Hotel Comparisons
ARIA Resort & Casino vs Horseshoe Las Vegas
Compare ARIA Resort & Casino and Horseshoe Las Vegas side by side — resort fees, rooms, location, dining, and who each hotel is best for.
CityCenter's flagship — modern luxury, top-tier dining, and one of the cleanest hotel aesthetics on the Strip. vs. The reborn Bally's — rebranded as Horseshoe in 2022, attached to Paris Las Vegas, and home to the World Series of Poker. — here's how they compare across location, price, dining, and vibe.
Side-by-Side Snapshot
| ARIA Resort & Casino | Horseshoe Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-Luxury | Mid-Range |
| Location | Center Strip | Center Strip |
| Rooms | 4,004 | 2,056 |
| Year Opened | 2009 | 1973 |
| Resort Fee | $56.69/night | $56.63/night |
| Rate Tier | Ultra-Luxury | N/A |
Best For
ARIA Resort & Casino
- +Modern-luxury travelers
- +Couples
- +Foodies (multiple Michelin-starred restaurants)
- +Travelers who want center-Strip access without the older-property feel
Horseshoe Las Vegas
- +Poker players (WSOP main events live here)
- +Travelers wanting a center-Strip Caesars property
- +Connection to Paris Las Vegas
Not Ideal For
ARIA Resort & Casino
- -Travelers who want classic Vegas glitz (Aria is restrained and modern)
Horseshoe Las Vegas
- -Travelers wanting a luxury feel
Top Highlights
ARIA Resort & Casino
- *Carbone — one of the hardest restaurant reservations in Vegas
- *Modern, minimal aesthetic with floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms
- *Part of the CityCenter complex (with Vdara, Crystals shopping)
Horseshoe Las Vegas
- *World Series of Poker — the main event runs here annually
- *Rebranded from Bally's in 2022 to Horseshoe to honor the historic Binion's name
- *Connected to Paris Las Vegas via shared casino floor
Notable Dining
ARIA Resort & Casino
- -Carbone
- -Gymkhana (opened December 2025 — U.S. debut of London's two-Michelin-starred Indian)
- -Catch Las Vegas
Horseshoe Las Vegas
- -Jack Binion's Steak
- -Bobby's Burgers
- -BLT Steak
Verdict
Edge: ARIA Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino edges ahead overall thanks to its Center Strip location and ultra-luxury positioning. That said, Horseshoe Las Vegas is the better pick if you prioritize poker players (wsop main events live here).
Choose ARIA Resort & Casino if you want
- +Modern-luxury travelers
- +Couples
- +Foodies (multiple Michelin-starred restaurants)
Choose Horseshoe Las Vegas if you want
- +Poker players (WSOP main events live here)
- +Travelers wanting a center-Strip Caesars property
- +Connection to Paris Las Vegas
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Comparison FAQ
Common questions when deciding between these two hotels.
Which hotel has a lower resort fee, ARIA Resort & Casino or Horseshoe Las Vegas?
Horseshoe Las Vegas has the lower daily resort fee at $56.63/night (after tax), compared to $56.69/night at the other property.
Are ARIA Resort & Casino and Horseshoe Las Vegas close to each other?
Yes, both hotels are on the Center Strip, so they're within walking distance of each other. The choice comes down to the on-property experience rather than location.
Is ARIA Resort & Casino or Horseshoe Las Vegas better for a first trip to Vegas?
ARIA Resort & Casino is best for Modern-luxury travelers and Couples. Horseshoe Las Vegas is best for Poker players (WSOP main events live here) and Travelers wanting a center-Strip Caesars property. For a first trip, consider which vibe matches your group.
Which hotel is bigger, ARIA Resort & Casino or Horseshoe Las Vegas?
ARIA Resort & Casino is the larger property with 4,004 rooms, compared to 2,056 rooms at the other. Larger hotels generally mean more dining and entertainment options but can feel busier and have longer walks to your room.
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