Rio Hotel & Casino Photos, Tips and Details:
Rio Hotel & Casino is located off the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road that opened in 1990. It has a Brazilian theme – based on Rio Carnival. It features 2,520 hotel rooms that were renovated from 2023-2024. They are affiliated with Hyatt Hotels.
The Rio has a very nice 3-acre Shell and Fish pool complex that opened in 2024, that is open seasonally. The Lagoon pool is for guests 21+, on weekends.
They have a fitness center, spa & salon and several shops. The Rio caters to Las Vegas “locals” as well as tourists. On October 2, 2023 Dreamscape took over operations of the property from Caesars Entertainment.
The Rio has over 1,000 Slot and Video Poker machines in more than 150,000 square-feet of casino space. They have all the popular table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Baccarat, Texas Hold’em, Mississippi Stud and more. They have a very nice William Hill Race & Sportsbook. Their loyalty program is Rio Rewards.
It was home of the World Series of Poker from 2005 until 2021, under Caesars management.
The Rio Hotel & Casino has many dining options in all price points, including:
- Canteen Food Hall
- Attaboy Burger (American)
- Nama Nama Sushi & Sake (Japanese)
- Shogun Ramen (Japanese)
- Southland Burrito Co. (Mexican)
- Tender Crush (American)
- Tony Luke’s (American)
- Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho (Mexican)
- Hash House A Go Go (American)
- KJ Dim Sum & Seafood (Chinese)
- Kang’s Kitchen Korean BBQ (Korean)
- Luckley Tavern & Grill (American)
- Pho Da Nang Vietnamese Kitchen (Vietnamese)
- Royal India Bistro (Indian)
- Smashburger (Amercian)
- Sports Deli (American)
- Starbucks (American)
- VooDoo Steak (Steaks & Chops)
- Wetzel’s Pretzels (American)
The Rio has several bars and lounges throughout the property, including Bar Aqua, Bar Sol, Lapa Lounge, Masquerade Bar, Sports Book Bar, Shutters Bar and The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room.
VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub & Lounge on the 51st floor remains [permanently closed].
The shows World of Wonders (WOW) and Penn and Teller both perform in their own Showrooms. They also have a 13,000 square-foot arcade at KISS by Monster Mini Golf and Comedy Cellar with new comedians weekly.
FUN FACT: On May 30, 2008, the Rio opened the Sapphire Pool (in a partnership with a strip club) that featured topless dancers. The Nevada Gaming Control Board was not pleased because of the possibility of bringing illegal activity to the property that could result in losing their gaming license. In July 2009 the Rio asked Metro Police to do an undercover investigation. On July 25 they made 11 arrests. This pool concept was immediately discontinued.
The Rio is located across the street from the Palms and Gold Coast casinos.
They offer free valet and self parking. RTC Bus Routes: 202 and 104
Rio Hotel & Casino address: 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas
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