A lot has changed since my original FTR review (#1) so many years ago and now the River Rock has become a full fledged destination in Richmond. It's become a gambler's paradise, a parking spot for the Richmond Night Market, and a hotel resort for visitors like yours truly. Now I can say I'm officially part of the latter. Things I liked:. * The price ($150USD a night) for a 1 BR suite. While prices fluctuate for any property, River Rock still has inventory when other competing hotels don't. Plus, the prices during the week are going to be one's best bet. * The bed: Who doesn't love a good comfy bed? The rooms are spacious without being too stuffy. Even the sofa bed was decent, a rarity for couch beds. * Casino: Slots are everywhere, but the table game action is solid, especially given the late night crowd. It's hard to resist the idea of playing Free Bet Blackjack, which allows one to double down and split with no risk. The catch though is that 22 is a push. * The pool: This is no ordinary hotel pool. If anything, it's reminiscent of a resort pool with different levels, and is perfect for the youngins to enjoy some water sports. There are so jacuzzis and a huge water slide, and rock tunnel. Add to the views around Richmond and it's a fun daytime activity. Things I didn't love: * West Tower Elevator has been out for close to a month. This leaves only one elevator in operation. And it's a slow elevator. * Despite getting a suite, it felt dated. The carpet was dark, much of the room's furniture looked worn, and there weren't enough outlets. * The long walk from the hotel to the parking garage. It's a hike. It's even more of an issue with the older folks walking gingerly back to hotel. * The garage parking lot elevator and stairs often smell like urine. (#2) ___________ (#1) First to review. (#2) For the person last in the elevator: Urine luck. read more

I don't know why I keep forgetting to post this review. I've been to RRC at least 5 times or more. A few times with my friends for a girls getaway, or with my husband for a weekend to enjoy the Richmond Night Market. Place is always clean, I even bring my blacklight to check. Since I have asthma and allergic to feathers, the staff makes sure everything is feather free before I check in. Twice already I was given complimentary upgrade. Front desk is always high in customer service. I don't gamble, but went I walk across the casino to get to the parking area or night market, there's no smoke whatsoever. I just found out they are pet friendly. And so is the night market. So next time we bring the fur babies. Not to mention their outstanding spa. I'll write that review on their own page. Also compared to the other hotels in the area, the price is pretty decent. read more

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The closest hotel to Richmond Night Market. One of the better hotels in the area and the fact that they have a Gordon Ramsay restaurant definitely makes it an easy decision to stay here! Rooms are pretty clean but I wish that my room had a view. read more

We've been visiting River Rock for years every summer since it's within walking distance to the Richmond Night Market. That convenience alone makes this the best place to stay during the summer months. Plus it has a pool and hot tub. Now that we have kids, this location, while still convenient, isn't the best if you're staying with kids. The parking garage is far from the hotel so it's a trek for little legs. The staff and service are typically great and accommodating. We had some issues with check-in, as the wait was very long at 4 pm (their check-in time) and there was only 1 staff member checking people in. This doesn't work for most people's patience, especially littles. We don't usually order room service and this recent trip, the dining at the Casino side wasn't open yet. It's really convenient to have a Starbucks in the hotel though. read more

River Rock Casino Resort - Fitness center - Resorts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Busted. This is one of the worst casinos I've ever visited. From the start with the parking garage, which is a mess and has a height limit of 6' 7" to the wacky rules (no luggage in casino) to nasty bathrooms, this place is not worth a visit. You can't have luggage in the casino and as a result, you can't eat since all but the expensive buffet are inside casino. The bathroom I visited was nasty with urine puddles all around the urinals. No need to ever return. read more

We stayed at this hotel earlier this year in April. We came for spring break and were here a total of 5 days/4 nights. Very convenient location and easy access to Vancouver. The city of Richmond itself is cute and inviting and has some local shopping and dining very near the hotel. The hotel itself is probably a 4 star hotel overall. It's fun for adults because of the casino. Lots of slots and table games to choose from. The indoor pool was a hit with my 8 year old. I will say that while the pool is advertised as heated, it is still extremely cold. We visited from Southern California and are used to cold ocean water, this pool was no different than swimming in the ocean near us here. The views behind the hotel are decent. There is a nice dock and you are able to take nice water front pictures. I must also add the hotel is very close to the airport, so you will hear planes flying overhead. The parking structure connected to the hotel is a short walk away and easy access to the main hotel lobby. There is a Starbucks inside for quick coffee and breakfast options, as well as a gift shop with a variety of snacks. Our room was located across the street but was connected via an enclosed and heated corridor which was nice, as it was cold during our time there. All in all I would recommend staying here and would come back if I were ever in Vancouver again. read more

