
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Best for convention groups, sportsbook fans, and travelers who want direct monorail access and family-friendly amenities.
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is a large, convention-oriented resort one block east of the Strip with an on-site monorail stop; read this if you want easy convention access, sportsbook atmosphere, and value-driven on-site dining. ARIA Resort & Casino is a modern CityCenter luxury resort with contemporary rooms, a large spa and multiple signature restaurants; read this if you want polished design, central-Strip location, and upscale dining options.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for convention groups, sportsbook fans, and travelers who want direct monorail access and family-friendly amenities.

Best for travelers seeking contemporary luxury, a large spa and multiple high-end dining options in the CityCenter section of the Strip.
When Westgate wins: choose Westgate if you need close walking access to the Las Vegas Convention Center, an on-site monorail stop, a large sportsbook, family-friendly pool rules, and extensive meeting space — it’s built around conventions and events.
When ARIA wins: choose ARIA if you want a modern, central-Strip luxury stay with contemporary rooms, a larger casino footprint, multiple signature restaurants, and a full-service spa and pool complex.
Bottom line: Westgate is the practical pick for conventions, value and sportsbook energy; ARIA is the pick for a sleeker, higher-end Strip experience with more extensive dining and spa offerings.
| Category | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | ARIA Resort & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Convention-oriented, lively sportsbook and family-friendly resort | Contemporary luxury, polished CityCenter resort |
| Location | One block east of the Strip, adjacent to Las Vegas Convention Center (3000 Paradise Road) | On the Las Vegas Strip at CityCenter (3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South) |
| Size (rooms) | Roughly 2,811–2,956 rooms and suites | 4,002 guestrooms |
| Check-in minimum age | Registered guest must be at least 18 years old | 21 years (per property policy) |
| Pools | Seasonal rooftop outdoor pool (solar-heated) with hot tub, cabanas and Pool Bar & Grill | Three outdoor pools and three hot tubs (hotel listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | 13 restaurants and 6 bars (Benihana, Edge Steakhouse, Fresco Italiano, Sid’s, Pool Bar & Grill) | 14 restaurants and 11 bars/lounges (including Carbone; room service available) |
| Spa & wellness | Serenity Spa & Salon by Westgate (treatments, salon; spa guests 18+) | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials |
| Casino | About 95,000 sq ft casino floor with sportsbook and gaming tables | Approximately 150,000 sq ft casino floor with slots and table games |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive conference space geared to conventions (about 225,000 sq ft; large ballrooms and the Paradise Event Center) | Large conference center and 510,000 sq ft of meeting space (51 meeting rooms) |
| Transport perks | On-site Las Vegas Monorail access; shuttle service to Strip and downtown included in resort fee | Central-Strip walking access to nearby resorts and attractions; no monorail on site |
Westgate sits one block east of the Strip and directly serves convention traffic.
Choose Westgate for fastest access to the Convention Center and monorail transit.
ARIA is in CityCenter on the Strip, centrally located among major resort attractions.
Choose ARIA for a central-Strip location and easy walking access to other Strip shows and restaurants.
Westgate’s room set focuses on practical choices for groups and families.
Westgate is a pragmatic choice when you want flexible room types and group-friendly policies.
ARIA’s room roster emphasizes contemporary finishes and many room-view options.
ARIA is best if you prioritize modern room design and a broad selection of suite and view options.
Westgate covers a wide range of dining at value and mid-to-upscale price points.
Pick Westgate for convenient, varied dining that suits groups and families.
ARIA has a larger set of upscale dining venues and lounges.
Pick ARIA for more high-end and signature dining options in a centralized Strip setting.
Westgate operates a seasonal rooftop pool that’s family-friendly and overlooks parts of the Strip.
Westgate’s rooftop pool is practical for hotel guests and families during pool season.
ARIA offers multiple outdoor pools and hot tubs as part of its leisure facilities.
Pick ARIA if you want a larger pool complex with multiple pool and hot tub options.
Westgate combines a full-service spa with a large sportsbook and casino.
Westgate is for guests who want spa services plus a big sportsbook and active on-site entertainment.
ARIA emphasizes a full-service spa and contemporary nightlife in CityCenter.
Choose ARIA for a more upscale spa experience and central-Strip nightlife access.

Westgate — adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center with extensive meeting and ballroom space and an on-site monorail stop.

ARIA — modern CityCenter design, contemporary rooms and multiple signature restaurants and bars.

Westgate — home to the Westgate SuperBook and a sizable, energetic sportsbook bar area.

ARIA — full-service spa and a multi-pool complex with several outdoor pools and hot tubs.
Westgate — it’s adjacent to the Convention Center and aimed at convention traffic, with large meeting spaces and an on-site monorail stop.
Westgate is explicitly family-friendly with pool rules for children and family-oriented dining; ARIA allows families too but ARIA’s check-in policy requires the guest checking in to be 21.
ARIA — the CityCenter resort lists more upscale and signature dining outlets (14 restaurants and 11 bars) while Westgate focuses on a mix of casual and a few fine-dining options (13 restaurants, 6 bars).
ARIA notes that reservations are required for some spa services and ARIA pool details may have reservation rules; Westgate’s pool is seasonal with hours and access rules for registered guests — check each hotel’s current policies before arrival.
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