I recently stayed in the hotel during the SEMA show. The room was kept up by your staff which did a great job. Kadies restaurant was good and the staff was courteous at all times. The comedy club was very entertaining and the blackjack dealers personable. I enjoyed my stay at your establishment wanted to let someone know that your efforts are appreciated……. GOOD JOB.
Carl, CO
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Awesome!
I just wanted to take a moment and compliment you on such a wonderful stay while we were there September 14th thru the 18th. We stayed in one of the renovated rooms (gorgeous!) , and I could not believe how comfy, quiet and clean everything was. Great dealers and hands down best casino to play slots on the strip (love the open-air to the sidewalk....hate the underground casinos like the Venetian, etc). I bet we spent 95% of our time right downstairs in our own hotels casino. It was my first trip to Vegas and I am so glad I chose to book at the Riv. I have been telling everyone how great it was and I cant wait to book there again when we return next year.
Thanks to all who made our trip so enjoyable!!!!!
Jennifer, IA
Thanks to all who made our trip so enjoyable!!!!!
Jennifer, IA
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thanks for a wonderful time
Hello there.
I'd appreciate if this letter were forwarded to the appropriate manager/supervisor.
It seems we only write letters to companies to complain about situations, etc. Well, this letter is being written to commend and thank the employees at the Riviera.
My husband and I visit Las Vegas four times per year and we always stay at the Riviera. We continue to frequent your hotel because we are always treated like royalty and special customers.
When we check in - your staff is wonderful. Then, we proceed to the Poker Room where we are greeted like we're old friends. The dealers (including, but not limited to, Joe, Joey, Lisa, Jeff, Ray (both of them) Jill, Aaron, and Emily are just wonderful. And the poker room supervisors (also including, but not limited to, Brian, Jared, Gwen,) are truly hospitable and fabulous employees. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention JC. The entire poker room staff are the best and all of them need to be commended here.
After waiting about five minutes or less, we're then asked by your fabulous cocktail staff (specifically, Celeste, Maria, Orby, Roxanne, Linda, Sandra, just to name a few) if we'd like a beverage. Everyone always greets us with a big smile and big hug. I feel like I'm home when I'm there.
And, last but not least, is my casino host, Sheila Pappas. She's the best. When I need something, she always makes herself available to me. I feel like I'm a high roller!!
Please extend our thanks to your wonderful staff for always making us feel so special and welcome. Can't wait to come back to our second home at the Riv.
Rita and Joe
I'd appreciate if this letter were forwarded to the appropriate manager/supervisor.
It seems we only write letters to companies to complain about situations, etc. Well, this letter is being written to commend and thank the employees at the Riviera.
My husband and I visit Las Vegas four times per year and we always stay at the Riviera. We continue to frequent your hotel because we are always treated like royalty and special customers.
When we check in - your staff is wonderful. Then, we proceed to the Poker Room where we are greeted like we're old friends. The dealers (including, but not limited to, Joe, Joey, Lisa, Jeff, Ray (both of them) Jill, Aaron, and Emily are just wonderful. And the poker room supervisors (also including, but not limited to, Brian, Jared, Gwen,) are truly hospitable and fabulous employees. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention JC. The entire poker room staff are the best and all of them need to be commended here.
After waiting about five minutes or less, we're then asked by your fabulous cocktail staff (specifically, Celeste, Maria, Orby, Roxanne, Linda, Sandra, just to name a few) if we'd like a beverage. Everyone always greets us with a big smile and big hug. I feel like I'm home when I'm there.
And, last but not least, is my casino host, Sheila Pappas. She's the best. When I need something, she always makes herself available to me. I feel like I'm a high roller!!
Please extend our thanks to your wonderful staff for always making us feel so special and welcome. Can't wait to come back to our second home at the Riv.
Rita and Joe
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Invitational Slot Tournament
Here at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, the Marketing staff just finished an Invitational Slot Tournament. What a fabulous time. It was a tropical island feel which even included grass shirts and leis.
Sam won $10,000 for his first place finish.
The tournament staff did a great job with lots of help from the host team.
To get involved with future events contact your host.
Upcoming events include:
Sam won $10,000 for his first place finish.
The tournament staff did a great job with lots of help from the host team.
To get involved with future events contact your host.
Upcoming events include:
- $150,000 Slot Tournament - $550 entry fee
- Gold & Platinum drawing
- Mad Money Shopping Spree
- Lucky Dog
- Tournament of Champions Invitational Slot Tournament
- New Year's Eve Dance Party
Great Time
Hello... Just wanted to let you know.. My wife and I and 4 other couples Stayed At the Riviera Sept 13 -17 and we all had a great time, the staff and shows were great. We have stayed at other hotels in town, But found home away from home, everyone on the hotel staff AAA+ we are all looking forward to returning soon.
