1. Vdara Hotel Las Vegas Reviews
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Review: 4.0 out of 5 based on 45 local reviews
by stacia vegas via google 2012-12-04
The Vdara is so nice! I didn't realize we have a hotel without a casino in it. I had clients who had
a corner suite on the top floor and I was very impressed with the gorgeous view. The suite was
a great deal at $275/night! The lounge downstairs was very posh and the service was stellar.
We ordered a bottle of wine and snacked on some almonds. There was also a flare bartender
that was quite entertaining :) I think my next stay-cation will be at Vdara.
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2. by Tony Stark via google 2012-08-25
Brilliant! great value for a 5* hotel. the rooms are a good size very comfortable with a panoramic
view, the cleanest hotel i've stayed at. the hotel needs more restaurants and shops but it is only
2 mins into Bellagio
by David Lawson via google 2012-07-03
I had a great experience here in Vdara Hotel and Spa. The service is great and reasonably
priced. The staff is very helpful.
by Alex Torres via google 2012-07-03
Decent hotel with great prices and promotions all year around. No casino (which is great),
spacious rooms and more than good service. Get upgraded to those corner suites!
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3. by Kansinee Adsanatham via google 2012-06-01
Nice casino-free hotel in the city center area with a retro vibe. Many rooms are spacious and
have great views of the bellagio fountain. The wall is a bit thin but nicely decorated.
Let's keep this simple: great location...
by Brian M. via yelp
Let's keep this simple: great location (bridges to Bellagio, Aria/CityCenter), clean, affordable
(look for online deals), and still upscale.
It won't blow you away with a fountain or a garden or the hottest club in Vegas, but this is your
place to sleep dammit. Â If you so choose to do so while visiting Vegas. Â I did, it's good for
you. Â While you're sleeping you aren't spending money. Â Well, other than for the bed. Â But
it's a nice bed.
No Casino, No Smoking .... absolutely...
by James W. via yelp
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4. No Casino, No Smoking .... absolutely wonderful!
Be sure to note that the "do not disturb" sign is a button next to the door.
I booked a room at a really great...
by Yi Z. via yelp
I booked a room at a really great rate which included a view upgrade, a $50 Food & Beverage
credit and $50 Salon Spa credit. Parking is valet only (complimentary) and we had to wait quite
a while when we first arrived to valet the car. Â Check-in also took FOREVER and I was told
that I couldn't get a view upgrade because the hotel was sold out that night. The problem with
the Food & Beverage credit is that it can only be used for room service, the lobby bar, or the
market cafe (but not the market part). Â We ended up using it for coffees, sandwiches, juice,
and desserts at the market cafe and it took 35 minutes after we ordered to get our food. Â I
used my Salon Spa credit for a nice manicure but I would never pay $50 for that service.
The room seemed really small despite its square footage. The kitchenette, dining area, and hall
are just wasted space. The bathroom is also laid out kind of oddly, with the tub at a diagonal.
 It seemed like the lack of a towel rack was a design flaw so they placed a little towel cart next
to the shower. The area just didn't flow well. Â Since over half of the suite is poorly laid out, the
living room/bedroom area seemed really cramped. Â Oh, let me also mention that the "blackout"
blinds leave a huge gap of light coming in.
Anyway, I thought the idea of a smoke-free/gaming-free hotel is what I wanted but I ended up
not liking it very much and my bf really missed the casino. We're definitely going elsewhere next
time.
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5. Great rooms, don't the resort fee...
by Tim R. via yelp
Great rooms, don't the resort fee surprise when you check in (add $25) to quoted rate. Quick
access to rooms. Great security. Shop at entrance has good value in wines. Beds really
comfortable. Only negative is I left my phone charger in room, called 20 mins after I checked out
and realized it, and two days later it still has not shown up. I suspect the housekeeping staff
resells these to 3rd party vendors as they are a hot commodity.
It was exactly what I needed and...
by Erin O. via yelp
It was exactly what I needed and wanted in a resort in Vegas for this particular trip. This trip, I
was pregnant. Thus, I wanted a place on the strip, but without cigarette smoke or a casino.
 This delivered. The amenities were lovely. Nice linens, a pleasant, modern style, a mini
kitchen, so you can reheat and store leftovers (which was ideal for us). Â We got room service
as we had a food credit there, and it was quite good. Â Chicken tenders that were crisp and
flavorful, and onion soup that I suppose could have been a touch less salty, but it was tasty and
hot. Â Our room had two flatscreen tvs, in a fairly small space, and a nice view, which was a
partial view of the Bellagio fountains. Â
The Vdara is connected to the Aria and Bellagio, so for most of our activities, we didn't even
have to step foot on the strip, unless we wanted to. I'm a fan of that as well. The lobby was very
mellow and quiet, and because there are no major activities there, you get an instant sense of
calm when you walk in. That's just not the norm for Vegas, and it's quite comforting. Â
If I come in for another non-work week or weekend, I will definitely stay here again.
