In a city known for its Disney-esque constructions recreating world monuments, the tasteful contemporary architecture of Las Vegas’ new CityCenter building is a breath of very fresh air. UCityGuides has already reported on a small dose of good taste at the shopping area of this center, and can now tell you about its Aria Hotel and Casino.
It’s four months old, offering over 4,000 rooms, a casino and convention center, a spa, and sixteen restaurants. It’s obviously huge, but of a certain refinement that’s not so easy to find in this city.
The environmentally-friendly rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows to provide city views, and in-room entertainment includes MP3 docking stations and 42-inch flat screens. Those not wishing to head to the casino can enjoy one of three outdoor swimming pools or do some shopping. The location at the southern part of the Strip also allows you to check out what’s happening at the Bellagio and Monte Carlo.
More details and booking information here: Aria Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

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Here’s another dose of culture and good taste in Las Vegas to combat the city’s tacky image. After its wave of world-class star-chef restaurant openings, there are also new shops catering to those looking for something besides kitsch and nouveau riche bling. Found among the elite retailers of the Crystals shopping mall of CityCenter Las Vegas, the new Assouline store presents over 25,000 of its well-illustrated art and culture books in a space designed by Mr. Prosper Assouline himself. Created to have a contemporary home library feel, the store also includes a library design studio and offers special services such as bookbinding and handwriting. You’ll also find rare vintage books and an exclusive line of gift items going for anywhere from 50 to thousands of dollars.

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It was awarded a Michelin Star last October, but Charlie Restaurant in Las Vegas’ Palazzo remains a place to discover in Sin City among all the new star chef restaurants in town. The star behind this one is Charlie Trotter whose Chicago restaurant has been a success story for over two decades.
The menu focuses on seafood, much of it with Asian inspiration, and a bar area serves a sushi tasting menu at an 18-seat counter. Something new at this second “Charlie” is a cocktail bar, which like everything else at the restaurant, only uses fresh and pure seasonal ingredients.

The main dining room is quite spacious and includes a walk-through wine cellar. The kitchen can be seen through a stainless steel and glass loft which accommodates up to eight special guests and offers a spontaneous tasting menu.
With is different sitting areas and menus, this restaurant offers a different culinary experience every time you return, and despite all the recent Las Vegas star-restaurants, this is one you’ll surely return to.

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Also this weekend is the Miss USA Pageant in the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and on May 5th the multiple-award-winning musical Disney’s The Lion King comes to town. Tickets are selling fast for that musical, so if you can’t get one for yourself, there are other spectacular shows in the city which you can check out here: Las Vegas Shows and Concerts.

UCityGuides.com has just updated its Las Vegas city guide, the ultimate guide to the city of entertainment, including the addition of the already popular Simon Restaurant at the Palms Place Hotel which you can check out below:

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