Thanks Again... Grady & Becky
Thanks Again... Grady & Becky
Friday, September 19, 2008
Our Host at the Riviera Hotel & Casino
Amy is such a good host - she is smart, dedicated, helpful and plain nice. Amy is knowledgeable about so many things and that is where the "helpful" comes in. In all the years that I have known Amy we have felt lucky to have her as our host and friend. We think the Riviera is lucky to have her on staff.
Suzanne & Arnold, MA
Suzanne & Arnold, MA
Friday, September 5, 2008
Comments regard our event last week ~ Riviera Hotel and Casino
Dear Mr Meadows,
My name is Scotty Ernst and I am the organizer of the International Indoor Championships Remote Control Car race that we held at the hotel last week. I feel compelled to write to you to let you know of my experience our group had with the hotel.
This is my 4th year of holding this event that attracts participants from around the world. In my 4 years of holding this event at other hotels, this years has been the most pleasurable and enjoyable for both me as an organizer and our guests as participants. This experience began during my first meeting with Alan. He was very interested in making sure our group was a fit for the hotel and that everything on his end ran smooth.
About 6 weeks or so ago, I flew out to there to meet with Rick Brooks to do a walk through and to explain everything in detail to him regarding our event. This meeting went well and we passed to him all the small details we would need for our event. To my surprise a few weeks before our event I found out that Rick is no longer working there and that Lucinda would be taking over our event. This at first caused me pause and a bit of worry came to my mind, wondering if all the details both large and small were passed down as Rick left. Well my worries were short lived after I met with Lucinda. What a extraordinary job she did. Her attention to detail and concern for our group is something that has surpassed any other venue we have been at. She ensured that we were all set and took the time both before our event and numerous times during our event to ask questions and to see if there was anything else we would need. She even came in on Sunday during our first day to check on us. I cannot tell you what a pleasure it was as an organizer to know that if I had a question or needed something, she would be able to look into it and that it was not a burden to her. She made both me and my staff feel very relaxed and assured that the event would be a true success.
We had a buffet served on Tuesday and I am embarrassed that the gentleman in charge of this event name has escaped me. But tremendously professional! This was the first time I have ever hosted a buffet event as such and I had lots of simple questions on how things would work and no matter how simple my questions were, he did not mind. He took his time and explained everything to me and worked with us to make this dinner event special. Even the wait staff was all extremely friendly and patient as our final guest stayed around to have a little extra dessert and the wait staff did not rush to tear down the serving line. Even though this is a small little detail, it made our guests feel relaxed and comfortable. And all these little details added up to again make our experience wonderful.
Next was John Cordoza. Please excuse me if I spelled his name wrong. John was the final touch to complete the most enjoyable experience I could have hoped for. John always seemed to be there to check on things and to ensure it was all done correct. If I had a question, he took care of it right away. He checked on us numerous times during our build time to see if there was anything he could help with and to ensure we had everything we needed. During the running of our event, he checked in numerous times to make sure all was going according to plan. He even called me a couple of times during his off time from work to keep me up to speed on things and to check on our event. What more could an organizer ask for from a staff. As you can see from my feelings I really felt the team effort that was give to us from all stages of the hotel.
Unfortunately we did have something major happen to us on Friday that caused us some major problems. Our trailer that we haul all our equipment with from Wisconsin was stolen out of the parking lot behind the convention center. We did file a report with the security department there at the hotel and with the Las Vegas Police department on Friday night August 29th. The trailer is a dual axle trailer that cost about $10,000
So this is obviously huge financial hit for us and then we had to go an buy a new trailer on Saturday morning so we had a way to transport out equipment back home. I understand this has nothing to do with you or the quality of the service we have received, but I wanted to let you know of this unfortunate thing.
One other thing that we had a bit of a problem with was something that could not have been foreseen when we booked our convention many months ago but was an issue with our guests. We all know the economy has taken a turn for the worst and Las Vegas has felt this also. When we reserved our rate for our block many months ago, we were given at the time a tremendous rate of $85 and $99. Well as the economy changed so did the rates that visitors could get at many hotels in Las Vegas. Unfortunately I took quite a beating from our guests on the high price of our room rates and some of our guest decided to change hotels and stay at other properties where the rate was better. In fact, I learned a couple of weeks before our event that the hotel had special rates going on during our stay of $40 a night during the week, plus show tickets, free meals and play vouchers. I understand conditions change and in no way am I complaining about the situation, I am just wanting to share with you the emotions our guest expressed to me and their concerns.
