless you pay, so this stood out.

Then you have the free stuff people travel for: the Conservatory, which changes by season, and the fountains out front. Watch the fountains at night, the show is far better than in the daytime.

I paid 159 dollars plus taxes and fees, which came out to about 222 all in. For a center-Strip room at a place like the Bellagio, I think that is a pretty good deal. The rates here can climb on busy weekends, so the move is to book when the price is reasonable.