Published Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 | 2:55 p.m.
Updated Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 | 3:04 p.m.
Map of The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
A 5-year-old girl was taken to University Medical Center this afternoon after being rescued from the pool at the Rio Hotel & Casino, authorities said.
Metro spokesman Bill Cassell said police responded to a report just before 2 p.m. of a near-drowning at the hotel.
A spokeswoman for Harrah's, owner of the Rio, said the girl was a guest at the hotel.
The girl was in stable condition this afternoon at UMC.
Carnival lasts all year at the Rio. With a float occasionally passing overhead and dropping beads while feathered dancers fire up the gamblers below, the Rio tries to keep its 120,000-square foot casino jumping with excitement. Special Brazilian mixed-drinks are also served throughout the casino. The hotel suites tend to be larger than similar priced rooms on the Strip and many offer excellent views with floor to ceiling windows.
The Rio offers some quality shows like "Penn & Teller" and "Chippendales." Many come to the Rio for the nightlife at the VooDoo Lounge, located on the 51st floor, or McFadden's Irish Pub on the casino level.
Others come for a bit relaxation at the Rio Spa or pool area and still others come to shop at the hotel's 60,000 square feet of shops. In each of these endeavors, the Rio attempts to make the experience a bit more fun and spontaneous.
The Rio also offers guests a variety of dining choices from all-American food at the All-American Bar & Grille to Gaylord India Restaurant for something a little spicier and even Carnival World Buffet for the indecisive.
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