The Bellagio is built on the theme from Italy and takes its name from a famous resort of Lake Como in the Italian Alps: the Bellagio. He is considered one of the most luxurious hotels in Las Vegas with the Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Suites at Wynn, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand and Mirage. The hotel is spread over 36 floors with a total height of 155 meters (508 feet). An extension was built in 2005. It is named Bellagio Spa Tower, measures 119 meters and has 33 floors.

On October 15, 1998 the Bellagio opened its doors. The casino won $ 88 million that first night. The VIP (Very Important Person) hosted the grand opening of the Bellagio also have the opportunity to offer $ 1,000 per person or $ 3,500 per couple to the Foundation Fighting Blindness for the right to spend the night in a suite.

At the opening, Steve Wynn made a welcome speech to guests immediately after the show. Circus the Sun is given for the first time at the theater at the Bellagio. Since 2000, the Bellagio is owned by MGM Mirage, born from the merger of MGM Grand Inc., and Mirage Resorts Inc.