This is the best poker room in Vegas. The room is elegant, comfortable, has all the conveniences offered in any of the rooms around town. The games have the reputation for being a little tougher than other places. However Aria poker room is one of the busiest rooms in town which means there is always a game and usually a good choice of games within a limit. Cash games are always running and there are two daily $125 tournaments one at 1pm and another at 7pm.
The floor people and dealers are very well trained and friendly. Call ins are allowed and the Aria will even call you when your seat is ready. After playing all over Vegas and around the country I can say it is hard to find a room that is better run better than Aria.
1. Comfort/convenience- the room is vey comfortable, some find the room a little dark but I personally enjoy it not being super bright if I am going to sit there for hours. The tables are more spread out then the bellagio, which makes a big difference in a busy room. The chairs are the best in town and they serve and deliver food to the table.They will even roll up a small table for you to eat on. The aria has chargers for most phones/ipads and will charge your device for free behind a counter. Massages are also available for $2/min at the table.
2. Food/comps- Aria food, like most Vegas casinos has expensive food but $2/hr during the day $3/hr from 5am to 10am really can add up so make sure you get an M life players card (same card for all MGM properties, comps never expire). There are several food options from lemon grass (Thai) to roasted bean (coffee shop), 5 50 pizza, room service and more. If you want other options the monte carlo food court and cvs are a short walk.
3. Parking- both valet and self park are very close to the poker room and make getting in and out quick and easy. The parking garage is patrolled, well and has surveillance throughout.
Whether you are looking to see the big pros of the poker world or celebrities from all walks of life you can often spot them here.