Vdara
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Vdara Hotel & Spa, sometimes called the Vdara, is a 1600000 sq ft (148,644.9 m²) condo-hotel
and spa
located within the CityCenter complex across from Aria Resort & Casino
on the Las Vegas Strip
. Vdara opened on December 1, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World Development.
Vdara's 57-story, 578 feet (176.2 m) tower houses 1,495 suites; an 18000 sq ft (1,672.3 m²), two-story spa, salon and fitness center; a market and a bar. It also has a 40000 sq ft (3,716.1 m²) pool and deck area. Vdara does not contain casino space and, along with Mandarin Oriental
, is one of two non-gaming, non-smoking hotels within CityCenter. In 2011, Vdara received its first AAA Four Diamond Award. The "V" in Vdara stands for "Vegas" and "ara" is meant to evoke established high-end boutique hotels, such as the Aviara or Vicara.
, a retail shopping center; Mandarin Oriental
and Aria Resort & Casino
in the same month. Prior to its opening, Vdara was designated as a LEED Gold
award building and received a 5-key rating from the Green Key Eco-Rating Program.
Designed by Rafael Vinoly
of RV Architecture, LLC, Vdara's 57-story crescent-shaped structure is formed by three parallel, offset arcs of varying heights. Because of its staggered arc design, Vdara contains six corner suites per floor, compared to just four in a more conventional building. The curvature of the building is complementary to the arcs of Aria Resort & Casino
, which is located across a shared circular driveway.
Artwork is incorporated into Vdara's interior and exterior design. Nancy Rubin's 50 by canoe sculpture "Big Edge" is displayed at the entrance of the hotel and an 8 by painting by Frank Stella
hangs above the registration desk in the lobby.
The suites at Vdara are sold as private residences and owners have the option to participate in a rental program to lease their condos as hotel rooms when they are not residing there. The unsold pool of condos are structured as permanent hotel rooms managed by MGM Resorts International. These condos are leased for short-term and long-term rentals of at least 30 days.
. That same year, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal, proposed solutions included adding more foliage to the pool deck and offering larger sun umbrellas.
A market called Market Cafe Vdara opened on March 1, 2011 just before Vdara's only restaurant, Silk Road, closed on March 8, 2011. The market, located in the lobby, contains a deli and coffee bar with foods selected by Executive Chef Martin Heierling of Silk Road and Bellagio
's Sensi restaurant. Vdara's only bar, Bar Vdara, is also located in the lobby and contains inside and outside seating overlooking CityCenter. Vdara has approximately 11000 sq ft (1,021.9 m²) of meeting space that includes a 4000 sq ft (371.6 m²) ballroom and three breakout rooms, one of which is a 14-person board room.
The building's reflective surface and concave design
create a "solar convergence", in which the reflected rays of the sun can create dangerously hot conditions at particular points on the pool deck. As the sun's position in the sky changes during the day, the problem affects different areas of the deck.
Condo-hotel
A condo hotel, also known as a hotel-condo or a Condotel, is a building used as both a condominium and a hotel.Condo hotels are typically high-rise buildings developed and operated as luxury hotels, usually in major cities and resorts. These hotels have condominium units which allow someone to own...
and spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
located within the CityCenter complex across from Aria Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino
Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort and casino located within the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip. Aria consists of two curved glass and steel highrise towers adjoined at the center. It opened on December 16, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World...
on the Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
. Vdara opened on December 1, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World Development.
Vdara's 57-story, 578 feet (176.2 m) tower houses 1,495 suites; an 18000 sq ft (1,672.3 m²), two-story spa, salon and fitness center; a market and a bar. It also has a 40000 sq ft (3,716.1 m²) pool and deck area. Vdara does not contain casino space and, along with Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a luxury five-star hotel located within CityCenter and is operated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Living spaces are characterized by an Eastern approach to design...
, is one of two non-gaming, non-smoking hotels within CityCenter. In 2011, Vdara received its first AAA Four Diamond Award. The "V" in Vdara stands for "Vegas" and "ara" is meant to evoke established high-end boutique hotels, such as the Aviara or Vicara.