So as you can read our event went off as a tremendous success and much of this due to your wonderful and hard working staff. I had talked to Alan before our event to book our next year’s event and am looking forward to his call so we can announce our return to the Riviera. This first years experience has me excited to call the Riviera our new home for our event and look forward to a very long relationship.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Scotty Ernst
My name is Scotty Ernst and I am the organizer of the International Indoor Championships Remote Control Car race that we held at the hotel last week. I feel compelled to write to you to let you know of my experience our group had with the hotel.
This is my 4th year of holding this event that attracts participants from around the world. In my 4 years of holding this event at other hotels, this years has been the most pleasurable and enjoyable for both me as an organizer and our guests as participants. This experience began during my first meeting with Alan. He was very interested in making sure our group was a fit for the hotel and that everything on his end ran smooth.
About 6 weeks or so ago, I flew out to there to meet with Rick Brooks to do a walk through and to explain everything in detail to him regarding our event. This meeting went well and we passed to him all the small details we would need for our event. To my surprise a few weeks before our event I found out that Rick is no longer working there and that Lucinda would be taking over our event. This at first caused me pause and a bit of worry came to my mind, wondering if all the details both large and small were passed down as Rick left. Well my worries were short lived after I met with Lucinda. What a extraordinary job she did. Her attention to detail and concern for our group is something that has surpassed any other venue we have been at. She ensured that we were all set and took the time both before our event and numerous times during our event to ask questions and to see if there was anything else we would need. She even came in on Sunday during our first day to check on us. I cannot tell you what a pleasure it was as an organizer to know that if I had a question or needed something, she would be able to look into it and that it was not a burden to her. She made both me and my staff feel very relaxed and assured that the event would be a true success.
We had a buffet served on Tuesday and I am embarrassed that the gentleman in charge of this event name has escaped me. But tremendously professional! This was the first time I have ever hosted a buffet event as such and I had lots of simple questions on how things would work and no matter how simple my questions were, he did not mind. He took his time and explained everything to me and worked with us to make this dinner event special. Even the wait staff was all extremely friendly and patient as our final guest stayed around to have a little extra dessert and the wait staff did not rush to tear down the serving line. Even though this is a small little detail, it made our guests feel relaxed and comfortable. And all these little details added up to again make our experience wonderful.
Next was John Cordoza. Please excuse me if I spelled his name wrong. John was the final touch to complete the most enjoyable experience I could have hoped for. John always seemed to be there to check on things and to ensure it was all done correct. If I had a question, he took care of it right away. He checked on us numerous times during our build time to see if there was anything he could help with and to ensure we had everything we needed. During the running of our event, he checked in numerous times to make sure all was going according to plan. He even called me a couple of times during his off time from work to keep me up to speed on things and to check on our event. What more could an organizer ask for from a staff. As you can see from my feelings I really felt the team effort that was give to us from all stages of the hotel.
Unfortunately we did have something major happen to us on Friday that caused us some major problems. Our trailer that we haul all our equipment with from Wisconsin was stolen out of the parking lot behind the convention center. We did file a report with the security department there at the hotel and with the Las Vegas Police department on Friday night August 29th. The trailer is a dual axle trailer that cost about $10,000
So this is obviously huge financial hit for us and then we had to go an buy a new trailer on Saturday morning so we had a way to transport out equipment back home. I understand this has nothing to do with you or the quality of the service we have received, but I wanted to let you know of this unfortunate thing.
One other thing that we had a bit of a problem with was something that could not have been foreseen when we booked our convention many months ago but was an issue with our guests. We all know the economy has taken a turn for the worst and Las Vegas has felt this also. When we reserved our rate for our block many months ago, we were given at the time a tremendous rate of $85 and $99. Well as the economy changed so did the rates that visitors could get at many hotels in Las Vegas. Unfortunately I took quite a beating from our guests on the high price of our room rates and some of our guest decided to change hotels and stay at other properties where the rate was better. In fact, I learned a couple of weeks before our event that the hotel had special rates going on during our stay of $40 a night during the week, plus show tickets, free meals and play vouchers. I understand conditions change and in no way am I complaining about the situation, I am just wanting to share with you the emotions our guest expressed to me and their concerns.
