2 nights during Christmas.  We decided to stay there for the zarkana cirque sole deal.   For around $360 we get 2 nights and 2 show tickets.   When checking in, I did the $20 tip for an upgrade and the receptionist told me we were automatically upgraded to a corner suite.\n\nSuite was incredible probably the nicest room we've stayed in @ Vegas.\n\nGreat controls of lighting, temperature, and bathroom facilities.  Views of cosmo galore.  We could hear when there were ambulances and sadly I heard a lot of them.  Resort fees $25 plus a resort fee tax of $3 per day got you free wifi, newspaper hanging on your door in the morning.  Didn't check out the fitness room or the pool bc it was cold.\n\nAria really shines in all the restaurants inside and the proximity to crystals which also had other restaurants and shops.  Go to the pastries shop next to the guest elevator.  My wife got the do Che leche crepe good stuff.\n\nNegatives: buffet I heard was not very good so had to go to another place for it.  The self parking garage is too far from the guest elevators.  Wouldnt hurt to make carrying your luggage to your room easier. Lastly lots of smoke, could get better ventilation.\n\nOverall, very nice stay that we will finitely remember.  It being a central location and trams to bellasio and ease to walk to Caesars etc... Make this place a slam dunk for people who want to be in the middle of it all.