MGM Grand. Bally's. Reno
Hilton. Opened in 1978, the Grand Sierra Resort and
Casino in Reno, Nevada, has had different names,
numerous facelifts and constantly redefines itself in
its quest to be the best. The one commodity that is
timeless as well as paramount is the resort’s luxury
lifestyle theme. First built as the world’s largest
hotel casino consisting of 26 stories and 1,015 rooms on
a 145-acre property at the cost of 130 million dollars,
the stakes are high to uphold the status.
Since its inception as the
first-ever destination resort in northern Nevada, the
resort has anteed up the bar and has earned a
world-class reputation among meeting and conference
attendees as well as discerning travelers seeking an
extraordinary romantic getaway.
Although the motto is “Get
lucky at GSR,” there is no “get lucky” about it; once
visitors arrive at this 5500 elevation resort in the
Sierra Mountains (just 20 minutes to Lake Tahoe, they “are” lucky. The jackpot is
staying at the resort, which ranks 15th in the nation as
the largest hotel and convention center.
Adjacent to the
intersection of Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 395, the
shining star takes center stage on the Reno skyline.
During the day, the glint of the sunlight, and at night,
the multi-colored spotlights on the gold-tinted windows
transform the resort into a diamond tiara that crowns
the thoroughfare.
Inside, the enterprise,
which these days measures over 3.4 million total square
feet and comprises 27 stories, the dazzle is not lost.
Whether guestroom, ballroom, or bathroom and everything
in between, the resort brims with rich, bold colors and
classic architectural features bent on Deco design.
Accentuated with upscale, modern plush furnishings like
leather, faux fur, suede, mirrored tables, Lucite lamps
coupled with all the amenities that one can dream of,
the resort can be equated to a martini heaven that never
evaporates. A good selection of the resort’s 1,995
guestrooms and suites afford panoramic views of the
Sierra Nevada Mountains or the Truckee River and
Meadows.
The two-choice category
among guestrooms, which run at least 425 square feet, is
grand or grander! “The top 11 floors are actually hotel
condominiums called the Summit, they are our luxury
brand,” says Advertising/PR Manager, Melissa Haughey.
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Meetings
Grand
Sierra is the 11th largest convention hotel in North
America and offers 45 meeting rooms with 200,000 sq. ft.
of space. Grand Ballroom can be divided into seven
function rooms. All meeting rooms have multiple outlets,
individual sound, temperature controls and separate
entrances. Exhibits – Summit Pavilion accommodates 300
8’x10’ booths. The Nevada Conference and Exhibit Center
offers 11 break-outs and can accommodate 194 8’x10’
booths. Silver State Pavilion accommodates 240 8’x10’
booths. Also, at no charge to you when using in-house AV
dept you will receive one podium and/or microphone per
room, portable stages, blackboards, cork & flannel
boards and lobby boards. Our AV dept offers extensive
state-of-the-art equipment available upon request for an
additional charge.
Sales Contact: Kerri
Countess
Function Rooms: 42
Largest Function Room:
45,000
Banquet Capacity:
2140
Theater Capacity:
4000
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What can you expect at the
Summit? For starters, custom dry bar cabinetry, black
granite countertops, stainless steel mini refrigerators,
microwaves and flat-screen TVs in both living room and
bath. The spa-inspired bathrooms tout imported floor to
ceiling marble and full-glass shower doors. No matter
what guestroom you reserve, love is the dominant
language in a superb atmosphere where 24-hour service
rules and the frills never end.
A “one-stop resort,” that
is how Melissa defines the resort (with complimentary
airport shuttle and on-premises parking to boot!), just
a five-minute drive from the Reno/Tahoe International
Airport and a 45-minute drive to Lake Tahoe.
“We have shopping, we have
restaurants, we have nightlife, we have entertainment;
the casino; the hotel,” she adds.
Conveniently, for those who
want to tie the knot, a 100-seat capacity, elegant yet
charming wedding chapel beckons. Throw in a full staff,
a host of services, an array of wedding packages and
special room rates, why look anywhere else?
Whether guests are meeting
attendees, honeymooners, newlyweds or longtime partners,
the resort delivers the sizzle—as well as the steak—in
more ways than one….With ten, including fine dining,
restaurants, the state of being finicky is taboo on
these premises.
“I hear all the time about
people who have been coming here forever,” Melissa adds.
The allure, indeed, is
contagious; the list of leisure activities, exhaustive.
The Grand Theater, itself, offers a variety of shows and
attracts a phenomenal spectrum of headliner
entertainment. The 1,800-seat arena, in fact, houses the
largest stage in the world, which doesn’t mean things
can’t get personal.
“Last year someone in our
marketing office proposed to his girlfriend on stage at
one of the concerts that we were having,” Melissa
recalls.
Offstage, gaming, 80,000
square feet of it, is part of the resort’s namesake and
the resort holds title as the largest casino north of
Las Vegas. Let’s see, what else?...A cinema multiplex, a
50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill
rides, aqua golf range and for kids of all ages, a
40,000-square-foot video game/parlor game/simulator
rides/laser tag arcade. In the future, patrons can
anticipate the construction of America’s largest indoor
water park.
As far as mixing business
with pleasure (a must on these premises!), the resort
provides 200,000 square feet for meeting and convention
space.
Day-trippers have many
options too. Melissa says, “We are nestled in the Grand
Sierras, so there’s tons of outdoor adventure activities
to take part in.” With access to over 40 golf courses,
18 legendary ski resorts, hundreds of miles of hiking,
biking, kayaking, equestrian trails and excellent
fishing and boating opportunities, she adds, “We have
the concierge service called Grand Sierra Adventures
that a lot of people take advantage of.”
For an exciting, memorable
meeting, remember Sierra Grand, the first-ever and still
foremost meeting destination in northern Nevada.
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Nevada -
Reno Tahoe Territory, Reno
Grand
Sierra Resort And Casino
Lodging
Type:
Resort
Location:
3 miles from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport
Guest
Rooms:
1995; Suites: 825
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Afternoon Wine
Reception, Afternoon hors d'oeuvres, Box Lunches
Facilities:
Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting
Facilities, Fitness Center, Spa, Golf, Internet Access,
Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool
Web
Site
Email:
kerri.countess@grandsierraresort.com
Phone:
(775) 789-2000, Toll Free: (866) 473-6672
Address:
2500 East Second Street, Reno, NV, 89595 United States
