Came here and got a table for a friend's b-day via a promotor's recommendation. Tried to come again the next night and snooty doorman said our ratio wasn't good enough to let us in (2 guys, 1 girl) and had the audacity to offer us a table (for a mere $400) downstairs in the lounge instead! Regardless of his opinion of our group (or lack of) ratio, midget promotor with napolean complex didn't have to act like the typical snooty vegas jackass about everything. Still gets 2 stars because table service was beyond excellent. Staff was extremely helpful and willing. You do get what you pay for. Oh yea, place was a little small too. Not very grand at all.

negative

I stayed at Aria for the first time last week. I had requested 2 rooms on a high floor. We arrived late. The front desk lady said that all the high floor rooms were taken by the convention that was in town. She said she had a room on the 8th fl. I said that wouldn't do so she found, lol, 2 rooms on the 15th floor. The room looked at the convention center roof. They have 56 floors so you know where we were. She also told me that for what I was paying that was a good room. They sent me a special room rate. Why do they send it if you shouldn't use it. The floors are dirty and the bathtub/shower is stupid. Stay at The Cosmo or Vdara.

negative

After visiting the Brush Bar our standard on painting and wine drinking were set high. The Art of Merlot lacks character, enthusiasms, and creativity. With no guidance you are left on your own recreating a complicated painting. For $45 you get a $3 canvas and a couple dollars worth of paint and you're expected to bring your own wine. The staff was nice enough but lacked enthusiasm and guidance that the Brush Bar had. Needless to say I would always choose the Brush Bar for a night of art and wine.

negative

Best NY style pizza in the valley. You can order it by the slice with any toppings. This is the only place I eat chicken wings at because they are crispy and aren't those extra large chicken legs you get elsewhere. Get a Buffalo Chicken Calzone with no ricotta. It's my favorite.
positive