I have stayed at
Aria 3x. Basic room was a mountain view. Strip View and corner suite.
The basic room as mentioned is top notch. The bathroom is a raised tub and shower enclosed by a glass wall and is nice. No bubbles. Double sink. The beds are comfortable. The Control Pad for the lights, heat, and blinds is a nice touch.
There are lots of tables no small mins though. I thought the slots could be better on my first two trips but they were fine in December. Lots of newer games and more variety. The drink service is fine. It's like anywhere, once you get on their radar and give them a $1 tip you are good for the night.
We go in December and just use the heated spa pools so I cant comment on pool life.
The buffet is pretty top notch. We really enjoy the breakfast. Lots of food types. Somewhat underwhelmed with the dinner buffet. It was still good but I thought there would be more choices.
The problem is that there is no food court or lower end eats. The pizza place while good is badly overpriced. The burger place at the back is good and not badly over priced, just Vegas priced. So if you want to grab quick food and drink at a decent price you are walking elsewhere. Over to
NYNY or out the Crystals to the PH area.
Which is the next point. You have to walk out that dreadful walk through the Crystals and over two bridges to get to the Strip by PH. It's about the same as walking from the back of any of the places to the strip. It just feels longer. You can Tram to the back of the
Bellagio and make your way out there to the strip. We ended up using the Lyft $5 of 10 rides quite a bit.
It's a good place to feel spoiled and pampered by the quality and amenities that's fore sure. A free MyVegas room is a good way to try it. We decided we are just two regular slobs and will be trying out the Mirage this year as we always gravitate that way.