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6. Modern, spacious, & family-friendly....
by Nooshi B. via yelp
Modern, spacious, & family-friendly. This was our first trip to Vegas as parents. My husband did
his research and picked Vdara for is casino-free, smoke-free, all-suite environment. Equipped
with a kitchenette and mini-living room, it was perfect for our little 9 mos. old to roam around
freely. And since its in the middle of The Strip, access to other hotels is within walking distance.
There are only two reasons I didn't give it 5 stars: there aren't any dining options open past
10pm so you have to go next door to Bellagio or Aria or order room service. Also, the bed is too
soft for my taste. I prefer a more firm mattress and this one was a bit lumpy.
Tip: Don't pay extra to upgrade for a view. It's not worth it cuz all you see are cars driving in and
out.
Came here for the long weekend...
by Ray H. via yelp
Came here for the long weekend getaway. The contemporary suite has a nice view of the
Bellagio fountain. The spa and the fitness center provide a great relaxing environment for gym
addicts like myself.
Pros:
Large and comfortable suite with kitchen and tub.
Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Non-smoking hotel with no casino.
Indoor short distance walkway to the Bellagio if you want action.
Cons:
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7. Weak pressure at the shower with hard water.
The 42" flat screen TV is way too small for a suite.
No self park but only valet service. There is no way I let these boys lay their paws on my sports
car so I parked at the Aria to take the tram over.
Too many noisy Asian tourists hanging around in the lobby.
Received $50 dinning credit and $50 Spa credit. The dinning credit covers more than enough
for a sit in breakfast at the Market Cafe and the Spa credit covers the use of the jacuzzi, steam
room, dry sauna, shower, juice and tea station which is $28 each person.
I loved Vdara, and I've stayed...
by Laura W. via yelp
I loved Vdara, and I've stayed in at least 4 other "luxury" hotels in Vegas. The cleanliness is
impeccable, the service was fantastic, and the location in the center of the strip was so
convenient for those wanting to walk. The suite room had a spacious living area and how cool to
finally have a kitchenette in a Vegas room! They thought out all details for those wanting to cook
in their room, including selling natural/organic microwave-friendly packaged foods plus cheese,
crackers, and sausages in the cafe. Loved not having to walk through smoke and drunks to get
to our room as there's no casino...but Aria is next door for those wanting a gambling fix.
The only downer was the WiFi signal never seemed to be strong so I was on 3G all weekend.
The receptionists were super friendly!...
by Sothea O. via yelp
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8. The receptionists were super friendly! I knew by their smiles I was going to have a great stay. I
was right :-)
My bf and I absolutely love spontaneous Vegas trips. We live 6 hours away, so it's close enough
to randomly drive there, but far enough to be tired from the drive. We were greeted by a warm
and engaging receptionist. He asked what brought us to LV and we said, "Oh, it's our
just-cause-trip." He responded with, "I love that." And continued with, "Cause of that, I have
something special for you two." He upgraded us to a breathtaking suite! The room was
amazing: spacious, modern, beautiful view. It was like a mini apartment! I was so sad when we
had to leave. That random trip gives me random smiles every time I step inside Vdara. They
made my stay memorable :-) I can't wait to be back!
Since my first stay in April of...
by Patrick W. via yelp
Since my first stay in April of 2012, the Vdara has been my go-to hotel when visiting Las Vegas.
The two bedroom penthouse suite was the room that first introduced me to what the Vdara was
all about. Booking a penthouse automatically gets you limo service to and from the local airports
as well as a few spa passes!
Since my first weekend staying at the Vdara, I have has the good fortune of staying in their two
story penthouses, hospitality suites, and panoramic suites. Although the rooms will naturally
vary in size, the modern decor and upscale feel of the rooms are all the same.
The agents at the front desk are all very polite and helpful! This attitude is also mirrored by
every other staff member that I've encountered at the Vdara.
After a night of partying, it is nice to come back to a non-smoking, non-gambling hotel.
I've had nothing less than an excellent experience every time I have stayed here and I do plan
on coming back very soon!
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9. I always enjoy staying next door...
by Steven M. via yelp
I always enjoy staying next door at their sister property but when that is not available, the Vdara
will do. Here are some highlights of this hotel located in the Aria complex in City Center.
- Great entry and exit. Valet parking is free as it is at most Vegas hotels
- Registration right off the entrance
- NO CASINO at this hotel so easy access to the elevators for rooms
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 57 floors of luxury rooms and suites
- Friendly service but not a lot of staff onsite, private and exclusive feeling
Our suite was about 1000sf and had a full size kitchen in it with a stack washer and dryer. My
understanding is that there are actually people who live here full time. We had the 270 degree
panoramic suite which lived up to its name and offered an incredible view of Las Vegas from the
37th floor.
