Vegas Pools That Should Dry Up and Blow Away — VooDoo Beach at Rio

Going by the photos, you might find it surprising that Rio's expansive VooDoo Pool complex shows up on this list. But pictures only tell one part of the story. And when it comes to Rio Las Vegas, it's a sad tale indeed. 

Once upon a time, the RIO was a hip destination boasting a popular rooftop nightclub, great productions, a party atmosphere, and the legendary Mardi Gras Show In The Sky. Then Caesars Entertainment took ownership and started chipping away at everything that made this off-Strip resort such a hit. 

Recently sold to be rebranded as a Hyatt, the blue and red towers are faded, under-maintained and barely hanging on. Nobody seems to have told the operators of VooDoo Pool, who still charge exorbitant prices for food, drinks, and cabana use. Now appealing to tourists on a super-tight budget, the hotel's pool is crawling with screeching rugrats who battle it out with low-end deejays for who can be the loudest. 

If you're looking to relax, it's best to remain in your worn-out Rio guestroom. A really depressing fall from grace.