
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Best for nightlife, mid-to-upscale casual dining, and a high-energy Strip experience with rooftop pools and a large entertainment theater.
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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a pop-culture, nightlife-forward Strip resort with rooftop pools and many casual-to-upscale eateries; this guide is for travelers who want an energetic, central-Strip stay. The Palazzo at The Venetian is a luxury all-suite casino resort with larger rooms and formal shopping/dining; read this if you prefer spacious suites and a quieter luxury pace.
Updated · about a 25-minute walk (≈2 km)

Best for nightlife, mid-to-upscale casual dining, and a high-energy Strip experience with rooftop pools and a large entertainment theater.

Best for large all-suite rooms, luxury-focused service, and travelers who want more space and proximity to the Grand Canal Shoppes and Venetian attractions.
Planet Hollywood wins if you want to be in the middle of Strip nightlife, attend big shows at Zappos Theater, or prefer multiple casual dining options and a lively rooftop pool scene.
The Palazzo at The Venetian wins if you want larger, suite-style accommodations, a quieter luxury setting with a full-service spa, and immediate access to upscale shopping and gondola rides.
Bottom line: pick Planet Hollywood for energy, clubs, and easy access to trendy restaurants and shows; choose The Palazzo for roomy suites, a luxury hotel feel, and proximity to the Venetian’s shopping and sights.
| Category | Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino | The Palazzo at The Venetian |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, entertainment- and nightlife-focused, pop-culture design | Formal, all-suite luxury connected to The Venetian complex |
| Location on Strip | Connected to Miracle Mile Shops, steps from Bellagio/Paris attractions | In the heart of the Strip, adjacent to Grand Canal Shoppes and gondolas |
| Distance between them | about a 25-minute walk (≈2 km) | |
| Size (rooms) | Approximately 2,496 rooms | Make yourself at home in one of the 2,854 guestrooms (suites-heavy) |
| Pools | Two outdoor rooftop pools (North family-friendly, South adults-only), FlowRider, cabanas | Outdoor pools with poolside bars and pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | About 9 restaurants and 5 bars (Strip House, Gordon Ramsay Burger, Koi, P.F. Chang’s, etc.) | About 11 restaurants and 4 coffee shops/cafes; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | Reflections, The Spa at Planet Hollywood — 32,000 sq ft, 35 treatment rooms | Full-service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments (reservations required) |
| Casino & gaming | Large casino floor with roughly 100,000 sq ft and a sportsbook; on-site Zappos Theater | Casino on site; listing notes 105,000 sq ft casino floor and many gaming options |
| Meetings & events | Significant meeting space including the 36,864-sq-ft Celebrity Ballroom and Zappos Theater | Extensive conference center and 349 meeting rooms (2,250,000+ sq ft total conference space) |
| User rating (public listing) | Not published | 9.4 |
Planet Hollywood sits mid-Strip, directly connected to Miracle Mile Shops and within easy walking distance of Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas.
Choose Planet Hollywood if you want the busiest part of the Strip and direct mall access.
The Palazzo shares the Venetian campus and puts you steps from gondolas, the Grand Canal Shoppes and a calmer side of the Strip’s north-of-center corridor.
Pick The Palazzo for proximity to Venetian attractions and a slightly more refined Strip location.
Planet Hollywood’s rooms and suites lean toward contemporary, compact to mid-size layouts with many themed options.
If you want trendy rooms near the action and multiple suite options, Planet Hollywood delivers.
The Palazzo is an all-suite luxury resort with many larger suite configurations aimed at travelers who want more living space.
The Palazzo is the pick for larger rooms and suite-focused layouts.
Planet Hollywood emphasizes a mix of celebrity and casual dining with a lively bar scene.
If you want late-night and celebrity-themed restaurants close to your room, Planet Hollywood is convenient.
The Palazzo offers several restaurants across a range of cuisines and formal dining options tied to the Venetian brand.
Select The Palazzo when you want roomy dining choices and immediate access to higher-end shops and restaurants in The Venetian complex.
Planet Hollywood’s pool deck is built for energy: two rooftop pools, an adults-only dayclub and a surfing FlowRider.
Go to Planet Hollywood if you want a livelier, club-like pool scene and activities.
The Palazzo lists outdoor pools with poolside bars and cabanas, aligning with its luxury all-suite focus.
Choose The Palazzo if you want a more classic resort-pool experience tied to a luxury hotel.
Planet Hollywood combines a large spa and fitness facilities with busy nightlife and a major theater on-site.
Planet Hollywood mixes serious spa facilities with loud nighttime entertainment and large-show venues.
The Palazzo emphasizes spa treatments and a quieter evening ambience while still offering evening entertainment and bars.
If wellness and a quieter evening are priorities, The Palazzo’s spa and pace are a better match.

Planet Hollywood — large theater, lively casino-floor bars, DJs and an active rooftop pool dayclub.

The Palazzo — all-suite layouts and a quieter luxury atmosphere with easy access to the Grand Canal Shoppes.

Planet Hollywood — FlowRider, DJ-driven adults-only pool and multiple cabanas/daybeds.

The Palazzo — extremely large conference center and hundreds of meeting rooms for large events.
Planet Hollywood operates with a 21+ check-in requirement but welcomes children in a booked room and has a family-friendly North Pool; families who need suites and calmer public spaces may prefer The Palazzo.
Yes — Planet Hollywood has Reflections, The Spa at Planet Hollywood (32,000 sq ft, 35 treatment rooms) and The Palazzo offers a full-service spa (reservations required).
Yes — both properties provide pool access for hotel guests; cabanas and some pool amenities may be an extra charge.
The Palazzo is generally the quieter, more suite-oriented choice; Planet Hollywood is louder and better suited for guests who want nightlife and a pool-party scene.
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