"I was the event coordinator for a conference held at the Rio in March 2009. As far as event planning went, I'd have to give the hotel a 6 out of 5...they were phenomenal! They really know how to put on a conference and were so accommodating, right down to the last detail. The rooms were nice: clean and spacious. I think calling them suites is a bit misleading, I'd call them oversized rooms. The upgraded suites (such as the Masquerade Suites) were huge: about 1500 square feet. As anyone who reads my reviews knows, I'm big on cleanliness of the room and especially the bathroom. This one rates very high on my list, as everything was very clean and nice. Water pressure in the hotel was good, amenities were good. Overall, I think you can't do much better for your money in Vegas these days. My only complaint with any of the hotels in Vegas lately is the casinos themselves. With most of the casinos being half empty except for the very late hours of 11pm-2am, you'd think they'd lower the table limits during off-peak hours. But it's hard to find a nice casino with table limits of less than $15 a hand. I'm sorry, but that's just a bit steep for most people. If the casinos want to increase their business at the tables, they've got to start listening to the players...not the high-rollers, who will play the $25 and up tables all day long, but the average Joes who walk in off the street and don't have a thousand bucks to drop in a night."

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"When I lived in Los Angeles, I stayed at the Rio 3 or 4 times and even though it’s off The Strip, it’s a great place to stay. The rooms are huge with great views of the mountains or The Strip. When you’re in the casino, the music and free shows keep the excitement going, which is one of the reasons to go to Vegas. The Seafood Buffet is worth the wait if you really like crab legs and peel & eat shrimp – it’s not gourmet, but above average for buffet food. I used to go to Club Rio a lot – it’s better if you’re in your 20’s and want to dance and meet younger people. The rooftop bar is very cool, though, if you want to have a drink or 2 with a small group or one other person."

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"Affordable, huge rooms with floor to ceiling windows and a great view of the strip! Downside is that it is not on the trip…but it is just a shuttle or taxi ride away! Rio itself is a large casino with lots of entertainment!"

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