The newly reimagined Rio Hotel & Casino has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. The property is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies.
The resort is the largest property within Hyatt’s global hotel portfolio, based on room count, 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, SVP, 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.”
Phase one of the renovation included the full redesign and modernization of the all-suite resort’s 1,500-room Ipanema Tower featuring a new look inspired by the spirit of Rio de Janeiro: “bold, colorful and unapologetically radiant.” The hotel also recently unveiled six new culinary destinations within the new Canteen Food Hall; 220,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated meetings and convention space; a revamped pool district with four pools; and more than 500 new slot machines and 30 table games on the casino floor.
Other highlights from the resort’s phase-one renovation include the opening of Lapa Lounge and Luckley Tavern & Grill. In addition, lighting designers Chris Kuroda and Andrew Giffin have created a programmable light show for the resort’s exterior.
Phase two of the 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/CEO, 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.”
