Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the first phase of its $340 million USD property-wide transformation.
Located just one block off the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road, the resort offers a total of 2,500 suite-sized guestrooms, a three-acre poolscape, and extensive meeting and convention space. Based on room count, Rio is the largest property within Hyatt’s global portfolio and the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada.
“We are proud to welcome the new Rio Hotel & Casino to our Destination by Hyatt brand portfolio, celebrating Hyatt’s commitment to delivering one-of-a-kind experiences in key markets that matter most to our World of Hyatt members and guests,” said Mike Waddell, senior vice-president, Global Franchise Operations, Hyatt. “Rio is an icon reborn, and its legacy and unique character live on. We are excited for our members and guests to discover the experiences that make Rio Las Vegas a standout destination for global travelers.”
Photos courtesy of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Phase one of Rio’s transformation included the full redesign and modernization of the resort’s 1,500-room Ipanema Tower featuring a look inspired by Rio de Janeiro’s bold, vibrant, colorful spirit.
The hotel also recently unveiled:
- six new culinary destinations within the new Canteen Food Hall;
- 220,000 square feet of newly renovated meetings and convention space;
- a revamped pool district with four pools catering to both adults and families;
- Lapa Lounge, a cocktail destination located in the heart of the resort and inspired Rio de Janeiro’s Lapa neighborhood;
- Luckley Tavern & Grill, a “come as you are” dining destination;
- and more than 500 new slot machines and 30 table games on the resort’s casino floor.
Phase two of Rio’s renovation will focus on completely redesigning and modernizing the Masquerade Tower guestrooms and public spaces.
“Rio’s Destination by Hyatt brand affiliation marks an exciting new chapter for our resort through our progressive evolution,” said Patrick Miller, president and CEO of Rio Hotel & Casino. “We’ve not only reenergized the resort’s design and experience, but we’ve proudly honored its legacy as a quintessential Las Vegas icon, providing World of Hyatt members and global travelers with even more ways to immerse themselves in our destination’s fun, energetic and eclectic atmosphere.”
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