October 25, 2008
Satisfied to be just a little off the strip
I found the Rio to be on par with many of the strip hotels in Las Vegas. Check in was incredibly easy. If using a debit card, be advised they will put a hold of USD 100 on your card per night for the duration of your stay. They warn you that the cash from that may not make it back into your bank account for thh next 3-5 business days. This hold is to cover for any expenses you charge to the room.
The room itself was lovely. Spacious, with a great view of the strip, located on the other side of Interstate 15. Being on this side of the interstate was good and bad. It was easy to get in and out of. However, you sort of away from the action. Something to keep in mind if you want a full Vegas experience.
I was a bit dissapointed at what seemed to me a rather small casino floor. Limited slots, and it didnt seem to have all the well known slots located at hotels on the southern strip.
The buffet here is downright expensive, but wonderful. Its like a food court, where each table is like its own style of food (i.e. Mexican, Asian, etc.) Starbucks Coffee is located downstairs. There are two of them...one with a big long line, and one hidden off to the side that seemed to be a secret ;)
The room itself was lovely. Spacious, with a great view of the strip, located on the other side of Interstate 15. Being on this side of the interstate was good and bad. It was easy to get in and out of. However, you sort of away from the action. Something to keep in mind if you want a full Vegas experience.
I was a bit dissapointed at what seemed to me a rather small casino floor. Limited slots, and it didnt seem to have all the well known slots located at hotels on the southern strip.
The buffet here is downright expensive, but wonderful. Its like a food court, where each table is like its own style of food (i.e. Mexican, Asian, etc.) Starbucks Coffee is located downstairs. There are two of them...one with a big long line, and one hidden off to the side that seemed to be a secret ;)
The living space in the hotel lo…
Beds at the Rio...very comfy. I…
The is the view of the other tow…
The pool area at the rio
The rio at night
The gambling area with the infam…
Side shows on the casino floor
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