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Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino vs Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is the choice of most professionals compared to Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino comes in at #21 in Las Vegas with recommendations from 11 publications like The Telegraph, Oyster and Star Service.

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
8 / 10
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
From $71 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Mandalay Bay is one of our favorite hotels. Why? Well, we love that the lobby...and the other public areas really do make this seem more like an actual resort hotel than just a Vegas version of one." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"At the south end of the Strip, this resort is a good bet for families."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The ornately appointed rooms here have a South Seas theme, and amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows and luxurious bathrooms." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The giant, 3,215-room Mandalay Bay offers more for kids... and plenty for adults." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This is a champion of luxury and a purveyor of honest-to-goodness deluxe standards. " Full review
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Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
8 / 10
3700 West Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103
From $29 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"While not nearly as fashionable as it used to be, The Rio still makes a reasonable attempt to rival the Strip giants."
Fodor's Fodor's
"In Brazil, Rio is party central, and in Las Vegas so is this sprawling resort just west of the Strip." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The roomy standard suites at the 2,526-room Rio sleep up to five, making them a tremendous deal for small groups." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Perfect for visitors who want the total resort experience without the congestion of the Strip."
Time Out Time Out
"In a bid to appeal to a younger audience, the all-suites Rio hired Prince to play here in 2006 and 2007, while Pure Management Group brought in hipster bowling lounge Lucky Strike Lanes." Full review
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