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| - Anytime I want to take a friend to take in a view of the Vegas Strip, I always keep the VooDoo Lounge in mind. The lounge isn't as pretentious as the lounges at the Palms. The VooDoo Lounge is inside The Rio Resort and is pretty simple to get to. Dress code is enforced and consists of dress shoes and a collared shirt. Cover can vary from free to $10; however, a limited amount of free passes are distributed at the Help Desk on the casino floor.
Once you get through security and the hostess, you taken an elevator ride up fifty floors. The lounge can vary depending on the night, but expect young to middle aged people and a hip hop soundtrack on Friday and Saturday nights. The bar is fairly large and drink prices are standard club fare. You can expect paying $8 for a shot of Skyy Vodka and about $10 for a mixed drink.
The major draw of the lounge being the outdoor patio, which houses the incredible view of the Vegas skyline. Depending on the night, a second DJ performers on the patio and keeps the night going. Additionally, a bar is located on the patio which facilitates the boozing of the night. The only reason I give VooDoo Lounge an average of three stars is because the past few times I've been by, the lounge seems pretty dead with not many party goers. Furthermore, I was denied entrance once for my attire.
Nevertheless, the lounge is a cool spot to go an chill an have a few drinks and take in the view, especially with prices being somewhat generous and affordable. Unfortunately, I've yet to try the steakhouse, but it's on my to do list.
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