I stayed at both..one for free, one was priceless
I stayed at the Veniton because it was free! for three days,for pre convention stuff.
Then when the convention started at the banquet,I stayed at the RIV.
It so much easier and cheaper then the cab rides and lugging chips around.
The 3 nights at the Venition Free
3 nights at the Riv at a little more....
Walking out the RIV elevator and into the convention area .......priceless!