I recently stayed at the Riverside Hotel in Laughlin for three nights. Overall, the experience was okay, but there were several areas that could use improvement.
The property is older and feels dated in some areas. Signage throughout the hotel was limited, which made navigating the property a bit confusing at times. The casino and common areas were very smoky, more so than expected. My room was quite dark, even with all the lights on, which made it feel less inviting.
One inconvenience was that all of the first-floor public restrooms were closed at one point during the weekend, and one remained closed for the duration of my stay. Additionally, housekeeping vacuumed the 10th-floor hallway around 12:30 a.m., which was disruptive late at night.
Late-night food options were very limited. Most outlets were closed, and the vending machine was not working, which made it difficult to grab a quick snack.
On the positive side, the gaming area was decent and what you’d expect for Laughlin. The staff was okay—nothing exceptional, but generally polite.
Overall, it was an average stay. With some updates and better attention to guest convenience, the experience could be much improved.