No complaints about our stay and with the Aria and Crystals next door, you can want for
nothing.
Highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for condo style hotel rooms without all the hoopla
of the casinos but something on the strip. The Aria tram runs at the hotel and connects well to
other properties.
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10. Stayed here for 4 nights. Great...
by Reena P. via yelp
Stayed here for 4 nights. Great location on the strip with a tram to access the Aria,
Cosmopolitan and Bellagio. This is a non-smoking hotel without a casino so if you want to a
break from the smoke and slot machines then definitely book a room at the Vdara.
The rooms are sleek and include a little kitchenette with 2 flat screen TVs. The bathrooms have
dual sinks and a lot of counter space. The toiletries are mediocre, but that is to be expected at
most hotels.
Just be aware that there is a $25 daily resort fee that will be charged to your credit card after
you check out. The fee covers things like free valet parking and other services that are offered
by the hotel. The restaurant in the hotel is overpriced and not well received so just walk down
the strip and eat somewhere else.
I stayed here the day after New...
by Chris Z. via yelp
I stayed here the day after New Year's. The room was nice and clean as well as the rest of the
hotel.
Service is what was not good, I had to wait 3 hours to check into a suite past check-in time.
They kept making excuses and told me that they had unexpected guests extend their stay.
That's nice and all but I don't understand why that should be my problem. They tried pushing me
aside again and I had to get rude because at that point we had to cancel our dinner plans. They
"upgraded" me to a higher floor immediately once I became an asshole. I travel a lot and would
have probably gotten a nicer suite with them next time but my stay left me with a bad taste in my
mouth.
I replied to the survey they send out to see how my stay with them was, I never received a reply
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11. from them, cowards.
Never staying here again and easily not recommending this place to anyone. My stay at the
Wynn was much better.
No casino? Â WIN
Free valet...
by Channing C. via yelp
No casino? Â WIN
Free valet parking? Â WIN
All rooms are suites? Â Clean? Â Modern? Â Luxurious? Â Electric curtains? Â Futuristic
hallways? Â Sweet spa for my wife? Â Did I miss anything?
The only dislikes were the slow car retrieval, weak wireless network and lack of tea and coffee
in the basic suite. Â All that probably takes away just 0.2 star. Â Very nice place to stay AND it's
cheaper than Aria's non-suites, Â That is especially true with the show package.
We recently went down to Las vegas...
by Qahhaar H. via yelp
We recently went down to Las vegas for a friends birthday and stayed at Vdara. Â The price for
the size and kitchen compared to other similar sized rooms at other hotels, in addition to the two
free buttet special they offered, sold us on this hotel.
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12. When we arrived I circled around 3 or 4 times trying to find self parking. Â I finally pulled up to
ask for directions but was told that they only offer free vallet parking. (tip needed) I personally
prefer to park my own car so this was kind of an inconvenience for us. Â
We only had a couple of bags and had planned to cary them up ourselves, but they quickly
called over someone with a cart to unload our bags for us. Â (tip needed) we were told that
once we got to our room to call down for our bags to be brought right up to us. (tip needed)
Registration was quick and we asked for upgrade availability. Â We were given a higher floor
but same room. Â So not really an upgrade in my opinion. Â But the desk staf was very nice and
professional at this point.
The room was very nice and spacious. Â Nice decor, large bathroom and a nice kitchen with a
refriderator that wasn't prepacked with spring loaded super expensive crap. Â Well, that was
there too but it was separate. Â The view was also great! Â But we soon noticed that there were
a few things missing that we have grown used to having at other hotels. Â There were no robes,
no slippers, no kitchen utincles, plates, cups, bowls, etc. Â There wasn't even a coffee maker!!!
 I don't think I have ever stayed at a hotel that didn't at least provide a coffee maker.
We did, however, find a sign asking that if we needed any of these items to please call down
and they would be brought up to us. (tip needed) Â My personal opinion is that if I am staying at
a supposed 5 diamond resort, I shouldn't have to ask for a thing as everything should already
be provided for my convenience. Â Obviously this hotel has developed a full tip based system,
but it is quite inconvenient to its guests.
We ran into an issue in the morning were our room filled up with cigarrette smoke. Â This is
supposed to be a 100% non-smoking fairly new hotel. Â Obviously the ventilation system needs
work since it blows smoke from one suite to the next. Â we called down to complain and was
told that they would send security to investigate. Â Two hours later and the strong cancerous
smell is still choking our lungs.
So we go down to the front desk and ask to be moved to another room and this time the person
behind the desk acts as if it's a hastle for him to accommodate us. Â No apology for the
cancerous smoke filled toom in this non-smoking hotel either. Â We finally get another room and
transfer our own bags ourselves.
