Oh, Puh-leeeeeeeeez...I'd spend the first two nights at The Venetian & the rest of the convention time at the Riviera. It's more convenient to stay at the Riviera while the convention is actually going on (Thursday through Saturday), but there's no way I'd pass up a free room at The Venetian (I took advantage of a similar offer from the Wynn two years ago ). The Orleans would be the least of my choices...it's a nice place to stay, but it's so darn far from everywhere!! Look forward to seeing you in August, Chris!! Steve B