
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Best for high-energy Strip stays, on-site gaming, and nightlife.
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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a large, Strip-front resort with a casino, multiple restaurants, rooftop pool deck and active nightlife — good for travelers who want central-Strip energy and lots of on-site dining and entertainment. Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas is a non‑gaming, all‑suite spa hotel at CityCenter that suits travelers who prefer a quieter, suite‑focused stay near Strip attractions.
Updated · about 0.7 km apart

Best for high-energy Strip stays, on-site gaming, and nightlife.

Best for a quieter, suite-style stay with a focus on spa and space.
Planet Hollywood wins when you want casino action, many dining options and a lively pool/day‑club scene — it has a large casino, multiple signature restaurants and two rooftop pools.
Vdara wins when you want no casino noise, larger suite layouts and a quieter spa-focused experience close to CityCenter and Aria. Its all-suite rooms and non‑gaming policy make it better for business travelers or couples seeking calm.
Bottom line: pick Planet Hollywood for Strip energy, nightlife and variety of dining; pick Vdara for calm, larger suites and a non‑gaming, spa‑first environment while still staying centrally on the Strip.
| Category | Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino | Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, casino-driven, entertainment-focused | Quiet, residential all‑suite hotel with spa focus |
| Location (Strip) | On the Las Vegas Strip, connected to Miracle Mile Shops, steps from Bellagio fountains | At CityCenter near Aria; short walk to Cosmopolitan and T-Mobile Arena |
| Distance between properties | about 0.7 km apart | |
| Size (rooms) | About 2,496 rooms and suites | About 1,400 guestrooms (studios & suites) |
| Ages / check-in | Primary check-in age 21 (children welcome in-room) | Check-in minimum 21; property is not gaming-driven and is quieter |
| Pools / pool scene | Two outdoor rooftop pools (North family pool, South 21+ day‑club), FlowRider, cabanas | Outdoor seasonal pool with cabanas and pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Nine+ restaurants (Strip House, Gordon Ramsay Burger, P.F. Chang’s, Café Hollywood, Yolös) and multiple bars | Market Cafe Vdara plus a coffee shop/cafe and one bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Reflections, The Spa at Planet Hollywood — 32,000 sq ft, 35 treatment rooms, 4‑hour spa day passes | Full‑service spa with treatment rooms, steam room and hot tub |
| Known for | Casino gaming, large entertainment venues (Zappos Theater), lively nightlife and rooftop pool deck | Non‑gaming, all‑suite accommodations and a quieter spa environment at CityCenter |
| Meetings & events | Large meeting inventory (83,200 sq ft, 21 rooms) including a 36,864 sq ft Celebrity Ballroom and Zappos Theater | Conference space ~16,500 sq ft and 7 meeting rooms |
Planet Hollywood sits right on the Strip, connected to Miracle Mile Shops and minutes from Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas.
Best if you want immediate access to Strip shopping, shows and people‑watching.
Vdara is inside CityCenter, a short walk from Aria and Cosmopolitan, offering a more restrained street presence.
Best if you want close CityCenter access without living on a casino floor.
Planet Hollywood offers many room and suite types across roughly 2,496 rooms with playful, Hollywood‑themed styling.
Choose Planet Hollywood if you want more room-type variety and rooms geared to lively Strip stays.
Vdara is all‑suite and studio-based, emphasizing space and in‑room conveniences like kitchenettes.
Choose Vdara if you prefer suite layouts with kitchenettes and more living space.
Planet Hollywood has a broad range of dining and late‑night options across multiple signature restaurants and bars.
Pick Planet Hollywood for a wide variety of on‑site dining and late‑night options.
Vdara offers fewer on‑site dining outlets but has a market‑style restaurant and café and room service (limited hours).
Pick Vdara if you don’t need many on‑site restaurants and plan to use nearby CityCenter dining.
Planet Hollywood’s Scene pool deck has two rooftop pools, day‑club energy and a FlowRider for activity.
Pick Planet Hollywood if you want an energetic pool/day‑club scene and on‑deck activities.
Vdara has an outdoor seasonal pool with cabana options and a calmer pool atmosphere.
Pick Vdara if you want a calmer pool experience close to CityCenter.
Planet Hollywood combines a large spa and fitness facilities with active nightlife and a casino floor.
Pick Planet Hollywood for a large spa plus on‑site nightlife and entertainment options.
Vdara emphasizes spa and calm rather than nightlife; the property is non‑gaming and quieter after dark.
Pick Vdara if you want spa services and a low‑noise evening without casino floors.

Planet Hollywood — casino, bars, live music and the Zappos Theater put you in the middle of Strip entertainment.

Vdara — non‑gaming, all‑suite hotel offering a calmer, more residential feel near CityCenter.

Planet Hollywood — two rooftop pools, a 21+ day‑club and a FlowRider give you active daytime options.

Vdara — suite and studio lineup with kitchenettes and larger living spaces make it better for longer or business stays.
Planet Hollywood — it has a large casino floor, multiple bars and the Zappos Theater for concerts and shows.
Vdara — it’s non‑gaming and all‑suite, designed for a quieter stay while remaining close to CityCenter and Strip attractions.
No — Vdara has limited on‑site dining (Market Cafe Vdara and a café); many more options are a short walk away at Aria and nearby resorts.
Both accept children, but both require a primary check‑in guest aged 21+. Planet Hollywood has family‑friendly pool areas; Vdara’s quieter atmosphere feels more adult‑oriented though it is not adults‑only.
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