Q: The Aria is my new favorite place to stay in Vegas. Architecturally stunning when viewed from the street and when you enter the lobby. The first thing to greet you is the Japanese vanilla they disperse to ward off the smoke coming from the casino. I noticed the casino was hoppin on our way to the elevator. The happy hoots from the craps table, bells & buzzers from the many slot machines. The lobby bar was busy with plenty of plush seating. But what was missing? Oh yeah, the nasty smell of cigarettes! It seems the casino's incense thingy works. The rooms are absolutely beautiful. Modern, chic in the favorite chocolate tone most places seem to love. The bed was one of the most comfortable I've slept in and the pillows were a down mix, heavy on the down. The bathroom was a bit small but I loved the shower w/the bathtub. Very similar to a Japanese "ofuro", a small room with a separate area for the shower with a large soaking tub. All lighting and curtains are either touchpad or t.v. controlled. It's fun to program the curtains to open, lights and t.v. to turn on as a wake up call. It's also fun to turn off the lights in the bathroom when someone else is using it. Or just lay in the bed and power everything off & on just because you can. We had breakfast at Cafe Vettro, which is located off of the lobby. I highly recommend the house-smoked salmon & bagel. The salmon was perfectly smoked, thinly sliced and beautifully arranged. And amazingly delicious w/a buttery texture. I will advise ordering extra cream cheese as they only put a small dollop on the plate. The coffee at the Roasted Bean is a must, forgo the stuff you make yourself in the room. Throw on a pair of sweats, t-shirt and flip flops and make your way downstairs. Bring it back to the room and enjoy while you get ready to start your day. Aria is beautifully stunning from the lobby to the rooms. The staff friendly and efficient assuring this will be the place to stay on future visits.

A: positive

Q: Toilet leaked, filthy carpets, had to call for maid service both days we were here, long 45 minute check in. Wonder why Hilton dropped this hotel? Do yourself a favor ang go across the street to Marriott Summerfield suites (?sp) Fail.

A: negative

Q: I have eaten here before but not in about a year. The place was almost empty at 12:45pm and now I know why. Took 25 minutes to get food and half was cold. French fries cold, hamburger cold, fish tacos warm. Sent back the burger and fries and they were returned in about 5 minutes. Manager brought them and told me the hamburger was not cold. So I guess when I touched it before I couldn't tell the difference. Food was all bland and no taste. Hamburger obviously processed and frozen and then cooked. Fish tacos cames with a tiny cup of salsa. We wanted more but the waitress didn't show for a while and we had to hurry and leave. It was a very disappointing visit. We won't be returning.

A: negative

Q: Gross food. Bad service. Come here to watch football, but make sure you eat and drink before you get here. Two stars just because we got a table with a nice view. With so many other better options, I'm not sure how this place is still open.

A:
negative