Aria Resort and Casino

Karoadtrips

We had a great stay at the Aria in December. The overall vibe is clean, modern, and very well maintained. It doesn’t feel “classic Vegas” in the themed-resort sense—honestly, if it weren’t for the casino, the hotel could be anywhere in the world. For the holidays, they clearly made an effort to create a festive atmosphere, but the large, spacious lobby doesn’t naturally feel cozy or warm. The décor is upscale, though it leans a bit “early 200s luxury,” and at times it can feel slightly eclectic. The hallway leading to the rooms shows a bit of age and makes it clear the property isn’t quite as cutting-edge as it once was, but it’s still in very good condition and doesn’t feel worn down. The rooms are spacious but have a somewhat sterile feel. We did love the view after receiving an upgrade. Our first room had a curtain malfunction, and the staff moved us to a different room, which we appreciated. A lot of the room features are controlled by a tablet, which adds a modern, tech-forward touch—though it also feels like something that must have been especially futuristic when it was first introduced. Location-wise, it’s a bit removed from the heart of the Strip (about a 20-minute walk), but the property feels very safe, clean, and easy to navigate. It’s also connected to a shopping mall, with easy access to nearby areas via the Aria Express. The hotel has plenty of dining options on-site, so you don’t really need to go back and forth to the Strip for everything. We also loved the 24-hour café, especially the great coffee and amazing selection of pastries. Overall, I’d recommend Aria if you don’t mind being slightly off the Strip and you’re looking for a clean, polished stay with lots of convenient amenities.

James Chad

We recently stayed at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and what a disappointing experience it was for a property that markets itself as luxury. From the moment we checked in, it felt like a cash grab rather than genuine hospitality, especially with a child in tow. The room itself looked nice at first glance, but the carpet was in terrible shape—pulled up, rippled, and clearly worn out in multiple spots. It made the whole place feel neglected and cheap despite the high room rates. The in-room safe by the nightstand was another joke. It kept sliding out of place every time you opened or closed it, and there were obvious tape marks from previous attempts to “fix” it. Clearly, this has been an ongoing issue that management hasn’t bothered to properly resolve. The pool situation was frustrating. It’s only open from 10 AM to 5 PM, which is ridiculously limited. To get there, you have to walk through the mezzanine in your swimsuit, and they strictly won’t let you take pool towels back to your room. So you’re forced to parade around the public areas dripping wet just to return to your room. Not family-friendly or convenient at all. No in-room coffee machine either—another basic amenity missing. You have to trek down to the mezzanine every morning for coffee, which adds up quickly. The pricing is outright predatory. A simple bottle of Smartwater in the room was $18—absurd. Worse, they don’t clearly disclose that even the water bottles sitting on the counter (not just the minibar) are on scale sensors. If you so much as touch or move them, it triggers a charge. We have a kid, so we moved the water and some snacks to a higher shelf out of reach. They charged us once. Then housekeeping put everything back on the scale during turndown, and it charged again. By checkout, we’d racked up nearly $500 in “charges” for items we never consumed or even used—just touched or relocated When we disputed it at checkout (with photos showing the items untouched), they refused to remove the charges on the spot. Instead, they said the minibar staff would “review” it… in 2 days. We left without resolution, and five days later, we’re still waiting for the refund to hit our credit card. Unacceptable for a high-end hotel. This place looks impressive from the outside, but the maintenance issues, inconvenient policies, sneaky charges, and poor customer service left us feeling ripped off. I won’t be returning, and I can’t recommend it—especially not to families.

Toms Arackal

We stayed at Aria for 2 nights. The check-in took some time due to the long queues. The rooms were decent sized with two queen beds. When compared to some of the older properties on the strip they are small. The bed was very comfortable. The views from the 35th floor were gorgeous. The rooms were cleaned well and everything was spot on. Overall a great place on the strip.

Evelyn Zhu

we stayed at Aria for 4 nights during the Valentine’s Day+ president fay long week. The location is great, close to boutique shops and great restaurants. Tram is very convenient is you are heading south. We also tried the heated pool and it’s so warm. My son got a good swim out of it. Resort fee is a bummer but still worth it.

Piotrek Dąbrowski

The conference center is actually decent, but the rest of the resort makes it hard to appreciate. There’s no shuttle to or from the airport—which is an interesting choice for a place charging these rates. Check-in and check-out both mean standing in long lines. Even if you just want to ask a simple question, you get to enjoy another queue. Breakfast is not included, which is surprising given the room price. For what they charge, you’d expect at least a basic meal. The lobby food options are both extremely overpriced and underwhelming. And of course, there’s another line if you want the privilege of paying too much for it. It’s usually easier (and better) to walk somewhere else to eat, but since Las Vegas isn’t exactly designed for pedestrians, that’s its own kind of hassle. In short, I wouldn’t recommend this resort. Honestly, based on this experience, I’d be cautious about recommending anything in Las Vegas at all.