Aria at CityCenter

Description

With an aura of minimalism, Aria stands tall as a hip resort in the heart of both the Las Vegas Strip and the incredible CityCenter urban complex. Sophisticated and chic, it sports a design that spans modern architecture, but also is environmentally thoughtful. In fact, the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design's Gold certification to Aria’s hotel tower, convention center and theater.
Embodying the excitement of the Entertainment Capital of the World, the resort is packed with hot hangouts -- so many that you'll have trouble deciding where to go first. The colossal Haze Nightclub is among the city's top nightspots. A 25,000-square-foot facility, it boasts plush décor elements complemented by a high-tech atmosphere (imagine state-of-the-art sound and interactive projection screens). The Deuce Lounge, on the other hand, has a more intimate setting being tucked off the casino floor. In addition to providing high-stakes gaming tables, you'll discover a rich, refined ambiance akin to an old English club here. And, like chilled-out cousins, Bar Moderno, City Bar and View Bar all offer wonderfully crafted cocktails and contemporary furnishings -- but with a laid-back vibe.
Several celebrity chefs have come to Aria to open restaurants that serve creative, mouth-watering cuisine. American Fish by Michael Mina focuses on fresh seafood sourced from America’s lakes, rivers and coastal areas. Designed by chef Masa Takayama, Bar Masa has an interior inspired by natural elements. It remarkably transforms an industrial, airy space into a serene dining experience. Of course, the modern Japanese delicacies on the menu are unforgettable as well. In Jean Georges Steakhouse, by award-winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, meat is king and seafood is queen. From the perfectly prepared steaks to the lobster bisque, your taste buds will be crying out with joy and admiration. The small plates at Julian Serrano, the artisanal meats at Sage from chef Shawn McClain and the Tuscan-style selections at Sirio Ristorante by chefs Sirio and Mario Maccioni round out the extraordinary collection of gourmet venues in Aria.
For a casual bite, guests can head to Café Vettro, which has tranquil surroundings created from hundreds of stacked stones set in frosted glass. The Buffet, positioned beneath a cloud-like ceiling of rising and falling fabrics, dishes up breakfast, lunch, dinner daily as well as brunch from Thursday to Sunday. Masterfully prepared sweets -- including decadent chocolate molded into every form imaginable -- are available at the Jean Philippe Pâtisserie. Guests can also enjoy old-fashioned ice cream, sorbet and gelato in the colorful Sweet Chill, which feels as if it belongs on the Candy Land game board.
Paying tribute to the city's most iconic entertainer, Elvis Presley, Aria is home to the Cirque du Soleil production "Viva Elvis" (which will close Aug. 18). Fusing dance, much-loved soundtracks and acrobatics, the whimsical show takes audiences on an emotional journey that is sure to leave you praising of the life and times of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Along with purchasing all things Elvis from the Viva Elvis Official Store, you can step into the GOLD Nightclub and Lounge, where a portrait of Presley hangs amid the swanky black and gold décor inspired by Graceland. On Oct. 18, Cirque du Soleil will begin previews for its popular rock opera "Zarkana."

Open during the warmer months, Aria has three pools spread across a 215,000-square-foot deck laden with palm trees and lush landscaping. Guests can also sunbathe in a party-like ambiance at the Liquid Pool Lounge. Along with great music spun by DJs and luxurious private cabanas and daybeds, you can indulge in refreshing cocktails from multiple bars and a mouth-watering menu from chef Brian Massie.

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Number of Rooms
4,004 rooms, including 568 suites.
Casino
Yes, 150,000 square feet of gaming.
Race & Sports Book
Yes, a 100-seat sports and race book.
Restaurants
Yes, restaurants include: American Fish, Bar Masa, Breeze Café, Blossom, Café Vettro, Jean George Steakhouse, Jean Philippe Patisserie, Julian Serrano, Lemongrass, Roasted Bean, Sage, Shaboo, Sirio, Skybox Sportsbar, Sweet Chill, Javier's and The Buffet at Aria.
Entertainment
Yes, an 1,800-seat theater houses Cirque du Soleil's musical legacy of Elvis Presley, "Viva Elvis" (closes Aug. 18). Preview performances for Cirque du Soleil's "Zarkana" begin Oct. 25.

