So, the long and short of the Riviera is that it's inexpensive, the rooms are clean and reasonably well maintained, and it's near the convention center. Other than that, it's not much to speak of. I booked my room well in advance, and neglected to check the rates a few days before my trip. As it turns out, the rate I booked was a bit higher than what was available the day I traveled. The front desk was not willing to adjust my rate, and the upgrade they proposed was about $60/day. Not a show-stopper, but it would have been a nice customer service moment. The property is right on the strip, but at the moment it's located in somewhat of a dead zone, since there were a few casinos nearby that closed, a few projects on hold, and not much else. Location-wise, it's great for the convention center access, a 15 minute walk, but the fun doesn't really start until you get to the Wynn, which is a few blocks away. The casino is pretty run of the mill, and more something you'd see downtown these days in Vegas. They have no poker room, which was a big disappointment. Apparently the nearest poker room was either the Wynn (expensive) or the Las Vegas Hilton, just off the strip. I only ate in the hotel once, at the food court, and it was pretty lousy. They do have a steakhouse that is supposed to be very good, however. The convenience store they have is pretty well stocked, so if you forget something, they probably have it. They have a pool area outside, but nothing inside; the pool would probably be a nice option in the summer. This brings me to the resort fee. $15/day, basically for so-so WiFi access. They promote "free" use of the in-room safe, local calls, and the fitness center. Again...just like the airlines...stuff we used to get included is now a la carte. They provide a coupon book with a number of things you can get for half off, BOGO, etc. I didn't find them particularly useful. Overall, the price is good, and it's certainly not scary, but if you're looking to have an elegant time in Vegas, this place probably isn't for you. It's a relic of the "old" Vegas, and unfortunately it just can't keep pace. If this place were downtown, it'd fit right in, but on the strip I think it's just biding its time before someone makes the right offer and it's torn down and replaced with something a little more modern.
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