Basically wife and i are staying at aria for vacation. Want some pampering but 180 dollars for a 30 min massage is way out of budget. We didn't get a car so prefer some what easy transport. Was wondering if more economical options exists.
Spas aren't cheap in Vegas, but you could try Planet Hollywood across the street (though the reviews are bad), or next door at Vdara (better reviews and relatively cheaper than Aria). Vdara is out the back door of Aria (where the gift shop and Buddha statue) and just on your right. As for value and ratings, but you'd have to get a cab, I just found that Qua at Caesars gets great reviews and is spa finder coupon accepted. And I haven't looked up Mandalay Bay yet, but they have a reputation as the best spa in town...tons of hot chicks and coed areas (but that's not what you're looking for lol). Close to your property (within 10 minute walk): Aria, Bellagio, Mandarin, Cosmo - all nice but expensive Vdara - one step down in niceness and cost Planet Hollywood, Monte Carlo - two steps down in niceness and cost Oh Xerobull, lololol.