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| - Stayed here for EDC 2011 - it was a nice experience.
We must have pulled into the back valet because we had to walk basically across the entire casino just to get to the front desk area to check-in. The staff was friendly (yes, even the elevator security guys).
It was a luxury to have stayed at the Aria after a long evening of partying for 3 days straight in a desert.
Rooms = clean, sleek, modernized w/ technology upgrades that other LV hotels don't have. A touchscreen remote that allows you to be the controller of the lights, shades, TV, music, alarm clock, etc. On the smaller side, yet still good for four people.
Beds = soft w/ fluffy pillows. I just sank into the bed. It was so comfy.
Bathroom/Shower = It is of decent size. I think I remember there being only 1 sink, yet plenty of counter space. There was a shower & a jet tub - only the shower was used that weekend. First you walk through the glass shower door then behind that was the tub. The showers always felt amazing - I didn't want to leave. I'm pretty sure our room also came with an electronic scale.
Casino = Clean, sometimes a little crowded looking. Multiple eateries surrounding the exterior.
Buffet = One of my favorites in LV, but I can also say I haven't had much of a variety. The first time I ate here, we were offered a 1/2 lobster tail for their grand opening or something.
Nightlife = Haze, probably one of the smallest nightclubs ever in LV. It is below the main level and usually has a small to non-existent line to get in.
Valet = You must go on the bottom level to pick up your vehicle. Not too bad of a walk considering you would be taking an escalator downstairs.
Pool = There were I believe 3 different pools - I only experienced 1. It was a nice, hot, sunny afternoon & finding an open spot to sit would have been difficult without the help of one of the hostesses. The pool had people in it, but it wasn't crowded and nor did the water look murky like other hotel pools might be. I wanted to order drinks, but it was pretty hard trying to flag down a waitress. We ended up not ever ordering b/c no one ever came our way. Oh well, less money for us to spend anyways... but I did want a drink! :/
2 or 3 months after my stay, Aria sends a letter in the mail explaining how there had been some bacteria in their water systems that was causing some of their guests to become ill. This was supposedly fixed by the time we had gotten the notice. Luckily, no one from my party got sick.
Side Notes: I like the large waterfall display they have in the front of their hotel. Its so peaceful & I can sit and watch it for hours (i'm exaggerating).
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