"0"^^ . "2010-11-23T00:00:00"^^ . . . "2"^^ . . "2"^^ . "0"^^ . "What is there to add? \n\nROOMS \nPLUS-Room in the Monaco Tower was clean, the bed comfortable, the water pressure fantastic, and a tub that drained quickly. \n\nMINUS-My brother booked the conference rate....big mistake \n\nCONFERENCE CENTER \nPLUS-Lots of rooms and adaptable to the needs of our workshop \n\nMINUS-Time warp to the '80s \n\nCASINO \nPLUS-The lights were on and the machines worked \n\nMINUS-Dowdy, rundown, and stank of encrusted smoke \n\nFOOD/OTHER SERVICES \nPLUS-None (the lights were on) \n\nMinus-Only went to the buffet for dinner. Better bet: exit the hotel and go to the Peppermill next door. \n\nI'm not quite sure how the Riviera survives in the cut-throat environment of the Strip. They must get enough bus tours and conferences to keep the dollars flowing. It is convenient to Circus Circus and a short walk to the Wynn. If you are looking for an experience of the Strip today, keeping walking. If you want a cheap room in a run down hotel, the Riviera is the place for you."^^ .