Lastly, be careful when using the buffet special. Â They make it seem as if you are covered for
2 free buffets double occupancy per night. Â Well, you are covered up to $36 for 2 buffets only.
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13. Vdara's rooms are nice but it's too inconvenient for us to return when many most other hotels
(such as Aria right across the walk way) offer everything Vdara is lacking making your stay
much more convenient and enjoyable.
Vdara is a solid place to get a...
by Cynthia C. via yelp
Vdara is a solid place to get a good night's sleep:
-No crazy belligerent party people
-No throbbing music
-Nicely insulated rooms, couldn't hear our neighbors
-OKAY views of the Bellagio fountains and Red Rock
-Comfortably large rooms
-Good, quick room service
-Lots of TVs
-Soft fluffy towels
-Plenty of seating, couch, arm, dining and swivel chairs
-Thanks for having a doorbell and clear instructional buttons for the staff
-Within walking distance to Bellagio and Aria
-Nice pool and gym, all incl. in the resort fees
-Bed was comfortable enough
-Moderately priced
-Plenty of counter space in the bathroom
-Lots of magazines to peruse
-Fridge is clear to put my extra juices and water in, nice touch how housekeeping refills with the
Vdara filtered water
Wish:
-Toilet was separate from the shower and vanity areas
-Robes were provided without a request
-Room service would have something OTHER than American and Italian eats
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14. -There was an indoor route to Aria
-Better toiletries
-No humidifier, which kills me because I am SUPER sensitive to the dryness
Would definitely stay here again.
This should have been a five star...
by Nick B. via yelp
This should have been a five star review. The hotel is amazing, the service is top notch and I
had a wonderful time at the hotel. However, one thing really made me feel like a criminal and
put a bad taste in my mouth.
I like to iron my shirt before a big day of meetings and being CES, I wanted to be in top shape. I
pulled out the iron and ironing board. To my surprise, not only did the ironing board have a iron
holder bolted to the end of the board (making that end worthless and making ironing a shirt
challenging) but it had a security cord attaching the iron to the board. Did they think I was going
to steal the iron? Do they really have a problem with that?
I've stayed at hotels from no star to four star and this is the first time they have ever been
attached. It's challenging enough to iron with the cord much less having two cords. I hope that
Vdara will correct this. I can't imagine that iron theft is a problem and if it is why don't you just
charge the client.
It's a bummer that such a classy place has this low-class security.
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15. This was my second time staying...
by Wilson T. via yelp
This was my second time staying here and I didn't like it at all. The valet staff and Bar Vdara get
5 stars but that's about it. I hate the fact that they hold a $200 security deposit. I hate the fact
that they charge a $25 resort fee. Plus $3 tax on that resort fee. And what do I get with that fee?
The wifi internet is spotty at best and sometimes just doesn't work at all. There wasn't a hair
dryer in my bathroom and when I called to get one, it took forever. They say it's a non smoking
hotel but I can smell smoke coming through the vents. There is NO restaurant at this hotel, only
room service. On the day of checkout, a staff member knocked on my door at around 8am and
asked when I was checking out. WTF? I know checkouts at 11am so DUHHH when do you think
I'm checking out?
I don't plan on staying here ever again. If you pay more than $100 a night to stay here then
you're a fool. It's so not worth it. It's alright. I still prefer Trump for my non-gaming Vegas hotel
stays. This place is not easy to… Read more »
This was an awesome property to...
by Ferdinand L. via yelp
This was an awesome property to stay at while in Las Vegas. Â I managed to snag the
Panoramic suite a few days after Thanksgiving and it was simply amazing. Â I ended up getting
a package deal that allowed me $150 on food and resort amenities so I definitely took
advantage of the extra spending money towards food. Â The room service was amazing as well
as the little shop downstairs by the lobby. Â Freshly made food and you could take it up to your
room for your own private consumption.
Now the only two things that might make you pause and think about staying here is the fact that
1. It's a smoke free environment and 2. its a non-gaming property. Â Now if you don't smoke,
need to get a way from the gaming, or both, then this is a definite property for you. Â The lobby
is only a short walk away from either Aria, Bellagio or Cosmopolitan and if you talk to the
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16. Concierge they can put you on the guest list for Haze over at Aria.
So overall, a great experience, low-medium price, and an overall wonderful experience at this
property. Â I look forward to returning!
I LOVE this hotel.
It's home...
by Keiry T. via yelp
I LOVE this hotel.
It's home away from home!
The rooms are spacious even if u get the regular room! Which is a (+) anywhere in vegas!
