
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Best for travelers who want on-site gaming, large convention facilities, and many dining options in one resort.
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is a large, all-ages casino resort and convention property next to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas is an upscale non-gaming, all-suite spa hotel near ARIA; read this if you want to choose between a full-service casino/convention base and a quieter, spa-focused CityCenter stay.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want on-site gaming, large convention facilities, and many dining options in one resort.

Best for travelers who prefer a quieter, non-gaming all-suite stay with spa focus and a CityCenter location.
When Westgate wins: Choose Westgate if you need big meeting or event space, want an on-property casino and sportsbook, or are traveling with family and want a wide range of casual and late-night dining options.
When Vdara wins: Choose Vdara if you want a quieter, non-gaming, all-suite hotel with a full-service spa and simpler, more intimate dining and pool experience close to ARIA and other CityCenter attractions.
Bottom line: Westgate is a one-stop Vegas resort oriented to conventions, gaming and bigger groups; Vdara is the better pick for travelers who want a more peaceful, upscale, suite-first hotel near CityCenter and the Strip without the casino floor.
| Category | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, busy casino resort and convention center | Upscale, quieter non-gaming all-suite hotel with spa |
| Location (to Strip / CityCenter) | One block east of the Strip, adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center | Centrally located near ARIA and CityCenter (short walk to nearby Strip resorts) |
| Size (rooms) | About 2,956 rooms and suites | About 1,400 guestrooms and suites |
| Adults policy | All-ages resort; registered guest must be 18+ to check in | All-ages (not adults-only); registered guest minimum age not published in listing |
| Pools | Seasonal rooftop outdoor pool with hot tub, cabanas, Pool Bar & Grill (hotel-guest access) | Outdoor seasonal pool, hot tub, pool cabanas (seasonal access noted) |
| Restaurants & bars | 13 restaurants and 6 bars (Benihana, Edge Steakhouse, Fresco Italiano, pool bar, etc.) | Market Cafe Vdara plus coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge; limited on-site dining compared with a full casino resort |
| Spa & wellness | Serenity Spa & Salon (full-service spa adjacent to pool); fitness center by pool | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials; fitness center and steam room |
| Meeting & events | Extensive: ~225,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, many ballrooms and exhibit halls | Conference space ~16,500 sq ft with 7 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Large casino floor and SuperBook sportsbook; convention access | Non-gaming, all-suite rooms with kitchenettes and a quieter spa-focused stay near ARIA |
| Transport convenience | On-site Las Vegas Monorail station; shuttle to Strip and Downtown included in resort fee | Walkable to CityCenter/ARIA and nearby Strip resorts; close to Harry Reid Intl. (preferred airport listed) |
Westgate sits one block east of the Strip and directly next to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Best if you need immediate convention access or easy monorail connections up and down the Strip.
Vdara is part of the CityCenter area near ARIA, a short walk to Strip casinos and attractions.
Best for visitors who want a quieter CityCenter base with walkable access to ARIA and nearby Strip venues.
Westgate has a very large room inventory and a mix of standard rooms and suites to suit families, groups, and business travelers.
Choose Westgate for more variety in room types and larger standard room counts for groups.
Vdara is an all-suite property with kitchenettes standard in many accommodations.
Choose Vdara if you prefer suite layouts and in-room kitchenettes for longer stays or quieter in-room dining.
Westgate offers a wide lineup of on-site dining across casual, quick-serve and fine-dining venues.
Pick Westgate when you want many dining choices without leaving the property.
Vdara keeps on-site dining focused and low-key compared with a casino resort.
Choose Vdara if you want a streamlined on-site dining program and plan to eat at nearby CityCenter venues.
Westgate runs a seasonal rooftop outdoor pool with views toward the Strip and poolside dining.
Good for guests who want a social pool scene with cabanas and a pool bar close to the Strip view.
Vdara provides a quieter pool experience with cabanas and a smaller guest capacity than a casino property.
Vdara is better if you want a more low-key pool atmosphere and fewer crowds.
Westgate balances a full-service spa with an active casino floor and multiple nightlife/drinking venues.
Westgate suits guests who want spa services plus gaming, sports viewing and lively bar options on-site.
Vdara emphasizes spa and quieter evenings over nightlife since it has no casino on property.
Vdara is the pick for travelers who prioritize spa time and a lower-key evening environment while staying close to Strip nightlife if desired.

Westgate — extensive meeting and exhibit space and immediate Convention Center adjacency.

Vdara — all-suite non-gaming property with a full-service spa and quieter atmosphere near ARIA.

Westgate — a broad mix of 13 restaurants and multiple bars including fine-dining and casual options.

Vdara — many suites include kitchenettes and more living space suitable for longer stays or family-style meals in-room.
Westgate — it sits next to the Las Vegas Convention Center and offers far more meeting and exhibit space.
Vdara — it’s non-gaming and smaller, so the evenings are generally calmer than at a casino resort like Westgate.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages (Westgate requires the guest checking in to be at least 18).
Westgate — it has 13 restaurants and multiple bars versus Vdara’s more limited in-house dining (Market Cafe Vdara, coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge).
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