
Park MGM Las Vegas
Best for smoke-free stays, easy access to Dolby Live and family-friendly pool options.
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Park MGM Las Vegas is a four-star, fully smoke-free casino resort with a strong focus on dining, live-venue access and family-friendly pools — good for travelers who want a smoke-free stay steps from Dolby Live and T-Mobile Arena. ARIA Resort & Casino is a five-star modern-luxury CityCenter casino resort with a large casino, extensive dining options and a full spa — read this if you want a sleeker, bigger casino-resort experience connected to Park MGM by tram.
Updated · about 0.2 mi (0.3 km) apart, connected by the complimentary CityCenter tram

Best for smoke-free stays, easy access to Dolby Live and family-friendly pool options.

Best for modern luxury, a big casino floor and an extensive spa and dining roster.
When Park MGM Las Vegas wins: choose Park MGM if you want a fully smoke-free property, straightforward access to Dolby Live/T‑Mobile Arena, family-friendly pool choices (including a dedicated 18+ pool) and a strong, venue-driven dining lineup anchored by Eataly and chef-driven restaurants.
When ARIA Resort & Casino wins: pick ARIA if you prefer a larger, five-star casino resort experience — more rooms, a bigger casino floor, a full-service spa with reservation-based treatments, and many on-site restaurants and bars in a sleek CityCenter setting.
Bottom line: the two properties are immediate neighbors linked by tram. Park MGM is the better fit for guests who prioritize smoke-free common spaces, live-entertainment access and family-friendly pools; ARIA suits travelers who want larger-scale luxury, more casino action and a broader spa and dining program.
| Category | Park MGM Las Vegas | ARIA Resort & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Four-star, smoke-free, venue- and dining-focused | Five-star, modern-luxury casino resort |
| Location | On the Las Vegas Strip at 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, next to Dolby Live and T‑Mobile Arena | In CityCenter on the Strip at 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South; connected to Park MGM by tram |
| Size (rooms) | About 2,600–3,000 rooms and suites (including The Reserve at Park MGM) | 4,002 guestrooms |
| Casino | 102,000 sq ft casino with 60 gaming tables and a VIP gaming room | Large casino (listed casino floor size 150,000 sq ft; ~1,600 slot machines, ~100 gaming tables, 2 VIP rooms) |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools (South, North family-friendly, East is adults-only 18+); complimentary for registered guests | |
| Restaurants & bars | About 11 restaurants and 7 bars including Eataly, Bavette’s, Best Friend, Primrose | 14 restaurants and 11 bars/lounges, plus 2 coffee shops/cafes and room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | Park MGM Spa & Salon with day passes for facilities; spa access restricted to guests 18+ | Full-service spa with treatments by reservation; facility hours and reservations required |
| Family policy & ages | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21 to check in; some amenities have age limits (spa 18+, East Pool 18+) | Not adults-only; the property’s check-in minimum and guest-age details are in the supplier listing (guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult) |
| Event & meeting space | Plenty of on-site meeting and wedding venues including Presidio Ballroom and Dolby Live theater | Extensive conference center with 510,000 sq ft and 51 meeting rooms |
| Transport link between them | Complimentary CityCenter tram to ARIA and Bellagio | |
Park MGM sits on the Strip at 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, immediately adjacent to Dolby Live and T‑Mobile Arena.
Park MGM is ideal if you want show and arena access and quick tram connections to CityCenter.
ARIA sits in CityCenter on the Strip at 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, a short tram ride from Park MGM.
ARIA is convenient for CityCenter shopping and a short transit ride to Park MGM and Strip highlights.
Park MGM offers a range of rooms and suites, including The Reserve boutique section and Terrace Pool for Reserve guests.
Choose Park MGM for smoke-free rooms, an elevated Reserve tier and venue-forward room types.
ARIA provides a wide range of room types and suites across its large inventory of guestrooms.
ARIA is better when you want more room types, larger suite options and a bigger hotel inventory.
Park MGM leans on chef-driven restaurants and Eataly, plus casual and late-night options.
Pick Park MGM for standout, chef-led spots and a massive Eataly marketplace.
ARIA has an extensive dining program with 14 restaurants and many bars spread through the resort.
Choose ARIA when you want breadth of restaurants and many bar/lounge options on-site.
Park MGM’s pool complex is split into distinct experiences for families and adults.
Park MGM is set up for mixed groups with clear adults-only and family-friendly pool choices.
ARIA also lists three outdoor pools and multiple hot tubs alongside its larger resort facilities.
ARIA offers a substantial pool setup as part of its larger resort footprint.
Park MGM has an on-site Park MGM Spa & Salon plus a 24-hour fitness center and a notable speakeasy/nightclub.
Park MGM balances daytime wellness with an active evening program tied to its casino and theater audience.
ARIA includes a full-service spa, fitness offerings and multiple evening bars and lounges in a modern-luxury setting.
ARIA is the pick for travelers seeking a large spa program and multiple evening lounges in a luxury setting.

Park MGM — fully smoke-free across casino, rooms, bars, restaurants and common areas.

ARIA — larger casino floor with about 150,000 sq ft, ~1,600 slots and ~100 gaming tables per the supplier listing.

Park MGM — Eataly plus chef-driven venues like Bavette’s and Best Friend concentrate food-focused experiences.

ARIA — very large conference space (510,000 sq ft) and dozens of meeting rooms for events of many sizes.
Park MGM is fully smoke-free across its casino, guest rooms and common areas. ARIA allows designated smoking areas (see supplier listing).
No — both properties accommodate guests of all ages, though check-in requires the primary guest to be 21; some amenities (spa, certain pools) have their own age limits.
Yes — they’re next to one another and connected by the complimentary Park MGM–ARIA–Bellagio tram.
Park MGM is more family-friendly on the pool front (two family-friendly pools plus one 18+ pool) and has child-welcoming dining options; ARIA is also family-friendly but skews toward larger-scale luxury and casino amenities.
Pool access for registered guests is complimentary at Park MGM; ARIA lists pools and spa services but the supplier listing notes reservations and some fees for spa services and certain pool amenities.
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