Nightly rates from $24
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 26, 2012 Check-out: Feb 28, 2012

Grand Sierra Resort Casino

4 stars
2500 E. Second St., Reno, NV 89595
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
335 reviews
An average place at best...

I would like to tell you that the reviews I read for this hotel were not good. They stated a lot a... See full review

  • JohnRomer
  • Jan 31, 2012
Great value

I was very impressed with the hotel and it's staff. Thanks for the great value. See full review

  • wylmdl
  • Jan 23, 2012
Hit a beach, spa, go bull riding or skydive without leaving the hotel

Spread over 145 acres, this mega-resort packs fun for everyone, from families to business travelers on corporate retreat. Amenities at Grand Sierra Resort Casino begin with a seasonal beach complex featuring a heated pool, huge sandbox, volleyball court, cabanas (fees apply) and grill. Families enjoy bowling, massive arcade, Ultimate Rush Thrill Park, cinema, go karts and miniature golf. The adventure desk offers a unique concierge for outdoor activities. The hotel also offers various retail, indoor and outdoor wedding venues and a large RV park.

Highlights
  • Three Charlie Palmer restaurants
  • Unique pool area
  • Ultimate Rush Thrill Park
Rooms

Grand Sierra's standard rooms start at a generous 425 square feet, decorated in updated hunting lodge décor. A variety of suites as large as 1,950 square feet are available, with amenities such as luxury bedding, wet bar and mini fridge. Wi-Fi is included in the resort fee.

Features

Entertainment at Grand Sierra Resort Casino includes a variety of headliners at the Grand Theatre, live music and club DJs at The Beach, country and western music (don't skip mechanical bull riding) at Mustangs, plus lounge performers and impressionist, Chris Costa, at 2500 East. Guest also enjoy 30 TV screens, keg beer and sexy servers at Xtreme Sports Bar & Lounge. Try the virtual indoor golf course and aquatic driving range or visit the spa and health club for a wide variety of body and facial treatments, as well as sauna, steam and whirlpool tubs. The health club has cardio machines, free weights and a rock climbing wall. The hotel is pet-friendly (restrictions apply).

Dining

Restaurants include star chef Charlie Palmer's CP Steak, Briscola Italian, Reserve wine bar and Fin Fish. Rim Asian by local restaurateur Joe Wong and a Johnny Rockets are also onsite. Breakfast is available at the Lodge buffet, 24-hour Second Street Express and Starbucks.

Transportation
  • Reno Tahoe International Airport (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
  • Complimentary shuttle to and from airport
  • Enterprise car rental on site
Attractions
  • Downtown Reno (2.5 mi/4 km)
  • Reno-Sparks Convention Center (3.4 mi/5.5 km)
  • Meadowood Mall (3.4 mi/5.5 km)
  • Rancho San Rafael Park (Balloon Races) (4.7 mi/7.6 km)
  • Lake Tahoe (28.3 mi/45.5 km)
Business
  • Flexible meeting and event space totals 200,000 square feet
  • Executive business center offers computers, Internet, printing, fax, notary, supplies and shipping
Policies & Fees

GSR is Pet Friendly. Pets can stay in room for $30 per night, max two pets (cats or dogs, no additional charge for second pet). Water bowls and treats are provided for four legged guests.

 

The Grand Sierra Resort charges a daily Resort Fee, designed to offer a value-added component to each guest's stay at the Grand Sierra Resort. This nominal fee of $5.00 (inclusive of tax) provides hotel guests with complimentary health club admission (a $10.00 value) plus complimentary local and 800 calls (normally $1.00 each), and will be added to guest folio at the hotel.

 

On October 1, 2009, the Resort Fee increases to $10 plus tax per night - but now includes free in-room Wi-Fi and 2 free bottles of water per day, for even greater value!

