I think a lot of old timers will be sorry to see it go.Īs I mentioned in another thread, this time I'm not going to miss the implosion.
For those who like classic Vegas, I think the Riv is about as close to it as you can still get. It hardly took any play at all to get the attention of a host and pretty generous offers. The cocktail waitresses looked like the grandmothers of those at the Cosmopolitan.
I don't think anybody worked there under the age of 50. Overall, I thought the Riv was a decent place for the money. Between the two, I would go with the Riv. It was often compared to Circus Circus, across the street. Personally, I thought the Riv was a decent place to stay on the Strip on a low budget. The details are in this article: Riviera hotel to be demolished for Las Vegas convention center expansion. Say goodbye to another long-time Vegas landmark.
