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Considered a small town by most visitors, “The Biggest Little City is full of surprises. The Truckee Meadows offers year-round entertainment, sports activities and special events. The town is undergoing Reno-vation and it shows; the downtown area has revitalized itself with major changes along Virginia Street and the Truckee River Walk. Business people will have every amenity necessary to make their stay pleasurable, while family vacationers will find activities for each member to enjoy. Accommodations are available to suit everyone at very reasonable rates compared to most vacation spots.
Downtown Reno
Downtown Reno is known for hotels that are combined with casinos. You can enjoy the conveniences of the hotel then go to the casino without ever leaving the building. Eldorado Hotel Casino is a luxurious hotel with a casino, ten restaurants and a nightclub. Eldorado also boasts comfortable rooms and great service. Most of the larger casinos such as Harrah's Reno have showrooms and entertainment, along with large hotel rooms. Another obvious choice might be Circus Circus Hotel Casino. Adults will love the hotel's casino and reasonable prices and children will love the daily free circus shows. Club Cal-Neva Hotel Casino also has moderate hotel room rates and a great sports book. If you're looking for a large meeting space the Silver Legacy Resort Casino offers 150,000 square feet of convention space and has excellent catering and convention services.
Greater Reno
If you stay in the greater Reno, you'll be a short ride away from the downtown attractions while avoiding the larger crowds. The Grand Sierra Resort & Casino offers a large arcade and a bowling alley for both children and adults to enjoy. The Sands Regency has excellent choices for nightly shows and fine dining. If you want to stay near the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa is located directly across from it to make your commute a breeze. The marvelous Peppermill Hotel Casino is in the same vicinity with some of the best rooms in town. If you are a big spender in the casino or have an extra $5,000, you might want to spend a night in the Safari Suite.
Sparks
Sparks is close to Reno and you can find some great hotel deals. Windsor Inn is close to Victorian Square, a central point in the city. Silver Club Hotel Casino is a beautiful hotel with Victorian decor. Most of the major casinos have huge convention areas including John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks with more than 100,000 square feet of meeting facilities, not to mention the fine casino and restaurants.
Lake Tahoe
If you have the time, spend a relaxing and serene visit to nearby Lake Tahoe. The Sierra Nevada Mountains encompass this breathtaking crystal clear blue lake and you will find a multitude of choices for your lodging pleasure. Skiing is the big winter sport here, and most hotels offer ski packages that give you a ride to the slopes, an all day ski lift pass, a room to stay in and usually a free breakfast or dinner. The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge Casino and Harvey's Tahoe would both be good choices and offer such packages. The Fantasy Inn & Wedding Chapel is a great pick if you are coming up for your honeymoon or just a romantic get-away. The ideal place for combining a business trip with outdoor activities is Granlibakken Resort & Conference Center. If you like to walk along the beach or just soak up the sun, the Haus Bavaria is within walking distance of the lake. Consider a stay at the south shore where the majority of the casinos such as MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa and Harrah's Lake Tahoe are located.
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