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| - Ah, my 150th review - what better place to review then my paradise, Vegas?
I'll admit that somehow I thought I was booking a suite at the Encore and not at the Aria (completely separate ends of the strip, different owners, different vibe, different everything), so while I was initially disappointed over my mix up, I quickly became excited after my arrival. My boyfriend and I always book at the Cosmopolitan (next door to the Aria) but we couldn't get in that weekend so I played around on Expedia to find good deals on an awesome suite...which I did at the Aria - the corner suite.
At 1,100 square feet, there was an entrance hall, a guest bathroom, a dining area, a living room, a ginormous master bathroom and bedroom. Did I mention the windows were floor to ceiling? It was pretty sweet, especially with all the high tech toys involved (I am a bit worried that all houses are going to be controlled by one remote like this though, which does not bode well for me considering I kept asking Bryan how to use the remote). And the best part? The suite was just a fraction more than a suite half the size at the Cosmo - and a bit nicer.
Aside from the suite, the staff was really helpful. I arrived early and since my room wasn't ready, I decided to sit at the bar and play video blackjack (but more importantly drink for free). I chatted with the bartender for awhile and he gave me the good champagne, like the really good stuff. Granted, I was playing high bets, but I still appreciated the gesture.
My only complaint was that they don't have enough restaurants that are opened before lunch (and even the lunch options are scarce). We only had one place at the Aria to eat breakfast but it was so crowded that we went to other casinos to eat every day.
I don't know if the Aria will be our new go-to place, but I would definitely love to stay here again, especially in that suite.
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