The Riv is way up north on the strip. It's a fine place to stay but it's way up north on the strip - when I stayed there a few years ago I ended up getting a monorail pass. Let's be honest here, you aren't going to Vegas for the hotel room, so if you have a nice mix of price/location, that'll be great. You can gamble/drink/eat anywhere you want.
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