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Rio Suite Hotel Las Vegas

Rio Suite Hotel Las Vegas has four different styles of suites to choose from. As a matter of fact, every room in the Rio is a suite. They boast panoramic views in over 2,500 guest rooms. You can ask for a suite that is 600 square feet or 1,600 square feet.

A view of the Las Vegas valley at sunset from the top of the VooDoo Lounge at Rio in Las Vegas.

The Rio is off the Strip and rooms are smaller than the Bellagio or the Venetian but it's still a fun place to stay. Just about every room has floor to ceiling windows and an incredible view. The Standard Suite has a separate changing area, a refrigerator and lounge area. The Cariocas Suite is 1,100 square feet with a Jacuzzi, walk-in closet, wet bar and refrigerator.

Their Super Suite has a large bathroom with marble tops, Jacuzzi, 25" TV, wet bar, 1 ½ baths and more. The largest suite at 1,600 square feet is the Masquerade Suite including a separate dining room, wet bar, Jacuzzi and walk-in shower. My friends tell me you want to stay in the Ipanema Tower. The beds are more comfortable, bathrooms are large, clean and they have internet access. I was told one of the other towers doesn't have internet access so be sure to ask if you need it.

If you're staying at the Rio Suite Hotel Las Vegas with your kids, don't bother asking for more than 6 pillows. They won't give it to you. Besides that, I hear room service is very good. They'll come in and set up your table with white linens and fabulous food. Definitely worth a try.

This casino caters to conventioneers and vacationers but if you want to distract your kids, take them downstairs to the bowling alley called Lucky Strikes Lanes. They are open 7 days a week from 11am-3am. It's very modern with 10 bowling lanes, a neon look and a restaurant that's surprisingly good. At night, it turns into a nightclub atmosphere with DJs on the weekend. Only the Red Rock and "Suncoast" casinos off the Strip have bowling facilities.

For relaxation, try the spa and salon at the Rio Suite Hotel Las Vegas. It's not as luxurious or as big as the spa at the Bellagio or the Wynn but you can get the basics like massages, facials and body treatments. The salon is equipped for haircuts, perms, manicures and more.

For free entertainment check out the Masquerade Show in the Sky with a wild carnival theme. Floats are suspended from the ceiling and 'float' around the casino with dancers throwing Mardi Gras beads to visitors watching the show. Below, on an open stage, a group of male and female dancers put on a high-energy choreographic show. If you're looking for a fun casino, visit the Rio Suite Hotel Las Vegas.