Located just off the Strip on Flamingo Road, the Rio offers a 24-hour party atmosphere with stunning views, large suites, abundant entertainment, popular dining destinations and a Carnaval spirit that makes it one of the most exciting resorts in Las Vegas.

The vibrant red-and-purple neon towers of the Rio Hotel and Casino house high-energy fun, exemplified by the Carnaval festivities. Hanging from the ceiling above the casino floor, gigantic masks set the mood for the celebration. Suspended parade floats form the Masquerade Show in the Sky, transporting dancers and maraca-carrying guests around the casino several times daily. A cast of "bevertainers" serves Brazilian-inspired drinks with a smile, song and dance, drawing upon the spirit of Cariocas -- Rio de Janeiro natives.

The state-of-the-art nightclub 3121 keeps visitors moving until the wee hours, and the VooDoo Lounge -- located 51 stories above the Strip -- offers live music and dancing nightly as well as some of the best views of Vegas. Magicians Penn & Teller also are part of this parade of never-ending entertainment.

Meals are as exciting and rich as the colorful surroundings. One of the many fine restaurants, Búzios, named for a small, picturesque fishing village in Brazil, offers the freshest seafood dishes. Coffee shops, snack stands and one of the most popular buffets in Las Vegas -- the Carnival World Buffet -- complete the list of dining options.

The pool area looks like a tropical paradise -- as close as you'll get to Copacabana beach -- and the Rio Spa will soothe your senses after a long night of dancing to Latin rhythms.

If you've come to Vegas for a night with your gal pals, head to the Flirt Lounge before or after you watch the titillating Chippendales -- all part of Rio's "Ultimate Girls Night Out."

Although you may be here to party, the staff at the Rio takes customer service very seriously, and the hotel's commitment to guest satisfaction has garnered national praise. Its suite-sized rooms are among the largest in town, with amenities ranging from a refrigerator to an in-room safe.

Rio Details

Number of rooms: 2,563.
Casino: Yes, 120,000 square feet. Casino games include Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat, Megabucks, Super Megabucks and 1,621 slot machines.
Race & sports book: Yes, a 170-seat race and sports book, equipped with 120 televisions and three big screens.
Restaurants: The Rio has the following dining options: 3121 Jazz Cuisine, Café Martorano, Antonio's Ristorante, Gaylord, Búzios, VooDoo Cafe & Lounge, All-American Bar & Grille, Bamboleo, Sao Paulo Cafe, Hamada Asiana, Carnival World Buffet, Starbucks, The Village Seafood Buffet, the Tilted Kilt, Baskin-Robbins, Wetzel's Pretzels, Mah Jong, Sports Kitchen and the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Entertainment: Live entertainment includes: Penn & Teller, Chippendales, Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding, headline entertainers, the Masquerade Show in the Sky.
Nightlife: 3121 and the VooDoo Lounge.
Attractions: The Masquerade Village.
Pool: Yes, four pools, one with a sand bottom, and five Jacuzzis.
Health Club: Yes, a complete fitness facility features Cybex training equipment, free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes and StairMasters.
Spa: Yes, the Rio Spa offers multiple types of massages and services. The spa also has Michael's, a full-service salon.
Shops: Inspired by a Northern Italian village, the village features ornate architecture, including Italian marble and sandstone from around the world. Specialty shops include Viva Vegas, Cashman's Photo Magic, Diamonds International, Elegant Pretenders, Field of Dreams, Kid Vegas, Rio & Logo Shop, Roland's Boutique, the Wine Cellar Tasting Room, Higuchi, Fortune Cookie, Paradise Island Wear, La Valiza, The Masquerade Store, Vegas Flags, Chippendales store, Harley-Davidson and Landau.
Wedding chapel: Yes, the Wedding Chapel at the Rio offers a number wedding ceremony packages.
Convention rooms: Yes, 160,000 square feet.
Business center: Yes.
In-room internet access: Each room has a phone jack for dial-up internet access.
Wheelchair accessible rooms: Yes.
RV park: No.
Child-care facilities: No.
Pets allowed: No.
Room service: Yes.
Parking garage: Yes.
Shuttle service to the airport: Shuttle service to and from the airport available for a fee from an outside company.
Shuttle service to the Strip: Yes. Picks up at Harrah's. No scheduled pick-up times (average wait about 30 minutes). Departs the Rio. No scheduled departure times. Hours 10 a.m. to midnight Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Standard room amenities: Air conditioning, alarm clock/radio, remote-controlled cable TV, hair dryer, electronic door locks, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, pay-per-view movies, refrigerator, telephone, voice mail.
Hotel amenities: Beauty salon, guest services, currency exchange, laundry, luggage and maid service, arcade, safety deposit box, wake-up calls.
Check-in time: 3 p.m.
Check-out time: 12 p.m.
Minimum age to reserve a room: 21 years.
Policies: The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.
Incidental charges: Hotel requires a credit card or a cash deposit for incidental charges.