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| Address | 2901 Las Vegas Blvd S | ||
| Location | At Riviera Blvd, North Strip | ||
| Phone | 800/634-6753, 702/734-5110 | ||
| Fax | 702/794-9451 | ||
| Web site | www.rivierahotel.com | ||
| Room Information | 2,074 units | ||
| Prices | $79 and up double; $155 and up suite. Extra person $20. No discount for children | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV w/pay movies, Wi-Fi (for fee) | ||
| Parking | Free self- and valet parking | ||
Frommer's Review
Its best days long past, this former Strip star is looking awfully dumpy these days. Between that and its promotion as an "alternative for grown-ups" and an "adult-oriented hotel," you should probably stay here only if you can get a deal and simply must be on the Strip. You certainly shouldn't bring the kids, who are actively discouraged as guests.
Opened in 1955 (Liberace cut the ribbon, and Joan Crawford was the official hostess of opening ceremonies), the Riviera was the first "high-rise" on the Strip, at nine stories. Today it tries to evoke the Vegas of the good old days -- "come drink, gamble, and see a show" -- and while it is appropriately dark and glitzy, it's also very crowded and has a confusing layout. Don't miss your chance to take your photo with the bronze memorial to the Crazy Girls (their premier, largely nekkid, show), and their butts, outside on the Strip. There is a pool here, but it's very dull.
Some rooms received makeovers, bringing in modern furnishings, the ubiquitous white comforters, flatscreen TVs, and the like. Be sure to ask for one of these. There is the predictable assortment of dining options -- though an excellent choice for families, ironically, is the Mardi Gras Food Court, which, unlike most of its genre, is extremely attractive. White-canvas umbrella tables and Toulouse-Lautrec-style murals create a comfortable, French-cafe ambience. Food choices are wide ranging, including burgers, pizza, gyros, falafel, and Chinese fare. The Riviera's enormous casino is one of the world's largest.
Facilities:
5 restaurants; food court; casino; executive-level rooms; health club; outdoor pool; room service; showrooms; spa; wedding chapel
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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