ARIA
3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S // Las Vegas Strip » map
| Nearby: | Mandarin Oriental Monte Carlo Bellagio |
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ARIA - The Real Deal :
ARIA, the hotel/casino centerpiece of CityCenter, opened on December 16th 2009 and we were there to cover the grand opening live. ARIA consists of one large hotel tower with three swooping curvaceous wings shooting out in many directions.
The original plan - throw everything you might want in a city under one roof, then tear the roof off - didn't exactly work out as planned. Yeah, theres still plenty of shopping at Crystals, and deluxe resort amenities (Mandarin Oriental, Vdara and ARIA each have their own Spa and pools), restaurants galore and the architectural adventuredome that is ARIA's casino, but the supermarkets, office buildings, condos and "city life" didn't exactly pan out.
As the anchor tenant of the CityCenter complex, and the primary reason why you're probably reading this, ARIA - the casino resort - is a compelling work of art in and of itself. Fabulously comfortable hi-tech rooms, stellar dining options, a dark and mysterious casino and dramatically designed public spaces defy and enhance many of the traditional definition of the casino resort. If only they spent as much time training their employees in the art of true customer service.
ARIA History
ARIA was built upon the land that was occupied by a strip mall, Monte Carlo's parking garage, the old Boardwalk Hotel and Casino and a massive asphalt parking lot that extended from Monte Carlo to Bellagio. The large landmass it sits on was assembled on the sly by Mirage Resorts CTO Dan Lee, and was part of the Mirage/MGM takeover in 2001. CityCenter's groundbreaking took place in June 2005, with the implosion and removal of the Boardwalk to take place in Mid 2006. ARIA / City Center opened December 16th 2009.
Location of ARIA:
ARIA is located in the heart of City Center, just north of Monte Carlo, just south of Bellagio on the West side of The Strip. Directly across the street to the north is Planet Hollywood. The CityCenter Choo Choo connects ARIA to Bellagio and Monte Carlo.
Cool Stuff About ARIA:
Read our first impression review The Artistry of ARIA
Read our quickie second impression review ARIA Encore
Read our preview of the rooms at ARIA
Over The Boardwalk: Project CityCenter is our in-depth analysis of the architectural renderings and plans for the coming mixed-use sci-fi super city. It's got everything you need to know about the Project CityCenter project.
The Rooms at ARIA
The rooms at ARIA come in a number of different assortments and floor plans. We've got the full run down on their room offerings right here. Full reviews are coming shortly.
Restaurants at ARIA
Aria features 13 restaurants, cafe's and dining options and seven bars.
Restaurants etc.
American Fish (Michael Mina)
Jean Georges Steakhouse (Jean Georges Vongerichten)
Sirio (Sirio Maccioni)
Julian Serrano (tapas - yum!)
Todd English's P.U.B.
Jean Philippe Patisserie (Jean-Philippe Maury)
Sage (Chef Shawn McClain)
Lemongrass (Thai)
Bar Masa/ Shaboo (Masayoshi Takayama)
Blossom (Chinese)
The Buffet
Cafe Vettro
Union
Lemongrass
Skybox (quick eats by the sports book)
The Roasted Bean
Breeze Cafe
Bars
View Bar (lobby)
Haze (nightclub)
Baccarat Bar
City Bar (casino center)
Bar Moderno
Pool Bar
Liquid (euro dayclub on the pool deck)
Skybox Bar
The Deuce (hi rollers lounge, formerly known as National Gaming Lounge and Club Royale)
Gold (a bar and lounge by the Viva Elvis theatre)
The ridiculously named 'National Gaming Lounge' - also referred to as "Club Royale" (w/cheese?) - appears to be some kind of high rollers joint. For obvious reasons, it is no longer on the latest versions of the property map we've managed to get our hands on. We're guessing that this is what they are now calling "The Deuce."
ARIA Tips
ARIA features a massive spa located on the second floor - the "pool/spa" deck. Crystals is CityCenter's 'shopping and entertainment district' wherein you will find tons of high end retailers (Louis Vuitton, Cartier etc.) stuck inside what looks like the set from Logan's Run.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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over the top resort
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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It's different. Really different. And I like it more than the Wynn. Gasp!
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The most fabulous development in the world. Excited much?
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An incredible amount of technology and a most Un-Vegasy presence warms the heart of this cynic. At least for the moment, CityCenter succeeds in peeling away all the old stereotypes of Vegas that have become so tiring and wrapping you up in a bubble of metropolitan vibes. Who could forget the sculptures or the pocket park?.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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Gorgeous. Dark, yes. But still this place is effing serious.
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I had my doubts, but in the end, I ended up falling in love with this unique place. What I thought would be a dull and pretentious resort ended being whimsical and creative. Although it claims to be themeless, I totally dig what I call EPCOT Center chic!
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A gorgeous modern interpretation of the casino resort. If you can't have fun here, you need to see a therapist.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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After a VERY bumpy first stay, looking forward to a re-evaluation with some time under her belt. Great location in the middle of everything yet just distant enough to be a pain to get to. Made up for with awesome (when assembled properly) and technologically advanced rooms.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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Gave it a try, overall it was pretty cool but wasn't a Wynn experience. Rooms had some cool technology but were rather cramped feeling. Casino was new and interesting, not a bad thing.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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ARIA is one of my favorites.
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An incredible amount of technology and a most Un-Vegasy presence warms the heart of this cynic. At least for the moment, CityCenter succeeds in peeling away all the old stereotypes of Vegas that have become so tiring and wrapping you up in a metropolitan bubble that wouldn't look *too* out of place in any urban core.This is the first time The Artist Formerly Known As MGM Grand Corporation busted out the construction cranes and actually built something since 1994. You have to ask yourself, what took them so long?