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The Jesse

The Jesse

(206 reviews)

$$

Downtown

I had been to the Jesse when they were under previous ownership and enjoyed that one visit. So I…read morewas eager to see how new management lines up. We made a reservation for their Turkish breakfast on Sunday and it seemed like inside and outside was ramping up in busyness. We were seated almost immediately upon walking into the establishment and got to see a bit from the bar and from outside. I've had Turkish food before, but I've never had the experience like this Turkish breakfast. We had Turkish coffee, traditionally strong, and an assortment of bread, cheeses, spreads, Turkish sausage, honey with clotted cream, eggs and pastries. Everything was delicious, savory to sweet. The service was very prompt, our waitress and other staff members checked in on us regularly, brought in new dishes and took the empties away every time they passed by. Happy to have seen the changes this business has gone through and hoping to make Turkish Breakfast in my weekly rotation

Came in for Turkish breakfast this morning. First off the food was good. The platters were filled…read moreand cold foods were lovely. The hot foods were tasty and showed up in a few waves. The sucuk was excellent. Things felt a bit chaotic but we eventually got there. Service felt a bit spotty after the third time ordering coffee while seeing the other tables getting theirs. We were prepared to do a fair amount of waiting but it was a lot. We were offered water an hour after getting there while about to get our third round on our own so that was nice on an 86 degree morning. Didn't realize coffee and tea weren't part of the breakfast service so just keep that in mind while ordering I think there's room for improvement but the concept and venue are very cool

Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront

Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront

(130 reviews)

$$

Downtown

This Courtyard was disappointing. Damn these employees hate their customers. No hellos or eye…read morecontact or name tags or anything. Makes you realllyyy uncomfortable traveling alone. Water bottle filler in the gym. Wall AC. Microwave and mini fridge. Lots of homeless in area and sleeping on the river. Lots of bugs. Views are nothing- trees you can barely see water. There is a nice side patio by the river but bugs are plentiful. Parking is only $15 but you have to go outside and in the elevator to the garage across the street. Coffee shop across the street opens at 7ish. Courtyard "Starbucks" opens at 6:30 but again the staff is :( Room had a broken light fixtures and all the soap holders in the shower was loose with screws out. Also, the room stank whenever I came back so maybe shared with a stinky neighbor? Would I stay here again by choice? No.

Stayed here for 4 nights. It's a nice place. Checked in at 3pm but the room was not ready. The…read moreperson at the front desk said it was because they were sold out the night before and the turn around is running a little late. It was a short wait of about 15 minutes before they were able to give us our room info. We booked a larger room with a king bed so our son could have a bit more room to roam. Room was clean, bed was comfy. AC was easy to control. It did have a microwave and mini fridge. Emphasis on the mini for the fridge. Pool was semi heated. The outside temp was in the 60s so the water felt about room temp. Whirlpool was nice and warm. The fitness center has the basic weights and cardio machines. Laundry facilities only had 1 washer and dryer. We had dinner at the bistro located in the lobby area. Basic foods of salads, sandwiches, pizza and burgers. Didn't know they had a kids menu until we had placed our order and one of the workers (the one who didn't assist us) asked the family behind us if they wanted a kids menu. The bistro is only open during certain hours (breakfast and diner mainly. Grab and go snacks and some travel items available at the "market" next to reception. However, there are food options nearby as well. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Whitney Peak Hotel in Downtown Reno

Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

(598 reviews)

$$

Downtown

Breaking down the review between the pros and cons: Pros:…read more very clean hotel. Updated, modern rooms. Comfortable beds. Two double bed rooms was spacious for two to three people. Bathroom was nice, bright and clean with soaking tub. Many power outlets to charge electronic devices. TV has lots of channels. Gym. Rock climbing activities for a fee through a separate company in the same building. Very nice staff. Easy check in/out. Relaxed ambiance. No casino attached so you don't have to go through busy, smoky casino lobby. In downtown Reno. Less than a block away to the famous Reno arch sign. Short walking distance from the front door to the big casinos. Cons: Parking garage is across the street, not attached to the hotel itself. Valet costs $25 per day. Self parking overnight is $8 per day. Maybe difficult during the winter especially when having to park next to the curb in front of the hotel entrance. No roof over the drop off at the front entrance. AC system was a bit loud. Price is at least $200 per night.

Another stay another great time. We were treated so nicely by every single person we interacted…read morewith during our stay. Great restaurant and bar on the ground level. Level 2 has a rock climbing experience for those that are not afraid of heights. Have fun! Our room was large and well equipped. A fridge plus a safe are nice to have. AC kept the temperature where we like it and the curtains kept it dark late into morning. It was also quiet day and night. A giant plus for us is the dog friendly policy, awesome. We have already booked a stay for us and family during Hot August Nights to better take in the action without having to drive. You might think about that.