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Grand Sierra Resort Casino Rooms

Grand Suite
This 558 square foot Hotel room is decorated in a sophisticated palette of colors - cream, brown, and black - which exudes contemporary style. From its plush bedding and 32 inch HDTV to its luxurious spa inspired marble bathroom and beautiful sitting area, it is the perfect place for relaxation.
Grand II Suite
This 420 square foot Hotel room is the perfect blend of luxury and style adorned with custom leather and suede furniture accented in warm, rich colors. Featuring 32 inch HDTVs, butler pantry, and spa inspired floor to ceiling marble bathrooms. This well-appointed suite is your vacation home away from home.
Standard GSR Room
With almost 500 square feet, our guest rooms offer considerably more living space than many hotels. With an option of one king bed or two double bed accommodations.

Hotel Map

2500 E. Second St., Reno, NV 89595

Area served
Reno, Nevada.
Nearby airports
Reno Tahoe International.
Area description
Lake Tahoe, World Class skiing and golfing, Nevada Art Museum, Kiyak park, fishing, hiking, biking, Harrah's Automobile Museum.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Currency Exchange
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free parking
  • Game Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Golf
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Night Club
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Spa services
  • Tour Desk
  • Wireless Internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Over 200,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.

Dining

Port of Subs
Customers have been enjoying the great taste of Port of Subs sandwiches for more than 30 years. Port of Subs made fresh to order sandwiches are prepared right in front of you, and the unique taste comes from freshly sliced, top quality meats and cheeses, freshly baked breads and zesty dressings and spices. Port of Subs also offers breakfast sandwiches, hot sandwiches, fresh salads, chips, an extensive line of deli trays, desserts and a variety of refreshing beverages.
Crystal Lounge
Take in the cozy atmosphere of this relaxing lounge, nestled in the heart of Restaurant Row. Table seating and comfortable chairs encourage extended visits, and the nightly sounds of a live piano player smoothly blend with sophisticated spirits. Within earshot of our finest restaurants, the Crystal Lounge makes a marvelous place to enjoy a drink should you have to wait for a table.
Reserve
This unique wine tasting bar is your own private wine tour with modern enomatic wine dispensers which house both rare red and white wines from around the world complete with a sommelier to help guide you in your selections. Every taste is an experience. Located in the lobby.
The Lodge Buffet
The Lodge Buffet is Reno's newest buffet, featuring a cozy atmosphere, a spectacular array of foods, and exciting action cooking stations. Chefs are at attention to serve up hot carved meats, pizzas right from the oven, and fresh tossed salads. There's a pasta station with hot sauces prepared before your eyes, a south of the border station with enchiladas, and more. At the Lodge Buffet, diners can also enjoy foods from around the world at the international station as well as the ever popular seafood station filled with fresh cooked shrimp and crab. Be prepared to save room for desert with the fully stacked pastry bar, featuring a make-your-own sundae station.
Johnny Rockets
From cheeseburgers to chili fries, melts to malts, classic diner cooking doesn't get better than this. Known the nation over, this is the only Johnny Rockets in Reno. Designed to resemble a vintage 50's counter top diner, this open aired hamburger haven is located next to our spacious Race and Sports Book. Follow all of the day's sporting action while enjoying one of your favorite meals. Plus, singing staff! and oldies on the jukebox.
All City Live
The venue features live entertainment while encompassing some of today's most popular emerging bands along with Reno's best local talent. The vision of ALLCITY Live was inspired by the rock and roll clubs of New York that have headlined some of rock's legends. To add to the exciting club atmosphere, energy dancers will show their moves on the bars, a fire performer will risk getting burned and stilt walkers will defy great heights. Entourage Tuesdays caters to women with various bottle specials and no cover charge for the ladies. On Fridays, club goers will be able to enjoy Sounds of Fashion, a sexy party featuring fashion shows, periodic merchandise giveaways and trendy rock and roll band performances all twisted into one hot night.
Mustang Bar
Wild horses will not be able to drag visitors away from this dynamic venue featuring live music from local country bands, up-and-coming country acts, western legends and celebrity deejays Tuesday - Saturday nights. Sexy cowgirl servers will perform custom dance routines every half hour including sultry moves on top of the bar. Spectacular drink specials and honky-tonk cocktails make Mustangs Dance Hall and Saloon the wildest watering hole in Reno.
Round Table Pizza
Everyone agrees on pizza, and that makes Round Table Pizza a terrific choice for families vacationing at Grand Sierra Resort. This relaxed restaurant chain has built its national reputation by offering an affordable variety of thin and thick crust pizzas, all available with a multitude of toppings, as well as a sampling of Italian favorites.
Charlie Palmer Steak / Fin Fish
Charlie Palmer brings the third modern American steak house of its kind to Grand Sierra Resort. The restaurant seats more than 200 guests and features artisan meats and a trademark eclectic wine collection spotlighting west coast vintages. PLUS! Charlie Palmer extends his surf to the turf with his premiere seafood concept, Fin Fish. The eatery features a raw bar, fresh seafood and shellfish and a sea foam blue sage and sand color environment to create a beachside escape.
2500 East
Relax...unwind...be still. Lounge in plush suede and smooth leather seating while sipping your very favorite mixed drinks. Located in the lobby.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (335)

