I bought a vacation package through Virgin America which gave me a slight discount on staying here. I love this place. When I first walked in I was so happy. No smell of smoke! Woohoo! Staff was very helpful and nice (well, they have to be) and I had no problem getting into my room. Room itself...spacious, clean, quiet, and damn what a view. I had the view of the backside of the hotel and freeway but still one damn nice view it was. Bed was the most comfortable bed I've slept in in a looooong time. And the bathroom...love. HUGE tub to take a bubble bath (which I did..SCORE!) and a nice shower. PLUS, enough space for two girls to get ready in the bathroom comfortably. LOL.
So few things...no real restaurants here but they have a bar, a place to get food a la carte, and room service. Not bad to me. I tried foods in all areas and was very surprised that food was pretty good. The bar had amazing drinks as well. It can get crowded and busy since there's only one bar in the hotel (besides the pool) which is understandable. But every drink that I had there was delightful and refreshing. Brandie is your girl to go to...(check my review for Bar Vdara).
The pool isn't ginormous but it's a good size. Not very deep (which I like since I can't swim) but like the hotel itself it was a very "chill" crowd. Don't expect a party scene here. Some families were there but they were in certain areas of the pool which didn't bother my time there at all.
I even had time to go to the Spa which I wished I had more time to go to next time I come. It's immaculate and has everything you need. Get a massage and treat yourself if you can here. It's well worth it in my opinion.
This is my first time staying here and would LOVE to come here again and again. I don't gamble and don't really smoke so this place was just right for me. If you did want that "vegas nightlife" it's only but a short walk to Bellagio (there's a walkway), Aria, etc. It's a very good central location in my mind with all the perks of a nice hotel I need.