The service is great!
new, clean, big flat panels, friendly...
by Shane R. via yelp
new, clean, big flat panels, friendly staff. Â not loud or smoky because it doesnt have a casino.
 huge windows.  spacious rooms and bathrooms.
a couple issues came up that surprised me, considering the class of the hotel. Â pull-out couch
was uncomfortable. Â ive had better at motel 6. Â they ran out of extra linens and one room in
our party didnt get any.
we had a bad experience at a cafe there. Â when we complained about it, they waived some
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17. fees and comped us the meal. Â nobody's perfect and when they mess up, their company policy
seems to be to make it right. Â i can get with that.
This is a great property to stay...
by Thomas T. via yelp
This is a great property to stay without a casino. Â Yes, no casino! Â For the hard cord gamblers
Aria is just a stones throw away. Â The property is well maintained with a nice modern flow.
 The room we stayed in was nice!  It was equipped with a washer and dryer.  Yes, you read
right! Â I think we were in one of their suites. Â We didn't spend much time in the room but
when we did it was very comfortable and felt more like someone's apt. Â If you are planning on
driving, be prepared to valet your ride. Â I dont think they have a self parking. Â Bar are is
simple and does the job. Â Stiff drinks with little else. Â Hop over the the Aria if you are into
people watching or mingling.
LOVE the room! Outside looks nice...
by Audrey H. via yelp
LOVE the room! Outside looks nice too.
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18. This might just be a factor of...
by Michelle A. via yelp
This might just be a factor of the slow time of year, but the room I was given was awesomely
large and clean with a postcard view from the 48th floor. I really liked this place, not a typical
Vegas hotel, but I didn't miss the casino floor, the smoking, the 'toots, or any of the other
mainstays of that city. Nice store downstairs with reasonably priced food and helpful service.
Gym was well-equipped and the pool was relaxing. Will definitely go back as long as the prices
stay down.
They did a great job with this one, not so much with the Aria next door, which appears to be
starting it's meth fueled journey into madness a few years early.
Despite being MGM's biggest money...
by Brian P. via yelp
Despite being MGM's biggest money pit, this place is still accommodating for guests such as
ourselves, maintaining a good level of service and having very classy rooms and furniture.
Staying in their suites means you get to stay inside one of the rooms they originally intended to
sell as a condo, you can tell by the washer and dryer. Therefore, if you're gonna stay in Vegas
for more than four days for a convention or what not, definitely try and get one of these Vdara
suites.
The rooms are fairly dark; you can see they're going after a very modern feel just as with the
casinos and lobbies of Aria.
Our suite was pretty damned big; a bedroom with one king bed, a living room with a plasma and
roll away couch, its own kitchen, and a larger than normal bathroom with a tub, stand up
shower, two sinks, and a powder room counter.
We landed our suite at 180 a night, thanks to Priceline. It's one heck of a bargain, and I think
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19. you can consistently land this hotel on that site, as well!
I used to love their hotel, because...
by Audrey N. via yelp
I used to love their hotel, because the service was at top notch and after about a year it just
started to go down hill. Â Sometimes the towels, sheets are still dirty and trash was still left in
the cabinets and trash buckets. Â Also we had the corner view room and we had to walk by a
pile of dirty linen outside of the other room for over 24hr... The front desk isn't as nice and fast
as they used to be. Â They were rude and not so friendly. Â The valet service, SUCKS! Â We
had to wait 20-30 minutes for our car a few times. Â We called for car and it wasn't even out by
the time we got downstairs after 10 minutes. Â Also, valet service, usually NEVER ANSWERS
their phone and when we got downstairs, we saw 5 of them standing in the office chatting to
each other. Â It's Vegas....Lots of other hotel we can go to for better service.
I'm digging these new CityCenter...
by Alex L. via yelp
I'm digging these new CityCenter properties in the mid-Strip area. Thumbs up for the clean
modern design aesthetic Vdara utilizes that makes the room feel a little more like an upscale
condo and less like a run-of-the-mill hotel room. Well, I guess the fact there's a kitchen with a
stove probably contributes more to that "homey" feel too.
I liked that the shower door didn't leak. Â Sounds kinda dumb to point that out, but I had a small
lake replete with fish pooling around my shower at Palazzo. Â The sink was one of those trendy
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20. rectangular models that looked cool but functionally sucked. The near-flat bottom made sure
that draining water never drained well, and when there's two guys shaving with razors it meant
splashing water around futilely trying to clean up the place for the next person.
I absolutely loved the fact that I didn't need to walk six kilometers through a smokey casino to
go from the lobby to the guest elevators. Â In fact, there is no casino at Vdara and the closest
one is probably Cosmo next door. Â The downside is that there's no direct connection to
Cosmo, but it's not a big deal. Â Vdara *is* connected via walkway to its sister property Bellagio.
 It's a long route to take, but made easier if you make a pit stop at Jean-Philippe's for some
chocolate.
