I see to redeem the freeplay in myvegas a stay at the hotel is required. However we are staying at the Vdara which doesn't have a casino, but I believe Aria is the closest casino. Has anyone tried to redeem the Aria freeplay whilst staying at the Vdara, or are they pretty strict about this?
I'm pretty sure you won't be able to do this. Places where this is acceptable (and have worked for myself in the past) is Delano/Mandalay Bay and Signature/MGM Grand. But I believe PlayStudios has explicitly said that Vdara does not meet the requirements.
I think it would be worth a phone call to ask. Vdara and Aria are affiliated, i.e., you deal with Aria hosts for Vdara stays.
pd54, if you have enough LP's, you should buy that reward and a plan B, then ask at the Aria MLife desk when you get there if you can use it. If not, get a refund and use your plan B reward instead.
Vice Versa at Vdara (there's two MyVegas rewards) is a pretty nice place for a drink and a quick bite. I stopped by there twice my last trip, worth a visit.
MyVegas said since Vdara is at the Aria I should be ok, mlife said no as I'm not staying at the Aria!