local news<\/a> and social media have jumped on these rare incidents (that happen at every Las Vegas resort, unfortunately) like it’s some sort of epidemic, playing up the drama with quotes from victims like, “The feeling of being violated while we were sleeping is still kind of haunting me.” Oy.<\/p>\nAs with any hotel stay, use common sense. Make sure your door is locked and use the swing bar (hotel latch) provided.<\/p>\n
Props to Dreamscape and Rio for keeping the newness coming! The renovation is phased, so there’s unlikely to be a re-opening celebration, but we’re glad to see Rio back in the Las Vegas conversation again after years of neglect.<\/p>\n
We’re currently champing at the bit to hear about Rio’s new Italian restaurant, but we’ll take news of a lounge refresh anytime.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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