text: This was the first time I stayed at the Rio since the mids I sorta boycotted it after more than a few unpleasant experiences during that time Well let us face it it is time to revisit it again after years nnCheckin was easy My room was in the newer tower Walking in I remembered how large the room was with the king bed and large sofa The bathroom had a sink and mirror area with a fridge before you entered the real bathroom with toilet and tubshower I was disappointed because I have been spoiled with all of the other hotels having a separate shower stall The TV was not a flat screen which was surprising as well Okay I am spoiled but this is Vegas At night the constant dripping of the toilet became annoying even after shutting the door totally drip drip drip Oh yes I enjoying being woken up by neighbors in the next room who were talking not yelling Paper thin ughnnLet me say this about the Rio if you are interested in finding a hooker while you are in Vegas worry no more They are here and not so good looking either My God how many toothless woman asked me Where is your wife Obviously security looks the other way Actually where was the security at this hotel In all my years and I go back plenty of staying in Vegas I do not think I remember seeing a hotel without visible security in uniform until the Rio Not a big worry in most casinos but damn this crowd was scary I mean on probation scary and your wallet is looking tempting to themnnThen of course that wonderfully dated Masquerade in the Sky show Good gosh put that clunker to bed Alright there was eye candy for all but still do they have to sing Any let us not forget the surprise performers who pop on random pedestals sing karaoke for about three minutes and screw Do they really think people enjoy this crapnnOh yes before I forget how does the Rio not have a coffee shop It is the staple of any Vegas hotel I mean if I want breakfast when I get up at pm and am told there is not any place here that serves breakfast anymore after am WHAT I ended up having a burger at the AllAmerican Grill which was good but I wanted my eggs and greasy meats dammitnnAlright so Iater I went to the gymspa to workout and then get rid of the smoke out of my lungs in the steam and sauna I must say they had an adequate workout area you know you make do with what they offer The spa facilities had the obligatory steam sauna and whirlpool area and to my surprise I enjoyed them all What I did not enjoy was the attendant who never left my side upon my finishing my workout said are you leaving no I am just done working out Later after showering after a hot steam are you leaving NO Go find something to do fold some towels or something He was young and thinking he was doing a good job so I left him a tip regardless but someone should take him to another spa in town and let him observe and learnnnBeside not having my room cleaned on my first night the Rio has the tightest machines in town the most relentless hookers the awful free singing and the dirtiest casino I have ever seen Hello could someone wipe these machines down once a day and maybe empty the overflowing ashtrays if that is not a problemnnIn case your wondering I will not be staying there again and vow never to set foot in that place again HARRAHS wake up and get this place in order You can do better much better elsewhere