For $49 a night, this place was a steal! I was in town last week for the Megadeth/Motorhead concert down the street at the Palms. Seeing as I didn't wanna drive too far or take a cab to the show, I decided to book at the Rio. I had previously stayed a couple of times before and had pretty good experiences. The room may have felt just a tad bit outdated, but it was still a great deal considering how much I was paying.
Pros:
- Very spacious and clean room, even if just a bit outdated.
- Front desk was very nice and courteous, both during check in and check out.
- Friendly staff.
- Hotel is right next to I-15, so there's easy highway access.
- Complimentary shuttles to the strip.
Cons:
- Not too great of a dining selection. You're probably better off finding mom and pop restaurants down the street.
- Off of the strip. This normally means you'll run into some sketchy individuals and some scary areas.
- $20+ charge for checking-in early.