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The Good - Easy check in except peak times - check out pay using a debit card to avoid 2% surcharge with some credit cards - Airport train access - Employees Ive interacted with are great especially housekeeping - Starbucks and gift shop inside, limited but decent food options - Clean riverside rooms have great views - Non smoking rooms The Bad - Bathtub difficult to get in or out - Parking far away and confusing Been here in August the last two years and had really good experiences. I chose the suite with a king size bed that overlooks the river. My niece and nephew that live locally and visit with me and they take the bed. I sleep on the couch because I like to be near the desk with wifi ports to check my emails and watch TV. There are extra pillows and wool blanket for use but my nephew said the blanket feels like sandpaper (he's right). I usually do without it or you could use their large bath towel). The bedroom also has a desk, closet, and TV. I love the view of the river and bridge. You can see planes above and cars and boats go by. The rooms were clean except for the little bathtub ring. The bathtub might be treacherous if you have any balance or height issues. I'm 5'7" and the top of the tub is over my knees. The front lip of the tub is wide. They really need to place grab bars by the faucet and side. People shorter or less flexible and many seniors would be better not to use this and opt for a handicap room (if they have them). The water pressure is strong in the shower and sink. In fact the water will spray out of both the tub and sink. My niece and nephew loved the all day breakfast and chicken strips from room service. The gentleman that brought it was friendly, timely and professional. He brought extra ice and condiments when we asked. The food tasted good. The kiddos gave the food the thumbs up and ate everything. We also ate at the Curve bar on the patio for dinner. The patio furniture wasn't so comfortable for eating but relaxing. The view overlooking the river was great. My chicken fajitas were tasty as were the cheeseburgers and fries and chicken sandwiches. Service was good. We didn't try the weekend buffet but maybe next time. This last time my niece asked if she could have one of Starbucks large frappucinos with whipped cream before dinner. What cool uncle doesn't want to spoil his niece.Not me. But Later she"lost" all-of her drink and Italian Tomato restaurant dinner. She almost aimed perfectly into the porcelain bowl. SoI ran into a Filipino housekeeper. He said to tell the front desk. They went up to my 9thfloor room in minutes. They did a quick and thorough cleanup with a smile. Looked and smelled great. Fantastic job The niece and nephew loved the large pool and slide. Theres also a jacuzzi and a workout room overlooking the pool. There are benches and towels too. Weekend afternoons are super busy but weekdays in the am are better. I like to just walk or jog around the area though there isn't much to see except when the night market (walking distance) is operating. One really cool thing is that you can take the train from the airport to this casino and various local points. Overall a convenient location. Parking is the weak point. It's a far walk to the entrance. And the signs aren't clear as to what reserved parking means. You might think if you stay at the hotel you might have a reserved spot but probably not. The hotel doesn't manage the parking. I,ve heard lots of complaints from some of the hotel guests and gamblers. Overall a 3.5 experience rounded to 4 read more

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I stay here quite a lot for work, but this was my first time for personal and on the hotel side. While I'm usually on the casino side, which I find a bit dated, the hotel side is very clean, modern, and quieter. Extra plus? The shower had such amazing water pressure and after traveling nonstop for a week, this was so relaxing to enjoy. The staff is usually friendly, though I didn't appreciate the employee who checked me in this time calling me "hey you," when they called me over to advise my room was ready. My name is right in front of you on the screen, use it. The hotel is connected by a covered walkway to the casino, so definitely wander that way and lose, or win, some money. read more

