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The WORST casino resort hotel in Las Vegas is also the cheapest. An updated look at The Rio.

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2023
  • Here is an updated look at the worst casino resort hotel in Las Vegas, in my opinion, and even though you can theoretically find rooms here as low as $8 a night - it still isn’t worth it. Does anyone remember The Rio in its heyday? When the parade in the sky was the coolest thing in Las Vegas? The good news is, the feral cats are growing in numbers and we anticipate they will rise up and claim the property as their own in 2024. There will be people in the comments claiming it’s not so bad. Those people have Stockholm Syndrome and are possibly the people keeping Arby’s in business. Have you been? Would you go? Let me know and follow me for all the Vegas.
    #vegas #lasvegas #vegasstarfish #riolasvegas #badhotel

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  • @Aarkwrite
    @Aarkwrite Рік тому +17

    You had me at well-established colony of feral cats

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому +1

      They should advertise the cat colony! In my opinion, Starfish is absolutely an elitist.

  • @sccphysicsprof1591
    @sccphysicsprof1591 Рік тому +31

    The Rio was THE off strip property at one point. Back then, people would flock to Rio and Hard Rock over staying on the strip. Unfortunately, Harrahs/Caesars bought Rio and the decline began. It was never really the same after the sale and they stopped putting money into the property years ago. If you were lucky enough to stay there before the sale, you know how great it was.

    • @wilsonk1464
      @wilsonk1464 Рік тому

      I doubt they've yet to fix the handicap door control access at the SW tunnel entry. Amazing, they've not been easily sued for failing that ADA requirement.

    • @Brazen1234
      @Brazen1234 Рік тому +1

      nah they didnt give them a free meal for being a ''influencer''. its on the news

    • @wilsonk1464
      @wilsonk1464 Рік тому

      @Depni1423 who are you responding to? The OP, sccphysicprof1591, didn't discuss food let alone being comped.

  • @transitdude3352
    @transitdude3352 Рік тому +9

    I’m glad I had a chance to go in it’s heyday when it was an “A” List property.

  • @r.p.9021
    @r.p.9021 Рік тому +4

    Just stayed there last week for one night. Added a night to my work stay at another hotel. And chose it for the cheap room. All this is legit. The rooms are old and furniture is worn, carpet is stained.
    Only good thing about it was winning some money on slots that covered the cost of the room. Didn’t eat a meal here, no good food options.
    Served it’s purpose but went sight unseen and will not stay here again when booking a room. The room rate is what hooked me in. Was disappointed, the Rio has a great reputation years ago. And casino wasn’t packed but still doing steady business.

  • @toughballs4262
    @toughballs4262 Рік тому +10

    Oh, I remember the parade in the sky. I remember the night club with the circle arena. I remember Miss Rio annual pageants at the pool. I remember the bevertainers getting up on the mini stages every few minutes to do a dance. I remember tons of people at the poker tables I remember before the Chinese restaurant was a bowling alley, and before that was another night club, and I remember when they had the seafood buffet and the carnival buffet on opposite ends of the property which soon after the demise of the property had begun.

    • @Brazen1234
      @Brazen1234 Рік тому

      nah they didnt give them a free meal for being a ''influencer''. its on the news

  • @kwmusic4560
    @kwmusic4560 Рік тому +5

    The Rio was the first place I ever stayed at in Vegas, I want to say in 99. It was gorgeous back then. It's a shame what's become of it.

  • @TacoLover1
    @TacoLover1 Рік тому +17

    Jen is gloves off, and the Rio is in need of much love! I hear that they are going to rehabilitate the facility into something fancy in the near future. Big bucks involved too...

    • @Brazen1234
      @Brazen1234 Рік тому

      nah they didnt give them a free meal for being a ''influencer''. its on the news

  • @jimboalogo
    @jimboalogo Рік тому +12

    The cats seem like the only thing it has going for it. I hope someone is taking care of them. You gotta keep those guys spayed and neutered.

    • @NeutronDance
      @NeutronDance Рік тому +3

      Bob Barker would be proud

    • @simplyme922
      @simplyme922 Рік тому +5

      Feral cats should be the draw?

