Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Every now and then a resort earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, in West of the Las Vegas Strip, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's a short ride from the main sights, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs…

Every now and then a resort earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, in West of the Las Vegas Strip, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's a short ride from the main sights, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out on-site parking, an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 7,200 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €31 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. Whether Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Las Vegas more often than not.