Reno

A sure bet: luxurious accommodations for leisure and business travelers. — Gayot

More modern than many Reno hotels, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino is an upscale property that's about a 10-minute drive from downtown Reno, and not within walking distance of other casinos. — Oyster

Silver Legacy Resort and Casino is an upper-middle-range hotel in downtown Reno with more than 1,700 rooms and a casino featuring a huge composite dome reflecting the Nevada sky. — Oyster

What's not to love about this independent, inventive, funky, friendly, non-smoking, non-gambling downtown hotel? Spacious guest rooms have a youthful, fun vibe celebrating the great outdoors. — Lonely Planet

The 833-room Sands Regency Casino Hotel is a lower-middle-range property with a friendly staff and a casino housing slot machines, card tables, and a Bingo parlor. — Oyster

Regardless of your room location, the Nugget's trump card is the sprawling atrium pool. A lush wet wonderland with dynamite mountain views. — Lonely Planet

Renovated, oversized guest rooms will follow a contemporary theme using tones and textures that complement its fabulous riverside position, moments from downtown. — Lonely Planet

Looking for an easy-in easy-out place to rest your head? If you're flying in or out of the Reno/Tahoe airport, this business-oriented hotel puts out a fine welcome mat. — Lonely Planet

Every room has a spacious patio or a terrace... Tastefully decked out with flowered spreads and drapes, the result is a well-organized motel feel with an infusion of sunny cheerfulness. — Lonely Planet

A short stroll from the university campus, this family-owned chain motel is clean and comfortable... Parking is a snap... Public transportation comes very frequently. — Lonely Planet

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Holidaying for a bit and need to some coddling? This extended-stay hotel does everything but shine your world-weary shoes. — Lonely Planet

A circus-themed property that will please guests who have a penchant for all things big top...popular with families for its kid-friendly midway featuring carnival and arcade games. — Oyster

Stay away from the casino madness in quiet, comfy and well-equipped rooms. — Lonely Planet

This chain caters to business travellers... Basically studio apartments, the no-nonsense units have almost everything you'd need for a few days away from home sweet home. — Lonely Planet

Mostly this motel is all about location. For visitors who want to gamble, and then slip away from the action at night, it's a pretty decent respite. — Lonely Planet

Casinos are always festive places. — Afar Magazine