I was at the Vdara for Easter weekend. I think the hotel is great - new amenities, 2 LCD TVs in the room, really comfortable king sized bed and a pull out sofa bed if you need one. The only problem I experienced is the low water pressure (probably because they are LEED Gold certified?) but that was not a major problem for me or my friends.

Service was excellent - valet was extremely fast compared to other Vegas Hotels (considering that they do not have many cars and the parking garage is right next door).

Didn't get a chance to use the pool as it was really chilly in Vegas when I was there. The spa is small but nicely furnished and adequate.

Walk to Bellagio takes 2 minutes via the walkway (supposed to be open 24/7). Same thing for the walk to Aria (just take the driveway to the northside valet). Your best way to the strip is to take the walkway to Bellagio (much better than walking through Crystals and Aria).

Just a word of advice if you are driving into Vdara: there are no signs to lead you to Vdara. If you are coming from the south on Las Vegas Blvd., turn left on Harmon Ave. and keep to the right. You will see Vdara entrance ramp on the right.