The beds were comfy, the room nicely appointed and we had a decent view looking north
towards the water show at Bellagio. Â The gym wasn't huge with maybe 10 treadmills/ellipticals
and a dozen machines plus free weights, but it was also so empty that it wasn't a factor. Plenty
of towels and water made a quick workout a breeze. Good location and everything above
makes it a solid 4 stars for me. Looking forward to my next stay here.
Clean and modern love it. Great...
by Jeanie L. via yelp
Clean and modern love it. Great service as well. A friend of ours had booked a room in
advanced, however they gave us the wrong room number twice! After the third time, the
receptionist proceeded to give us an upgraded suite with a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, a bedroom,
and a pull out bed from the couch. The hotel itself was very clean and I felt like a million bucks
walking down the hallway.
Valet parking only, so be prepared to tip when picking up your cars. Close to the Cosmopolitan,
and moderately still close to the strip. Wifi was included for our room! Tons of mirrors
everywhere, allowing us to get ready without any crowding. Would definitely come back again.
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21. The new Vdara is in a great location....
by Raena D. via yelp
The new Vdara is in a great location. It's close to the Cosmopolitan, Aria, and Bellagio with
larger rooms for a little less $$. As someone else pointed out, there is currently construction
going on that starts at 7 am! We were on the 11th floor and could hear the fork lift moving
around wood and dropping pallets loud and clear first thing in the morning. I want to point out
that we aren't light sleepers either- we live right near a major airport at home and can sleep
through the jets above us any day. This wasn't something easy to ignore and it woke us up
bright and early each morning. The annoying part was when we went to the Aria for breakfast to
escape the noise (right next door), paid $4 for a croissant and $9 for a breakfast sandwich, but
still had front row seats to more loud construction. They're remodeling their lobby FYI.
Also, the internet in the rooms doesn't work and I spent over 2 hours trying to connect via wifi
and LAN to send work emails that I composed on the flight over. Thankfully, it connected for
about 3 minutes at one point and sent them, but we never established a connection again and
on a side note- the LAN cable was less than 3 feet long, and not located on a desk or usable
workspace, so I had to keep my laptop on the chair and sit on the floor to use it. The bad
connection was also passed to our iPhones that couldn't get us any internet service in our room
so figuring out our day plan was a pain. Also- half of the room is dark because there's no light in
the living area for some reason so it's hard to
We had a $75 resort credit, which was just enough for the two of us to eat breakfast at Jean
Phillipe one morning, and then it covered half of the next day. The $22 breakfast buffet at the
Aria is...you got it- under construction and closed so you will need to go to another hotel for a
buffet. The good news is that the Cosmopolitan has a great brunch buffet until 2pm everyday for
$22. You can't use your resort credit, but it's worth it since you'll end up skipping lunch after so
much food anyway.
The spa at Vdara is still expensive, but the least expensive out of the hotels in the area. A 50
min pedicure is $60, where as it's closer to $80 at the Bellagio and Mandalay. The $25 resort
fee ($28 after taxes) is a joke since the Internet doesn't work and the pool isn't open this time of
year.
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22. you can count on me staying @ vdara...
by Alice C. via yelp
you can count on me staying @ vdara when i have a van full of kids. Â
why? Â here is why:
1. Â no casino. Â which means no wandering hands trying to push buttons and get into trouble
with the security.
2. Â no clubs. Â which means not as many scantily clad women hanging around the hotel lobby
stumbling around.
3. Â washer & dryer in the room. Â kids can be dirty, clothes need to be washed, right?
4. Â overly large fridge and kitchenette. Â for when it's too difficult to take kids out to eat you
make a quick meal in a hotel room? Â
i've stayed @ vdara 3 times and it never disappoints :) Â you won't really have a full vegas
experience here because it's more of a spa resort, but good thing cosmo is next door and aria is
across the street!
Love that this place is not on...
by Logic B. via yelp
Love that this place is not on the strip and is NO SMOKING! There are no freaky hookers
running around, no party people, and no casino!
A great place for a base to visit las vegas. Love the free valet parking (you do tip though), and
that is walking distance to The Cosmopolitan, Aria and Bellagio. The rooms are contemporary
and super hip. I stayed in a fountain view suite. Glad the room had a divider as apposed to the
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23. lower level rooms. I didn't really care that there is no coffee maker or robes. BTW, I like the
smell of the place too, and the fact that it has a bar downstairs for a night cap! Will stay here
next time for sure!
Vdara is located in the new City...
by Douglas Y. via yelp
Vdara is located in the new City Center of Vegas and it is a hidden gem. Â Located at the back
of the city center Vdara does not have a casino. Â Since Vdara doesnt have a casino you can
stay in their absolutely beautiful suites for less than Aria or Cosmopolitan. Â The suites have
floor to ceiling windows with electric powered shades/drapes, a kichten, dining table and living
room area. Â One of the coolest features is the studio like design of the suite. Â The Bed is
seperated by a wall housing a flat screen and drawers etc. Â The wall is open on both ends so it
doesnt close in the room. On the opposite side of the wall is your sofa, chairs, coffee table and
another flat screen tv! Â Vdara has been our favorite place to stay in Vegas for our last several
trips. Although we are testing out Monte Carlo and Aria next month :)
Please note this hotel is on the...
by Connie R. via yelp
Please note this hotel is on the strip but is NOT a casino so that being said ....
