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| - I hung out here for two solid hours as part of a scavenger hunt, and I've definitely experienced better. First of all, I got zero cell phone reception... apparently, there is no Verizon service in this area, although the waitress told me they were building a tower "soon." So I tried to use WiFi, but the network is restricted to guests of the hotel, which I was not, so I was S.O.L. I figured to at least drown my sorrows in a drink or three, but at $9 for a Bailey's & coffee I could not afford more than one (the game only paid me $75, for chrissakes). On top of all that, the place is dark and gloomy and depressing -- you would think that with all those windows on the outside, City Center would be airy and spacious and full of light, but the interior (of Aria, at least) is all dark wood finish and low lighting, so much so that I felt a bit claustrophobic, like I was trapped in a coffin full of slot machines and bourgeoisie!!
On the plus side, the seating was plentiful and very comfy, and the waitresses were attractive, pleasant and friendly, and checked on me often. I think it's one of those places where they hire based on looks, because it was all 20-something babes... but their uniforms have these unfortunate gathered bunches at the sides, right where your saddlebags would be, and it makes them all look hippy and fat, which none of them were!
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