Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

2500 East Second Street, Reno, NV, USA, 89595-0002
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Why Grand Sierra Resort? YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO CHOOSE On a single campus, you get more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space, nearly 2,000 rooms, a ~2,600-seat state-of-the-art theatre, and a brand-new arena, paired with convenient and seamless arrival and Lake Tahoe just 45 minutes away. Grand Sierra Resort by the Numbers AT A GLANCE - ~2,000 ROOMS & SUITES Recently renovated, with abundant suite types. - 200,000+ SQ. FT. FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE Ballrooms, exposition halls, and breakout spaces. - ~2,600-SEAT THEATRE State-of-the-art AV, lighting, and sound. - 14 DINING OUTLETS From celebrity chef dining to 24-hour comfort food. - 7 MIN FROM RENO-TAHOE INT'L AIRPORT Touchdown to check-in in under 20 minutes. - 20+ ON-PROPERTY ACTIVITIES Bowling, driving range, spa, theatre, pool, plus six group engagement outlets and more. GRAND AMENITIES From the casino floor to the great outdoor activities, services and the people who run them. Team Building & Group Activities ONSITE TEAM-BUILDING EXPERIENCE Grand Sierra Resort's on-property activity menu means team building doesn't require a bus, a permit, or a separate vendor. Every option below is on campus and bookable through your event services contact. - GRAND BOWLING CENTER 50-lane renovated bowling center with a private 8-lane VIP suite for unforgettable events. - FUN QUEST 40,000 sq. ft. of unbridled fun! Includes laser tag, bumper cars, and a variety of exhilarating arcade-inspired games. - GRAND BAY DRIVING RANGE 35-bay driving range with floating targets, conveniently located on property. - SENSOLOGY Multi-sensory puzzle adventure for team building. - MAX ACTION ARENA Axe throwing, X-D theatre, and a free-roam virtual reality arena. - BREAK THROUGH ESCAPE ROOM Four 60-minute escape room scenarios for groups of 3-6 players. - THE DART SIDE 10-mode dart adventures with drinks and snacks available. - WHITE RABBIT MAGIC Nightly, up-close magic and acrobatics shows. Private buyouts and group ticket pricing are available. The Off-Agenda Experience BUILT-IN MOMENTS TO RESET When the agenda has a gap, attendees don't need a shuttle or a permit. They just need a key card. Spa, pool, and ice rink, paired with 24-hour fitness, are all on property. - THE SPA Full-service spa with 12 treatment rooms, massages, skincare, salon, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and co-ed lounge. - THE POOL Resort-sized pool with three deck levels, a full-service outdoor bar, and 14 year-round cabanas. - FITNESS Newly renovated 24-hour fitness center with room-key access and a full equipment lineup. - ICE RINK - SEASONAL Seasonal outdoor ice rink paired with hot tubs, fire pits, and s'mores in winter. Beyond The Meeting Room ENTERTAINMENT, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF From headline performances at the Grand Theatre to live music in Crystal Lounge, crowd energy at Chickie's & Pete's, and poolside programming, Grand Sierra Resort gives groups a complete entertainment campus, with casino gaming available as an optional amenity. - GRAND THEATRE Concerts, comedy, and big-stage moments. - CRYSTAL LOUNGE Live acoustic sets and cocktails. - CHICKIE'S & PETE'S Sports-bar atmosphere and social energy. - THE POOL Seasonal events, cabanas, and casual networking. Boutique Theater WHITE RABBIT THEATER & LOUNGE An intimate 300-seat theater with state-of-the-art sound, theatrical lighting, and auditorium-style seating. Available for daytime breakout sessions, leadership keynotes, and private events. Magic shows run nightly, with private group show buyouts available by arrangement.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1978
Renovated2025
Total meeting space212,506 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,990
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

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Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Casino
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
Oct 26, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 13, 2027
Jan 17, 2027 - Jan 21, 2027
Jan 31, 2027 - Feb 5, 2027
Feb 12, 2027 - Feb 25, 2027
Mar 5, 2027 - Mar 19, 2027
Apr 1, 2027 - Apr 7, 2027
Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 21, 2027
Apr 25, 2027 - Apr 27, 2027

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
212,506 sq. ft.
Largest room
71,920 sq. ft.
Space (private)
150,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
50
Second largest room
45,312 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
76,812 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
50,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
200,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
4,000
Seating capacity
4,000
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
1,990
Single (1 bed)
712
Double (2 beds)
1,136
Suites
142
Tax rate
13%

Location

Getting Here

Award-winning Reno-Tahoe International airport. Nonstop service from 20+ major U.S. cities including SFO, LAX, SEA, DEN, DFW, ORD, JFK and ATL. Touchdown to check-in under 20 minutes. Self and valet parking are always complimentary.
Distance from airport 1.5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
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Local Attractions

Lake Tahoe

Recreation
45 mins
Just 32 miles west of Reno vial I-80 West, you'll find this country's most beautiful and pristine lake. Lake Tahoe, with an average depth of 980 feet, is the eighth deepest lake in the world and the second deepest lake in the U.S. You can enjoy a multitude of activities here: water and snow skiing, to gaming at one of the casinos on the south shore, mountain biking, horseback riding, gondola ride, scenic cable car rides, rock climbing and much more. You will enjoy the sheer beauty of this place with the crystal clear water, miles of beautiful shoreline and mountains all around.

Golf Courses

Recreation
There are more than thirty courses in the Reno/Tahoe area with numerous types of links: championship, executive, desert, alpine and finessee courses among the trees. Some of the courses: ArrowCreek Club, D'Andrea Golf Club, Dayton Valley Golf Club at Legado, Eagle Valley Golf Course, Empire Ranch Golf Course, Genoa Lakes Golf Club, The Resort at Red Hawk.

