HOTEL: Another great stay at Rio! Check in was a breeze and I was even offered a $10 food/beverage credit per day if I opted out of housekeeping. The front desk clerk was great and hooked me up with room #2015, a top floor renovated room in the Ipanema Tower with incredible strip views. (It pays to be Diamond, and you don't have to pay a ton to become Diamond. PM me for details).
CASINO: Good energy, and great spread of table games including $5 blackjack all day, everyday (that I was there at least). The dealers could be a little more friendly and inviting but overall solid.
Sports book is large and comfortable with a full bar and video poker if you don't feel like sitting in the main area.
VALET: In town on business, I used valet several times and each contact was fast and friendly.