So as you can read our event went off as a tremendous success and much of this due to your wonderful and hard working staff. I had talked to Alan before our event to book our next year’s event and am looking forward to his call so we can announce our return to the Riviera. This first years experience has me excited to call the Riviera our new home for our event and look forward to a very long relationship.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Scotty Ernst
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thank you Riviera
Mr Albert,
I would like to take this time to thank you for the wonderful time I had at the Riviera this past week. I have been a patron there for many years and can't recall having a better time and finally taking time to see a Las Vegas show that you provided tickets for, my only regret is not being a being a players club member sooner!! Again thank you, best regards and till the next visit, Ollie
I would like to take this time to thank you for the wonderful time I had at the Riviera this past week. I have been a patron there for many years and can't recall having a better time and finally taking time to see a Las Vegas show that you provided tickets for, my only regret is not being a being a players club member sooner!! Again thank you, best regards and till the next visit, Ollie
Thursday, August 14, 2008
My Birthday at the Riv
I know that usually, people are writing things to let you know that something negative had happened-however, this is not one of those letters.
I have been coming out for 15 years and I refused to stay anywhere else at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. You wanna know why? I will tell ya.
Everyone from Renee at the front desk check in to Bill at the Bell station. I love them all. Mike, the bartender at the Main Casino bar is my all time favorite bartender, always remembers me and what I drink, I like that.
Terry, the pit boss in the crap section, is the NICEST person, along with the other crap staff. I just enjoy all of them. I could go on and on and an about the staff-but it would take all day.
Not to mention Joe at the blackjack/table sections, making him smile cracks me up.
I just got home from having my 40th party, bringing 7 other guests. It was the best birthday EVER! And I just wanted to thank the entire staff for making it extra special for me.
Thank you again,
Mary Beth
I have been coming out for 15 years and I refused to stay anywhere else at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. You wanna know why? I will tell ya.
Everyone from Renee at the front desk check in to Bill at the Bell station. I love them all. Mike, the bartender at the Main Casino bar is my all time favorite bartender, always remembers me and what I drink, I like that.
Terry, the pit boss in the crap section, is the NICEST person, along with the other crap staff. I just enjoy all of them. I could go on and on and an about the staff-but it would take all day.
Not to mention Joe at the blackjack/table sections, making him smile cracks me up.
I just got home from having my 40th party, bringing 7 other guests. It was the best birthday EVER! And I just wanted to thank the entire staff for making it extra special for me.
Thank you again,
Mary Beth
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
My Riviera Experience
Hi, my name is Mike and I just arrived home after a stay at your hotel in Las Vegas. I was at your hotel for 6 nights in room #6337. I booked through expedia.com. I just wanted to write to your hotel and thank you for such a wonderful experience! It was my first time in Las Vegas and looking for a great time while also on a budget. Your hotel was excellent for my entire stay there! It started at the front desk where the lady was extremely nice and was very helpful in directing me in the right direction of my room. The great hospitality continued to the rewards desk, the box office, the maid service and also at the front desk when checking out. The pool was great and not overcrowded and the casino area was very nice and clean. I especially liked my room, as it was very clean and felt close to home. Even the shops were very clean, well stocked, and great customer service! I only wish that I could have experienced the buffet as it was closed during most of my stay there. I would HIGHLY recommend your hotel to anyone going out to Las Vegas and would DEFINITELY stay at the Riviera again! Thank you again! -Mike
Riviera Lounge Entertainment
Mark is unbelievably talented. We will be back tomorrow with our friends to support him!
Kip, Valencia, CA
I walked by Ristorante Italiano and was quite impressed with the singer. He is a very skilled musician and I wanted to express my appreciation. Thanks.
George, Tulsa, OK
Kip, Valencia, CA
I walked by Ristorante Italiano and was quite impressed with the singer. He is a very skilled musician and I wanted to express my appreciation. Thanks.
George, Tulsa, OK
Monday, August 4, 2008
We had such a lovely time
At the Riviera Hotel and Casino. Our room was excellent, the people were wonderful. Had a great time playing Let It Ride.
Maryann, San Antonio, TX
Maryann, San Antonio, TX
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Take a look at the Riviera Hotel and Casino
RIVIERA
NEW STYLE - NEW FEEL - NEW EXPERIENCE
OUTSTANDING RESTAURANTS SHOPS AND SERVICES - CONVENTION AND CATERING FACILITIES - AWARD-WINNING ENTERTAINMENT AND EXCITING CASINO ACTION
Riviera Bistro Bar
Singer Mark O'Toole.
This singer has a tremendous amount of talent. I hope the Rivera will have him back again. He deserves international recognition.