    • @simplyme922
      @simplyme922 Рік тому +5

      Actually now that I think about it if the cats were spayed, neutered, cared for and allowed to roam freely, cat lovers may enjoy that. Think coy fish at resorts in Hawaii.... or maybe it's the chardonnay in the heat messing with me 😂🤣😅

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

      Anyone curious why she didn’t get one clip or photo of the cats to include? Instead she filmed the backside of a bar? Very odd when there should be some video evidence…

  • @sirdaveysockrocker
    @sirdaveysockrocker Рік тому +13

    is there any explanation as to WHY this happened to the Rio? How does such a once popular hotel drop off so hard?

    • @MACMAMI
      @MACMAMI Рік тому

      Complete, utter mismanagement and neglect by Harrahs (which later became Caesars Entertainment) under its long painful ownership.
      At the time Harrahs originally bought the Rio, it was its first Vegas mega-resort in its portfolio, and also didn't have any Strip investments at the time. But once they purchased Caesar's Entertainment in 2005 (and later re-named themselves Caesars Entertainment............it's confusing, I know): which did have Strip resorts in its portfolio...............the company ultimately re-directed all of its cash flow towards its Strip properties and, thus, essentially left Rio for dead ever since.
      In other words: Rio got caught up in an abusive relationship with Caesars

    • @Brazen1234
      @Brazen1234 Рік тому

      nah they didnt give them a free meal for being a ''influencer''. its on the news

  • @qj5978
    @qj5978 Рік тому +15

    I would go. I had seen the 10-15 a night midweek, but never knew about 8 dollars a night rates. Plus, likely very low resort fees & free parking. Even if you use it exclusively just to sleep because of the ridiculously high rates at a lot of the strip casino clip joints (plus oppressive resort fees & paid parking). Just use it as the jumping off point to better resorts/restaurants events at other casinos. Plus the Rio somehow still has Penn & Teller.

    • @melaninmonroeeee
      @melaninmonroeeee Рік тому +12

      That place just looks like you’re guaranteed to get bed bugs 😷🤮

    • @leemehan
      @leemehan Рік тому +3

      @melaninmonroeeee - That is like almost every place in Vegas! With the thousands of hotel rooms and millions of people come in and out every year, how can u battle bed bugs in every hotel and room! IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!

    • @wilsonk1464
      @wilsonk1464 Рік тому

      ​@@leemehanI don't know what they do to prevent or treat any bed bug infestation but diatomaceous earth is passively effective below and behind the headboard.

    • @Brazen1234
      @Brazen1234 Рік тому

      nah they didnt give them a free meal for being a ''influencer''. its on the news

    • @wilsonk1464
      @wilsonk1464 Рік тому +3

      @@Brazen1234 wtf are you talking about food?

  • @donp2441
    @donp2441 Рік тому +3

    I booked online, stayed there during pandemic, they had excuses ‘Covid’… stayed 2 years later, even worse, worst ever hotel experience I ever had in Vegas, I use to live out there, staycation every week, all over the city… but if you choose ‘Rio’ you’ll do better sleeping outside, it’s much cleaner…

  • @MACMAMI
    @MACMAMI Рік тому +6

    It's only because of utter mismanagement and neglect by Harrah's (now Caesars Entertainment) that this place has fallen off precipitously and tragically. And it incenses me in all honesty because at the time it was purchased by Harrahs, Rio was about at its peak and genuinely was a trendsetter in Vegas from being the very first Vegas resort to have floor-to-ceiling windows, to have its own nightclub, to introducing a central buffet island concept, etc.
    The silver lining here is that, while it's unlikely to rebound to the heights it was at in the 90s................Dreamscape is investing considerably into the Rio and its outlook is definitely much rosier from here. Especially with rio's original visionary Marnell behind part of the renovation effort, it will be in much better hands moving forward and in three years time I definitely am looking forward to seeing the completed renovated resort again.

    • @johnfair62
      @johnfair62 9 місяців тому

      When I lived in Vegas , the Rio was an awesome place, they had the world buffet, you could get any kind of food you wanted. The club was great. I think it was bought to stop competition and as a tax write-off.

  • @scottmiller8396
    @scottmiller8396 Рік тому +3

    I remember in 2006 when Prince had 3121 club there his shows were thing that dreams made of

    • @simplyme922
      @simplyme922 Рік тому +1

      Talking truth here. Prince residency was A Thing.

