Vdara Hotel & Spa

Nice and comfortable hotel. Easy to cut through Aria to get to the strip. Food bar in lobby is open 24/7, but pricey. Bar in lobby has an outdoor area with heaters and a lounge area that is nice. Starbucks is also conveniently in the lobby area. We had a room with a kitchenette, "living room", king bed and bath with a deep oval tub. It was very clean and comfortable. The black-out blinds are on a remote on the wall. TV in both living and bedroom, but the two sides are open to each other. Everyone knows that the stuff in the frig (the bar) is very expensive, but available. But our biggest complaint is that the kitchen isn't stocked, you have to ask for pots, tea pot, forks etc, plates and they don't tell you that they CHARGE you for each item you ask for. There is a Kurig on the counter, but they charge you $18 per K-cup since it's in a "kit"... meaning it's in a paper cup with a stirrer, sweetner and cheap napkin and sealed. We asked for coffee and they came up with mugs, plates and Kurig cups that they were going to charge us $36 for!!! For crap coffee?? We were excited to have a kitchen because we thought we could make ourselves breakfast and late night snacks, but they made that nearly impossible. That was extremely disappointing. Even Motel 6 provides free coffee and tea. Not here! I'd be worried that they would charge me $5 for a coffee stirrer.

Everything about the Vdara was great. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The rooms were spacious and clean—great beds and pillows. The best thing is it is a non-gambling hotel. It is so quiet, with no hustle and bustle and no smell of a casino. You are only a very short walk to all the gambling you want!

The Pros - 1. The convenience of having easy access to all four casinos (Vdara, Aria, Bellagio, and the Cosmopolitan) via a enclosed bridge is excellent. 2. The magic of Vegas, how can you not like that. 3. Ride share access is extremely convenient, drive there but that is it. 4. Valet parking is exceptional. The Valets are quick, courteous and friendly. 5. Rooms are clean and quiet. At least our floor was. 6. There is a Starbucks in the lobby 7. Check in is quick and easy (frontdesk checkin) 8. If you are vegetarian, 'Harvest' at the Bellagio had excellent selections, great service and moderately priced. Not too noisy unless you are seated next to the walkway but even that wasn't too bad since everyone is in a hurry to get where they want to be. The Cons- 1. If you have a billing question after you leave, good luck. Try combing this website for a phone number to contact someone, we were unable to find one. There was no phone number on the bill or in the email so that we can contact a service representative. They have an online form but I suspect we won't hear anything since there really is no inquiry as to your booking or confirmation number. Not sure how they would follow up unless they call or email you directly. "Suggestion" settle your bill at the front desk before you leave. The absence of a telephone number is so not customer oriented. 2. This is probably me, but Vegas has gotten so capitalistic in that it isn't so much about being service or family oriented but how easy is it for the resort to make a buck. Example-we paid for self park but the self park lot is inconveniently far so we valet parked. They did credit us back the self park fee but what ever happened to parking your own car. 3. Expect a line at Starbucks (about 15 minute wait) unless you are in line when they open. They have a sign stating you can do online ordering but it was not available for Vdara so not sure what that was about. They say Aria will take online orders but we didn't try that so can't really answer for that. Consider staying at the Marriot Westin at Lake Las Vegas. This hotel is about 20 minutes from all the hustle and bustle and far more quiet so it may be a nice restbit. This hotel is far from being glitzy, you can park your own car, they have a Starbucks you don't have to wait in line for (the restaurant coffee is pretty good so consider waiting), the breakfast buffet is very simple (eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, omelet as you want it, some fruit choices, oatmeal and a toaster that takes a little longer to finish your bread) but may be more for the budget conscience. We did not stay there so we cannot answer for the rooms but we did have breakfast there and it wasn't bad. The service was excellent and the coffee was far better than what I have gotten at Starbucks. If this is your first time at Vegas then don't skimp, kind of like going to Disneyland the first time. Just surrender to capitalism and enjoy yourself and next time around, you can skimp and save.

Vdara is a great hotel and location is good. It is an all suite hotel. While I was on the 19th floor the hotel is in good condition . Rooms are starting to show their wear but overall just great. Cafe is convenient in lobby but limited. No casino in lobby making for a quieter experience.

We stay here every year as a family. This trip started rough, but the hotel was amazing! It is a great place for a family since the hotel itself does not have a casino. However, if you do want to go to a casino it is connected to two and across from another.