My family was invited to stay at Aria several times and finally accepted the offer for free rooms.  I am so happy that they did!  It is beautiful and the room is so great.  From the moment you walk in, you realize it is going to be different.  \n\nThe casino is classy and modern.  It is perfect.  I feel right at home with the modern dark woods and stainless steel accents.  The security at the elevators was great.  The Jean Phillips Pattiserie next to the elevators means you never have to leave the hotel hungry or thirsty and allows you to grab a quick snack till midnight.  \n\nThe rooms are perfect.  The control 4 system is easy as pie.  If you can use a smart phone, you will be fine.  I am spoiled now, and will want a control 4 system at home now.  \n\nThere is a beautiful shower and our view was great.  We would live to get a condo here...maybe some day we will.  There seems to be time left to buy in.\n\nThe dealer that we had for the spin the wheel thing, Nic was so lovely.  He was very interesting to talk to and was very helpful with playing the game my first time.  It was relaxed and a newly married couple filtered through from Australia as well as a couple from Mexico City that won $800.  \n\nThe shopping at Aria is great and I would love to pick a few things up I am eyeing including a solar powered backpack and Dior slides.  Also on my wish list are some spa clothes. (That is were they hide the nice comfy Aria brand merch.).  \n\nThe mall is a fantasy.  It has little tornados in tubes of water and computerized ice sculptures, a 2 story Tiffany and Louis Vuitton.  The Xerasacaping around City Center is the best I've seen, even living in LA.  \n\nI am a fan of Aria and hope to come back soon.  I will try the shuttle to Bellagio tonight from Crystals tonight to see the gardens there and then go up the Eiffel tower to see the fountains.  Last night at Aria is going to be great!