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Vdara Hotel & Spa is the rare Las Vegas Strip property with no casino floor — an all-suite hotel that connects to the ARIA resort complex via indoor walkway, offering access to ARIA's amenities while maintaining its own quieter identity.
Why Choose Vdara
- No casino means no cigarette smoke on the property
- All-suite format — standard rooms are 550+ square feet with full kitchens
- Significantly quieter than casino hotels — families, business travelers, and non-gamblers prefer it
- Connected to ARIA means full access to ARIA's dining, spa, and pool
- Often 20–30% cheaper than ARIA for comparable room size
The Vdara Pool
The Vdara pool is one of Las Vegas's better adult-only pools — small but beautifully designed, with cabanas, a pool bar, and a more relaxed atmosphere than the mega-pools of MGM and Caesars.
The 'Vdara Death Ray'
The Vdara's curved glass facade reflects sunlight onto the pool area in a concentrated beam — the famous 'Vdara Death Ray' that burned a guest's hair in 2010. Screens now diffuse the reflection. It's no longer dangerous, but the story is worth knowing.