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| - I'm a sucker for hotel properties recently built or renovated because the rooms would be more modernly furnished and more roomy. Aria is no exception!
Aria's spot is central on the Las Vegas Strip -- not too north like Encore or Wynn and not too south as far as Mandalay Bay. One side of the Aria building has a rather narrow view of the Strip, and from what I could see, most of the room views are either partially obscured of the Strip or a full unobstructed view of the mountains. I've had both and still go back and forth on which one I'd prefer.
The guest elevators are not close to the lobby when you check in nor close to exit/entry ways. So either way, you have to do some walking. Security checks keys before you enter the elevator area, so make sure you have that ready before approaching.
As for the room, the smart controlled room is managed with the use of a tablet. Pretty modern room with modern technology. The tub is in the same room as the shower, so when you are in the bathroom, you'll see a glass door for the shower and behind the shower is the tub. The only hotel I've seen with this weird configuration. They used to have Aria-branded toiletries, but they've now switched to this bamboo-ish brand. I'm not fond of the scent of the new brand of toiletries.
In case you were wondering like I was, the pool, fitness center and most restaurants are on 2nd level. Remember how earlier I said the elevators to the rooms are not close to the lobby or exits? Yea, neither are the other facilities to the room. You gotta leave the elevators and walk towards the escalators near their gift shop.
Last time I was here, you can use mobile check-in when you're coming and they'll contact you when room is available. I was able to mobile check-in while still driving in to Vegas! There's also a separate place in the lobby for you to check-in if you use mobile check-in. Unfortunately, you still are stuck with the $35 resort fee no matter how you check-in.
Parking is not free either anymore, unless you have the MLife credit card or hold a MLife Pearl Level card. You have to use the card to get in and out without a cost. Oooh, and parking can get confusing since Aria is wedged up amongst Vdara, Cosmo, and the rest of CityCenter. Parking is off of Las Vegas Blvd as you turn onto Aria Place, but be vigilant to find the right lane to go to parking! Otherwise, you might get Vdara or somewhere else and it's hard to make a U-turn out in those tight quarters.
I love staying at Aria due to its relative newness and the nice big rooms with ceiling-to-floor windows. However, the design layout of the casino could be better. That said, I'll still come back if the price is right for a weekend stay!
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