It is beautiful, modern and elegant. Â I stayed in the Corner Suite - fully equipped with a full
kitchen, washer/dryer, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, living room, dining area and a gorgeous
view of the city. Â The service was excellent, the room service was fantastic and I felt spoiled
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24. rotten!
I have stayed in most of the hotels on the strip and this suite may just be one of my all time
favorites thus far! Â I don't mind that it is not cluttered with slot machines downstairs since all of
that is just a few steps away (Aria and Bellagio are literally steps away). Â Centrally located -
this place is a gem. Â Shopping across the street and I felt like a queen!
Definitely will consider returning and will recommend. Â Thank you Vdara!
I love this place. The views are...
by Rebecca R. via yelp
I love this place. The views are fabulous, the staff is very courteous, and the suites are well laid
out. We had stayed here the previous season so we were upgraded from a one bedroom to two
bedroom immediately.
It is nice to stay at a place that does not have a casino so it is quiet and there is a lot less foot
traffic inside. My only gripe is the long walk back from the strip. Either go through the
Cosmopolitan or criss-cross back and forth on Harmon. Oh well, that is tge price you pay for a
quiet retreat.
The internet connection is terrible. My husband and I had a difficult getting and keeping our
connection.
Vdara, Vdara, Vdara. You were a'ight....
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25. by Cynthia L. via yelp
Vdara, Vdara, Vdara. You were a'ight.
All the travel packages said that this place would suit me to a "T" but really, I wasn't that
impressed overall. But, I paid the inexpensive rate so I wasn't too put out.
The first sign that I was in for an interesting experience was how the cab had to navigate to the
hotel. I go to LV a lot, so I know about some of the crumb-bum taxi drivers that try to take you
out of the way of where you're going to increase the fare. It just really took an 007 mission to
actually get to the hotel. Taxi driver; I thank you for getting us there.
The hotel is nice; nothing too luxurious really. Our rooms all had the expected nice views;
although I was impressed that my room had two TV's, one facing my bed and one for the little
sitting area on the other side. Don't want to miss Jersey Shore O_o There's no gambling here,
which suits me fine, but I think I missed the buzz of just having...other people around.
Here's the GIANT ELEPHANT, HIPPO, BLUE WHALE that was in the room: This place is NOT
friendly for those on foot. It LOOKS like it would be, but sadly, you and I would both be
mistaken. From taking a tram, to walking through the small, un-busy and uninteresting mall to
get to the Strip, this chick wasn't impressed. To meet other friends, we would have to add 20
minutes of travel time just to meet them on time.
I didn't use the spa services because we had other stuff going on, so if other people's reviews
are based on that, then I'll have to let them have it. I wouldn't go back unless it was free and
Apollo-like gods carried me around on a palanquin from place to place, because giiirrrrrl I'm not
WALKING in 4" stilettos anywhere again!
The security also took themselves way too seriously too. It wasn't until the 3rd day (when they
recognized me) that I didn't get nearly patted down before entering the elevator. Really, Vdara,
you aren't that exclusive, lighten up. Have a brownie. Speaking of brownies, the coffee
shop/small grocer downstairs always had a line that took forever to go through. Why you ask?
Because there isn't ish anywhere close by!
The highlight had to be the pool. I dug it. But you can't mess with sun, water, and an interesting
view of the neighboring hotels, right? I laid out there every day and achieved a warm,
sun-kissed glow that definitely made me look out of place when I came back home. That was
(sadly) the best memory of the hotel.
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26. Stayed here for a one night staycation...
by Clint B. via yelp
Stayed here for a one night staycation in November. I didn't see much of the hotel other than
the room and the lobby, but everything I did see looked clean and modern. The only dining
options are room service and a small cafe located off the lobby. I didn't try either.
A standard room is pretty spacious. There's a small kitchenette as you enter complete with a
stove top, two-person dining table, microwave and mini fridge. Half of the fridge is used for the
minibar (don't touch anything in there!) and the other half is empty. You have to request plates
and silverware if you need them. Past the kitchen is a large room with a sofa, chair and bed.
The mattress was really soft and comfy, as were the pillows. The bathroom was fairly standard
-- nothing to write home about.
I've only checked out a few hotel rooms on the strip but I'd have to rate this one below the ones
I've experienced at The Palazzo, Cosmo, and Caesars. All of which have more interesting
layouts, design, and amenities. Our room at Vdara wasn't bad, it was just kinda dull.