I was never into casinos. I stumbled into this one as my GPS lead me to the Starbucks inside the casino. Lol! I was curious after buying coffee and walked around. Starbucks is more expensive here by the way. It's one of the nicer ones. Not too huge but not too small either. Plenty of slot machines and card tables. They have chinese food, burgers and fries downstairs and buffet upstairs for $39.99 lunch and $49.99 dinner. I haven't tried it yet but you can bet I will. They have a bar underneath the grand staircase leading to the second floor where the buffet is. The River Rock Hotel is across the street but there's a bridge going into the casino on the second floor. Convenient! There's plenty of covered parking for guests. Its free! I like the layout. It's not crowded and people don't bump into each other. Taking photos, selfies I was told by the attendant was allowed as long as you are not taking pictures of the machines! I was too afraid to try as I don't want my actions misinterpreted, if u know what I mean. Next time I will in front of a sign or something. Overall I liked it. Security and attendants are polite! Will bring out of town guests here for sure! read more

River Rock Casino Resort - Resorts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I had purchased a third-party online deal for a one-night hotel stay for myself and my two teenage children. We were also travelling with our dog. As a single mother, I had carefully saved and planned this staycation to celebrate my 40th birthday -- an occasion that was meant to be a rare and special moment for my family and me. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., when I attempted to check in. Upon checking in, it quickly became clear that there would be an issue. Front desk staff attempted to authorize a $100 charge on my Visa card. I explained that while my card is locked for purchases, it fully supports pre-authorizations or holds without issue. Despite this, I was told this was "unacceptable," and staff refused to check us in -- even though the reservation was already fully paid and my identification had been provided and verified. I attempted to find a reasonable resolution by offering the only $100 cash I had on hand in lieu of the deposit. This was denied. When I asked what I was expected to do, I was advised to cancel my reservation -- despite it being non-refundable. At this point, the manager on duty came to the desk. Unfortunately, her demeanor was extremely cold and dismissive. She appeared entirely unwilling to assist or show any empathy, despite my visible distress and the fact that I was openly crying. I repeatedly expressed how embarrassing and upsetting the situation was, yet there was no acknowledgment or compassion shown. I attempted to contact my mother to see if she could assist by providing a Visa number, only to be told that a physical card and additional paperwork would be required. This left me with virtually no options. I explained that the only other card I had was my debit card. I was then informed that it could be used, but would require a $500 authorization. I became increasingly upset and explained that I had only $435 in my account. The response I received was simply, "Sorry, I can't help you then." Eventually, the manager agreed to lower the authorization to $400. I proceeded with tears, as this left me with only $35 in my account for the remainder of the evening -- but at least I would not lose the entire cost of my non-refundable booking. What was most disheartening was the complete lack of remorse, understanding, or effort to offer any form of goodwill -- whether a discount, an upgrade, or even a voucher. I understand that hotels have policies, but there is a profound difference between enforcing policies and doing so without compassion or basic humanity, especially in a managerial role. Unfortunately, the experience did not improve once we reached the room. The bed sheets had visible holes, the bathroom was not properly stocked with basic bathing amenities, and the in-room phone did not work -- or calls to the front desk were not being answered. I cannot say for certain which it was. Additionally, I was extremely disturbed to later return from walking my dog and see a photocopy of my personal ID lying face up at the reception desk. This represents a serious breach of privacy and placed my personal identity at risk. In truth, had I been offered the option to walk away with a full refund at any point, I would have gladly done so. I work very hard to earn very little, and this was meant to be a meaningful and rare celebration for my family. I did not deserve to be treated as though my situation -- or my dignity -- was inconsequential. read more

River Rock Casino Resort - Bed sheets with worn out holes - Resorts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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We couldn't find the parking garage so we asked valet where promptly were informed we were on the side that would have to pay for valet. $33 a day. The parking garage was so dirty and smelled so bad we ended up paying for the valet. We had one issue of calling down for our car and we waited 22 minutes, went to ask and the switchboard didn't pass the message to valet so we had to wait again. The room was fine, one of our outlets didn't work, water stains on the ceiling, dim lighting in the bathroom, the bed lights didn't work. They also have no microwaves in any of the ice rooms but they will charge $25 a day for housekeeping to bring one. The pool had algae and some black stuff. The hot pool jets did not work. The floor was super slippery with no grip. Also no towels available for the pool. The busboy was nice. Overall the hotel was overpriced for the quality. read more

