MGM Mirage City Center hotels began taking reservations for 2 of the $9.2 billion project's hotels. It appears Vdara will open first, as it is taking reservations for October 1, 2009. Aria Resort and Casino is currently taking reservations beginning December 17, 2009. This seems to follow what I had heard, that they will stagger the openings.

You can get a little preview of what each property has to offer in the way of rooms and amenities. Vdara website is at www.vdara.com.  Aria Resort's website address is www.arialasvegas.com.  While I've only had a moment to look at both sites, with what I've seen so far they appear to be quite stunning.

These openings are some good news in this economic downturn. It means the estimated 12,000 City Center hires will be heading to work in the near future. Many positions are typically filled before these opening dates, as staff training and facilities testing begins before the public arrives. So just this quick note for those that are looking forward to this project coming on line.

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