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Riviera vs Stratosphere : Vegas Battle Royale

Riviera
Las Vegas Strip
Blow by blow:

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.

It was the first place I stayed... yeah its old but that to me is part of the charm. I just hope it sticks around a bit longer!

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.

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.

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.

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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Stratosphere
Las Vegas Strip
Blow by blow:

Stayed at the Strat on previous trip and really enjoyed myself. Would definitely stay again.

The Stratosphere is all brand new for 2011. New rooms, new casino, new signage, new paint, new decor and completely refreshed dining. I spend one night here and had a lovely stay. Definitely recommended.

The food at Top of the World was just okay, but the view is breathtaking. Only spent about 45 minutes in the casino-put $20 in a 25 cent Wheel of Fortune and cashed out with $374. Might stop by this joint again sometime.

I'm guessing the security guard thought I was gonna propose up there or something, but parts of me still think I straight up yoda tranced the cat. Many fond memories of Romance at Top of The World, all before they knocked over Stardust/Frontier/et al., obviously. Still always write Level 107 in pencil before every trip.

Nice hotel, good casino, just a little out of the way of everything still. Maybe once the strip grows, it'll do better, but I'd stay there again

I haven't had any great experiences at the Stratosphere, but I haven't had any bad ones either. The Stupak legend and that big honkin' tower make it noteworthy.

Now that I've stayed here in May 2008 just for the sake of saying that I've stayed here, I can now assure everyone who asks me that if it's north of Sahara Avenue, it doesn't qualify as being the "strip." The rooms are very standard at best, and you're not close to much...the best thing being the "Luv-It Frozen Custard" stand. If you can spend a few more bucks, stay further south on the strip. If you can't, stay on Fremont Street.

It was a long time ago that I stayed at the Strat. But I remember really liking the casino and hating the location

Boring and far from everything, the Stratosphere's only redeeming qualities are the revolving restaurant that gives you a view from the end of the strip, and the thrill rides at the top of the tower. If only they'd build that roller coaster that descends straight down from the top, I mist just go back for an hour or two.


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