Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas travel guide

The newest luxury resort and casino on the Strip, at the heart of CityCenter, ARIA redefines Las Vegas and the Las Vegas skyline. ARIA Resort & Casino is a dramatic yet graceful combination of striking architecture and sustainable design. ARIA's curvilinear crystalline towers sweep together, bringing the visionary design by world-renowned architecture firm Pelli Clarke Pelli to life. From the soaring three story lobby to the naturally lit casino, ARIA evokes openness and freedom. The contemporary architecture is complemented by warm, intimate design, featuring reclaimed wood and native stone. ARIA's 4,004 guest rooms, including 568 suites, introduced integrated technologies allowing each guest to customize their stay to meet their personal preferences. ARIA is uniquely designed to deliver expansive floor-to-ceiling windows from every guestroom with a unique corner-window offering breathtaking panoramic views. Impeccable hospitality and personalized attention with an incredible array of amenities to provide guests unmatched experiences. In addition to a dynamic selection of bars and lounges, guests will enjoy entertainment fit for a king, literally: Cirque du Soleil? has partnered with CKX Inc. to bring Elvis back to Vegas. The show is certain to be unforgettable, combining spectacular artistry, breathtaking acrobatics and stunning multi-media performances based on the musical legacy of Elvis Presley. ARIA has assembled many of the best and brightest chefs and restaurateurs from around the world, uniting those who have played integral roles in the development of Las Vegas culinary scene with a pair of remarkable Las Vegas newcomers. Sirio Maccioni, Michael Mina, Julian Serrano, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, The Light Group and Jean-Philippe Maury will be joined by Masayoshi Takayama, the world-renowned chef of the famed Masa in New York City and Shawn McClain, celebrated executive chef and partner at three of Chicago's top restaurants. The Spa at ARIA offers a complete menu of skincare, massage and hydrotherapy treatments and spa suites designed to accommodate couples treatments, bachelorette parties or small group events. Guests also may savor a quiet moment on the spa's co-ed balcony overlooking the resort's beautiful pools. The spa is complemented by the resort's full-service salon, barbershop, deluxe fitness room and group exercise studio. After discovering the stylish retail venues within ARIA, extraordinary shopping awaits at Crystals, CityCenter's retail and entertainment district. Just steps away from ARIA, Crystals houses more than 500,000 square feet of the world's most elite brands under a canopy of unprecedented brilliance. ARIA provides a premium meeting experience featuring modern architecture, distinctive d?cor, and 300,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting and pre-function space. Four ballrooms offer the flexibility to accommodate gatherings of all sizes from 10 to 5,000 attendees, and three will feature fully functioning theatrical stages. The facility encompasses three levels and deliver a total of 38 meeting rooms, including two exclusive boardrooms, ranging from 800 to 2,000 square feet. The north fa?ade features a spectacular glass curtain wall overlooking ARIA's beautiful pools and providing a lush, landscaped backdrop and the warmth of natural light. Setting a new standard for responsible growth in Las Vegas, ARIA will be one of the largest buildings in the United States designed to earn the LEED? certification from the US Green Building Council. Described as a vertical city-within-a-city, CityCenter redefines Las Vegas with its unprecedented architecture, accommodations, arts, attractions, and amenities. OPENING DECEMBER 2009.

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