Westgate Las Vegas Resort & CasinovsRio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino scores marginally better than Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino ranks #40 in Las Vegas with praise from 11 publications including Rough Guide, Frommer's and BlackBook.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Show All Reviews
3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $30/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Hilton is only a short way off the Strip – and connected to it by Monorail – and its 3000-plus rooms and suites have all the fancy linens and marble trimmings you could ask for."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Convenient to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the LVH- Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is a quiet alternative to Strip hotels, particularly for business travelers and conventioneers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Elvis Presley is the star most associated with this hotel, appearing here for 837 sold-out performances. The luxurious suites have classic themes."
Time Out
"Given that it has the biggest stake in Vegas's convention business, it's no surprise that the Hilton is as self-sufficient as resorts come." Full review
Star Service
"Previously the biggest Hilton in the world, as well as the largest off-Strip hotel, this property is a 30-story island unto itself." Full review
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Much-requested Lanai Suites boast patios opening to the recreation deck (hard to book; plan ahead).
Gayot
"Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the hotel draws a large business crowd. Its own 200,000-square-foot meeting space includes pillar-free rooms and seating for up to 8,904 guests."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated next to the Las Vegas Covention Center and just one block east of the Strip, the Hilton brand's largest hotel is a 2,956-room behemoth." Full review
Star Service
"Previously the biggest Hilton in the world, as well as the largest off-Strip hotel, this property is a 30-story island unto itself, tucked into the northern flanks of The Strip." Full review
Fodor's
"Convention attendees have loved this hotel for decades; it's connected to the Las Vegas Convention Center." Full review
Jetsetter
"French-themed hotel and casino in the best spot on the Strip, with with campy replicas of Paris landmarks and a mind-boggling 14 restaurants." Full review
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