BEWARE of BUGS: So I really need the public to know. We stayed at this hotel this past weekend and as soon as we got to our room my son pulled back his bed sheet and saw a small black bug on the bed and yelled " ew a bug" and he flicked it before we could look at at it. I investigated the room pretty thoroughly looking for signs of other bugs I didn't see anything so I figured maybe possibly it was a one off. We were so tired we just wanted to go to bed. In the morning we woke and my son had bites on his ankle we were in room 1244. So we moved rooms the next day for our last night and all seemed fine but when we got home I unpacked our suitcase only to find more little black bugs amongst our clothing ( 3 of them). It's absolutely disgusting and repulsing to think this hotel may have given us beg bugs. I am absolutely beyond stressed about this and need to warn anyone else who is planning on staying here. Bed bugs are the hardest bug to get rid of. I contacted the hotel twice to talk them about this situation. The first time the lady on the phone said I'll let housekeeping know and kept calling me Shannon when that's not even what my name is then hung up. So I decided to call and talk to manager so something would actually get done and I asked for the manager and the lady on the phone said " sorry a manger won't talk to you about this situation" will pass it on to housekeeping and they will contact you. They still haven't contacted me. I feel like this is a pretty serious situation. It's not that I want compensation or anything I just want family's and people to be safe and warned and not get infested with "bugs" It's been 5 days since I've been home from the river rock casino and this morning I woke with bites on my ankle. Infestation fallowed me home read more

River Rock Casino Resort - 2 bug bites I woke up with - Resorts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Hotel location is perfect. It's right next to the Richmond Night Market and has included parking in the garage right next to it. The staff, minus one experience, was all very nice and helpful. Our room was very cozy and perfect for what we needed. The AC blew nice and cold. My only complaint that could've brought the rating up higher was that our toilet's water kept rising and would get self clogged even though we literally just had got there and just used the bathroom to pee. On our way out, we decided to go the front desk to ask someone to service it while we were out. They instead just asked me "so do you want a plunger?". We had somewhere to be so I just said sure, maybe I can just take a look at it when I'm back. Well, after getting the toilet to flush, it just clogged again. So we pretty much had to use the plunger every single time we needed to use the bathroom which was really annoying. It really brought the experience of staying there, down. read more

The hotel is in disrepair and really sad. All the carpets are disgusting and torn or need a good stretch. The Internet constantly drops and is slow. The hot tub was nice and hot but the jets are non existent. I thought no one had turned them on but the tiny bit of flow I thought was regular circulation shut off at one point, needed to be restarted. Also black mold was all over the floors. The tv is not smart, has like 20 channels, at least ten were sports or in a different language. You would never know though because there is no tv guide at all. Just run through each channel trying to see what's on. The room temperature was set to 22 and we sweated all night, even the next night after informing staff. Sadly we went to The buffet, it was overpriced and lacking much of anything except desserts. A mouse ran across the dinning floor and we were told it was normal because they are near the waterfront. We were inside, not on a deck. Everyone we mentioned it too seemed to not care. We used to go here all the time, I'm afraid this will be our last visit. read more

Stayed here on 7/8 and 7/16. We were able to check in early on both days without an upcharge. We chose the one bedroom suite on the marina side (casino tower). Best price in town. The rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable with complimentary bottled water. Great views of the river and great for plane spotting because you are next to the airport. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The casino has plenty of games and was not crowded. We had a hamburger and poutine from the food court. Both were good . We ate at the Gordon ramsay steak it was the best. Thank-you river rock casino for a great time. read more

River Rock Casino Resort - Gordon ramsay steak lounge - Resorts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

My cousin's friends always stay here because they always go to the Richmond Night Market, which is a perfect location for it because it's walking distance to the night market, so we all stayed here on this trip instead of worrying about looking for other hotels. They had shut off a driveway that led to the parking garage, so the street entrance to the parking garage was busy and backed up when we got there. The garage to the front casino entrance was a bit of a walk when you're carrying heavy bags in the heat; we couldn't cut through on the side because we has kids. There were two elevators to on our side of the hotel, and one of them was down. So it took a very long time to get on an elevator to get to our floor, a very long time. I was hot, sweaty, and tired with my heavy bags. There was a big group of people waiting. And you can't even use the stairs because they're locked. Staff is friendly. And they have a fun pool with a slide. read more

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This place offers a wide selection of table games, slots, and ever has a poker room. The poker room is located on the third floor and offers $1/$3 No-limit Texas Holdem. The resort overlooks the river in Richmond and is beautiful. It's also easily accessible through Highway 99. read more

