
Vdara Hotel & Spa
Best for travelers who want a quieter, non-gaming suite with a full-service spa and heated rooftop pool.
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Vdara Hotel & Spa is a five-star, non-gaming, all-suite property focused on a quieter, wellness-forward stay; read this if you want roomy suites, a smoke-free hotel and a calmer Strip base. The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas is a five-star, casino resort known for stylish rooms, many restaurants, bars and balconies; read this if you want nightlife, dining and a livelier Strip scene steps from CityCenter.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart (roughly a 7–8 minute walk, connected via indoor walkway)

Best for travelers who want a quieter, non-gaming suite with a full-service spa and heated rooftop pool.

Best for guests who want a social, dining-and-nightlife-focused Las Vegas stay with many on-site restaurants, bars and a casino.
When Vdara Hotel & Spa wins: choose Vdara for a calmer, smoke-free, all-suite experience and a large spa; it’s the better pick if you want room to relax between Strip visits without on-site gaming.
When The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas wins: pick The Cosmopolitan if you plan to eat out a lot, enjoy bars and nightlife, or want the convenience of a full casino and many signature restaurants and lounges within the same resort.
Bottom line: both are central in CityCenter and walkable to the Strip’s main sights—Vdara for a quieter, suite-and-spa stay; The Cosmopolitan for a trend-forward, social Vegas experience with more dining and late-night options.
| Category | Vdara Hotel & Spa | The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Calm, non-gaming, suite-focused | Trendy, social, casino resort |
| Location | CityCenter between ARIA and Bellagio; linked to ARIA | On the Las Vegas Strip at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, steps from Crystals and Bellagio |
| Size / rooms | About 1,400–1,495 suites in a 57-story tower | 3,032 air-conditioned rooms |
| Adults / family policy | All-ages property; check-in minimum age 21 | All-ages property (check-in minimum age 21 per supplier policies) |
| Pools | One seasonal heated rooftop pool with cabanas and some private plunge options | Multiple outdoor seasonal pools, poolside bars and cabanas (pool season noted March–November) |
| Restaurants & bars | Two on-site venues: Market Cafe Vdara (24-hour American café) and VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge (tapas & cocktails) | About 18 restaurants, 8 bars/lounges and 2 poolside bars, plus 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Vdara — 18,000 sq ft, 11 treatment rooms, steam room, hot tub; spa access 18+ | Full-service spa and treatment rooms on site (spa services and reservations advised) |
| Casino & nightlife | No casino, no nightclub on property | Large casino (roughly 110,000 sq ft) plus lively bars, lounges and nightlife options |
| Meetings & events | About 16,500 sq ft ground-level event space and multiple ballrooms/meeting rooms | Extensive conference center: ~150,000 sq ft and about 40 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family features | Wheelchair-accessible public areas and 5 accessible rooms; family-friendly with pool supervision rules for children | Multiple accessible features listed (accessible registration, pool, restaurants); wide family and group support |
Vdara sits in CityCenter between ARIA and Bellagio and is linked to ARIA by indoor walkways.
Vdara is ideal if you want close access to the Strip’s top attractions while remaining tucked slightly off the busiest casino floors.
The Cosmopolitan is on the Strip at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, a short walk from Crystals and Bellagio.
The Cosmopolitan puts you in the thick of Strip activity and dining within a few minutes’ walk.
Vdara is all-suite: larger living areas and suite layouts across its 57-story tower.
Choose Vdara for more living space and a quieter, suite-driven stay.
The Cosmopolitan offers standard hotel rooms and many rooms with private terraces or balconies.
The Cosmopolitan gives more variety in room choice and views, and many rooms include balconies.
Vdara’s on-site dining is compact but convenient for most needs.
Vdara covers basics well and is quiet; expect to walk to ARIA/Bellagio for more variety.
The Cosmopolitan is known for a broad, often high-profile restaurant and bar lineup.
If you prioritize on-property dining and nightlife, The Cosmopolitan provides many more choices without leaving the resort.
Vdara offers a single seasonal heated rooftop pool with cabanas and some private plunge options.
Vdara’s pool is a heated, quieter rooftop option rather than a multi-pool party scene.
The Cosmopolitan operates several outdoor pools with pool bars and cabanas and a stronger social pool scene.
The Cosmopolitan’s pool areas cater to a more social, party-oriented pool experience.
Vdara highlights a large spa and fitness offering as a core part of the guest experience.
Vdara prioritizes spa and wellness over late-night gaming and club energy.
The Cosmopolitan combines a full-service spa with an on-site casino and many nightlife venues.
The Cosmopolitan balances wellness options with a strong emphasis on dining, gaming and nightlife.

Vdara — smoke-free, no casino and all-suite rooms make it a better choice for relaxation.

The Cosmopolitan — many restaurants, bars and a lively late-night scene steps from the Strip.

Vdara — a large 18,000 sq ft spa with multiple treatment rooms and dedicated spa hours.

The Cosmopolitan — a big casino floor and roughly 150,000 sq ft of conference space across many meeting rooms.
Vdara is non-gaming and smoke-free; choose it if you prefer a quieter, casino-free hotel.
The Cosmopolitan — it lists about 18 restaurants and many bars compared with Vdara’s two main venues.
Yes—both welcome children of all ages, though standard check-in policies require a guest 21+ to check in.
Vdara emphasizes a large 18,000 sq ft spa with 11 treatment rooms and spa-only access rules (18+); The Cosmopolitan also has a full-service spa, but Vdara is positioned as more spa-centric.
They are about a 7–8 minute walk apart and connected by an indoor walkway within CityCenter.
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