Grand Sierra Resort - View of Grand Sierra Resort from over the Truckee River in Spring

Grand Sierra Resort

(4.5k reviews)

$$

Hell yeah love GSR. Room was spacious, clean and well maintained…read more The food at all the restaurants we ate at was delicious. Staff are all very friendly. Pool is nice, needed a cleaning after the hella windy day blew debris in it nonstop. Life guards were attentive. Spa level had the kids arcade, bowling alley, shops and white rabbit theatre. So much to do. Housekeeping was very short staffed, our room wasn't able to be cleaned daily, needed to call for towels etc. Valet is busy as hell too. Takes 10-15 minutes to drop your car and 20-30 to get it back.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but after two disappointing experiences, I feel compelled to share…read moreours. Last year, Grand Sierra overbooked our reservation and was unable to honor it. To their credit, they arranged accommodations at another hotel, although it was not comparable to the one we had reserved. Wanting to give them another opportunity, we booked another stay this year. Unfortunately, the experience was even more disappointing. Our check-in was delayed until 5:00 p.m. because the room was not ready, despite the advertised 4:00 p.m. check-in time. Once we entered the room, we discovered the air conditioning was not functioning properly and the desk lamp was broken. We called for assistance at approximately 5:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. after no one responded. Someone finally arrived around 11:00 p.m., after we had already gone to bed. The lamp was replaced, but the air conditioning was never addressed during that visit. The following morning, we discovered the bathroom floor was soaked due to a leaking toilet. Maintenance confirmed the issue, placed towels on the floor, and returned later to repair it. During that visit, they were also able to fix the air conditioning. Later that morning, we found that one of the mugs in our room had not been properly cleaned. While this would normally be a minor issue, it became part of a pattern of poor housekeeping and maintenance. When we returned to our room that evening, we found another leak--this time water was coming from the ceiling. To make matters worse, my friend discovered blood stains on her comforter that had been concealed beneath the sheet. When we reported these issues to the front desk, there appeared to be no record of our previous maintenance requests or completed service calls, which was extremely concerning. A manager later offered us a $100 dining credit. While I appreciate the acknowledgment, I do not believe it adequately reflected the extent of the problems we encountered throughout our stay. Grand Sierra positions itself as one of Reno's premier hotels, and with that reputation comes an expectation of quality, cleanliness, and responsive service. Unfortunately, our experience fell well below those expectations. I hope management takes these concerns seriously because guests should not experience repeated maintenance failures, cleanliness issues, and communication breakdowns during what is supposed to be a relaxing stay.

J Resort - Skyline view

J Resort

(265 reviews)

Downtown

The J is an enjoyable place to be. The most amazing Steak House!…read more Marina, is an amazing cocktail waitress, very efficient, kind and funny. Love her. Alex Escutia, my amazing host. Always taking care of me, booking rooms, events, and always around for a quick chat! ​

This was my first time visiting J Resort in about a year, and I decided to go because I wanted to…read moretry the buffet. From the moment I walked in, several employees greeted me with smiles as I made my way to the Players Club. At the Players Club, Michele was incredibly helpful and happy to reprint my players card. She also told me about the 25% buffet discount and explained how to print it from the kiosk. I tried finding the buffet on my own but couldn't locate it. I asked the security guard on duty for directions, and not only did he give me clear instructions, but he also personally escorted me to the escalators I needed to take upstairs. That level of customer service really stood out to me. Once upstairs, Ursula greeted me with a smile at the register and even joked about "ONLY having four hours left" in her shift when I asked how her day was going. I was seated right away, and my drink order was taken almost immediately by Hachib. Hachib was probably the most impressive waiter I've seen in a very long time. He was kind, polite, funny, and genuinely engaged with the guests. He even suggested a drink when he noticed I wasn't sure what I wanted. Watching him interact with the other guests around me, it was clear that he truly enjoys what he does and takes pride in going above and beyond. The food was good, but the service I experienced was phenomenal. Because of the outstanding staff, I will definitely be coming back -- and often.

Circus Circus Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination - Like the photos

Circus Circus Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination

(193 reviews)

$$

Downtown

Stayed here for the weekend and we really enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and in order when…read morewe arrived. We stayed in the Sky Tower and had a nice view of the Sierra Nevada mountains. There were some bits of noise at times out in the hallways but nothing too distracting. My only issues with the room was the loud noise from the AC/Heater, very firm beds that weren't the most comfortable and a sink that makes a gurgling sound after you run water. But overall it's very convenient because you have full access to the Row. The Midway is still as fun as it was when I enjoyed going back in the 90s. Circus Circus has always been my favorite Hotel/Casino to navigate whenever I'm in Reno.

I booked a room at the Circus Circus in Reno for two nights through the Priceline app. I was given…read morethe total amount, which I agreed to. I carefully checked to see if there would be any additional fees, and none were mentioned. I saw the complete fee, which I agreed to and paid. A few days after my booking, I got an additional charge for two hefty "resort fees" which is a hidden charge that I never agreed to. I have been staying with Circus Circus Reno for many years, and this is the first time such an issue has occurred. Per FTC federal law: The total amount must be given to me at the time of booking and must include any "drip booking" or charges such as "resort fees." Such fees cannot be hidden, and they must be disclosed before payment. This was also agreed upon by PriceLine. When I called Circus Circus, they gave me the run-around and said their resort fees were mandatory and to contact Priceline if I had an issue. I know the hotel can easily refund me such a fee, but they chose not to. Beware if you stay here - they can just charge your credit card as they like, it seems.

Ponderosa Lodge - hotels - Updated July 2026

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