History
Vdara was the first of six projects to be completed as part of the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex. Vdara's opening on December 1, 2009 was followed by The CrystalsThe Crystals (Las Vegas)
The Crystals, also known as Crystals at CityCenter and Crystals Retail District, is CityCenter's retail and entertainment district that features fashionable clubs, gourmet restaurants, retailers, galleries, incidental offices and support areas...
, a retail shopping center; Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a luxury five-star hotel located within CityCenter and is operated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Living spaces are characterized by an Eastern approach to design...
and Aria Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino
Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort and casino located within the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip. Aria consists of two curved glass and steel highrise towers adjoined at the center. It opened on December 16, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World...
in the same month. Prior to its opening, Vdara was designated as a LEED Gold
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
award building and received a 5-key rating from the Green Key Eco-Rating Program.
Designed by Rafael Vinoly
Rafael Viñoly
Rafael Viñoly is an Uruguayan architect living in the United States.-Biography:He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay to Román Viñoly Barreto, and Maria Beceiro ....
of RV Architecture, LLC, Vdara's 57-story crescent-shaped structure is formed by three parallel, offset arcs of varying heights. Because of its staggered arc design, Vdara contains six corner suites per floor, compared to just four in a more conventional building. The curvature of the building is complementary to the arcs of Aria Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino
Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort and casino located within the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip. Aria consists of two curved glass and steel highrise towers adjoined at the center. It opened on December 16, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World...
, which is located across a shared circular driveway.
Artwork is incorporated into Vdara's interior and exterior design. Nancy Rubin's 50 by canoe sculpture "Big Edge" is displayed at the entrance of the hotel and an 8 by painting by Frank Stella
Frank Stella
Frank Stella is an American painter and printmaker, significant within the art movements of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction.-Biography:...
hangs above the registration desk in the lobby.
Suites
Vdara contains 1,495 suites which include studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom suites and one- and two-bedroom penthouses. The units range from 526 square foot in size and contain a kitchen as well as a washing machine and dryer.The suites at Vdara are sold as private residences and owners have the option to participate in a rental program to lease their condos as hotel rooms when they are not residing there. The unsold pool of condos are structured as permanent hotel rooms managed by MGM Resorts International. These condos are leased for short-term and long-term rentals of at least 30 days.
Attractions
An 18000 sq ft (1,672.3 m²) two-story spa and salon called Spa & Salon Vdara is made up of 11 private treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, co-ed lounges, a full service salon, a fitness center and a smoothie bar. Pool & Lounge Vdara covers 40000 sq ft (3,716.1 m²) and has 19 private cabanas. In 2010, the pool area became the subject of media attention for "solar convergence" or concentrated, hot conditions in particular areas on the pool deck caused by the Vdara's reflective surface and concave designParabolic reflector
A parabolic reflector is a reflective device used to collect or project energy such as light, sound, or radio waves. Its shape is that of a circular paraboloid, that is, the surface generated by a parabola revolving around its axis...
. That same year, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal, proposed solutions included adding more foliage to the pool deck and offering larger sun umbrellas.
A market called Market Cafe Vdara opened on March 1, 2011 just before Vdara's only restaurant, Silk Road, closed on March 8, 2011. The market, located in the lobby, contains a deli and coffee bar with foods selected by Executive Chef Martin Heierling of Silk Road and Bellagio
Bellagio (hotel and casino)
Bellagio is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in the Paradise area of unincorporated Clark County, Nevada, USA and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. It is owned by MGM Resorts International and was built on the site of the demolished Dunes hotel and casino.Inspired by the...
's Sensi restaurant. Vdara's only bar, Bar Vdara, is also located in the lobby and contains inside and outside seating overlooking CityCenter. Vdara has approximately 11000 sq ft (1,021.9 m²) of meeting space that includes a 4000 sq ft (371.6 m²) ballroom and three breakout rooms, one of which is a 14-person board room.
Solar convergence or "death ray"
The building's reflective surface and concave design
Parabolic reflector
A parabolic reflector is a reflective device used to collect or project energy such as light, sound, or radio waves. Its shape is that of a circular paraboloid, that is, the surface generated by a parabola revolving around its axis...
create a "solar convergence", in which the reflected rays of the sun can create dangerously hot conditions at particular points on the pool deck. As the sun's position in the sky changes during the day, the problem affects different areas of the deck.