Rio Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas

Vacationing in Las Vegas provides many hotel and casino opportunities. The area known as the Las Vegas Strip houses restaurants, live shows and shopping experiences, too. It is possible to stay close to the Strip and enjoy everything that Las Vegas has to offer and be pampered with all the amenities of a hotel right on the strip.

The Rio Suite Hotel and Casino is just such a hotel. They boast more than 2,500 suites with plenty of space to relax, entertain or conduct small business meetings.

The views from the Rio encompass all the sights of the city. They have an area for dressing, a sitting area with a sofa, a small dining table and chairs and a 32 inch television in the larger suites. There is a refrigerator so you can keep some cold drinks and snacks on hand.

The Cariocas Suite has a Jacuzzi tub near the floor to ceiling windows and feature one and half baths. A king size bed provides a great night's sleep. The Masquerade Suite offers 1600 square feet of space with 180 degree views. There is a master bathroom that has a Jacuzzi tub and a separate shower.

There is a Mardi Gras feel to the Rio with large masks and hot air balloons observing the gambling area. The Rio boasts approximately 1200 slot machines and video poker machines. Eighty plus gaming tables offer Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Roulette, Keno and Race and Sports Book. The Poker Room has all levels of players so anyone can find a poker game.

Nightlife at the Rio gives visitors five venues to enjoy: McFadden's, Cafy Martorano, VooDoo Steak and Lounge, Flirt and iBar. Irish cuisine is featured at McFadden's and it is open from 11:00 am to 4:00 am. Martorano's is the place for delicious Italian food. Along with some old favorites the chef has introduced more unique fare like octopus. The restaurant is open from 6:00pm to 10:30pm daily.

The VooDoo Lounge and Steak House serves great food with views from the 50th and 51st street restaurant. Diners can sit inside or enjoy the terrace outside. The iBar is one of the most innovative lounges on the strip. It has interactive Microsoft Surface tables so guests can play games, watch videos, order drinks and converse with other customers. If guests are looking for a little flirting after the shows and gambling of the day the Flirt Lounge is the place to be. It has been designed to provide the ambience for meeting new people.

Rio Suite Hotel has first class entertainment. The Penn and Teller Show, Chippendales and Show in the Sky are all featured at the hotel. There is no charge for the Show in the Sky which presents a Brazilian Carnavale extravaganza.

VooDoo Beach is open seasonally and it has real sand on its beach as well as waterfalls, three swimming pools and three Jacuzzis. If beachgoers are so inclined they can get a poolside massage. Cocktails, music and private cabanas are available at VooDoo Beach. There is shopping on site at the Rio with over 60,000 square feet of shops.