December 21, 2009

Aria - Hotel Lobby

The hotel lobby had a airplane hanger feel. I bet the natural light during the day is lovely, though.







Aria - Dining

It wasn't until I looked through my photos that I realized I never went down this hall. So, I missed a few restaurants on the second floor.



The Buffet is also on the second level.











Chill is on this level, too.





At casino level near the hotel lobby. There is Sage and Julian Serrano.





I loved the colors in Julian Serrano's tapas restaurant.





Jean Philippe has a much larger space here than at Bellagio.





Cafe Vettro has a zen-like feel.









Two Asian restaurants were tucked away near the Baccarat tables. No menus were posted.







Aria - Bars & Lounges

One thing Aria does not lack is bars and lounges. They are everywhere.













Even the buffet touted Signature beverages at $12 each. Beers are $6 and $7.



There are a couple of nightclubs, as well. Such as the Gold Lounge and Haze.

Aria - Casino Floor

The casino floor was smaller than I expected. It is also very dark. I've like the warm tones used at Red Rock, M Resort, Mirage & NYNY's remodel, etc. but this time it felt too dark. I missed hints of cheeriness with warm lighting. This felt cold and dreary.









Only the table games near the hotel lobby had any sort of cheeriness. Quite a bit of light filters onto the casino floor.













Aria - Race & Sports

Just before the Race & Sports Book, there is Skybox. Which has lots of seating.







The Sports Book is set up like a lounge, with some of the most uncomfortable seating I've come across.





Doesn't scream "sit and watch the games" does it?





Pub-style tables are set up near the betting windows. It divides the race and sports book.



The race book chairs are uncomfortable, as well. They tip forward very easily.







There are dozens of tvs all around the race & sports book. It's a shame there is not a comfortable seat in the house to watch a game or race.