text: First and lasting imression Aria is the euroclubby version of the other casinosnnThe interior was not designed in traditional casinoform It looks much different than the other casinos on the strip in that it has much more a trendynightclub feel Even the Encore at the Wynn a new hotel still looks like an upscale casino but Aria reminded me of a string of nightclubs and trendy bars with contemporary minimalist decorating The lighting is much darker than the other hotels but the foot traffic in the casino was heavy and people were at the tables nnThe spa is gorgeous but again there were not people utilizing the facility there rather just walking through viewing it is very welldecorated like some yoga retreat center The restaurants looked uninviting to families dark trendy and each with a unique coloredglow but probably appealing to a younger single crowd Busiest areas in the hotel were the casino the under arcade and the foodcourtstyle dining options as would be expected given the time of year and economic climate