Casino Rio Patras also known as the “temple of luck” is found in the main building of the Porto Rio Hotel and Casino. It is owned by the Star Hotels chain and is 8 km from the city of Patras. Casino Rio Patras overlooks the sea and is a 4 star hotel and casino complex.
Casino Rio
Casino Rio Patras is open 24 hours a day and offers a range of casino games. The casino has 20 Roulette tables with a range of betting limits. There are 12 Blackjack tables (And if you want to play online blackjack in NZ, many reputed sites offer this classic favourite also). Players can also play Stud Poker and Texas Hold ‘em. The establishment has about 279 slot machines offering new video slots and progressive slot games. Players can find information on the website on how to play these games. Casino Rio Patras promotes responsible gaming.
Porto Rio Hotel
The Porto Rio Hotel has suites, bungalows and double rooms. All of the suites have views of the sea and Rio Bridge. The main hotel building has 114 double rooms each with its own balcony with views of the sea or mountain. The rooms are soundproof.
The bungalows, also known as Porto Rio Village have a rural atmosphere. The bungalows can sleep two, three or four people. They have their own balcony.
All of the rooms have cable TV, a radio, air conditioning, cots and extra beds are available, high speed Wi-Fi, a phone, in-room safe, wake up service, hairdryer, ironing facility on request, in-room coffee and tea on request, mini bar and newspaper on request. Room service is available between 07:00 and 23:00.
The hotel offers 24 Hour hotel reception, daily housekeeping, and a business centre for which a surcharge is charged. Porto Rio Hotel has 2 seawater pools, a clay tennis court with lighting, a gym, sauna, steam room and beach volley ball is also offered. Tennis lessons are available from a professional tennis coach.
Weddings, Conferences and Meetings
Porto Rio Hotel has 8 rooms where conferences and meetings can be held. These rooms have audio visual equipment and free wireless internet. Technical assistance is provided if needed and there is secretarial support and a copying and printing service. The hotel also offers a decorating service.
The hotel has facilities to host weddings up to 1600 guests. Guests attending the wedding will be given welcome drinks and special room rates if they would like to stay over at the hotel. Included in the wedding cost is an overnight stay for the couple with champagne, chocolates and fruit. They will also be given breakfast in the room. The hotel will organise the wedding cake and champagne for the guests. There is ample parking for guests.
Tourist Attractions to Visit
There are many sights to visit close to the Casino Rio Patras Hotel complex and these include the Venetian Castle of Rio, the Archaeological Museum of Patras, the Church of St Andrew and the Holy Cave of Ascension. There are also full day excursions to the Evinos River, the Vouraikos Canyon, the Helmos Ski Centre and the Oracle of Delphi.
Casino Rio Patras and Hotel has the capacity to host large events such as weddings, conferences and meetings in beautiful surroundings with sea views.