
Vdara Hotel & Spa
Best for a quieter, suite-style stay close to Bellagio/ARIA with an 18,000 sq ft spa and a seasonal rooftop pool.
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Vdara Hotel & Spa is a non-gaming, all-suite, smoke-free CityCenter tower for travelers who want a quieter, spa-forward stay near the central Strip. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel is a large modern north-Strip casino resort with many pools, dozens of restaurants and a big-event footprint—read this if you’re deciding between a low-key suite stay and a high-energy resort experience.
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Best for a quieter, suite-style stay close to Bellagio/ARIA with an 18,000 sq ft spa and a seasonal rooftop pool.

Best for big-resort amenities, nightlife and scale—multiple pools, dozens of restaurants and large meeting/conference space.
When Vdara wins: pick Vdara if you want a quieter, non-gaming all-suite tower, a compact rooftop pool environment, and an onsite, Forbes-recognized spa in the CityCenter neighborhood.
When Fontainebleau wins: pick Fontainebleau if you want the full casino-resort program—multiple pools, many dining and bar options, large conference and event capacity, and a lively nightlife scene.
Bottom line: Vdara suits travelers prioritizing calm, space and a strong spa; Fontainebleau suits guests who want scale, variety and the classic Strip casino-resort energy.
| Category | Vdara Hotel & Spa | Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Quiet, non-gaming, all-suite, smoke-free | Large, gaming-focused resort with nightlife and big-event energy |
| Location on Strip | CityCenter between Bellagio and ARIA (connected walkways) | North Strip (2777 S Las Vegas Blvd) near convention and northern-Strip venues |
| Size (rooms) | About 1,400–1,495 suites (57-story tower) | 3,644 rooms |
| Pools | One seasonal heated rooftop pool plus cabanas and semi-private plunge pools | Six outdoor pools (multiple pool areas and cabanas) |
| Restaurants & bars | Two main on-site venues: Market Cafe Vdara (24-hr) and VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge | About 20 restaurants and 12 bars/lounges (wide dining and room-service options) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Vdara — 18,000 sq ft, 11 treatment rooms, sauna, steam rooms; spa access 18+ | Full-service spa with treatments and facilities (reservations required) |
| Meetings & events | ~16,000–16,500 sq ft ground-level conference/event space; ballrooms and meeting rooms | ~500,000 sq ft of conference and meeting space |
| Family & age policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age is 21 | |
| Casino & nightlife | No casino, no nightclub (lounge only) | Large casino floor, sportsbooks, nightclubs and many bars |
| Accessibility & mobility | Offers some wheelchair-accessible rooms and accessible public areas | Multiple accessible features (accessible parking, paths, elevators, pools may have hoists) |
Vdara sits within CityCenter between Bellagio and ARIA, giving easy pedestrian access to central-Strip attractions without an on-site casino.
Choose Vdara for central Strip walking access and a calmer base for exploring nearby attractions.
Fontainebleau occupies a prominent north-Strip address with wide resort grounds and easy access to northern-Strip venues and the convention district.
Choose Fontainebleau if you want to be on the north Strip with direct access to large-scale resort facilities.
Vdara is entirely suite-based, offering more living space per booking and a relatively small range of suite types.
Vdara is best if you want suite layouts and a consistent, residential feel across rooms.
Fontainebleau offers a broad inventory of room types and many suite options to suit different group sizes and view preferences.
Fontainebleau works for guests wanting many room and view options at large scale.
Vdara keeps dining compact with two main on-property venues and 24-hour cafe options, complemented by nearby CityCenter and Bellagio dining.
Vdara is fine if you prefer a small, reliable set of onsite dining options and don’t mind walking to neighboring resorts for more variety.
Fontainebleau’s large food-and-drink roster gives you many onsite choices across cuisines and service styles.
Fontainebleau is better when you want broad dining variety without leaving the property.
Vdara focuses pool life on a single seasonal heated rooftop pool with cabanas and some semi-private plunge options.
Pick Vdara for a smaller, calmer pool experience and cabana privacy.
Fontainebleau offers multiple outdoor pools across its property, designed to serve larger crowds and pool-day experiences.
Fontainebleau suits travelers seeking variety in pool settings and a more active pool/party scene.
Vdara’s spa is a core feature—an 18,000 sq ft two-level facility with a focused set of treatments and wellness amenities.
Vdara is for guests who prioritize spa and low-key evening options.
Fontainebleau pairs a full-service spa with a large nightlife and entertainment program across the resort.
Fontainebleau fits guests who want spa services plus on-site nightlife and clubbing.

Vdara — choose it for calm, smoke-free, all-suite accommodations and a quieter pool/spa focus.

Fontainebleau — choose it for multiple pools, dozens of restaurants, gaming and large conference space.

Vdara — the 18,000 sq ft Spa at Vdara with 11 treatment rooms and dedicated wellness facilities is a core draw.

Fontainebleau — about 20 restaurants and 12 bars/lounges give you broad on-property choices day and night.
Vdara — it is a non-gaming, non-smoking all-suite property with no casino or nightclub on site.
Fontainebleau — it lists six outdoor pools and larger pool complexes compared with Vdara’s single seasonal rooftop pool.
Yes — both properties welcome children of all ages, though standard minimum check-in age at each is 21.
Fontainebleau — it advertises roughly 500,000 sq ft of conference and meeting space versus Vdara’s roughly 16,000–16,500 sq ft.
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