One big positive (if you're looking for a place that's quiet) is that it doesn't have a casino or club
so there's a lot less noise. Another positive is the front desk. We didn't have to wait long to get
checked in and they were nice enough to send up a complimentary bottle of champagne to our
room.
The negatives are:
- Few dining options
- Not convenient if you plan to walk to other casinos since it's not directly on the Strip (it's set
back behind the Cosmo on Harmon)
- No self parking. It's all valet, which is nice when you drop off your car. But waiting for your car
when you want to leave can take a while during peak hours.
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27. Hrmmm. Â I really liked the property...
by Kristine M. via yelp
Hrmmm. Â I really liked the property itself, but the service left something to be desired.
I was going to Vegas for a work thing, and I decided to add two extra days as a quickie vacation
to hit a spa and get some warm weather. Â I don't gamble, so I kind of do the anti-Vegas thing.
I picked the Vdara because I was hoping for a view of the Bellagio Lake (which I got) at
something less than Bellagio prices (also achieved). Â I also liked that there was no smoking
and no casino, since I wanted peace, quiet, and clean air. Â All of which I got. Â I signed up for
the Romance Package in case my S.O. could make it (that part, unfortunately, didn't work out).
 Anyway, there were some minor perks, including a $100 food credit.  I saw different fine
print on whether this was $50 for Food and $50 for the "resort fee" or $100 food. Â I asked
 front desk person (Michelle), who said $75, and that it was good for the restaurant and not
just room service.
A buddy was at loose ends, and decided to join me at the last minute. Â Since she was between
jobs, I offered to share my room, since hey, suite, with plenty of space. Â (Since I signed up for
the Romance Package, they probably figured we were lesbians, but hey, got an upgrade for it or
something.)
Anyway, the suite was beautiful. Â (Hooray for upgrade!) Â I loved it. Â It was very much like a
condo, which I actually kind of dig on vacation. Â There was a guest powder room, dining table,
proper fridge in addition to mini-bar, dishwasher, and fabulous views. Â Particularly from the
master bath, but I'll take it.
We called down to housekeeping to ask for extra streets for the sofa bed, and they said 20
minutes. Â We called back 45 minutes later after receiving nothing, and the phone just rang and
rang. Â Yes, it was late, but they said 24 hour housekeeping, so. Â We were tired, so we did
without that night. Â (We left a note and tip the next morning, so that worked.)
We hit the bar and restaurant downstairs a couple times, since the Vdara Bar was conveniently
nearby and had a whimsical swing outdoors. Â I also ventured to the spa as well (and really will
try to write a review for that and the bar). Â
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28. Other than the incident with the extra sheets, I thought all was well, checked out and went to my
work thing across the driveway at the Aria.
I get the bill emailed to me and there's $156 in food and beverage charges at the hotel, and no
credit. Â It's not going to make or break me, but I hate being ripped off. Â I email back to ask
about it, and get no response. Â So now I'm cranky, and my goodwill has vanished. Â Later, I
get an automated survey, which I answer in scathing detail, and leave my contact info so they
can contact me if they want, but I didn't expect a response. Â Luckily, someone did, a couple
weeks later, with a very nice apology, and  they credited my AmEx for the $156.  They
offered me an upgrade if I go back, but I'm still undecided if I will.
Staying at Vdara was amazing. Our...
by Frances V. via yelp
Staying at Vdara was amazing. Our group had a high floor so we have a nice view of the Las
Vegas strip. The suite was very spacious. It has a nice kitchenette and living room with a nice
flat screen tv. The decor was very modern and cozy. One thing to note about staying here is
that there is no casino below. So it was nice to return to our room with it not being too noisy or
busy with people. This hotel is an easy walk to the Cosmopolitan and the Bellagio which
neighbor the hotel. I would love to stay here again. Excellent service and rooms.
pros:
- nice, clean, modern...
by Renalen C. via yelp
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29. pros:
- nice, clean, modern hotel rooms
- adequate security
- efficient and friendly room service.
cons:
- kind of a far walk to the actual strip since its way towards the back of the city center
- controlling the temp in the rooms was kind of hard (hard to find a happy medium)
- felt every single spring on the mattresses on the sofa bed lol
Yes, the rare 5 star rating. Â I...
by Laura I. via yelp
Yes, the rare 5 star rating. Â I can't find anything to complain about. Â The room was very
comfortable and roomy, with a Bellagio fountain view to boot. Â I actually like that there is no
casino, less walking and traffic. Â Never had to wait in a taxi line, easily walked (although
through the parking garage) Â to the Cosmo and Aria. Â The bar downstairs is a little expensive,
but the bartenders are cool and its easy access. Â The club sandwich wasn't bad. Â Nothing
overly fancy here, but comfortable and a good value for your money.
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