Last Updated on August 4, 2024 by Katrina
Located along the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and Harmon Avenue, the “Aria Campus” is home to a few different MGM hotels, including the namesake Aria Resort & Casino and the Vdara Hotel & Spa. While the two properties share the location formerly known as CityCenter—as well as easy access to the fountains and gardens of the nearby Bellagio—the two hotels offer markedly different experiences. Here’s a breakdown of Las Vegas’ Aria vs. Vdara.
In a Nutshell: Aria vs. Vdara
Both hotels are part of the MGM Resorts family—just like the Bellagio and Cosmopolitan next door. While the Aria is an upscale casino-and-nightlife resort, the Vdara, which has no casino, is ideal for travelers who are seeking out a quiet spot plus wellness amenities away from the crowds. Both hotels share an art collection, with paintings and sculptures by artists such as Maya Lin, Claes Oldenburg, Julian Schnabel and Frank Stella scattered around the public spaces. Guests at both hotels can join the MGM Rewards program, where you earn points on hotel stays, gaming and dining, as well amenities you charge to your room, such as pool cabana rentals, spa treatments, and retail.
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Price: Aria vs. Vdara
The two hotels tend to run at roughly the same rates, in the mid-range for Vegas resorts. The Vdara typically runs slightly cheaper, plus it offers more square footage since every room is a suite. Both hotels charge a $50 daily resort fee that covers in-room WiFi, a digital newsstand and some streaming services.
Location: Aria vs. Vdara
Both hotels are in the heart of South Las Vegas Boulevard, otherwise known as the Strip. They are near both the Bellagio and Cosmopolitan, and both are a half mile from the T Mobile Arena, which hosts concerts, boxing and NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights,. You can get around the MGM complex by walking or taking the ARIA Express Tram people mover. Parking is the same for both properties: $18 a day to self-park and $35 or $40 (weekends) for valet. Self-parking is free for MGM Rewards Members who have achieved at least the levels of Pearl, Gold, Platinum and NOIR.
Features: Aria vs. Vdara
Being a more classic Vegas resort, the Aria has a casino plus plenty of other attractions. There are three pools, eight restaurants (including Jean Georges Steakhouse and a branch of dumpling hotbed Din Tai Fung) and more than 10 bars and lounges (be sure to check out the Baccarat Lounge). Aria has a spa that boasts of being the largest Forbes Five-Star Spa in the world, while Vdara has its own spa set over two floors (with its own Forbes Five-Star rating) that specializes in European heat therapy experiences.
Room Amenities: Aria vs. Vdara
Aesthetically, the two hotels have similar themes in their rooms: modern styling, dark woods and pops of color, and outfitted with triple-sheeted, 300-thread-count bedding. Both hotels also offer in in-room tablets that let you control lights and temperature or order room service or spa treatments. Aria rooms range in size from about 500–1,000 square feet. For a serious splurge, consider the Aria’s concierge-level Sky Suites on floors 25 through 59, which come with stunning city and Strip views along with a luxury airport pickup and access to both the hotel’s private elevator and the SkyPool.
Since The Vdara lodgings are all suites, they do start a little larger—ranging from 580 to 1,400 square feet—and include a living room with dining table, a two-burner electric cook top, an under-counter fridge and a media hub for Mp3 players, cameras, DVD players, and game consoles. Both hotels offer “stay well” rooms that feature air and water purifiers and a Vitamin C shower infuser.
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