Husband and I arrived to celebrate our 16 wedding anniversary and his 41 birthday. It was his first trip. I go every year with the girls. Our room did not have a good view BUT was very clean. Also honestly how much time do you spend in the room?
Food was pricey, so we did eat at the Gold Coast alot. Therefore we gambled over there also.
We did a fare share of gambling at the RIO and WE LOVED THE WIZARD OF OZ! Slots are tight at the RIO.
We shuttled over to the strip ALOT.
Ate at the Carnival Buffet our last morning there and that was a horrible expirience. Not nearly enough staff working. $33.00 and there were 3 workers supposed to be making omelets and eggs for you BUT THEY REFUSED. So we will NOT eat there again.
Staff on the casino floor was amazing.
I will be back in March of 2010. I will see you all then!

While staying there for 2 nights I asked the Concierge to make reservation for next stop on my trip( it was for a Harrah's in Reno parent company of Rio's). When I walked up to desk I only gave the person my rewards card so he could enter my number to get my best rate. He did not use it and I did not double check his work. Because of this I was over charged $28.37 in Reno. Only offer from Rio is $30.00 off next time I come to Las Vegas. But with Rewards number That I know to use I can have 3 nights comp on my next trip that I am planning. If you go double check everything or they will make you pay for there mistakes. How need they train me to use my rewards card but not train there staff to do the same?

My husband and I get comped rooms and although we have a choice of places to stay, we always go back to the Rio. The rooms have always been spacious, clean and updated. The parking situation is great, but we always opt to take the shuttle to the strip, never a problem. The Rio is a fun place and we kind of like the fact that it is not on the strip. People at the desk have always been wonderful and helpful. It gets our vote every time!!

My wife and I along with friends stayed here for a week. We tipped the girl at check-in $20 and got a re-modeled room with a strip view just like we asked. I dont know what others are complaining about. We loved the hotel. Any staff member we dealt with was great and friendly. My wife and I both work fast food and we realize that you cant walk up to someone, bite thier head off, and expect them to just smile and take it. Talk to them like they are human and you'll be well taken care of. The Show In The Sky was awesome. We also liked the All American Bar & Grill and Loved Rub.