Ravella at Lake Las Vegas

Ravella at Lake Las Vegas is a tranquil environment with a Mediterranean theme and lakefront views. 

When you check into Ravella, you immediately notice the touches of turquoise in the lobby, which contrast with the rich earth tones of sand, gold and dark wood. You also notice the attention to detail: A samovar with cucumber or fruit-infused water to refresh you after a long journey. The iPads made available to guests. The friendly greeting you'll receive at check-in. These details make a difference after you've traveled a long distance to enjoy your vacation.

Some of the rooms at Ravella are located on the Ponte Vecchio bridge -- right over Lake Las Vegas. The pool and beach area with soft white sand are also by the lake. The pool is tranquil and elegant, with plenty of lounge chairs for sunbathing. There is also a poolside cafe so you can soak up some sun while having lunch. 

For dining, enjoy Medici Cafe and Terrace, which opens to the gardens. The gardens feature a large fire pit with grand topiaries and a stone terrace. There is comfortable lounge furniture around the fire pit, so at night you can relax and enjoy the weather.

Another dining option is Firenze Lounge, right off the hotel lobby. At Firenze, light tapas like hummus with pita bread and grilled eggplant with Burrata cheese is served.  

If you'd like to hold a convention or conduct business on your visit, Ravella is equipped to handle a variety of meetings. The hotel features 50,000 square feet of meeting space, including 10 breakout rooms, and two executive board rooms. There is also a grand ballroom with 11,000 square feet of space -- perfect for a special event or wedding reception. There are also several grand pianos throughout the resort including one in the ballroom area and one in Medici Cafe. 

Speaking of weddings, the beautiful Mediterranean scenery of Lake Las Vegas and Ravella is a perfect place to plan your big day. There are a few places to hold your event, including the gardens, "La Capella di Amore" (the chapel) and beachfront overlooking the lake.    

With no shortage of breathtaking beauty, Ravella is a Mediterranean retreat perfect for that long weekend getaway.

-- by Nikki Neu