Nightlife
Yes, a nightclub, Haze, and 10 bars and lounges including Bar Moderno, the Gold Boutique Nightclub and Lounge and The Deuce Lounge.
Attractions
Yes, there is a $40 million fine art program showcasing works, water features within the property and Crystals at CityCenter, a 500,000-square-foot retail and dining venue, is located outside the lobby of Aria.
Pool
Yes, there is a 215,000-square-foot pool deck with three pools, an adult pool and 35 cabanas. Pool hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. There is also a 21 and older pool, Liquid.
Pets Allowed
No.
In-Room Internet Access
Yes, it's included in the daily resort fee. Click here for details.
Hotel Amenities
Concierge, currency exchange, same-day laundry service, luggage service, maid service, safety deposit box, wake-up call.
Parking Garage
There is valet and self-parking (free).
RV Park
No.
Shuttle Service to the airport
Shuttle service to and from the airport available for a fee from an outside company.
Shuttle Service to the Strip
A tram runs between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo with a stop at the Crystals retail district. Aria is adjacent to Crystals.
Standard Room Amenities
Keyless locks, automated controls, high definition flat screen television, twice-a-day housekeeping, robes, slippers, stocked minibars, nightly turndown service, iron and ironing board.
Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
Yes. ADA and hearing impaired rooms are also available
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Sports and Activities

Bowling 

Bowling in Vegas will give you a new appreciation for the sport most of us associate with bad haircuts and ugly shoes. You'll find elements of casinos, bars, and nightclubs here; with lively crowds to match. Locals take their leagues seriously, so spare yourself some heartache and call ahead to make a lane reservation.

Golf
With an average of 315 days of sunshine a year and year-round access, Las Vegas's top sport is golf. The peak season is any nonsummer month; only mad dogs and Englishmen are out in the noonday summer sun. However, most of the courses in Las Vegas offer reduced greens fees during the summer months, sometimes as much as 50% to 70% lower than peak-season fees.

If you want to play on a weekend, call before you get into town, as the 8 to 11 am time slots fill up quickly. Starting times for same-day play are possible (especially during the week), but if you're picky about when and where you play, plan ahead. Some of the big Strip resorts have a dedicated golf concierge who can advise you on a course that fits your tastes and, in some cases, get you access to private.

Las Vegas Shopping

Las Vegas Shopping

World-class shopping in Vegas? Yes, among the scads of kitsch and Elvis memorabilia (looking for a piece of the King's pillowcase?), there's also the ne plus ultra from Cartier and Yves Saint Laurent. The square footage in the Forum Shops at Caesars alone is the most valuable retail real estate in the country; bankrolls are dropped there as readily as on the gaming tables. It's the variety of options that has pushed Las Vegas near the ranks of New York City, London, and Rome: you could tote home a vintage slot machine or Lenôtre chocolates from the only place in the United States where you can buy them (at Paris Las Vegas, in case you're salivating). You might start to think those darn casinos only get in the way of your shopping safaris.

Las Vegas Nightlife

Las Vegas Nightlife

Despite the recent rocky economy, Las Vegas's nightlife remains relatively hot. Still fueled by the "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" advertisements (read: "All your sins here get expunged completely as soon as you pay your bookie, loan shark, and/or credit card bill"), nightlife impresarios on the Strip keep dipping into their vast pockets in order to create over-the-top experiences where party-mad Visigoths—plus, well, you and me—can live out some wild fantasies. The number of high-profile nightclubs, trendy lounges, and sizzling strip bars continues to grow, each attempting to trump the other in order to attract not just high rollers, but A-list celebrities and the publicity that surrounds them. Gambling? Why bother when you can lounge beside the pool by day and bellow at the moon by night while dancing half-clad at a club until noon the following day (when it's back into the pool you go)?
In the late 1990s, once the Vegas mandarins decided that the "family experience" just wasn't happening, Sin City nightlife got truly sinful again, drawing raves from clubbers worldwide. A wave of large dance clubs, such as the Luxor's (now-defunct) Ra, opened their doors, followed by a trendy batch of cozier ultralounges—lounges with dance floors—like the MGM Grand's Tabú.

The game of one-upmanship has continued—recent additions that have kept the city hopping include Victor Drai's glorious new nightclub XS and the Palms' sensational twofer of Moon and the Playboy Lounge. What's more, bawdy '50s-era burlesque lounges are continuing their comeback with a gaggle of clubs now dedicated to the art of striptease.


Few cities on earth match Vegas in its dedication to upping the nightlife ante. So with all these choices, no one—not even the Visigoths—has an excuse for not having fun, however you define the "f" word.

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