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Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

2500 East Second Street, Reno, NV, USA, 89595-0002
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Located in the heart of the Reno/Tahoe region, Grand Sierra Resort is an all-encompassing resort with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites, the largest casino floor in northern Nevada at over 100,000 square feet, and over 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space. Located minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International airport and in the heart of the Truckee Meadows, GSR is ideally positioned to explore all the region has to offer while providing everything you need in one convenient location. Whether you are visiting on vacation, attending an event or conference, or seeking the best in entertainment, dining and gaming, welcome to the grandest destination in Reno. Grand Sierra Resort has completed over $350 million in renovations in the last year updating our sleeping rooms and public areas. Grand Sierra Resort offers a wide variety of accommodations for the every-day business traveler. Accommodations include: -Airport Shuttle - Daily: 4:30AM–12:15AM (every 30 minutes) -Business Center -Wireless Internet -Starbucks -14 Restaurants and Grab & Go Eateries -8 Bars and Lounges -Fitness Center -Full-Service Day Spa -100,000 square feet of casino space -Year-round heated outdoor pools with hot tubs, private cabanas and fire pits Entertainment, Concerts & Shows: Step into the Grand Theatre, where Reno's entertainment scene comes alive with a vibrant mix of performances. From legendary acts and chart-topping sensations to fresh talent and festive dance shows and variety acts, we keep the stage buzzing with energy and excitement year-round. Get ready for a front-row seat to the best in music, comedy, and more, all in one iconic venue. In addition, there are two dazzling magic shows offered nightly: "That's Magic" and "Nocturnal". The Best Spot to Watch Sports in Reno, Nevada: For an unparalleled place to watch sports in Reno, NV, look no further than Grand Sierra Resort. Whether you're wondering where to watch sports, our premier venues have you covered. At Chickie's & Pete's, acclaimed as the #1 Sports Bar in North America by ESPN, enjoy great food and plenty of screens to bring the action you love. Grand Sierra Resort offers more on-site team building activities, than any other hotel in Reno. Ancillary Services include: -GSR Bowling Center – 50 Lane Bowling Center -VIP Bowling - 8 Private Lanes (4 lane minimum for booking) -Sensology – Test your senses! -Max Action Arena- Axe Throwing, Free-Roaming Virtual Reality, X-D Theater, Chaos Jump Virtual Reality -Grand Bay Aqua Golf - Laketop Driving Range. Open Year Round -FUNQUEST - More than 125 Video, Arcade and Ride games, Laser Tag, Midway games, and Bumper Cars -White Rabbit Magic Show -Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink (Seasonal) -Break Through Reno – Escape Room Venue (4 Themes/Rooms) -The Dart Side - an interactive dart game where you can play up to 10 different games.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1978
Renovated2019
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
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

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

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
Suites
136
Tax rate
13%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 2.87 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

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 Riverside 12 - located at 11 N. Sierra St. in downtown Reno 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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Sustainable Practices

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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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