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| - After an eventful weekend of dancing and partying for three days straight, my boyfriend and I knew a little R&R would do our bodies some good. Since my boyfriend has an MLIfe player's card account, we decided that anytime we want to go to the spa, we would try a new location that is part of the MLife family until we knock them all out (minus Excalibur and Luxor because they are too shabby for our taste). Since we were staying at Vdara and we had previously tried out ESPA already; we decided to try Aria's spa since it was just across the way. I requested a 3pm couple's massage appointment so that we could utilize their spa to the fullest especially the outdoor infinity "therapy pool".
When we arrived the front desk receptionist warmly welcomed us and after signing paperwork directed us toward the elevators where we would go upstairs for the spa facility. The door to the men's/women's facility was so "futuristic" and cool! I was a little confused at first because there was no handle, but then I noticed there was panel where you have to wave your hand. It was almost like a secret passage way. Pretty cool.
The interior of the women's spa area was very spacious. The siting area had three television sets and several couches to lounge on. The facility had a nice spread of drink options such as tea, coffee, and, ginger ale, and fruit infused water. They also had things to munch on such as apples, pretzels, and a cracker mix. The women's facility area is by far the biggest one I have seen so far out of the Mlife hotels. They have lots of shower/women's toiletries/ plenty of changing rooms/showers. After changing into the rob and slippers given to me I went to the co-ed waiting are to wait for our massage therapist.
Their waiting room is also the biggest co-ed waiting area I have ever seen. While we were waiting there one of our therapist greeted us and walked us in the direction of our couple's room we had requested. The room itself is very spacious, and has scents that are very calm and soothing. When in the room the therapist asked us if we had any specific areas we needed work on and then asked us which oil scent we would like used on us. We both loved our message therapist. They used just the right amount of pressure and were able to get the knots out that we had specifically requested they work on.
After the massage the therapist waited outside for us to change and then gave us water and escorted us back to the main area and showed us the different facilities we could use. We first went to the Ganbanyoku Beds which are basically warming beds that you can lie for meditation or just to relax after a massage. It wasn't overly hot, it was a perfect warm temperature and the room itself was dimly lit, so the whole experience just soothes and relaxes you. After that room we went next door to Shio Salt Room. The salt bricks on the walls as well as the salt lamps in the room make you feel very relaxed when breathing and sitting on the lounge chairs. Finally, we proceeded to the outdoor "therapy pool" which is only accessible by going through the separate locker facilities and has an infinity pool affect that overlooks Aria's day club and a partial city view. The pool is basically a bed co-ed jacuzzi, but still a very relaxing. I loved the "therapy pool" because it was so relaxing and soothing. It was very quiet that day because it was a Monday so there wasn't anything going on at the dayclub (thank goodness) and the spa itself wasn't packed, so we basically had the pool to ourselves. While sitting in the pool, you tend to just hang on the edge of the infinity pool and feel very at ease. It was nice and made us feel like time stood still. But, I will mention that the pool area only has six loungers there and the rest are all wall seats, so if it's a busy day, don't expect to get a lounge chair.
Overall, our experience at Aria Spa was "one for the books". Previously we didn't think that there would be a better experience than the time we went to Bellagio's spa, but this place surpassed our expectations.
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