No , you weren't the only one who enjoyed the themes - we did too, and still do where ever you can still find them (wonder if they will ever de-Frenchify Paris, or de-toga Caesars?)

That makes three of us who enjoy the themed hotels. Don't get me wrong; I loved the Wynn, whose theme is basically "Look what wonders we can build with $2.7 billion". But there's just something about the themed hotels that adds to the whimsy and sense of escapism of visiting the city.

God, I miss all the gold-plated skulls and crossbones at Treasure Island (I still call it Treasure Island; I refuse to call it "TI at the Mirage").

Cheers,

Tim the Dealer

Put perfectly, Tim!

Does anyone think of the Bellagio as a theme hotel? Of course the exterior has the Lake Como look, but that's about as far as it goes, to me.

Personally I like the themes too, but it kinda dates the properties. It's hard to keep the theme fresh and exciting to people who visit often.
I like a change in themery! LOL