text: Since I wasn't there for very long, this is a review in progress I guess you could say.. I seemingly take a trip to Vegas each year, so next time in town I will hit up Rio and give it another try  =\n\n~The Good~\nRio is off of the main part of the strip, so  it has a feel of being its own animal, I guess you could say. I haven't eaten at any of the restaurants, but the variety of options is perfect, from Caribbean fare to fine seafood, then they have this fun looking Indian food place as we walked in...Best of many worlds if you ask me. Gambling hall looks spacious and spread out evenly, and the events center which we saw Penn & Teller at was large, had a Starbucks for those coffee lovers, and a large lobby for all patrons with a bar. They have some drink stations as well, like Last Call for those whom like the slushy drinks. I was not in for very long, but I love island-themed resorts, so this place looks slick and worth a try again.\n\n~The Bad~\nI did notice that the pool was small, looked extremely small, actually. So I must have been seeing a side pool, I am sure....otherwise that is the smallest damn pool, why would a Caribbean-themed casino have a rinky-dink pool? Hrmm... The parking lot was also crazy; the structure had no room for our car, which forced us to park in the overflow lot.  I did not mind walking, but it was annoying having to drive around to an overflow lot... Also, the place did not smell overly inviting, not sure if it was the cigarette smoke or the cigarette smoke... Blech.  Also, just as it is off the strip which is nice, it is also difficult getting to all the other action. It would be difficult for me to have to drive to the strip each time I want to go down there, a lot of work.\n\n~The Down low~\nOverall, this place is fun. I was not able to enjoy it and take the entire place in on my trip there, mainly because we had the show to catch. Next time in Vegas, I will try to venture back and view more the casino has to offer. I will try to verify the pool situation, and see if parking ever gets better...until then they will get a generic 3 stars...But that should change :-0