Riviera
2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S // Las Vegas Strip » map
| Nearby: | Sahara Circus Circus Stratosphere |
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| Pricing: | $ $ $ $ $ » Compare at KAYAK.com |
| Deals: | 9 deals for Riviera |
Riviera - The Real Deal :
At one time, the Riveria's casino was the largest in all of Vegas, with the growth of the lower strip behemoths it has been thrown to the footnotes of Vegas grandeur. However, if you're looking for a decent gamble at old school Vegas prices... the Riviera Hotel Casino is one of the last places you will find it at.
Riviera History
One of the landmarks of Las Vegas, the Riviera (opened 4/20/1955 - yo!) has played host to a who's who of legendary entertainers including Liberace, Shecky Green, the nutty naked-chicks-on-motorcycles-in-a-metal-sphere show Splash and Frank Marino as Joan Rivers! Oh my gawd... can we tawk heah?
Location of Riviera:
The Riv is a little bit outta the way. The Sahara is to the north, and Circus-Circus to the south on the other side of the street. Be prepared to take some taxis or monorail if you're staying here and want to see stuff.
Cool Stuff About Riviera:
The Riv was the 9th joint opened on the Strip - 1955
The flick Casino was filmed at the Riviera
The first Austin Powers movie was filmed here as well...
Check out our review of Kady's Coffee Shop
The Rooms at Riviera
Neat, somewhat sparse rooms. Not opulent, or funky... kinda middle of the road. Not bad, but somewhat forgettable. Gotta love the bathrobe sitting on the bed in the Deluxe Rooms photo. Does that mean that the photographer is nekkid? Kinky!
Restaurants at Riviera
Standard casino fare... Italian, Steak Joint, Kady's Coffee Shop, Buffet, a quickie food court and a 50s diner. The video previews on their website are a nice touch. Kady's... looks like it was last re-decorated in 1981 - loud blocky primary colors on a white, tacky primary color artwork of paint cans, crayons and other blue yellow and red crap. The food will nearly kill you... but it will surely sop up whatever booze you've got left in your system. If you've got other options - take em.
Riviera Tips
The Amazing Johnathan performs at the Riv from time to time... he a prop comic like Carrot Top, but is quite a bit more extreme. Worth seeing if they give you comps.
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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I wish I could go back to the 60s to see this in its hey day.Just knowing the Dean Martin played here deserves top marks from me.
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OK THE RIV IS OLD AND A LITTLE RUN DOWN, BUT HEY THE HISTORY OF THIS PLACE AND THE FEEL ARE ONE OF KIND! THE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GREAT AND YOU CAN JUST KICK BACK GAMBLE AND RELAX.
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Adequate rooms ...nice to see the remodel though. A step in the right direction. Still has the feel of an older casino (which I like) Always friendly dealers and waitresses. Seems to always a seat open at most tables... still has $5 min on tables.Mostly a older crowd hangout.
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Old school and proud of it. Stayed here my first trip to Vegas in 2004. Room suited me fine, as I don't care as long as the bed is comfy. If the new ownership wants to keep the Old Vegas vibe, they need to restore the front to the old look. The buffet here was o.k., the coffeeshop was better IMHO.
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Site where a majortiy Martin Scoresse's movie Casino was filmed.. If you havent see this movie yet, You dont love Las Vegas and you know nothing..
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It's not so dumpy like it used to be. New renovated sports book is very nice.
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Anti Favorite - this place sucks!
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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Riviera is one of my favorites.
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Holds a special spot in my heart, as this was where I stayed my very first trip to Vegas back in 2004. While I'll probably never stay there again (what's the point since the Stardust and the Westward Ho are now memories), it served it's role in getting me hooked on Vegas.