The all suite Rio, with its 2500 guest rooms sounds impressive on paper, however it is starting to look a little tired in places and the carnival theme can sometimes be overbearing. It is also a bit too far off the strip for my liking but they have a free shuttle to take guests to the heart of town.

Rooms:

All the rooms are well proportioned and have pretty good vistas through the floor to ceiling windows, with over 600 sq ft to play with there is plenty of space for the oversized beds, sofa and table and chairs. You also get a TV and DVD, a fridge, an iron and ironing board and a safe for your winnings!! There is a separate changing area, which leads onto the bathroom; they have double sinks, a decent size bath, shower and hair dryer. Freebies are a bit thin on the ground; you only get shampoo and conditioner.

Casino:

There is no shortage of games to play here and even if you are a bit of a novice you still get a warm welcome from the friendly staff. There is around 110,000sq ft of casino area housing over 80 tables, the minimums are $15 for blackjack and $10 for roulette. The slots are pretty tight but the selection is good with over 1200 you are spoilt for choice and you can play from a penny to $500. Cocktails are on a par with most of the big resorts and the service is good.

Dining:

You are spoilt for choice for restaurants and cafes, whether you want something quick and cheap or fine dining the Rio caters for all.

For all you carnivores out there they have a wealth of choices, The All American Bar and Grill has everything from steaks to sandwiches and seafood and is open daily from 11am. Foire Steak house is a great place to impress with its fine dining and warm atmosphere, it opens from 5pm, don’t forget your wallet as it is top end price wise. Rub BBQ is cheap and cheerful or there is VooDoo Steak, which has great views of Las Vegas and a mouth watering menu, make sure you book as it gets busy.

Tilted Kilt is your cheapest option; it is a fun Irish pub and is open until late. Hamada’s Den offers Japanese Tappanyaki tableside cooking and Mah Jong serves authentic Cantonese and Chinese cuisine until 3am. For and extensive array of seafood give Buzio’s a visit, they have an open kitchen which adds to the atmosphere.

Overall:

A little off the beaten track for me but the rooms and restaurants are great.