Hi there, Yelpers. As this will be my first review, I thought I'd just explain a few things about why I'm doing this. We have the good fortune to live in Las Vegas and as such, take advantage of the large number of great restaurants and beautiful hotel rooms that the city has to offer. We will take a \"mini-vacation\" about once a month or so.\nHey, it sure beats the lines and all other crap associated with flying and also beats being stuck in traffic for hours. In the time it takes you to get to the airport or the outskirts of town, we are home. Can't beat it.\nMost of my reviews will feature photos of the rooms, views that are available for those who wish to spend some time in the room and also the food & drink in both room service and restaurants. They are already posted in the \"local photos\" section of my profile. That being said, let my yelping begin.................................\n\nI'm starting with the Aria Hotel as it seems to have really taken a beating in the reviews. Some of these may well be true, but I can only speak for our experience which was for sure, worth 4 stars I've given it. Our experience started with meeting Jonathan who is head of security for the property. Why, might you ask. While navigating the tight confines of self parking, my hubby took out a handicapped parking sign. We waited for security and it was Jonathan who politely handled it. When I pointed out that in a row of seven signs, 5 were knocked over, it became apparent that the problem lay with the garage design. Jonathan then escorted us straight to check-in where the very efficient Cass was waiting to get us into a room. When I explained that a view and room to move about in was paramount, she took care of it with no questions. The pictures can attest to the view. The room was light and airy and the bathroom had tons of room and counterspace to spread out. Our son was in town and had arranged dinner at another property so that dinner will be covered at a later date.\nThe next morning we ordered up room service and it was unbelievable. The Bloody Mary's were perfect and the final mixing was left to us. I had the Belgian Waffles and Steven has Bacon and Eggs. Everything was done to pure perfection. Could not have asked for a better room or food. \n\nO.K. let's deal with the negatives which are mainly the casino which has been documented by many. Honestly, I don't know what they were thinking as it is very dark and small (by Vegas standards) It' also the only casino in the City Center complex. But, hey, We live here and have any time and any place to do this. As for it's being hard to navigate, if you can walk in a circle and keep going left you have mastered it. Try the MGM Grand if you want complicated. O.K. thats another story. \n\nAll in all it was a 4 star visit, everyone was friendly and efficient and made for a nice stay................Then We were home in 7 minutes.
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