Aria
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Review
Character and identity
A curvilinear glass tower by Pelli Clarke Pelli at the heart of the CityCenter complex, Aria reads as the grown-up, design-literate face of the Strip: stone, glass, a serene water wall at the entrance, monumental public art, and an atrium lobby that somehow avoids the casino crush. The scale is huge (4,004 rooms), but check-in is fast and the public spaces breathe. Restaurants are the headline act, with Carbone, Jean-Georges Steakhouse, Bardot, Cathédrale, Catch, Din Tai Fung and the Proper Eats food hall, alongside one of the better spas on the Strip and three outdoor pools.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-minded couples and professionals who want contemporary Vegas without the smoke, the kitsch or the cramped casino feel. Foodies are spoiled, and anyone splurging on the Sky Suites gets private check-in, a separate pool, a concierge lounge and renovated bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Shoppers benefit from The Shops at Crystals next door.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing classic old-Vegas character, a party-pool scene, or rock-bottom Strip rates will be happier elsewhere. The $51 daily resort fee sits on the steep side, and families looking for dedicated kids' programming won't find much here.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is a more civilised, adult version of Las Vegas: strong architecture, a serious restaurant roster and rooms (starting at 520 square feet) that feel current rather than tired. If the budget stretches, the Sky Suites upgrade often runs only $200-300 more and unlocks the lounge, private pool and best bathrooms. Watch MGM's forward calendar for softer midweek rates.