Macau: Rio Hotel and Casino Macau

Great time at Rio

Spent an overnight stay last Dec 2-3 at Rio Hotel and Casino Macau and we had a great time!
Booked via Agoda so I just printed the voucher and presented it to the hotel.
It was prepaid already so there’s no need to pay the hotel.
Checking in was easy peasy, they just asked me for a 500 HKD deposit which is refundable once we checked out.
Receptionist is warm, friendly and accommodating. I think his name is Uncle Michael.

We stayed at room 1516. Although the view is just a building under construction, it’s ok since we were almost always outside.
We arrived from the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal from HKIA Skypier, across that is their shuttle bus.
You can lineup and wait for their shuttle bus. It’s about 5-10 minutes from the Ferry Terminal.
The room is big and the bed and pillow ‘fluffy’ according to my son. Nice lobby and it smells good, too.
Casino is just to your left once you enter the lobby. Staff and concierge are all nice and friendly and warm.
There are numerous restaurants in front and near the hotel, park is just across the hotel.
Toiletries are provided as well as basic amenities.
We checked out the pool which is nice but we didn’t swim because it was too cold.
Maybe they can make it heated in the future.
They a small gym which my husband enjoyed using. Not much equipment but it is sufficient and relatively new.
They have mobile phone that you can use and bring with you during your stay.
Aside from making calls for free, you can also use it as a wifi hotspot so you’ll always have wifi wherever you go.
Senado Square (Ruins of St. Paul), Grand Prix Museum etc are near but we took a taxi since we’re too lazy to walk=)

Checking out is also a breeze.
They also offer shuttle bus back to the Ferry Terminal so one less hassle to think while on vacation.
All in all, we really had a great time and we’ll definitely be back.