Riviera, Las Vegas Strip
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| Address | 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S [ map ] |
|---|---|
| Neighbors | Sahara Circus Circus Stratosphere |
| Pricing | $ $ $ $ $ Check Rates |
| Drink Service | Average |
| Club Card | Yes - Players Club |
| Cool Stuff | 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 |
| Shows | Crazy Girls La Cage (starring Frank Marino as Joan Rivers) Riviera Comedy Club ICE - Direct from Russia |
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History of Riviera
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?
How are 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!
What restaurants are 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.
Where is Riviera Located?
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.
Exclusive Tips for Riviera:
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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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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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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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.