OverviewThis hotel is situated within a 20-minute walk of the Vegas Strip and within a 5-minute drive of Interstate 15. This property offers multiple on-site restaurants, entertainment, a casino and recreational facilities and is well suited for guests who are looking to stay off the strip.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include a 32" flat screen TV, granite fixtures in the bathrooms, a make-up mirror, a desk and air conditioning. Select rooms also include floor-to-ceiling windows, pay-per-view movies, a safe, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer.
Premium suites also include a mini-bar and a sofa, while the most luxurious suites also include a jetted tub, a double vanity and separate bedroom and living areas.
Free parking is available on site and this hotel provides free 24-hour shuttle service to the Vegas Strip. In-room Wi-Fi is available for $13.95 per 24 hours, while resort-wide Wi-Fi service is available for $22.95 per 24 hours. Pets under 50 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $75 per night (limited to two pets per room). A resort fee of $20 per room, per night may be applicable (please contact the hotel for details).
There are multiple on-site restaurants, including a buffet restaurant, fine dining, casual dining, quick service food and coffee shops. This hotel also has several bars, including a rooftop nightclub.
The on-site casino features table games, poker, slots, a sports book and keno.
The Rio Salon and Spa offers hair services, waxing and make-up application. Other on-site amenities include live entertainment venues, a man-made beach, four outdoor pools, waterfalls, five outdoor hot tubs, a fitness centre, a tattoo shop, gift and clothing shops, ATMs, concierge service, meeting space, dry cleaning and limo service.
The Bellagio Fountain is a 5-minute drive away, while the Showcase Mall and the roller coaster at New York, New York are both about 6 minutes away by car. The McCarran International Airport (LAS) is a 10- to 15-minute drive away. The Fremont Street Experience and the Las Vegas Premium Outlets are both about 20 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on December 3, 2013: Pet and Wi-Fi fees.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed to enjoy their experience at this hotel and a few reviewers thought that this resort fostered a fun atmosphere.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, generally comfortable and well appointed with modern furnishings. Several reviewers added that their rooms were spacious.
Many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The shuttle service to the strip was found to be convenient by many guests and a couple of reviewers mentioned that the drivers were friendly.
Several guests complimented the staff for their friendly and helpful service throughout the hotel.
A few reviewers praised the food at the on-site restaurants, while a couple of guests enjoyed the pool and beach area.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4 out of 5, with 87% of 5,374 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #116 out of 271 hotels in Las Vegas, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 3,146 reviews.
The author called the hotel on December 3, 2013 to verify some information.
