Example: Yes this place may have history and its 24hr operation may help keep it alive but the service just plainly SUCKS!!!! I went there for the first time on a week day around midnight because everything else was closed, no waiting line, not too busy, it took three different servers to take our order and get our food (3 ppl)  about 45 minutes or so later. Oh, the corona beer I ordered took the waitress from the bar 40 mins to come back and let me know she forgot to order it. Hmmm, classy? NOT!! Save your money and go to Dennys instead, they may not have the neon hype and fake trees but their service is waaay better!!
Class: Selbornian


Example: Time of Visit:  Dinner around 7 on a Sunday Night @ the Waterfront (and it was nice outside)\n\nNot too crowded, we were seated immediately!\nIn fact, we were originally seated @ a table and a manager asked us if we'd prefer a booth instead (well, of course!).  So he had a table bused and moved up immediately.\n\nService:  Wasn't bad, but I think our waiter was new.  There were other waiters that seemed to be really on top of it and the manager that moved us was very nice!!  Our waiter wasn't \""bad\"" by any means, we didn't want for anything, he just lacked personality.\n\nAtmosphere:        Small restaurant, about 10-15 booths surrounding the perimeter of the restaurant and a handful of tables in the middle.\nThere was a cute bar area too with tall chairs.  They do have a Full Bar; it was clearly stocked with many different types of liquors.\nAs a whole, this place is VERY clean!!   (as were the bathrooms!  Yay!)\n\nFood:          Very generous portions and flavorful!\nI'd recommend the Fundito Pollo (its basically a Chicken Chimichanga);\nOh!  Get the sour cream \""on the side\""; trust me... it was COVERED! LOL\nMy husband got a beef burrito (which he said was probably the best he'd ever had) and a taco which was also good.\n\nPricing:       Not bad @ all!   For the both of us our bill was just a tad over $25 and, as I mentioned earlier, the portions were very generous!
Class: gentlewomanish


Example: I stayed at the Rio for almost a week last August while attending the Star Trek convention. This was the first year the convention was held at the Rio after moving from the Hilton. There were pros and cons.\n\nPros:\n- The suites are definitely large, but our room in the Masquerade Suites either hadn't been renovated, or remained a fixture of the 1970s. CRT TVs and old carpet. This was definitely the most out-dated room I've stayed in in Vegas (compared to the Luxor Towers, MGM, and Hilton.) Despite stepping into the past, the larger room is definitely a plus; it just wasn't what was advertised on the web site (at all.) \n- The overall atmosphere of the casino is much more energetic than the Hilton. It has a nice show, shopping, and dining area (towards the Masquerade towers). Two Starbucks and a fair amount of restaurants. \n- They offered Zumba classes, which my room mate took part in. They were held outside in the pool area and while I never made it down to the pool, I liked how many pools they had. \n- Convention space was HUGE. Sadly, the main hall and vendor's room were spaced pretty far apart (not bad since I don't mind the walk, but I did feel bad for cosplayers in difficult costumes or hells.) \n\nCons:\n- Of the few casinos I've stayed in in Vegas, the Rio was the only one that made me sick. I'm not sure if it was poor ventilation or old carpet, but despite all casinos allowing smoke, it has never affected me as much as it did in August. I woke up hoarse every morning and had the sniffles every day (not a full blown cold, but similar to an allergy, although I have none.) \n- Though there were a variety of restaurants, they're all open varied hours and the food wasn't superb at any of them. I didn't get a chance to try the famous Carnival Buffet (when I did walk by, it was PACKED) but the breakfast buffet was formidable. The seafood buffet restaurant was meh. We ate at the breakfast restaurant several times and it probably had the best food to choose from, but is breakfast only. My room mate sampled the seafood restaurant and wasn't impressed with it either. \n- Again, the outdated rooms could have been better.\n- Shuttle system wasn't spectacular, either.\n\nif I'm able to attend the convention again next year, I'd only stay at the Rio again out of convenience (and unreliability of the shuttle). Fortunately they've got that going for them, but I wouldn't stay here for any other reason.
Class: Selbornian


Example: Horrible! You would think that a place that prides themselves from being from Texas would have top quality meat. Not the case at this place. Save your money.
Class: Selbornian


Example: I moved out here from California about a year ago and have tried a few nail places.. Nothing compares to Sasha!! Plus I get compliments on my nails all the time! I was nervous about going from acrylic to hard gels but Sasha took time to explain exactly what the process was and now I'd never go back. She does amazing nail art, she takes her time, and she's super down to earth. My nails make me happy everyday and I can't wait to go back. Also she loves rhinestones as much as me and that quality is hard to find.
Class: gentlewomanish


Example: Ever wonder what would happen if a nice Mexican girl and a nice Chinese boy got married and opened a restaurant? Chino Bandido is a place that is a great idea and pretty darn good!\n\nSo here is the rub:  it is Mexican food with Chinese influences.  The one that got me in the door \""General Tso's Chicken Burrito\"".  Think about it.  Think about it... gotcha.  Something you definitely want to try.\n\nAs a newbie, the super nice woman behind the counter let me taste a bunch of different meats before I had to decide.  The emerald chicken, which everyone seems to like, is quite good.  Probably the most Chinese style meat there.  It is like chimichurra or a salty, green onion sliced chicken.  I can't decide which.\n\nHowever, I am delighted to say I stayed for the General Tso's Chicken burrito.  They call it Jade Red Chicken.  Get it in a burrito.  Get it in a quesadilla.  Get it over rice.  Get it in a large pile.  Just get it.  Great stuff.  (see menu:  http://www.chinobandido.com/ordermenu.html)\n\nNow, this is NOT authentic anything.  This is a perfectly nice family pushing a cool, original fusion style of cooking.  If for no other reason, that is worth checking out.  But even better - the food is good.  Enjoy it!\n\n...and just one second.  I almost forgot to mention the 2nd tastiest, most random thing you would expect from a place like this:  Snickerdoodles.  Yes, the sugary, Cinnamon swirled cookies.  Not sure why they do it, but this place has EXCELLENT snickerdoodles.  Go for those too.\n\nAnd hey, say hi to the Panda with the sombrero for me:  http://www.chinobandido.com/images/The%20Three%20Bears.jpg
Class: gentlewomanish
Considreing the above, classify the following: Sigh.. Ive experienced better.. way better.\n\nStaff that simply don't even know what types rooms they are renting...   and when trying to resolve things, constantly \""disconnect\"" the call.\n\nIm sorry, but im simply underwhelmed.  seems the only really good reason for staying at the Venetian is this being the closest walking distance to the Sands convention center.\n\nNothing here is bad, its just so terrible un-great.