Bellagio is an upscale, elegant hotel, so what better setting for Light, one of Vegas' most sophisticated and opulent nightclubs?

An air of mystery and exclusivity surrounds Light from the moment you approach the line to get in. (If you want to avoid a long wait, get there before 11 p.m.) You can't hear music or see the club from the casino where the line forms.

From the casino, you must take an escalator up a level to reach Light. Once you step off the escalator you still can't see the club. It's only after you walk down a dark, mirrored hallway illuminated by only candlelight that you discover Light.

Light, modeled on the New York nightclub of the same name, is decorated in a combination of wood and deep-red drapery with soft lighting, modern furniture and a moderate-sized dance floor.

All the nightclub tables are reserved and limited to bottle service customers. There are approximately 30 tables, which will accommodate up to 10 people each. There also is a VIP area offering a complete view of the venue.

For those who aren't seated at one of the exclusive tables, there are two full bars to serve your needs. Expect to pay about $8 for mixed drinks and $5 for beer.

A good mix of hip-hop and house music keeps the dance floor packed. Light has the Vegas club standard go-go dancers, but here the dancers wear tasteful costumes that cover a bit more skin than at most other clubs.

You'll find a very refined and well-heeled crowd at Light and a wide variety of ages. You might even spot a celebrity or two at this stylish nightspot.

The air of mystery continues when you leave Light. Since the escalators travel only one way up to the club, you must take an elevator, which is hidden at the end of another dark corridor, to go back downstairs to reality.

Hours of operation: Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Location: Inside the Bellagio Hotel
Clientele/Age Group: 21 and older
Attire: Proper attire required. No T-shirts, tank tops, baggy jeans, flannel shirts, hats, tennis shoes or work boots.