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| Riviera presents a colorful frontage along Las Vegas Boulevard, displaying an ever-changing mixture of neon lights |
Nevada > Las Vegas > Casinos > Riviera
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Riviera: The ninth casino opened along Las Vegas Boulevard and the third oldest still surviving (after Flamingo and Sahara), Riviera is also one of the few remaining independently owned properties in the area, and occupies a relatively small site near the north end of The Strip, opposite Circus Circus and adjacent to the forthcoming Fontainebleau. The hotel, known as 'The Riv' to its regulars, appeals more to traditional gamblers and an older clientele, reflecting its long standing traditions and history as one of the select group of casinos frequented by the 'Rat Pack' in the 60s and 70s. Riviera has a Mediterranean theme, but lacks any flashy central attraction as is found in many of the larger, more recent, family-oriented resorts.
Room rates are quite low, due to the northerly location and moderate standard of accommodation, but Riviera offers all the facilities of the larger casinos, including a pleasant courtyard garden with sizeable pool (in shadow much of the day), tennis courts, a shopping arcade, various restaurants, bars & nightclubs, and extensive conference space. In addition to regular one-off entertainment specials, Riviera has two long running shows - La Cage, featuring cabaret with female impersonators, and the Crazy Girls topless revue.
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