Rio all suite hotel and casino

At 100,000 square feet, Rio’s casino can hold its own against its peers on the Strip. The massive space is dark, but made to look like the lively streets of Rio during Carnival. Instead of one major space devoted to gaming, Rio’s casino meanders through the lobby, past bars and restaurants, and culminates before multiple elevator banks that lead to guest rooms. But for those uninterested in gambling, Rio is chock-full of nightlife and entertainment options. The hotel is home to multiple long-running shows, including Penn & Teller, Chippendales, and Rock of Ages. There are four bars, and one nightclub, and nearly a dozen dining options.  

Rio is home to 11 restaurants, ranging from cheap all-you-can eat buffets to fine-dining steakhouses. Carnival World & Seafood Buffet is probably one of the most popular. The restaurant’s fresh seafood and reasonable prices attract guests and non-guests alike. Other options include Vietnamese, Indian, and Dim Sum. Quick bites like Starbucks and a Burger King Whopper Bar are also available. Rio has five bars, the most popular of which is VooDoo Nightclub. Located on the hotel’s rooftop, VooDoo Nightclub offers fantastic views of the Strip. Also on the rooftop is the VooDoo Zip Line — a thrilling ride that launches guests on a cable between two of the hotel’s towers. 

The hotel’s on-site spa and fitness center are dated and unimpressive. Rio’s cookie-cutter spa could be swapped with Bally’s and you wouldn’t know the difference. While it does offer a full range of facial, massage, and beauty services, we’d say it’s worth it to cough up a few extra bucks for a treatment at the Bellagio or Caesars. The gym is housed in a dark room with — get this — wall-to-wall carpeting, wallpaper, and thick drapery. LifeFitness equipment is crammed into every available corner, so try to snag a treadmill by the window that overlooks the pool.  

Like many hotels in Vegas, Rio charges a hefty daily resort fee that includes “freebies” like Wi-Fi.