Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas REVIEW - MASTER THREAD (Destination+other brands)
Jul 19, 2023, 2:03 am
#91
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Fantastic looking Ramada property there. It is actually clean. The larger room with the sofa could pass for a Hawthorn Suites too. Looks better maintained than those usually are though.
Does not look like anything Hyatt. Looks worse than a former AmeriSuites.
Joke aside, it appears Hyatt is using the same strategy Hilton has employed with the Resorts World property. The product at Resorts World is far diluted compared to a typical even US Conrad. Compared to an Asia Conrad that Resorts World Conrad is many levels lower.
At least these are pretty large rooms but who spends much time in the room in Las Vegas anyway? I get that Rio was suites and that is why it has such big rooms...
Does not look like anything Hyatt. Looks worse than a former AmeriSuites.
Joke aside, it appears Hyatt is using the same strategy Hilton has employed with the Resorts World property. The product at Resorts World is far diluted compared to a typical even US Conrad. Compared to an Asia Conrad that Resorts World Conrad is many levels lower.
At least these are pretty large rooms but who spends much time in the room in Las Vegas anyway? I get that Rio was suites and that is why it has such big rooms...
Jul 20, 2023, 8:07 pm
#92
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Judging by the new room pics, I stand by my prediction that this place is and will remain a huge dump for the foreseeable future.
https://twitter.com/VitalVegas/statu...05452939304960
https://twitter.com/VitalVegas/statu...05452939304960
Jul 20, 2023, 8:21 pm
#94
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(obviously, the Rio isn’t necessarily looking for customers like me)
Jul 21, 2023, 11:07 pm
#96
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Judging by the new room pics, I stand by my prediction that this place is and will remain a huge dump for the foreseeable future.
https://twitter.com/VitalVegas/statu...05452939304960
https://twitter.com/VitalVegas/statu...05452939304960
With all the other options in Vegas, I would not even consider staying here unless I were truly desperate for WoH night credits.
Jul 22, 2023, 2:00 am
#97
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judging by the new room pics, i stand by my prediction that this place is and will remain a huge dump for the foreseeable future.
https://twitter.com/vitalvegas/statu...05452939304960
https://twitter.com/vitalvegas/statu...05452939304960
hey it doesn't look that bad (if the pictures are somewhat representative)--better than a room i had recently at mandalay bay and i'm sure better than excalibur! It's been 30+ years since we stayed at rio, or maybe it was orleans, when the kids were little. Uncertain about the area/neighborhood. Will take a drive over there when i'm back finishing up my last three, previously-booked vdara stays.
fantastic looking ramada property there. It is actually clean. The larger room with the sofa could pass for a hawthorn suites too. Looks better maintained than those usually are though.
Does not look like anything hyatt. Looks worse than a former amerisuites.
Joke aside, it appears hyatt is using the same strategy hilton has employed with the resorts world property. The product at resorts world is far diluted compared to a typical even us conrad. Compared to an asia conrad that resorts world conrad is many levels lower.
At least these are pretty large rooms but who spends much time in the room in las vegas anyway? I get that rio was suites and that is why it has such big rooms...
Does not look like anything hyatt. Looks worse than a former amerisuites.
Joke aside, it appears hyatt is using the same strategy hilton has employed with the resorts world property. The product at resorts world is far diluted compared to a typical even us conrad. Compared to an asia conrad that resorts world conrad is many levels lower.
At least these are pretty large rooms but who spends much time in the room in las vegas anyway? I get that rio was suites and that is why it has such big rooms...
Jul 22, 2023, 3:01 pm
#98
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Jul 22, 2023, 7:32 pm
#99
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I've endured too many Hyatt Place LAS (near Airport) - that I'm finally trying the Hyatt Place Silverton Village (with a rental car).
If the RIO opened with a real nice WOH treatment, waived fees/breakfast/etc - I would happily stay there off strip at a better rate than the strip, I'm there to work.
If the RIO opened with a real nice WOH treatment, waived fees/breakfast/etc - I would happily stay there off strip at a better rate than the strip, I'm there to work.
Jul 22, 2023, 7:34 pm
#100
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But I'll stay for the nights on work, suffer through It to take the wife somewhere nice like Big Sur
Jul 22, 2023, 7:40 pm
#101
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Have you stayed at a HP??? It does not look anywhere near any of the dozen plus HP properties I’ve stayed at, not even close. It definitely looks more like a 2005 Hyatt Regency, much more than any HP.
Jul 22, 2023, 7:54 pm
#102
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There was an article in the past week that mentions Rio’s own loyalty program — no mention of Hyatt Regency at the property, etc.
I wonder if they are abandoning the Hyatt branding and will just offer reciprocity.
Quote:
“Eventually, he said, a new loyalty program would be rolled out and the property will have an affiliation with Hyatt Hotels, which will give the Rio the advantage of being able to market to that company’s loyalty card membership and strengthen convention business.”
The word choice of “affiliation” does not seem very strong — maybe it’s just my take.
New details emerge on big Rio renovation, Fontainebleau opening
I wonder if they are abandoning the Hyatt branding and will just offer reciprocity.
Quote:
“Eventually, he said, a new loyalty program would be rolled out and the property will have an affiliation with Hyatt Hotels, which will give the Rio the advantage of being able to market to that company’s loyalty card membership and strengthen convention business.”
The word choice of “affiliation” does not seem very strong — maybe it’s just my take.
New details emerge on big Rio renovation, Fontainebleau opening
Last edited by Trouvaille; Jul 22, 2023 at 7:56 pm Reason: Clarity
Jul 23, 2023, 2:29 am
#103
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There was an article in the past week that mentions Rio’s own loyalty program — no mention of Hyatt Regency at the property, etc.
I wonder if they are abandoning the Hyatt branding and will just offer reciprocity.
Quote:
“Eventually, he said, a new loyalty program would be rolled out and the property will have an affiliation with Hyatt Hotels, which will give the Rio the advantage of being able to market to that company’s loyalty card membership and strengthen convention business.”
The word choice of “affiliation” does not seem very strong — maybe it’s just my take.
New details emerge on big Rio renovation, Fontainebleau opening
I wonder if they are abandoning the Hyatt branding and will just offer reciprocity.
Quote:
“Eventually, he said, a new loyalty program would be rolled out and the property will have an affiliation with Hyatt Hotels, which will give the Rio the advantage of being able to market to that company’s loyalty card membership and strengthen convention business.”
The word choice of “affiliation” does not seem very strong — maybe it’s just my take.
New details emerge on big Rio renovation, Fontainebleau opening
Jul 23, 2023, 3:51 am
#104
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Penn & Teller should perform their magic on the Rio's new rooms...
It looks okayish in a plain jane style....
Can they conjure a more USP theme suitable to one of Hyatt's brands ?
It looks okayish in a plain jane style....
Can they conjure a more USP theme suitable to one of Hyatt's brands ?
Jul 23, 2023, 8:03 am
#105
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I've endured too many Hyatt Place LAS (near Airport) - that I'm finally trying the Hyatt Place Silverton Village (with a rental car).
If the RIO opened with a real nice WOH treatment, waived fees/breakfast/etc - I would happily stay there off strip at a better rate than the strip, I'm there to work.
If the RIO opened with a real nice WOH treatment, waived fees/breakfast/etc - I would happily stay there off strip at a better rate than the strip, I'm there to work.
What we really need is a Hyatt property in the Summerlin Area.