I would've liked to have given this a better score, but I didn't really like the set up of this hotel. Due to construction and maintenance there was only one elevator working on both the west and east sides. There was not an easy way to get down to the pool area via the elevators and no good stair case that I could find. From the fifth floor you have to go down the west elevator, cross the bridge, and go down the East elevator then walk a long hallway. It was very confusing and not very easily navigable. Nice rooms, and casino was fun. It was also attached to the light rail so that was super handy, but the docks outside were dilapidated and rotting so it was all fenced off. read more

Very close to the Skytrain station and easy access to the airport. The hotel is only 3 stops away from the train station. Friendly and helpful staff at the concierge. I'll return when their Gordon Ramsey restaurant is open. If they provide bathrobes in the hotel rooms that will be better. That will encourage me to use the swimming pool more often. read more

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We stayed at this resort a few times, but we were pretty disappointed this past weekend during our stay. I don't know if they are just understaffed but we had a bad experience with valet that turned us off with this establishment. Valet already is pricey for $33 and at 10pm we had to flag someone down inside to get valet service, no one was watching out for guests. In the morning when we checked out the guy just pointed to our car further in the front valet parking lot and asked if we just want to walk there. First of all, he shouldn't even suggest it since we paid valet, and he made it sound like it was an inconvenience if he brought our car around so we sheepishly agreed to walk but we were upset. Definitely not 5 star service! With this incident, makes me not want to come back. Other than that, elevators worked in a timely fashion, everything is conveniently accessible like the Starbucks & casino entrance. We enjoyed the bar area, especially the outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the marina. Drinks were a reasonable price & delicious. We had a one bedroom suite and it was pretty dusty. You can tell they quickly cleaned just the mostly used area and that's it. Pull out sofa bed mattress was very squicky & seemed old. Same issue with the king size bed. They need to revamp their rooms, especially how many years they've been in service. I also had a very difficult time getting a hold of either front desk or housekeeping. No one was answering and I had to call a handful of times to get someone to answer my call. Understaffed? Not sure what was going on that evening. Other than that, we had a relaxing time. read more

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I have been coming here for years and have noticed that the casino continues to get progressively tighter every year. Over this past year it has actually been completely unenjoyable--slots have very few payouts and, when you do get a payout, it's only a small amount. It's telling that the casino is now never very busy with the exception of weekend evenings, when you would normally expect it to be busier anyways. The bathrooms are in dire need of repairs, as evidenced by broken stall doors, non functioning taps, soap dispensers, and paper towel holders. The food offered by the Prive Bar inside the casino isn't very good and overpriced--the nachos I'd had were flavorless, very skimpy on toppings, and far too expensive for what we got. Sad that this place has gone downhill because it used to be a fun place. read more

This hotel has a Starbucks in the lobby. There are no open washrooms for the public who are welcome to buy a Starbucks but also have other needs. The only public washroom is in the casino. The gatekeeper for the casino demands ID. Im a 71 year old woman who needs to use a washroom. The staff was rude and dismissive. Nor would they let me in to use a washroom. Disgusting behaviour for a venue that takes your money and is rude to boot. read more

4 stars for the hotel due to the location, rooms, and pool. Expect to pay USD 300 average per night. There are many good restaurants within walking distance. 2 stars for the casino - slots are extremely tight. The gal at the Reward desk pretty much discouraged us from getting a card. You actually had to fill out an application unlike other casinos where you just need a driver's license. Apparently no matter how much you play, you don't get discounted hotel rooms. read more

A very nice recreational alternative from the typical shopping and eating options available in the Richmond area. A nice bonus is that the Richmond Night Market is within a short walking distance from the casino so some folks in your group could visit the market while other folks can gamble the night away (or catch a show). In this gentrified industrial area, there isn't much else within walking distance (besides Night Market). The casino itself is relatively small (1000 slots?) but there is sports betting and other table games in separate rooms. For new casino customers to BC, you get $10 free slot play. Winners were pretty typical (i.e., heard not many but a few......we had about 60% payback) for a slots in a casino. The whole complex included a large hotel, a small conference center, a theater, a few restaurants, a 4 eatery affordable food court (inside the casino), and a boardwalk along the water. No self-service drink stations. The staff we dealt with were professional yet friendly. The casino cashier booth also provides currency exchange without a service fee, though the exchange rate while not a ripoff, might not be the best you can get in town. Still, a good place to get some CDN if you need cash for all those smaller establishments in the Richmond area that are cash only. read more

