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MGM GrandvsARIA Resort & Casino

Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, ARIA Resort & Casino scores slightly better than MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. ARIA Resort & Casino ranks #26 in Las Vegas with endorsements from 11 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.

MGM Grand
8/10
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $40/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A great standard of accommodation for the price."
Frommer's Frommer's
"We've grown very fond of this hotel, and we have to admit that it's gone to some efforts to make the ridiculous size work to its -- and, thus, your -- advantage." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A regal, bronze rendering of the roaring MGM lion mascot fronts the four emerald-green, fortress-like towers of the MGM Grand, one of the largest hotels in the world." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A prime example of the ‘supersize’ Vegas mentality: a huge property at a great Strip location. Rooms in the West Wing are the best."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The biggest hotel (by room count) in Las Vegas has the biggest casino in town, many of the best restaurants, an enormous and fun pool complex, and a huge range of on-site entertainment options." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Despite being one of the largest hotels in the world, the Grand maintains a relaxed ambience. It boasts a luxurious spa."
Star Service Star Service
"This is one of the world's most exciting and energetic hotels, and also one of the largest." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"When this hotel boasts about its superlative size, it's not kidding."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you're looking to escape the hubbub on the Strip, these serene condominium oases may be just what you're looking for." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The MGM Grand, with its commanding location on the Vegas Strip marked by a 100,000-lb bronze lion statue, is a Las Vegas experience in itself." Full review
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ARIA Resort & Casino
8/10
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $98/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Although the hotel isn't the most exciting place to party on a Saturday night, the business folks have been packing Aria's restaurants and bars for good reason."
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Which room to book: The 920-square-foot Corner Suites have stunning Vegas vistas and luxe amenities for less than $500 a night.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
87.7
"The Cesar Pelli–designed centerpiece of the hyper-anticipated 67-acre CityCenter, Aria meets all the criteria of the now-standard Vegas mega-hotel formula." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Eschewing Vegas kitsch or thematic excess, the Aria is a forward-leaning designer showpiece, geek-minimalist in orientation." Full review
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As is the case anywhere on The Strip, request a high floor, though here ask for a Deluxe room on a high floor.
Gayot Gayot
"The casino resort features 4,004 guest rooms with technology that welcomes you and allows for a customized stay."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""Beautiful, relaxing and fun, fun, fun", this "fabulous", "modern" haven on the Strip is a "world-class" resort that's "expensive, but worth it"."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Architectural beauty abounds at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star ARIA Resort & Casino." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Strip sophisticate with celeb chef eats, a sybartic spa, eco-cred, and buzzy bars." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Since it opened in 2009, the Aria Resort & Casino has been a leading example of the post-kitsch, post-theme-hotel era of Las Vegas luxury accommodations." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This vibrant high-rise casino hotel is conveniently located at the CityCenter complex, just off Las Vegas Boulevard." Full review
Departures Departures
"Details like triple-sheeted beds and thoughtful techie touches increase the luxe factor at this mod spot, where natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows softens sleek lines." Full review
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