The Rio Hotel & Casino has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand following the completion of the first phase of the resort’s $340 million property-wide renovation. The property is the largest within Hyatt’s global hotel portfolio, based on room count, and the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada. It is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies.
"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," Mike Waddell, SVP, global franchise operations, Hyatt, said in a statement. "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 Rio’s $340 million renovation included the full redesign and modernization of the all-suite resort’s 1,500-room Ipanema Tower. Its new look was inspired by Rio de Janeiro. The hotel also opened six new dining options in the new Canteen Food Hall, 220,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting and convention space, four pools and more than 500 new slot machines and 30 table games on the casino floor.
Other openings include Lapa Lounge, a cocktail lounge inspired by Rio de Janeiro’s Lapa neighborhood; and Luckley Tavern & Grill, a casual restaurant.
In addition, lighting designers Chris Kuroda and Andrew Giffin created a programmable light show for the resort's exterior.
Phase two of the resort’s 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 and CEO of 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."