Area is nice , but Front desk never call for help even she is standing out there and talk to her coworker while she is helping other customer, another front desk come in never tried to ask for help, til another customer didn't stand on line and just go to ask for help , then the front desk helped that customer instead I was the first one on line , there is made me no sense for it. Because I was trying to check out and get the receipt only , but the didn't ask for for help, and why you make a line there read more

Our room was HUGE and such a great price. It is super convenient too. Right off the train (to/from) the airport. The neighborhood is a little sketchy; a little run down. The room was very neat and clean and as I mentioned, it was HUGE. Definitely wasn't too stray here the next time I am in Vancouver! read more

Penthouse okay outdated but still nice. Needs overhaul and up grade. Little expensive for the quality of room. read more

Pros: Location -- basically next to the Richmond Night Market. Got $25 in free gameplay. Noodles in food court were pretty good and prices were reasonable. Lots of slots in casino. Huge bathroom in room. Free Parking. Cons: Long walk from parking garage to hotel room. Staff member at check in didn't know basic info regarding where to park or how long the walk to the Night Market was, which was surprising and frustrating. Moldy grout throughout shower. Had to call maintenance at midnight because shower wasn't draining. He cleared the drain but left black specks and hairballs (that were not ours) all over the shower pan. Lack of outlets in room. Marina View room had a very ugly view of the rooftop of another part of the casino, battered barges, and dirty water. Not worth the upcharge. You have to stand in line to check ID every time you pass through casino, even when you're a hotel guest. This should be a more streamlined process. Overall, would only ever stay here to go to the Night Market. Otherwise, absolutely NOT worth the price. read more

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Had dinner buffet at River Rock, on Aug.02, 25, it was a disappointment, the quality of the food and the variety was not there, the price was high, I was expecting much more for 50 plus dollars. read more

The review will include casino, hotel (although no in room picture) and the food court in the casino. Ultimately it earns 3 stars at best for all around experience. Yes, there is a lot of parking at this casino, however I find that it falters in its accessibility. The elevators pictured almost never work, or so outdated where the buttons don't light up when you call them (so you don't even know if they are coming to your floor or not), and the entire place reeks of smoke. While I understand that they may not be responsible for people smoking or not, it doesn't make for a very welcoming and safe area either as taking the stairs down as well can be a little challenging if you are exiting the casino at off-hours or in the middle of the night. I personally dislike when my family heads or for a casino night on the basis of its safeness. If you have difficulty with mobility or are elderly requiring assistance, I highly recommend that you have somebody drop you off at the entrance. The hotel staff are nice enough, but I believe the pandemic really changed this experience overall with lack of staffing and likely people just being overworked. Our room plus suite was nice and spacious however there were dirty sheets with crumbs in the pull out couch. We had called housekeeping and the housekeeper who came to us was very nice and apologetic and change it for us right away we had no problems with her. Pull out couches are difficult as is because sometimes they do not get used so while the sheets may be clean people sit on the couch and eat and crumbs fall through.. Either way, it didn't leave a great feeling for my stay and the beds seemed pretty outdated as well and poor support/creaky. As a note, the last time we were there, there was only one staff on duty for checkout and a bit of a line. I know this can again be a staffing issue, however just be prepared to have a buffer for leaving the hotel. The casino itself is busy and has a variety of slots and tables. We often stick to the slots and sometimes you just can't get on the machine you want to because of it's popularity! Also if you go during the summer night market, be prepared for it to be extra busy because many guests like to park in the hotel parking and walk through the casino or spend some time there before heading out to the night market. I like the food court area and often gravitate towards the Chinese eatery for comfort or we grab a burger and fries. It is relatively affordable and the portions are good sizes. The staff are very friendly here as well, especially the ones that clean up the tables. read more

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Was able to check in early. Staff was very helpful and polite. The bellman Russell greeted me every morning. Michael and Heaven in the Gordon Ramsay lounge were very friendly and attentive. Room furniture was a little old but very comfortable. Definitely recommend this hotel read more

