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| - First of all, amazing.
Last time we were in Vegas (childless and with slightly more disposable income), we stayed at the MGM Grand (also good). But Aria is the newest kid on the block and has done an amazing job of putting itself out there. Cause when you're the new kid, that's what you gotta do.
It's a super-modern hotel/resort/spa with every possible amenity. We were even given a reference to a fabulous hotel babysitting service which, although incredibly expensive, was also awesome and is reviewed separately on my profile.
When I say Aria had it all, I mean it. Really modern furnishings, remote-controlled curtains, a mini-fridge stocked to the gills (look, don't touch), boxes of little exotic chocolates next to your bed, fabulous terrycloth robes and slippers, awesome toiletries, a ridic bathroom facility with a massive stand-up shower which shares the same space as a massive whirlpool tub, a stacked gym facility (like a real gym), like 50 outdoor pools, a decadent spa and no shortage of places to eat, drink, gamble and shop.
To top it all off, we paid $80 (!!!) for the room for a night. I guess it's a massive hotel and so they are able to offer really affordable rates much of the time. So great. Definitely will stay here again.
The only thing to be warned about is that they have a bit of a "fine print" resort fee, applicable on each booking, in the amount of $25 per room, per night. It's said to cover towels, etc. when you're at the pool....I dunno....seems like a way to make an extra $25 to me. Or just include it in the rate.
But otherwise, totally awesome. Best of Vegas so far. AND the Aria Buffet should not be missed. I've never seen anything like it in my 30 years of buffet-ing. Just wear your buffet pants, if you know what I'm sayin',
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