Mirage has a warmer, friendlier atmosphere than the Bellagio although the Bellagio was great. I liked being able to get regular food easier at the Mirage without paying an arm and leg. I also liked that you could walk a "short" distance and get to other casinos such as Ceasers, Harrahs, Casino Royal. The Bellagio is beautiful and the people are very nice and helpful. Couldn't go wrong with either place.