  • @foxmulder4331
    @foxmulder4331 Рік тому +3

    Stayed there in the beginning of the year and I didn't even want to leave my room as I was gangstalked by security and who knows who else every time I did.

  • @raquelc9646
    @raquelc9646 Рік тому +4

    My husband LITERALLY accidentally booked the Rio for our Las Vegas trip in June🤦🏻‍♀️😆😫 I think he may have been drinking when he booked it. We won't be staying there again

    • @creativemindplay
      @creativemindplay Рік тому

      LITERALLY 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

  • @AndreaPortley
    @AndreaPortley Рік тому +4

    Maybe they need new owners with fresh new ideas!!! Upgrades could cost a fortune but it’s worth it for Vegas!

  • @georgewbushcenterforintell147
    @georgewbushcenterforintell147 Рік тому +3

    When they had the WSOP here it was lacking security and the property was very dark . I end up walking down some dark lonely path and still didn't find the poker room. I went to the Aria instead won 3200$ and drove home .

  • @hobbitninja
    @hobbitninja Рік тому +4

    Pros: cool outdoor shower Cons: everything else

  • @flolou8496
    @flolou8496 Рік тому +2

    Wow, I didn't think it was that bad, the rooms are so bad, people actually choose to sleep on the floor in some big space downstairs? (that's insane, that can't be right?)

  • @tb7667
    @tb7667 Рік тому +1

    That outdoor shower is awesome .... 😂

  • @onisgagan2481
    @onisgagan2481 Рік тому +9

    I lived there in the late nineties. I still think about the seafood buffet, will never be another like it…

    • @VegetaThoughts
      @VegetaThoughts Рік тому

      What made it so great? Seafood tower? Selection?

    • @afridgetoofar1818
      @afridgetoofar1818 9 місяців тому

      Seafood and buffet are two words that should never go together

  • @n3wt
    @n3wt Рік тому +2

    i love ur
    angles and videos feels like i'm there

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

      Except where are the feral cats? lol imaginery, I guess?

  • @gingerriviera3654
    @gingerriviera3654 Рік тому +1

    I understand the Rio has been purchased by new investors? Hoping this will rebuild the property. I definitely loved it and it used to be super cool.

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

      It has been, but she knows nothing about that. She just has to push some content out regardless of lack of research.

  • @anthonylagano2371
    @anthonylagano2371 Рік тому +2

    Not sure which one is worse ..Rio or Circus 🤡 Circus 🤡. Both are completely disgusting and in need of a major overhaul or demolition crew. Couldn’t pay me to stay there 😎😎😎

  • @greedygamblerslots
    @greedygamblerslots Рік тому +3

    Please keep doing reviews of CET properties. I get tons of free trips but I’d like to try/stay somewhere other than Ceasars every time. 😊

  • @wackman123
    @wackman123 Рік тому +1

    We went there to play the kiss putt putt and I was very uncomfortable the entire time. It felt genuinely creepy and sad in there

  • @clairepierson15
    @clairepierson15 Рік тому +1

    It's such a shame cuz I can remember in its heyday it was a great place to hang out they had Rio Rita coming around to visit all the slot players they had that thing in the sky that want around throwing beads to people they need to do something about that place

  • @happilieverholli9994
    @happilieverholli9994 Рік тому +2

    Is kiss mini golf still there?

  • @TimMarttala
    @TimMarttala 2 місяці тому +1

    This needs to be deleted due to being completely outdated as of June 2024…Although it still has a ways to go, Rio has been nicely renovated over the last 6-9 months, with a very bright future being very obvious. So my locals’ take as of now: go, take advantage that it’s got some nice stuff that’s a very good deal because they’re trying to attract customers back, and do so soon before it’s all redone and expensive all over again!!!

  • @Piggy-Oink-Oink
    @Piggy-Oink-Oink Рік тому

    No 8.00 room more like starts at 32.00 on an 'off night". Only ONE working check in desk person.
    Rooms have no clean bedding in many cases. Room service and maintenance are a no show. Complaints to a 'manager" will go ignored. Food options very limited. Bad smells in hallways. Ice machine on your floor may or may not work. Water pressure varies as does working air conditioning. ENJOY. Reason-Caesars just doesn;t care about customers at this price level.

