Aria Resort and Casino

Sonia Campbell

Advertised as a 5 Star hotel Aria Resort felt more like a range between a 3 and 4 star hotel. The best thing in that room was the layout of the bathroom area, the comfort of the bed and the view. Having traveled the world (almost) and staying in some of the best hotels in the world, this stay was the MOST disappointing. A robe was available however, you'd have to take your own house/ bed slippers. You would also have to take your own shower cap, the usual facial cotton, Qtips and any other toiletries that you might have become accustomed to in any other large International Hotel. Things like make up rags would be a luxury. There wasn't even a percolator for coffee or tea. I understand that there were two coffee place on the 2nd floor (including Star Bucks) but the lines for any hot beverage in the morning was more than a 30 min wait time. I had to time one of my visits which started at 8:21 and left at 9:02 ordering only a regular black coffee and egg white. I can also understand the need to have these businesses make the sale expected. They would still make their sale without punishing guests in those unbearable long lines. The year before I stayed next door at the Waldorf Astoria and was very impressed with their service and amenities. The variety, quality and number of restaurants at the Aria is not been disputed. This is compared to the Waldorf that I previously visited for about 12 days. You had a chance to make coffee or tea of your choice at the Waldorf and the toiletries provided were excellent. You didn't have to go shopping for items that you EXPECT from a 5 star resort or travel with these extra items filling up your luggage unnecessarily. Coming from a country of endless resorts, I'm not sure why that is added to the name as it certainly didn't feel like a resort from the bedroom. I spent 10 days at the Aria. I just couldn't wait for the time to leave thinking that I'd be more comfortable at home. I'm usually up until the wee hours of the morning either at some show, walking the streets, at a restaurant for dinner or gambling in the casino. As a tea or any hot drink person, you had no choice but to go to bed feeling empty due to the lack of basic comfort. As indicated earlier, you had no facility to make any hot drink. If I'd stayed at a 3 star hotel I'd at least get a kettle or a percolator even if hot drinks are provided in the lobby. It just wasn't the type of "resort" that made my stay memorable. The restaurants and shows were memorable not Aria.

Jeff Gottdownunder

Rooms feel modern. Room was Clean. Staff were Friendly. Love the auto drapes and black out drapes. Casino pretty standard. Decent selection of food options on promenade. Couple of nits, shower head fixture might be a bit dated. Not sure how secure the wifi is, it feels pretty open and I got some Instagram security messages. The rideshare area is on the lower level and is a little cramped. Overall a good stay and will be back.

Kevin O

ARIA Resort & Casino – Las Vegas We spent a good amount of time gambling at ARIA during our trip. The overall vibe of the casino is modern, clean, and upscale, and the atmosphere felt energetic without being chaotic. The layout is easy enough to navigate, and the people around us—both staff and other guests—were friendly and relaxed, which definitely helped the experience. That said, luck wasn’t on our side. We didn’t win much while gambling, which happens, but what really stood out was the lack of service from the waitstaff. During the time we were playing, we were never offered a drink—not even a quick pass-by check-in. In Vegas, that’s a noticeable miss, especially compared to other casinos where service is much more attentive. Despite that, the casino itself still has a good feel to it. It’s visually appealing, not overly loud, and attracts a decent crowd without feeling sketchy or run-down. You can tell ARIA is aiming for a more polished, upscale experience, and for the most part, it delivers on that front. Overall, there are better casinos in Vegas when it comes to gambling experience and service, but ARIA wasn’t horrible by any means. Good vibe, friendly people, just fell short on service and payouts for us. Worth checking out, but not the top of my list.

MY Yord

That is a very good hotel, with a beautiful lobby and modern design. Nevertheless here and there we saw signs of overdue replacements/ refreshment (like the bath and shower section, some deco and paint, light switches etc). For comparison, part of our stay was at the Bellagio, which is much older but felt kinda fresher and revamped. And yeah - on the the outside our Aria windows were quite dirty so after multiple attempts to take day/ night panorama pictures I've just given up.

Carl Wong

Aria is art the hub of the strip, next to Vdara, Cosmopolitan and Waldorf Astoria (used to be Mandarin Oriental). If you're driving, the self park is a bit tricky to find. Instead of entering Aria into your GPS, you should use Crystal Shops instead. The bridge from the parking structure to the hotel is located on the 2nd level. I booked via Amextravel.com and was promised an upgrade when I called a day prior too confirm the reservation but Allen, the check-in staff at the reception was not friendly, the reply was curt when I inquired about the upgrade. The room is nice with smart curtains and a bedside tablet. However, no coffee machine nor bottled water is provided in the room, unless you pay for it. The fridge is primarily used for in-room bar drinks for purchase, you can't use it at all for your own items. And there's an additional charge for housekeeping to provide one for your own use. I forgot my tooth brush and requested it but was told they don't have any (no big deal, there's a CVS a block away). The location is very convenient, it's in the middle of the Strip with easy access to Las Vegas Blvd. There're connecting walkways to the other nearby resorts as well as the Crystal Shops. Several restaurants on-site, although you could go to any restaurants part of MGM Resorts group and charge it to the room, which is nice if you have any F&B credits.