
ARIA Resort & Casino
Best for large meetings, a broad restaurant lineup and a full-service, Forbes Five‑Star spa.
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ARIA Resort & Casino is a sleek, polished 5-star resort on the Strip with large meeting space, multiple pools and a Forbes Five‑Star spa — best for travelers who want a full-service luxury stay. The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas is a trendier 5-star casino resort next door known for terrace rooms, dining and nightlife — read this if you want a younger, social Vegas vibe with balcony views.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for large meetings, a broad restaurant lineup and a full-service, Forbes Five‑Star spa.

Best for terrace rooms, a social nightlife scene and trend-forward dining and bars.
When ARIA wins: choose ARIA if you want a polished, full-service luxury property with a large spa, three main pools (plus a 21+ dayclub), many signature restaurants and extensive convention space. ARIA is the practical pick for meetings, spa-focused stays, families and guests who prefer a refined atmosphere.
When The Cosmopolitan wins: choose The Cosmopolitan if you prefer a trendier, more social stay with terrace rooms, buzzy bars and restaurants, and a younger nightlife energy right next door to CityCenter. It’s the better choice for people who plan to spend evenings out and want rooms with private terraces or fountain/Strip views.
Bottom line: the two properties sit steps from each other and offer luxury dining and gaming; pick ARIA for scale, spa and convention amenities, and pick The Cosmopolitan for terrace-driven rooms and a nightlife-forward, social hotel experience.
| Category | ARIA Resort & Casino | The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Sleek, polished luxury with a large, composed resort feel | Trend-forward, social and terrace-driven luxury |
| Location | On the Las Vegas Strip / anchor of CityCenter (3730 S Las Vegas Blvd) | |
| Size (rooms) | 4,004 rooms across 61 floors | 3,032 rooms (supplier listing highlights 3,032 rooms) |
| Star rating & guest score | 5 stars; guest rating: Not published | 5 stars; guest rating: 8.8 |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools + three hot tubs; free for guests; separate 21+ LIQUID Pool Lounge | Outdoor seasonal pool(s); poolside bars noted (reservations/seasonal access may apply) |
| Restaurants & bars | About 13–14 restaurants including Carbone, Jean Georges Steakhouse, CATCH; multiple bars and a large food hall | 18 restaurants and 8 bars/lounges; known for high-profile dining and lively bars |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa & Salon at ARIA — 80,000 sq ft, Forbes Five‑Star, 18+ for spa use | Full-service spa and treatment rooms (details provided in supplier listing) |
| Nightlife | JEWEL nightclub and lounges; polished nightlife venues | Nightlife-forward with terrace bars and late-night scene |
| Known for | Large convention space, high-end dining roster, Forbes Five‑Star spa | Terrace rooms and balconies, trendier restaurants, social nightlife |
| Casino | 150,000 sq ft casino (about 1,600 slot machines) and VIP gaming rooms | |
ARIA sits at 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd as the anchor of CityCenter, minutes from The Shops at Crystals and the Bellagio fountains.
Pick ARIA if you want a centrally located, easy-to-navigate base for the Strip and CityCenter.
The Cosmopolitan sits immediately adjacent to CityCenter on the Strip, placing dining, nightlife and major attractions steps away.
Pick The Cosmopolitan if you want to be in the middle of a younger, nightlife-and-dining-focused neighborhood.
ARIA offers 4,004 rooms and suites across many categories, from Deluxe Room types to Sky Suites penthouses.
Choose ARIA for a broader roster of room types and large-suite options.
The Cosmopolitan’s room list emphasizes Terrace Studio and Terrace Suite options known for private outdoor space.
Choose The Cosmopolitan when a private terrace or direct outdoor room access matters to you.
ARIA combines 13–14 on-site restaurants including well-known fine-dining names.
Pick ARIA for a wide, polished dining lineup and easy options across price points.
The Cosmopolitan is notable for a long list of restaurants and a nightlife-forward bar scene.
Pick The Cosmopolitan if evening dining and late-night bars are a central part of your trip.
ARIA has three main outdoor pools, three hot tubs and a separate 21+ dayclub (LIQUID).
Pick ARIA for multiple pool options that cover families, adults and suite-exclusive areas.
The Cosmopolitan lists outdoor seasonal pool access and poolside bars in supplier details.
Pick The Cosmopolitan if private terraces or poolside socializing are priorities.
ARIA’s Spa & Salon is an 80,000 sq ft, Forbes Five‑Star facility with many specialty amenities.
Pick ARIA for a top-tier, treatment-focused spa plus formal nightlife options.
The Cosmopolitan pairs a full-service spa and active nightlife with terrace bars and late-night venues.
Pick The Cosmopolitan for a nightlife-first stay that still offers spa services and events.

ARIA — far larger dedicated meeting and convention footprint and many configurable ballrooms and meeting rooms.

The Cosmopolitan — many Terrace Studio and Terrace Suite options and rooms with private terraces.

ARIA — an 80,000 sq ft Forbes Five‑Star Spa & Salon with extensive specialty facilities.

The Cosmopolitan — nightlife-forward, terrace-driven bars and a younger, social atmosphere.
ARIA is more family-friendly overall; it has family-accessible pools and broader on-site amenities for mixed-age groups. The reservation holder must be 21 to check in at both properties.
Yes — The Cosmopolitan highlights Terrace Studio and Terrace Suite categories; ARIA has suite tiers with views but is not terrace-focused.
ARIA — The Spa & Salon at ARIA is an 80,000 sq ft, Forbes Five‑Star facility. The Cosmopolitan has a full-service spa but ARIA’s is larger and more extensively detailed in supplier sources.
Yes — they are adjacent on the Strip and about a 5-minute walk (roughly 0.4 km) apart.
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