  • @keithhavens2523
    @keithhavens2523 Рік тому +3

    It's a shame. I remember staying here yards ago and it seemed so lively.

    • @qj5978
      @qj5978 Рік тому +1

      Yes, I remember always staying at the Rio for my comped rooms for Harrahs from 2000-2012 or so. It was super lively and crowded back then.

  • @Concepcion30
    @Concepcion30 3 місяці тому

    I went there yesterday to watch the WoW vegas spectacular show, and I could tell it wasn't as high end as some of the other strip hotels I've walked through. The show, although half empty was not bad actually.

  • @LVScooter1
    @LVScooter1 Рік тому

    Wow, how the Rio has fallen. They used to have a lunch buffet for $4.25 in the early 2000's.

  • @jeannievail
    @jeannievail 8 місяців тому

    Sad it’s gone so far downhill. We had two great trips there several years ago and it was absolutely beautiful.

  • @latoyalove23
    @latoyalove23 9 місяців тому

    Aww thats sad I really hope they bring it back . I toke my son hear befor he died it was fun and the zipline was open... it was some years ago ...wow

  • @_MelissaRae_
    @_MelissaRae_ Рік тому +1

    I stayed at the Rio just a few months ago and it wasn’t that bad lol

  • @aaronbennett4444
    @aaronbennett4444 Рік тому

    It’s crazy cuz she’s right, the Rio used to be poppin back in the early 2000s.

  • @annavalle2501
    @annavalle2501 5 місяців тому +2

    Lady let me correct you, they are renovating. All american is one of the best. You....

  • @salatkiel
    @salatkiel 11 місяців тому

    Right NEXT to the Rio is the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, period: The Gold Coast Hotel.

  • @leogets82
    @leogets82 Рік тому

    Wow, back in 2004-2005 this place was awesome. They used to have a college night at the night club and the place was packed. I need to go back and see this shithole

  • @victordavalos6198
    @victordavalos6198 Рік тому

    Last time i stayed there was at the last WSOP held there. November 2021. Enough just to sleep there. Rough times ahead for this property.

  • @jasensjourneys1978
    @jasensjourneys1978 Рік тому

    Dreamscape bought the Rio and have already started remodeling for the new Fontainebleau Resort.
    This is going to be a really nice place when completed. give it a year...

  • @jicalzad
    @jicalzad 10 місяців тому

    i thought it was actually closed down. Didn't realize people can still book a stay there.

  • @mariahamblin9527
    @mariahamblin9527 Рік тому

    They are about to getting a major renovation. Hopefully it will be back to it's old festiveness.

  • @00rudy195
    @00rudy195 Рік тому

    SwapMeet vibes, best line yet. *****

  • @capra216
    @capra216 Рік тому +4

    It's a Catsino!!! Yay!!!!

    • @CatgirLinKC
      @CatgirLinKC Рік тому +3

      😅 catsino!! 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

      Where is video evidence of a feral cat colony?

  • @noahhoush15
    @noahhoush15 10 місяців тому

    This lady is just completely wrong. Stayed at Rio for work. June 2023. Was nice, rooms were clean.

  • @skzion2
    @skzion2 Місяць тому

    Boy, Rio used to be great, including that Parade in the Sky (or whatever).

  • @jmsmikey
    @jmsmikey Рік тому

    This is so sad~ this hotel was the Jewel of the city in the late 90s~ Caesar's entertainment destroyed it as they do everything elso. Now it's Hyatt's problem

  • @BryanSlots702
    @BryanSlots702 Рік тому

    I gambled there a couple months ago. It was pretty run down.

  • @nanci2571
    @nanci2571 Рік тому

    Been there .. I 💕 prade in the sky.....2007... Last time I was there... Sad its come to this.

  • @MH_6160
    @MH_6160 Рік тому +1

    I agree with all of this, too bad because it has one of the best strip views in town.
    I think the outlets in Primm are in better condition.

  • @reneereed8422
    @reneereed8422 Рік тому +1

    It's undergoing a million dollar renovation.

