Situated between the ARIA Resort & Casino and the Bellagio  CityCenter of Las Vegas, The Vdara Hotel & Spa has launched in  December 1, 2009. This building was  designed by Rafael Vinoly of RV Architecture, LLC. In keeping with the  sustainable focus of the overall CityCenter development, Vdara Hotel  & Spa was designed to meet and has achieved LEED Gold certification.  Sustainable features include the use of ecologically friendly  construction materials (local and low-VOC) and the use of light-coloured  surfaces on the pool deck and roof, which reduces the urban heat island  effect.

The 1.6 million-square-foot,  57-story Vdara is distinguished by its slender profile and curvature,  which respond to Harmon Circle and the interlocking arcs of ARIA Resort  & Casino located across the shared circular drive. Three parallel,  offset arcs rising to varying heights comprise the crescent-shaped  skyscraper. The horizontally-striped curtain wall frames the vistas of  Las Vegas and the expansive desert landscape beyond. Alternating bands  of reflective vision glass and light-diffusing, acid-etched spandrel  glass in black and white are set off on different planes to achieve a  unique shimmering texture on the façade. Modern, light, and devoid of  graphics or ornaments, Vdara presents a distinctive contrast to the  themed buildings of the Las Vegas Strip.

A curved pool deck located over Harmon  Circle shelters a generous porte-cochere and main lobby. The lobby’s  focal point is Bar Vdara, a lounge and bar with covered outdoor seating  that segues into Silk Road restaurant. Other amenities include the  two-level Vdara Health & Beauty – a full-service wellness spa, salon  and fitness center. Sky Pool & Lounge, the south-facing pool deck  which enjoys long hours of sunlight exposure, offers private spa cabanas  and semi-secluded plunge pools. The program also includes a conference  center with meeting rooms, a sub-divisible 4,000 square-foot ballroom, a  boardroom, and a pre-function/registration area – serviced by Vdara’s  kitchen.


Vdara’s 1,495 suites are wide and shallow  when compared to most hotel rooms and residential apartments, maximizing  views and daylight penetration. An additional benefit of the staggered  three-arc floor plan is the creation of six corner rooms compared to  four in a more conventional building.


Additionally, construction  materials were carefully managed to minimize waste. Because of the  project’s Mojave Desert location, measures to reduce water consumption  were used, which include low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-efficient,  native landscaping.