I was staying in Venetian because of the expo in the same venue, which was very convenient. Check-in was smooth despite the long queue. I ended paying extra per night for higher room; not sure it was worth the cost but the view was quite nice, especially at night. The location in relation to the rest of the strip was central which made walking feasible. Check-out was a breeze. Housekeeping was a bit early so remember to put the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door handle. Gaming floor was clean, tidy and many new slots. Lots of shopping.