  • @lander77477
    @lander77477 Рік тому

    0:08 I think you meant to say its giving zombie apocalypse vibes

  • @audreysuniverse3051
    @audreysuniverse3051 Рік тому

    That’s more nasty then circus circus
    The worst motel I ever stayed in was days inn made the mistake of booking online 😂 was a hoe stroll

  • @nycdweller
    @nycdweller Місяць тому

    I remember when this hotel first opened

  • @Toddy839
    @Toddy839 11 місяців тому +1

    I love the rio! But I just sleep there

  • @Grazie76gw
    @Grazie76gw Рік тому

    This is so sad I used to work there while I was finishing college and it was the hottest spot in town 😢

  • @dis-2536
    @dis-2536 Рік тому

    Why did the Star Trek convention, upcoming in August, associate itself with this awful place??

  • @gabrielortega7118
    @gabrielortega7118 Рік тому

    No lady nobody else remembers. The rest of us seem to have a lives and no time to run around Vegas making videos.

  • @freecycle53215
    @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

    Here is a video about how bad this place is! Mentions a colony of feral cats. Any video of feral cats? Nope. Hmm…odd…

  • @simplyme922
    @simplyme922 Рік тому

    I don't know. 2 other properties come to mind off the bat as sketch too and wouldn't see me there. Your Rio view comes off as worse than I remember but it's been awhile.

  • @audreysuniverse3051
    @audreysuniverse3051 Рік тому

    Lol the pool deck is nasty …

  • @mousem7071
    @mousem7071 Рік тому

    Wow so sad to see! I remember going often when iI lived there.

  • @automotivegarcia1
    @automotivegarcia1 Рік тому +1

    It's 2023.. on a budget... I'm staying there lol

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

      In my opinion, she’s an elitist. She mentioned those “feral cats” like they are roaches. The Rio should promote those cats, if in fact they exist, and I am not convinced of that. Did I miss video evidence? On a video blog? Hmm, I have done dumber things…

  • @Jhh241
    @Jhh241 Рік тому

    That's too bad it looks like it still has a lot to offer

  • @bbustin1747
    @bbustin1747 Рік тому

    Just being kept open for some future buyer who will tear that crap down 😂

  • @jaystengel7511
    @jaystengel7511 Рік тому +1

    Cats u say? Im in. 🐈

    • @freecycle53215
      @freecycle53215 7 місяців тому

      She says cats, but the video has no cats. Isn’t that odd?

  • @alexcalderon7440
    @alexcalderon7440 Рік тому

    MJ Live used to be here 2012-2015

  • @tamarasimmons6695
    @tamarasimmons6695 Рік тому

    Hell no i wouldn’t stay here. Someone needs to buy this property & either restore its glory or change it to something else. This video is sad!

  • @amandahirschfeld7382
    @amandahirschfeld7382 Рік тому

    With your review I would not go.

  • @ChocoTacoMan
    @ChocoTacoMan Рік тому

    Is this property a candidate of a new sports team or something? Sheesh!

  • @kyleh698
    @kyleh698 Рік тому

    i had fun when I went

  • @_-4232
    @_-4232 Рік тому +1

    OYO is worse than rio

  • @Mexicano1768
    @Mexicano1768 Рік тому

    the buffet was soo good 😭

  • @glenngarofano4793
    @glenngarofano4793 Рік тому

    excalibur is the worst!

  • @jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16

    Praise the LORD for creating mountains!

  • @TheRAYviewYT
    @TheRAYviewYT Місяць тому

    This needs a new update….

  • @IJudgeYou
    @IJudgeYou Рік тому

    no not penn and teller!

    • @thechefsoffice
      @thechefsoffice Рік тому

      It's time for them to move on to another Casino. The Venetian would be great since they don't have any regular shows and two theaters ready to go.

  • @eriktapps757
    @eriktapps757 Рік тому +1

    hold up y’all tripping the rio is the best all the parties are thrown there the cops ain’t ever get called

  • @Mexicano1768
    @Mexicano1768 Рік тому

    Neuter those 🐈😂

  • @haruophatman
    @haruophatman Рік тому

    The Rio is price gouging for the Star Trek convention there next month.

  • @perfect1150
    @perfect1150 Рік тому

    The worst is the cheapest? Weird.