
ARIA Resort & Casino
Best for travelers who want many on-site restaurants, a large casino, multiple pools and a Forbes Five-Star spa.
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ARIA Resort & Casino is a large 5-star resort-casino on the heart of the Las Vegas Strip; read this if you want wide dining, big-pool and convention options. NOBU Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination is a 5-star boutique luxury hotel inside the Caesars Palace complex; read this if you prefer a smaller, design-forward hotel with a signature celebrity-chef restaurant.
Updated · about 0.1 mi apart (a few minutes' walk)

Best for travelers who want many on-site restaurants, a large casino, multiple pools and a Forbes Five-Star spa.

Best for guests who want a smaller, design-focused hotel with direct access to Caesars Palace amenities and Nobu Restaurant.
When ARIA wins: Choose ARIA if you want a full-service, all-ages resort with a very large casino (150,000 sq ft), multiple signature restaurants, several pools (including a Sky Pool for suite guests) and a large Forbes Five-Star spa. ARIA is better for groups, conventions, and guests who value variety on-site.
When NOBU wins: Choose NOBU Las Vegas if you prefer a quieter, boutique-luxury stay within the Caesars Palace complex, want easy steps-to attractions like LINQ Promenade and Forum Shops, and prioritize the Nobu dining and a smaller hotel footprint over resort-scale amenities.
Bottom line: Both are 5-star, luxury options on or near the Strip; pick ARIA for scale, variety and big-spa/pool programming, and pick NOBU for a boutique experience anchored by Nobu Restaurant and close access to Caesars Palace and LINQ-area attractions.
| Category | ARIA Resort & Casino | NOBU Las Vegas A Caesars Rewards Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, full-service resort-casino with varied venues and nightlife. | Boutique luxury hotel housed within Caesars Palace; quieter footprint. |
| Location | 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd (CityCenter area, near Crystals and Bellagio). | 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South (inside/adjacent to Caesars Palace; steps from LINQ Promenade). |
| Size (rooms) | 4,004 rooms across 61 floors. | 181 rooms. |
| Casino | 150,000 sq ft casino with ~1,600 slot machines and multiple VIP rooms. | Casino present (part of Caesars Palace complex); listing notes 128,980 sq ft casino floor and 1,324 slots, 185 gaming tables. |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools plus three hot tubs; a separate Sky Pool for Sky Suites and the 21+ LIQUID Pool Lounge seasonally. | Outdoor pools with lifeguard and poolside bars; pool cabanas available for a surcharge. |
| Restaurants & bars | About 13–14 on-site restaurants including Carbone, CATCH, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Din Tai Fung and more; many bars and a nightclub (JEWEL). | Nobu Restaurant on-site (Japanese cuisine) plus 3 bars/lounges and 2 poolside bars; room service available during limited hours. |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa & Salon at ARIA — 80,000 sq ft Forbes Five-Star spa with specialized treatment rooms, sauna, therapy pool and fitness facilities. | Full-service spa and sauna listed; 24-hour fitness facilities available. |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — roughly 510,000 sq ft of meeting and convention space, multiple large ballrooms. | Conference center and 1 meeting room; event facilities available but much smaller than ARIA. |
| Room names (examples) | Deluxe Room; Deluxe Strip View Room; Sky Suites One Bedroom Penthouse - Strip View; Corner Suite, etc. | Nobu Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Nobu deluxe king; Nobu Hotel Deluxe King Room; Nobu Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds; Nobu Hakone Suite; Nobu Sake Suite; and others. |
| Check-in / age policy | Check-in from 3:00 PM; reservation holder must be 21+ (children welcome). | Check-in 4:00 PM to midnight per listing; reservation holder minimum age 21. |
ARIA sits in CityCenter on the south Strip with direct access to Crystals and a free tram to nearby stops.
ARIA is centrally located for Strip attractions and offers on-site tram access and easy walking to nearby venues.
NOBU is inside the Caesars Palace footprint and places you steps from LINQ Promenade and Forum Shops.
NOBU’s location is ideal for guests who want immediate access to Caesars Palace and LINQ-area attractions.
ARIA offers a wide range of room types across thousands of rooms and several suite towers.
Pick ARIA for maximum room choice, suite options and some rooms with exclusive pool access.
NOBU keeps the room collection small and focused, with several Nobu-branded deluxe rooms and a few signature suites.
NOBU is better if you want a smaller, boutique room inventory and Nobu-branded suites.
ARIA’s scale brings many signature and celebrity-chef restaurants across multiple cuisines.
ARIA is the choice for diners who want many high-profile restaurants under one roof.
NOBU’s main culinary draw is Nobu Restaurant; the property also lists several bars and poolside options.
Choose NOBU for the Nobu dining experience and direct access to Caesars Palace’s wider dining scene.
ARIA runs multiple pool experiences, from family-friendly decks to a 21+ dayclub.
ARIA offers both family and adult-only pool options with a larger, resort-style pool program.
NOBU offers hotel pools, cabanas and poolside bars; cabanas and some services may carry extra charges.
NOBU provides a smaller, hotel-scale pool setup with cabana options and ties into Caesars Palace pool scene.
ARIA pairs a large Forbes Five-Star spa with extensive nightlife and fitness offerings.
ARIA is oriented to guests who want a destination spa plus vibrant nightlife and fitness options.
NOBU includes a full-service spa, sauna and 24-hour fitness facilities; nightlife and bigger clubs are accessible via Caesars Palace.
NOBU handles everyday wellness needs on-site and relies on Caesars Palace for large-scale nightlife options.

ARIA — massive meeting space (roughly 510,000 sq ft) and many on-site event venues.

ARIA — multiple celebrity-chef restaurants (Carbone, Jean Georges Steakhouse, CATCH) across many venues.

NOBU — smaller hotel footprint inside Caesars Palace with Nobu Restaurant and boutique-style rooms.

NOBU — steps from LINQ Promenade and Forum Shops at Caesars.
ARIA is more family-friendly overall — it welcomes children of all ages and has family pool areas; NOBU is family-friendly too but is a smaller, boutique property.
ARIA — about 13–14 restaurants on property versus NOBU’s single Nobu Restaurant plus bars; NOBU guests also have easy access to Caesars Palace dining.
Yes. ARIA sits in the CityCenter section of the Strip and NOBU is inside/adjacent to Caesars Palace on the Strip; they are only about 0.1 miles apart.
ARIA has a much larger, standalone casino (150,000 sq ft). NOBU’s listing shows casino space consistent with Caesars Palace (listing notes ~128,980 sq ft and gaming machines/tables).
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