Rio Hotel & Casino is an all-suite resort on West Flamingo Road, about a mile west of the Las Vegas Strip, built around two towers wrapped in a Rio de Janeiro carnival theme. It opened January 15, 1990, and today operates as Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, managed by Dreamscape Companies with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management holding a majority ownership stake as of 2026.
The draw here is space and value: every one of the 2,520 rooms is an oversized suite, the casino just finished a $340 million refresh, and the rooftop VooDoo bar and zipline give it one of the more distinctive skylines off the Strip. It’s the pick for travelers who want Vegas-scale entertainment and a real living room without Strip-frontage prices.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: West of the Strip on Flamingo Road, Paradise, NV (about 1 mile off-Strip)
- Operator: Dreamscape Companies; majority owned by Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (2026)
- Opened: January 15, 1990
- Rooms: 2,520 all-suite rooms across the Ipanema and Masquerade towers
- Price tier: Mid-range, all-suite value
- Casino: About 117,000 sq ft with roughly 800 slot machines and 40 table games
- Signature attraction: VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub & Zipline atop the 41-story Masquerade Tower
- Headline venue: Rio Showroom, home to Penn & Teller’s Bad Boys of Magic
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Rio’s rooms are all suites, split between the recently remodeled Ipanema Tower and the taller Masquerade Tower, so even entry-level bookings come with a separate sitting area. A 2023-2024 renovation refreshed the Ipanema rooms, exterior LED lighting, and the casino floor, which spans about 117,000 square feet with roughly 800 slot machines and 40 table games, including a dedicated Baccarat Room and a sportsbook. The pool deck sits below the VooDoo Rooftop, giving the property a layered, tropical feel rather than a single flat sundeck.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Penn & Teller have headlined the Rio Showroom since 2001, making it the longest-running residency at a single Las Vegas venue — worth planning around if you’re building a trip with a residency-style show, similar to the tips in ThrillZing’s Las Vegas residency concert guide. Comedy Cellar and acrobatic showroom acts round out the lineup, and KISS by Monster Mini Golf adds a themed attraction rare on other properties. Dining runs through the Canteen Food Hall, which replaced the old Carnival World Buffet, plus Hash House a go go, Tacos Del Rio, and Smashburger.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Rio sits off the Strip proper, so getting to Strip casinos, T-Mobile Arena, Allegiant Stadium, or the Sphere means a short rideshare, taxi, or drive rather than a walk. That tradeoff buys noticeably lower rates for suite-sized rooms and free self and valet parking, which is increasingly rare nearby. It suits value-focused travelers, groups needing extra room, and convention visitors, more than couples wanting to walk straight out onto the Strip.
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Rio Hotel & Casino FAQs
What is Rio’s resort fee, and is parking free?
Rio charges a nightly resort fee plus tax that covers WiFi, local calls, and pool/fitness access — check current rates when booking, since resort fees are adjusted periodically. Self-parking and valet parking are both complimentary for hotel guests.
Is Rio Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip?
No — Rio is located about a mile west of the Strip on Flamingo Road. It’s not walkable to Strip casinos, so most guests use rideshare, a car, or shuttle service to reach the Strip, T-Mobile Arena, or the Sphere.
What is Rio Hotel & Casino best known for?
Rio is known for its all-suite rooms, the long-running Penn & Teller show at the Rio Showroom, and the VooDoo Rooftop bar and zipline atop the Masquerade Tower. It’s now branded as a Destination by Hyatt Hotel.
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