Poet, Vicky, CA
The Michigan, Ft. Lauderdale and Austin poets people LOVE Mark O'Toole at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, excellent singer.
Enjoyed our stay at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas - everything was wonderful, we were here for the Poets convention.
Gianna
This singer has a tremendous amount of talent. I hope the Rivera will have him back again. He deserves international recognition.
Poet, Vicky, CA
The Michigan, Ft. Lauderdale and Austin poets people LOVE Mark O'Toole at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, excellent singer.
Enjoyed our stay at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas - everything was wonderful, we were here for the Poets convention.
Gianna
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
My visit to the Riviera Hotel & Casino
Just a note to say how wonderful Sheila has been! She truly embodies customer service...with a smile too!
She has been responsive to questions and has gone out of her way to be very kind and helpful. You are fortunate to have an employee like her!
Vera, CO
She has been responsive to questions and has gone out of her way to be very kind and helpful. You are fortunate to have an employee like her!
Vera, CO
Thursday, July 24, 2008
I just wanted to write
and let you know that my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the "Riv" last month! We had been with you before - about 5 years ago - and then decided to seek out other venues - but, we came back!
For this stay, our Gaming Host was Mr. Perry Albert - he took exceptional care of us and he was a pleasure to deal with.
It is my hope to return to the "Riv" next year.
Our thanks to you and your staff.
Sincerely,
Judi, Ontario
For this stay, our Gaming Host was Mr. Perry Albert - he took exceptional care of us and he was a pleasure to deal with.
It is my hope to return to the "Riv" next year.
Our thanks to you and your staff.
Sincerely,
Judi, Ontario
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Our Visit to the Riviera
The Riviera is still my favourite casino on the strip. The new ones seem all the same to me but the Riviera has so much history and charm....I love it there! The floor people are all so nice and courteous and kudos' to the ladies in the Players Club area selling the $20 for $40 slot play....we had so much fun with them! Also, we really enjoyed listening to the singer in the slot area - Mark O'Toole - he was great!
Thanks for a great visit - we hope to return soon!
Penny, Canada
Thanks for a great visit - we hope to return soon!
Penny, Canada
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Riviera Hotel & Casino
I really enjoyed the live music while I played in your casino. Thank you. Great job to the singer Mark O'Toole.
Shari, NE
I loved the song selection that Mark O'Toole played. I hope to hear him again. He brightened my day.
Kim, NE
Just a KUDO to Mark! Thoroughly enjoyed his performance. Awesome singer!
Penny & Stella
Shari, NE
I loved the song selection that Mark O'Toole played. I hope to hear him again. He brightened my day.
Kim, NE
Just a KUDO to Mark! Thoroughly enjoyed his performance. Awesome singer!
Penny & Stella
Monday, July 21, 2008
Pool Party at the Riviera Hotel & Casino
Just wanted to let you know the Island Pool Party was GREAT! The food & drinks were delicious - enjoyed the band and the Island Show.
Rebecca - MN
Rebecca - MN
Friday, July 18, 2008
Stay this week
My wife and I just got back from a complimentary three day stay at the Riviera in the South Tower room #375. First off, I would like to say you have a first class operation and we enjoyed our stay immensely. Since it was "comped" as you say, we felt like spending our cash in your beautiful building and did so to the point where the hotel easily got their money back for the rooms, probably about tenfold! Not slots though, as I believe that was who sponsored our trip, but table games and the restaurants.
We stayed in a room that was recently redone and loved it! I just wanted to say great job to all of your staff who made our trip extremely enjoyable, as it was our first trip away after my wife having a baby, and it was a welcome diversion from everyday life for a few days.
I have passed on my good praises to all of our friends in the hope they can have a stay like ours, relaxing and enjoyable. One family is already going to book through Travelocity and we just got back! We actually barely left the grounds, only once to see a play and then back. The pool area was perfect, casino exciting and restaurants great for what we needed. We could not have anticipated a better time, and hopefully will be back soon.Thanks once again for a great three days.
Jay and Beth
We stayed in a room that was recently redone and loved it! I just wanted to say great job to all of your staff who made our trip extremely enjoyable, as it was our first trip away after my wife having a baby, and it was a welcome diversion from everyday life for a few days.
I have passed on my good praises to all of our friends in the hope they can have a stay like ours, relaxing and enjoyable. One family is already going to book through Travelocity and we just got back! We actually barely left the grounds, only once to see a play and then back. The pool area was perfect, casino exciting and restaurants great for what we needed. We could not have anticipated a better time, and hopefully will be back soon.Thanks once again for a great three days.
Jay and Beth
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