They're giving us $1700 for expenses. Whether that requires a stay at the Bellagio, i'm not sure. If it doesn't, and i can find a nearby hotel/motel that's much cheaper, i'll probably go with that. I don't need a casino onsite, though i wouldn't mind one.
The Westin didn't look that cheap at
hotels.com and it was 11 miles away from the Bellagio. Since i won't have a car, that won't work. Thanks, though.
No, i'm not taking a friend and the opulence of the Bellagio is lost on me.