Rio All-Suite Hotel & CasinovsSkylofts at MGM Grand
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Skylofts at MGM Grand is the choice of most reviewers compared to Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Skylofts at MGM Grand has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 9 sources such as Star Service, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Show All Reviews
3700 West Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103
From $29/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"While not nearly as fashionable as it used to be, The Rio still makes a reasonable attempt to rival the Strip giants."
Fodor's
"In Brazil, Rio is party central, and in Las Vegas so is this sprawling resort just west of the Strip." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The roomy standard suites at the 2,526-room Rio sleep up to five, making them a tremendous deal for small groups." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Perfect for visitors who want the total resort experience without the congestion of the Strip."
Time Out
"In a bid to appeal to a younger audience, the all-suites Rio hired Prince to play here in 2006 and 2007, while Pure Management Group brought in hipster bowling lounge Lucky Strike Lanes." Full review
Star Service
"This place is pitched to partiers, from the Voodoo Lounge on the 51st floor to the floor show on the ceiling of the casino. " Full review
Gayot
"This hotel doesn't lack for creature comforts. Just check out the 2,563 spacious suites, sprawling 120,000-square-foot casino and eighteen-hole championship Rio Secco Golf Club."
BlackBook
"The Rio is an all-suite hotel: Rooms are done in light, buttery tones and all have refrigerators and separate seating areas."
Lonely Planet
"This Carnaval-themed hotel just off the Strip attracts families, poker players and bachelor/ette parties." Full review
Zagat
"Decked out with hoop chandeliers, an open kitchen, colorful Day of the Dead decor and a long bar, this vibrant stop within the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino turns out traditional Mexican fare." Full review
Skylofts at MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $875/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Ever wonder what it's like to live in a multimillion-dollar Tribeca loft? The spaces at MGM's SkyLofts feel as if they were converted from rough and industrial to modern and moneyed."
Oyster
Luxury
"Skylofts is the luxury section of MGM Grand, offering some of the most exclusive accommodations not just within the hotel but in Vegas." Full review
Time Out
"The MGM Grand really comes alive after dark, when this immense resort is at its vibrant, buzzing best." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel-within-a-hotel (or more accurately, a penthouse-within-a-hotel) rises above the former THEhotel, now Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay." Full review
Gayot
"An ultra-chic sanctuary on the top two floors of the MGM Grand hotel, Skylofts at MGM Grand offers a quintessential loft environment."
Zagat
4.3
"Guests arriving by air get complimentary limo transport and other cool perks (24-hour butler service, free loaner iPods) at this stylish luxury boutique property."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Occupying the top two floors of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, the ultra-luxury boutique hotel within the hotel Skylofts has 51 spacious suites that evoke an urban loft overlooking the Las Vegas Strip." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"As the world's largest hotel keeps evolving, the stunning Skylofts at MGM Grand has proved itself to be not just another boutique hotel-within-a-hotel on the Strip." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The two-story Skylofts at MGM Grand, which boast dramatic views of the Strip, or Bellagio’s Cypress suites, which offer his- (bath with steam shower) and-hers (soaking tub) bath amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"MGM’s 51 luxury, two-level Skylofts have a private entrance, their own gallery foyers, sweeping staircases, butler pantries, and billiard rooms." Full review