By Anthon Jackson
Reno is packed with hotels
In the spring of 1928, when Reno's catchphrase sign was placed across Virginia Street, Reno was beginning its boom as a Nevada gambling hub. The sign read "The Biggest Little City in the World." Not so little anymore, Reno is Northern Nevada's largest city. A range of historic hotels and gleaming new
resorts attest to Reno's glittery past and its hopeful future.
Peppermill Resort Casino
The Peppermill is a lavish, Tuscan-themed hotel and casino combining old-world charm with cutting edge modern amenities. Its rooms range in both luxury and price from the elegant Tower Suites to the spacious rooms of the Peppermill Tower and the Montego Bay Wing. The latter is Peppermill's budget option, but still features a high degree of luxury, with mahogany furnishings, marble and granite bathrooms, and 42-inch plasma-screen TVs mounted on the walls. Guests can either head to the reception desk or check in and out using Peppermill's video kiosks located both in the lobby and in each room. Downstairs are a range of restaurants and buffets, a host of entertainment and events in the Tuscany Events Center or the chic Terrace Lounge, and an 80,000-square-foot casino with over 50 table games.
Peppermill resort Casino
2707 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502
800-648-6992
peppermillreno.com
Eldorado Hotel Casino
Set in Reno's historic downtown and linked by skyway to both the Silver Legacy and Circus Circus, Eldorado is another popular choice for both lodging and gambling. It offers a wide range of rooms and suites, including budget-friendly economy rooms, deluxe and luxury rooms and lavish suites in the hotel's Spa Tower. Even the standard rooms have a small sitting area, refreshment center, entertainment centers and high-speed Wi-Fi that can be enjoyed amid elegant, contemporary furnishings. Guests are only an elevator trip away from the establishment's 81,000-square-foot casino, hosting poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and 2,000 slot machines. Within the Eldorado grounds is also a good dose of entertainment and nightlife, from live music at Roxy's Bar & Lounge to custom microbrews at the Brew Brothers.
Eldorado Hotel Casino
345 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89501
775-786-5700
eldoradoreno.com
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Another of Reno's more popular hotels, Atlantis has several types of rooms that are markedly different in the amenities they offer, from a basic two-story Motor Lodge to a selection of opulent Penthouse Suites in the Concierge Tower. In the latter, guests can enjoy Jacuzzis, 42-inch flat-screen HD TVs and 420-square-foot rooms overlooking the Sierra Nevada. The Motor Lodge is pet friendly. Restaurant choices in the hotel are many, including the Atlantis Steakhouse, Manhattan Deli, Café Alfresco and the Sushi Bar on the Sky Terrace, while weekly live music and entertainment is featured at the Atlantis Cabaret. Its 52,000-square-foot casino hosts all the classic games, from Poker to Blackjack to Keno and the latest in slot machines.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502
775-825-4700
atlantiscasino.com
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About the Author:
Anthon Jackson is a freelance writer, photographer and world traveler. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern studies and currently resides in the Middle East. Since 2008 his work has been featured by such publications as "GEOspecial," "Reader's Digest," Adventure Journey, Lonely Planet and National Geographic Traveler.
Photo Credits:
Luxury hotel room image by Andrejs Pidjass from
Fotolia.com
