But they took more than just the locale from Fontana, they also adopted the idea that a nightclub can be more than just a place to go party until dawn. The club is open at 5pm daily with a much more relaxed vibe than the high-energy nightclub it becomes after 10pm on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. They don't want me (or you) to call it a lounge so let's just say it's a really nice place where you can have a cocktail and relax.

The space is gorgeous and intimate with multiple levels offering a variety of moods. The concept is as if you are in someone's (really fabulous) Italian villa, with the different areas evoking various rooms. The main "living room" area is filled with big cushy seating in the booths and a fireplace doubling as a place for the DJ to spin tunes. The upper bar area is a little more casual and the spaces nearest to the lake and fountains are like outdoor verandas. The most coveted spot in the entire club is the semi-circular booth that seems to jut out into the lake itself. Good luck on getting a seat there. The furnishings and decor are funky and modern without being too obnoxious about the whole thing.

There's even a small retail store in case you need a diamond bauble or Hyde branded t-shirt while you are visiting. You can stop and shop or order from a menu at your table.

During the cocktail bar portion of the evening they pride themselves on mixology and have a variety of signature drinks using fresh, and often unusual, ingredients. I sampled the Love Unit (stop it) that included basil and red bell pepper juice. Interesting.

They also have a belini cart with eight different varieties and offer a tapas style menu that includes small bites from Circo at Bellagio.

Since this is not a hotel lounge, specifically, you probably shouldn't stop in for a drink after a long day of sightseeing while wearing your "I Heart Vegas" t-shirt and neon-green flip flops. You don't have to get dressed up necessarily but this ain't no roadhouse saloon so try at least a little bit just so you don't feel out of place. The good news is that the earlier evening crowd is more mature than the young and pretty set that populates the room after it turns into a nightclub on select nights.

At least that's the type of crowd I saw trying to get into the place on a Friday night. A mix-up at the door resulted in me not being able to get in so I'll update this review later when I get a chance to experience the full effect of the late-night dance club set up.