What can I say about Rio?
I hate their Masquerade Tower---too outdate, too hideous. I felt so stuck, like I never wanted to leave the room because the decor just put me in a bad mood and inhibited me (yeah I know, backwards). Ipanema Tower is not so bad but get a mountain view because a strip view will make you subject to the loud music coming from the pool. Ugh!
One thing that's extra special about the Rio is their pool. PHENOMENAL They have a super cold one with a beautiful oyster, a nice adult section, two warm pools, one with sand and a big rock and another a simple swimming pool. Fantastic. I would go to Rio just for their pool. Otherwise, I felt nickel and dimed. I would go to VooDoo and Crown if I am staying at Rio but otherwise I would have no desire. I did not really like the show options that Rio had.
I did not have a lot of fun at Rio but I felt like others were. So I gave it 3 stars...to be fair.