Virginia City

Historical landmark
35 mins
This historic town was once the world's richest city thanks to the largest gold vein ever mined; the Comstock Lode. Points of interest include: old town cemetery, Mark Twain Museum, Bucket of Blood Saloon, The Castle (the only structure untouched by the fire of 1875), Piper's Opera House and the Silver Dollar Queen.

Museums

Museum
Wilbur D. May Museum. This fascinating museum houses the personal collection of Wilbur D. May, department store magnate, rancher, and worldwide traveler. The May Museum's indoor garden houses pondes, waterfalls and a variety of plants and flowers and the park features a petting zoo and log ride. The museum is located in the beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park. Nevada Museum of Art - located at 160 West Liberty Street. The oldest cultural institution in the state of Nevada, this Museum provides the opportunity for peopld of all ages to encounter, engage, and enjoy a diversity of art experiences. Nevada State Historical Society Museum - located at the University of NV, Reno at 1650 N. Virginia St. An impressive collection of artifacts represents prehistoric times to the present, showcasing the state's role as a passageway to the west and as a focus of gold and silver mining and wealth. Fleichman Planatarium. This ulta-modern planetarium hosts a variety of astronomy exhibits and seminars, and is the only planetarium to show "full-dome" IMAS movies. The science museum exhibits a one-ton meteorite, a solar system model, weather instruments, and much more. National Automobile Museum - located at 10 S. Lake St in Reno. Featuring an extensive collection of 200 plus antique and vintage automobiles. Many were owned by celebrities or featured in classic films. Mark Twain Museum - located at 47-53 C. St and Hwy 341 in Virginia City. Mark Twain started his literary career in this Old West city while working for Virginia City's Territorial newspaper. The original printing presses and work desks still remain in the basement which is now a gift shop.

Pyramid Lake

Recreation
55 mins
This ancient beauty is the remnant of the prehistoric Great Basin Sea which once covered almost the entire area of Nevada. Located 45 miles northeast of Reno, this is probably the best fishing spot in the area offering lahontan Cutthroat trout and the ancient Cui-ui fish (the only other place in the world that has these fish is Lake Titicaca in Peru, South America). The Paiute Indians make this their home and offer guided tours of the fish hatcheries. The lake is dotted with mystical rock formations. Visit for the fishing or just to explore the magnificence of this lake.

Shopping Malls

Shopping
Meadowood Mall - located just off US 395 at the intersection of Virginia Street and McCarran Blvd. Featuring: Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Sharper Image, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Bath and Body Works, The Body Shop, Brookstone, The Children's Place, The Disney Store, Eddie Bauer, Express, G.A.P. Kids/Baby Gap, Gymboree and more. Summit Sierra - located south of Reno at the corner of S. Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Hightway. Featuring Dillard's, Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, William-Sonoma, Pottery Barn plus many more. Legends at the Marina - located just north of I-80 West and west of Sparks Blvd, next to the Sparks Marina. Shopping includes; Scheels, Best Buy, Bath and Body Works, GameStop, Banana Republic, Off Broadway, Jones New York Outlet.

Movie Theaters

Theater
Century Summit Sierra - located in the Summit Sierra Shopping Mall at 13965 S. Virginia St. in Reno Century Sparks 14 - located at 1250 Victorian Ave. in downtown Sparks Century Park Lane - located at 210 Plumb Lane in Reno Fleischmann Skydome located at the University of NV, Reno at 1650 N. Virginia St.

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A Welcome from Our Owner A GRAND WELCOME "At Grand Sierra Resort, we are committed to making your meeting and event experience the finest in the industry. We are steadfastly dedicated to providing superior service and excellent guest experience. As owner of Grand Sierra Resort, you have my word on it." ALEX MERUELO Owner & Chairman, Meruelo Group Under Alex Meruelo's leadership, Grand Sierra Resort has invested aggressively in becoming one of the country's top meeting and event destinations. The mission is simple: deliver world-class capability with the warmth, ease, and natural beauty only Reno-Tahoe can offer. Why Northern Nevada THE UNCONVENTIONAL ALTERNATIVE Reno-Tahoe offers a rare kind of beauty where mountains meet the lake without the noise, excessive crowds, or endless sprawl. No two-year waitlist, no chaos, just effortless access to something special. That's what makes the meetings and events experience at Grand Sierra Resort and Reno-Tahoe elevated, effortless, and memorable. - EFFORTLESS ARRIVAL 7 minutes from Reno-Tahoe Int'l Airport, 20 minutes from touchdown to "do not disturb," $8.00 average rideshare, no traffic, with complimentary self-parking and valet. - MORE ACCESS, LESS EFFORT Everything is closer than you think: powder days, mountain hikes, lakeside moments, historic streets, a capital city, 50+ golf courses, and vibrant nightlife. Expansive without ever feeling overwhelming. - EVENT ENGINEERED A premier resort campus with AAA Four Diamond rooms, renovated ballrooms, a world-class theatre, the region's only cutting-edge arena, casino entertainment, spa, and award-winning dining, all in one complex. Let’s Start MAKE YOUR NEXT MEETING GRAND It's time to rethink your next meeting. To go beyond what you know. To be unconventional. At Grand Sierra Resort in Reno-Tahoe, you'll discover everything you want in a great destination and, most importantly, the unexpected.

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Sustainable Practices

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Does Grand Sierra Resort and Casino have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
We currently recycle cardboard. Our F&B team are currently working on implementing a food waste recycling program.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Grand Sierra Resort and Casino and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Grand Sierra Resort and Casino's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Grand Sierra Resort and Casino clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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