We were a little early for the Richmond Night Market, so we chillaxed here for a while. I live in Las Vegas where we have our fair share of casinos, and the vibe here kinda reminded me of the Silverton Casino, but with no empty seats, all the table games were full of people trying their luck to win it big, (Wonder if they know that the house always wins???)and it had to have been at least 95% Asian gamblers (Duh? We're in Richmond!?!?) I like that they have security/ bag checks at all entrances and a Starbucks here. We finally found seating to enjoy our Lychee Guava Iced Tea. We spent about an hour here until it was time to get in line for the Richmond Night Market which was a 5 minute walk away. ALOHA!!! SHAKA METER: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 3 read more

River Rock Casino Resort - Packed! - Resorts Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Pretty big hotel room location very convenient, night market is short distance away but is only open on weekends

Fun casino to spend a couple hours! Lots of different slot machines and table games to choose from. A full bar is available too, so you can drink and play. Everything looks well maintained and clean. There's lots of sanitizing wipes around, so you can wipe down your machine before you play. However, $25 min on the roulette table is too risky for me. Luckily on the roulette machines you can play as low as $1 a spin. No other complaints except turn up the music! The location is so convenient too, right at Bridgeport Station. read more

21$ for weekday lunch buffet is on the pricier side but still it is better than Notch8's infamous 80$/person. For today's lunch, they had stations for bread, carved meat, some seafood, Asian dishes, salad bar, drinks and a dessert bar. They have a 90 minutes eating window restriction. Don't know how strictly is this enforced?..... Majority of the food offerings were good, fresh and healthy looking. Though the roast beef was on the tough dry side and the ham was on the underwhelming bland side. Nothing stands out as super outer worldly, however the desserts were definitely above average. Worth it. It is a "must try". read more

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I have few, if any, complaints about River Rock. I've stayed here with my family when we took my parents to BC for a night at the casino and the Richmond Night Market, which is an easy (if not long-ish) walk from the property. The rooms are well kept, the hotel was relatively quiet when we stayed (note: it can get loud and crazy in the summer during peak tourist season), and the people who work the front desk are personable and efficient. I LOVE that the entire property is smoke-free. The food in the food court is above average. I suggest Chopsticks Noodle House for some delicious soup at affordable prices. There's a theater next to the hotel that I haven't been to, but looks nice on the outside. There's a Starbucks, and a buffet and seafood restaurant across from the casino in the second hotel building that both have good reviews. There's also a lounge that wasn't open when we visited this past weekend--probably because it's only open at night. Make sure to get a Player's Club card if you're new -- they give new players a $10 credit. The casino isn't huge, but it's has a fair amount of slots and a few table games. The poker room, if you know how to play, is where the action is. There are no cocktail waitresses and no free drinks. Slots seem to be fairly tight, depending on which ones you play. And the minimum bet for many of them is .88, which is super high for someone like me who rarely plays. However, some of the older machines have a lower minimum bet, so look out for the ones that are .35 or .50 a spin. Another thing I like is that you still see a good amount of people wearing masks (there was a sign in the elevator that said masks are required but not everyone was wearing them), and they have plastic screens set up between various machines. Covid safety feels better here than other casinos closer to home in Washington. read more

Pet friendly hotel and walking distance to Richmond Night Market. They just need to upgrade charging outlets for USB and power otherwise great place to stay. read more

No one picks up the phone at this hotel. Do people here actually work? I just want to confirm a reservation

The hotel was nice overall. The front desk staff were helpful, and check-in went smoothly. Although the parking garage was a bit far from the hotel, as the attached one was reserved for the sky train, the room was nice and clean with a view of the sky train. A Starbucks is located in the casino area, and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant is currently under construction. There are numerous nearby restaurants and stores. I would definitely stay here again. read more

Now to be honest this place has gone way down since they cracked down on the money laundering. I found this place to be boring the service in the bar area by the set of stairs immediately behind the revolving doors was terrible and hr to get appy's and 20 min to get a drink when your arms reach of the bar is ridiculous. And it's not like the food is extraordinarily sophisticated. The casino floor is bleh and there's an unreal number of slot machines. They got rid of the stage were they had the live entertainment and put a Dj in a wee spot on the corner behind some potted plants. I'm not a gambler so I was less than impressed. If you like casinos you'll like this place I guess. read more