What’s included at Vdara and what costs extra
Vdara Hotel & Spa includes suite-style accommodations, access to the fitness center and seasonal heated rooftop pool, on-site dining (Market Cafe Vdara and VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge), and standard guest services; a mandatory daily resort fee covers in-room and common-area internet and phone access. Extra charges commonly applied: the nightly resort fee, parking (self and valet), spa treatments and some fitness services, pool cabanas, pet fees for dogs in designated rooms, incidental deposit holds, and paid food/drink beyond what's included at the cafe/lounge.
In this guide
What your suite rate usually covers
Vdara is an all-suite, non-gaming, non-smoking hotel; standard suite rates include the accommodation itself and access to many on-property facilities. In-room and common-area internet and phone access are included as part of the mandatory daily resort fee—the resort fee is required for registered guests.
Complimentary access to the Vdara Fitness Center is included with a hotel stay, and guests may use the seasonal rooftop pool during its operating months without a separate pool entrance fee (cabana rentals and certain extras at the pool cost extra).
- Included: suite accommodation (choose from Studio; Studio V Dog; Studio Fountain View; Vdara Suite; Panoramic Suite; City Corner Suite; Studio Parlor; Executive Corner Suite; One Bedroom Penthouse Suite; Restore Studio)
- Included (via resort fee): in-room & public WiFi and phone access
- Included: access to the Fitness Center (cardio, machines, free weights)
- Included: rooftop heated pool access during the season (pool hours/season can vary)
| What’s included | Notes |
|---|---|
| WiFi & phone access | Covered by mandatory resort fee |
| Fitness Center access | Complimentary for guests; personal training costs extra |
| Pool access (seasonal) | Open seasonally (roughly early April–late October); cabanas cost extra |
Mandatory fees and incidental holds
Vdara applies a mandatory daily resort fee to registered rooms; the exact dollar amount can change and should be confirmed with the hotel at booking. The resort fee includes internet and phone access but does not cover meals, spa treatments, parking, cabanas, or minibar items.
At check-in the hotel typically places a refundable incidental authorization (deposit) on the card presented; the property uses this to cover incidentals. Cash deposits are not accepted.
- Mandatory resort fee (amount varies) — covers internet and phone access
- Refundable incidental deposit (approximately collected per room per day; amount reported around $100 by some sources)
- Cash is not accepted for incidental deposit — original credit card used at booking must be presented
| Fee or hold | What it covers / purpose |
|---|---|
| Resort fee (daily) | In-room & common-area WiFi, phone access (amount varies) |
| Incidental card authorization | Refundable hold to cover room incidentals |
| Smoking deep-cleaning penalty | Charged if guests smoke inside a suite (property is non-smoking) |
Parking, airport transfer and transport costs
Vdara offers both self-parking and valet parking for guests; these are separate charges that vary by day and season. Registered hotel guests receive in-and-out privileges for the 24-hour parking fee and some MGM Rewards levels receive complimentary parking perks.
Vdara does not run a complimentary airport shuttle. Travelers typically use rideshare, taxi, paid shuttle services, or rental cars to get to/from Harry Reid International Airport.
- Self-parking: commonly reported around $20 per day for guests (prices vary; check current rates).
- Valet parking: commonly reported around $40 per day (prices vary).
- MGM Rewards members: certain tiers receive complimentary parking benefits (Pearl-level and above for self-parking; Gold-level and above for valet).
- No hotel-run airport shuttle — use rideshare, taxi, or shuttle (rideshare fares vary by time and service).
| Parking type | Typical cost (reported) |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | $20/day (reported; can vary) |
| Valet parking | $40/day (reported; can vary) |
| Parking perks | Complimentary for certain MGM Rewards tiers (check membership details) |
Dining, room service and what’s extra
Vdara has two main on-site venues: Market Cafe Vdara (open 24 hours with grab-and-go and full-service American fare) and VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge (tapas-style small plates and cocktails). Market Cafe breakfast is available for a surcharge rather than being included in the room rate.
