We've stayed here twice, and while the staff were friendly and the room was acceptable, it is not a place I would recommend.
We found the machines to be very tight, and the 2 for 1 coupons are painful. They charge so many hidden fees that at 2 for 1 the cost for their comedy club ended up being the same as the face value for two tickets. The seating just added to the pain, as we were sitting on flimsy chairs side by side--packed in like sardines.
The one bright spot was the food court. It has a number of choices, and allowed for a bit of variety for a quick meal. The restaurants are over priced inside the casino. For instance, the price of a pop a pop with your meal at Kady's is $3.50--which is completely unreasonable IMO.
Personally, I believe that if someone wants to stay on the strip there are better deals to be found.
We visit Las Vegas at least once a year. Although we don't always stay at the Riviera we always visit because our host is most accommodating with show tickets and meals. When we have stayed at the Riviera everything was fantastic. When we don't stay at Riviera, things are still fantastic. What more can you ask for?????
i have been to the riviera before and have not liked their vp they had an odd pay table on their bonus poker. i loved their Crazy Girls show and the food court was ok. After reading the changes in the place like the pin ball museum and buffet, I am planning another visit. my sister is coming with me so no crazy girls.
We just finished a six night stay at the riviera hotel casino. They gave both my wife and me free three night stays which included a show and some ecash. We went to the Crazy Girls show and to the comedy club show. This week the comedian performing was Jimmy Walker. The thing we really like about staying here is that Riviera provided free wifi access. I am writing this review right now on my iPad.
With the demise of the North Strip (R.I.P. Sahara, Stardust, Frontier, Westward Ho), Riviera remains the only classic Vegas hotel/casino down there (no offense Circus Circus). This place has that classic Vegas feel to it and I love it. From the shiny lights out front, to the low limit games, Riviera is a remaining dinosaur of the rat pack era.
We dined at Kady's and the food was average...but average is OK with me at this place because the classicness outweighs everything else.
Who knows if/how long Riviera will be around, so enjoy it while you can. You won't be sorry you did.