Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Rio Las Vegas King Suite Tour | Hyatt Globalist Upgrade, $12.50 Per Night Deal & Buffet Breakfast
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast tours a renovated King Suite at Rio Las Vegas, located in the Ipanema Tower, during a budget-friendly Las Vegas stay booked through Hyatt.
In this room tour, Justin shows the layout of the suite, including the minibar area with two mini fridges, a table that works well as a desk or dining space, a separate living area, updated lighting, artwork, and views from the fifth floor overlooking the parking lot, nearby businesses, and the surrounding mountains.
The tour also includes the bedroom, which features a tub next to the bed, along with a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, a separate toilet room, double sinks, a makeup area, and a closet with an in-room safe.
Justin explains that this suite was a complimentary upgrade thanks to Hyatt Globalist status, after booking a deeply discounted non-refundable rate of just $12.50 per night for a five-night stay, Sunday through Friday. He also discusses the free breakfast benefit, which at the time was a simple buffet similar to what you might find at a Hyatt Place.
This video is helpful for anyone looking at Rio Las Vegas room options, Hyatt stays in Las Vegas, Hyatt Globalist upgrades, or cheap ways to earn Hyatt qualifying nights and points.
Subscribe to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast for more Las Vegas hotel tours, points and miles strategy, casino travel, Hyatt content, and low-cost travel tips.
Timestamps:
00:00 Suite arrival intro
00:10 Minibar area and workspace
00:32 Views and room details
01:08 Living room setup
01:27 Bedroom and tub
01:56 Bathroom and closet tour
02:51 Hyatt Globalist upgrade and cheap rate
03:33 Breakfast and wrap-up
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Rio Las Vegas King Suite Tour | Hyatt Globalist Upgrade, $12.50 Per Night Deal & Buffet Breakfast
Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast tours a renovated King Suite at Rio Las Vegas, located in the Ipanema Tower, during a budget-friendly Las Vegas stay booked through Hyatt.
In this room tour, Justin shows the layout of the suite, including the minibar area with two mini fridges, a table that works well as a desk or dining space, a separate living area, updated lighting, artwork, and views from the fifth floor overlooking the parking lot, nearby businesses, and the surrounding mountains.
The tour also includes the bedroom, which features a tub next to the bed, along with a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, a separate toilet room, double sinks, a makeup area, and a closet with an in-room safe.
Justin explains that this suite was a complimentary upgrade thanks to Hyatt Globalist status, after booking a deeply discounted non-refundable rate of just $12.50 per night for a five-night stay, Sunday through Friday. He also discusses the free breakfast benefit, which at the time was a simple buffet similar to what you might find at a Hyatt Place.
This video is helpful for anyone looking at Rio Las Vegas room options, Hyatt stays in Las Vegas, Hyatt Globalist upgrades, or cheap ways to earn Hyatt qualifying nights and points.
Subscribe to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast for more Las Vegas hotel tours, points and miles strategy, casino travel, Hyatt content, and low-cost travel tips.
Timestamps:
00:00 Suite arrival intro
00:10 Minibar area and workspace
00:32 Views and room details
01:08 Living room setup
01:27 Bedroom and tub
01:56 Bathroom and closet tour
02:51 Hyatt Globalist upgrade and cheap rate
03:33 Breakfast and wrap-up
—
🎙️ 📢 Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast:
👉 SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast
👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490
👉 Spotify → open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg
👉 TuneIn → tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast-p1275539
👉 iHeartRadio → iheart.com/podcast/269-hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-51807405
👉 Podbean → podbean.com/podcast-detail/vvdph-a3425/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast
👉 Pocket Casts → pocketcasts.com/podcasts/1a722d50-2d0a-0138-96d6-0acc26574db2?_prerender=true
👉 Podchaser → podchaser.com/podcasts/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-1153719
👉 Podcast Addict → podcastaddict.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/3497422
👉 Castbox → https://castbox.fm/channel/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast-id4351553?country=us
👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
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💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site: hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
👉 Use my Savewise affiliate link to activate grocery coupons, maximize shopping portals, and more:
getsavewise.com/pro?ref=hurdygurdy
👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events, including virtual seminars:
ftuniversity.com/?aff=24
👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9
👉 Use my AutoPilot affiliate link to save points, miles, and money with this flight rebooking tool
withautopilot.com/?partner=HurdyGurdy
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🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:
✨ One-on-one calls with me
✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
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