I am adding Vdara to my list of preferred hotels in Vegas. Since Palazzo and Encore have hit the scene, I no longer need to stay in "standard" 500 sq ft rooms. I'm all about the suites these days! I stayed at the Vdara city corner suite to get a full 270 degree view of the Strip with a prime viewing spot of the Bellagio fountain show. The price was very reasonable. This is somewhat offset by the fact that the hotel seems a bit "dead". There's no casino, the only restaurant there closes at 8pm and the bar is definitely NOT happening. However, it's a 5 min walk to Aria, Cosmopolitan and Bellagio and a short cab ride everywhere else. Best part of the room was probably the huge bathroom which also had an amazing view of the strip. There is a pull-out sofa bed but my friend said it was very uncomfortable. Overall.. I still prefer Encore but for the $$, Vdara's a great value.