text: Let me start by saying that I'm not a gambler.  I'm not into giant buffets.  I'm not into smoke-filled casinos.  I'm not into Elvis impersonators.  So, the fact that I could have enjoyed my recent stay in Vegas at all is a testament to Aria.  It's one classy, non-Vegas, well-designed, stunning place:  a city of steel and glass.  If you want Vegas cheese, go elsewhere.  If you want a place with a little class and fewer drunks, I would recommend staying at Aria.  \n\nMy suite was a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall glass, apartment-sized pad with everything electrified.  Wake up to your curtains automatically opening throughout the room.  Enjoy your well-equipped bathroom and your Toto Washlet.  Then make your way downstairs to one of their elegant dining spaces.  \n\nI wish I had more time to have shopped at Viceroy.  I managed to be actually inspired by the men's clothing they had.  In 15 minutes I nabbed a pair of John Varvatos pants at 65% off, and got them hemmed for pick up later that night.  Now that's Vegas!\n\nIn addition, the conference facilities were clean, generous, and well-equipped.  Nothing too elaborate, but everything you would want for a large-scale conference or meeting.\n\nMy only complaints, which are small, are:\n\n- The bathroom sink faucets splash back at any water level.  Did no one on the design team actually notice (or get soaked by) this design flaw?  \n- No in-room coffee maker...even in a suite?  Really?!\n- The Aria limo picking me up at the airport was an hour and 15 minutes late.  However, they made up for it with a beautiful cheese and wine service in my room.\n\nIf I find myself going to Vegas again, this will be my stop.