We got a great deal for the 4th of July holiday. 5-night stay + airfare and car-rental only $580 per person from Expedia. Also came with two free tickets to Ka at MGM Grand, which is really a must-see show. Aria is a great place to stay in Vegas. It is located in City Center, which is within walking distance of all the top hotels on the strip. You have to walk a bit to places like The Venetian, but simply take the car and enjoy the air conditioning and tour of the strip. The rooms are really clean and comfortable with huge windows to get a unbelievable view of the strip. You can ask for a higher room when checking in (note: a good tip helps). The casino, pool, gym and restaurants are also amazing as expected for a 5-star hotel.