In-room dining, alcohol, specialty drinks, and most food items are charged separately. Mobile takeout deliveries from select ARIA restaurants are available for a fee.
- Market Cafe Vdara: 24-hour café and market; cooked-to-order breakfast and grab-and-go items (charges apply)
- VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge: tapas and cocktails; hours vary (Sun–Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 AM; Fri–Sat 8:00 AM–2:00 AM reported)
- In-room dining and bottled beverages are extra
- Mobile Takeout options from ARIA restaurants are available and billed separately
| On-site venue | Typical offering / hours |
|---|---|
| Market Cafe Vdara | All-day American fare, grab-and-go; open 24 hours |
| VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge | Tapas & cocktails; daytime lounge to late-night lounge (hours vary) |
Spa, pool cabanas and fitness — what costs extra
The Spa at Vdara is a separate, full-service facility (The Spa at Vdara) with treatments that are billed in addition to the room rate. Spa access and the spa facility are restricted to guests 18 and older; treatment bookings and signature services have separate charges.
Pool cabana rentals, certain poolside services, and private plunge pools attached to some cabanas are extra. Fitness center access is complimentary for guests, but personal training sessions and special classes are charged separately.
- Spa treatments: charged per service (bookable during spa hours; spa closed Tuesdays)
- Spa access: guests must be 18+ to use spa facilities
- Cabanas and pool extras: seasonal rentals with extras such as a fruit plate and select beverages; one cabana type may include private plunge pool access — cabana fees are additional
- Personal training and yoga instruction: optional and billed separately (examples of reported personal training fees exist)
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments (massages, rituals) | Extra — billed per service |
| Spa facility use (age-restricted) | Spa access limited to 18+; treatments booked separately |
| Pool cabanas / plunge pools | Extra — seasonal rentals |
Pets, housekeeping and other guest charges
Vdara is dog-friendly but permits pets only in designated rooms (Studio V Dog is one room type flagged for pets). A nightly pet fee plus a one-time cleaning fee apply; service animals are exempt. There are usually limits (two dogs per room and weight restrictions) reported in third-party sources.
Housekeeping and standard in-room amenities are included with the stay, but special requests (extra rollaway, additional cleaning beyond schedule, or lost/broken items) may carry charges noted at the front desk.
- Pet fees: nightly fee + one-time cleaning fee for dogs in designated rooms (amounts reported vary — confirm at booking)
- Designated pet rooms include Studio V Dog (other room types may be restricted)
- Service animals are exempt from pet fees
- Extra housekeeping requests or in-room consumables beyond standard amenities may incur charges
| Item | Typical policy |
|---|---|
| Pet fee (dog-friendly rooms) | Nightly fee + one-time cleaning fee (amounts vary) |
| Designated pet rooms | Studio V Dog (other pet policies apply depending on booking) |
| Service animals | Exempt from pet fees |
Meetings, events and wedding costs to expect
Vdara provides meeting and event space (ballrooms, meeting rooms and poolside options); rental of event space, audio-visual services, catering, and other event services are charged separately and arranged through the hotel's events team.
Capacities and room details are listed for specific venues (for example, the Viñoly Grand Ballroom and Silk Road), but prices for room rental, catering menus, and AV depend on the event specifics and must be requested from the venue sales team.
- Event spaces: multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms (total reported event space ~16,000–16,500 sq ft)
- Typical event extras: room rental, food & beverage/catering, AV equipment, setup/cleanup fees
- Contact Vdara's events team for current pricing and availability
| Venue | Reported capacity / note |
|---|---|
| Viñoly Grand Ballroom | Largest ballroom; capacities reported up to about 360 guests (config-dependent) |
| Silk Road | Flexible meeting room with mid-to-large capacities |
| Pool & Cabanas (event use) | Available as event space with separate rental pricing |