Ratings and reviews for Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Overall score

3.9 / 5
335 out of 335
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.1
Value:
4.1

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

5
SEMA
Business
Port Orange, FL, USA
Feb 5, 2012

Great Location

Located at I-395 and I-80, you can easily get anywhere in Northern Nevada. The facility has something for everyone young and old.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

5
Arniegolf
Business
Roseburg, OR, USA
Feb 3, 2012

Business or Pleasure

The Grand Sierra Resort has it all. Spa, golf, transportation to Lake Tahoe and the ski slopes, go-carts, Starbucks, 5 excellent restaurants, and of course a world class Casino!! Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you to Reno, this is the best VALUE I have found in my six trips to Reno.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

3
JohnRomer
Reno, NV, USA
Jan 31, 2012

An average place at best...

I would like to tell you that the reviews I read for this hotel were not good. They stated a lot a problems with staff. However it was my personal experience that the problem was not the staff but the hotel. The hotel is old and very very dirty. So when you do get a room please keep in mind you will probably be staying in with couple of spiders and you should probably ask for new sheets and towels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

4
wylmdl
Fountain, CO, USA
Jan 23, 2012

Great value

I was very impressed with the hotel and it's staff. Thanks for the great value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

3
RyanK
Business
Sacramento, CA
Jan 9, 2012

Good value

Pretty good overall. I was there on business, so didn't spend time in casino other than watching bands perform. They were pretty good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

4
San Jose Ski Bum
San Jose, CA, USA
Jan 9, 2012

San Jose Ski Bum

Great valve for a very nice room. Close to the ski resorts. Staff is very helpful and made it an enjoyable stay. This is one of my main hotels for ski season. Restaurants are very nice as well...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

4
dadof8
Colorado Springs, Co.
Jan 9, 2012

Met my new Grandson

Everything went great had a good time meeting my new gradson and seeing my daughter and son inlaw. Thanks

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

5
buck32
Billings, Mt, USA
Jan 6, 2012

Fun Resort!!!

We stayed here during a ski trip to Mt. Rose (no snow) and had a blast with the Aqua Golf. Nice, clean place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

4
Skipper dude
Nevada City, CA
Jan 5, 2012

One night stay in Reno

The Grand Sierra is always a great value when staying in Reno. Friendly staff, clean rooms, and 5 dollar blackjack makes for an inexpensive one night getaway. Also, its away from the downtown Reno area which I find a bit crass.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

The Grand Sierra's in house buffett provides excellent food at a great price.

Review of Grand Sierra Resort Casino

Reviewer score

4
Ready for Bed
San Francisco, CA, USA
Jan 3, 2012

Great Stay

This hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere as a whole was very pleasant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
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