The experience we have had at the Riviera can be put into one word "comfortable'. The rooms are average but clean. The employees are very friendly and are there to help you which you don't find in the larger hotels. Hotel check in went very smoothly and did not take a long time at all. We arrived at 10:30 a.m. and were in our room by 10:30. We have stayed in a few of the more expensive hotels on the strip and there is not that comfortable feeling. The large hotels seem more impersonal. The food at the Riviera is very good for the price and the food at Kady's restaurant are fantastic. They have a wonderful steak dinner for $12.99 that cannot be beat. The slots seem looser and there is a McDomnalds across the street if you are really trying to save a buck on food. They have a great promotion progran and comps add up quickley. I would reccomend this hotel to anyone who is not looking for glitz and glamor, just want to have a good time in a friendly place to stay on a budget.

First time staying at Riviera and thought was a great value for what you got. Had a late check in after 11:00 pm and no line ups and front desk staff was great. Room was very large and clean and found the bed very comfortable and linens were clean. Bathroom was fine and nice shower. Sure the hotel is older but I thought that added to the charm.

We ate at the coffee shop twice and service and food was good as well prices were reasonable. We ate a cheap breakfast one morning at the food court and for $5.95 got a big breakfast - ate at Denny's the first day and this breakfast was half the price and just as good. Ate lunch one day at the Mexican in food court and was awesome - had tacos and they had difference salsas to choose from - just had been in Mexico and tasted almost as good.

I loved the casino as was not crowded and the waitresses came by quite often with drinks. Hit Slots of Fun and Circus Circus one night and had a blast. Also hit the Sahara and quite enjoyed as well. I prefer the older smaller casinos and had a great time.

The location is farther down the strip but we had a car so could go farther down strip when we wanted to. We spent one day walking all way down to Paris and stopped in to many casinos on the way and definately got our exercise. I liked being father down the strip as not into crowds too much, so location was perfect for us.

All in all I will stay here again and are thinking of coming back in January as friends want to get married here.

We stayed in the Monaco tower -- very nice, recently updated rooms. With the exception of the room the hotel is very outdated. The location isn't great, but it is a quick taxi or shuttle bus ride to the middle of the strip. You can buy a 24 hour bus pass for $7 or a 3-day pass for $15 (I think). If you are on a budget and just looking for a bed to sleep in the Rivieria is a nice place to stay. We spent little time at the hotel otherwise. I recommend checking out old vegas on fremont street, as well as a cirque du soleil show if you have time. Some free sites include the lions at MGM, the fountains at the Bellagio, and Sirens of TI. The New York-New York roller coaster was awesome as well. I love Vegas... Have fun!!

With such mixed reviews and a price tag of only $39 a night we were sceptical. But the price simply could not be beat so we booked it. Check in was immediate, although it was midnight. If you arrive in the late afternoon expect quite the line up. We received an unrequested upgrade at checkin to the "renovated" Monaco tower. Still not a fully renovated looking room, but the bed was super comfortable, room was surprising quiet and the room was cleaned all four days we were there with towels, etc. being replaced if instructions we followed - placing them in the tub. Spoke with the front desk staff 3 times during the stay and they were very helpful and friendly. Express check out completed on the television.

I have seen people recommending the Peppermill restaurant next door, but I say 'gross'. Portions ridiculously large with a pricetag too high for the substandard quality. Guess they have to pay for the pool of oil under your three eggs (minimum served at breakfast) somehow.