Hotels and Casinos

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (Reno)

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa recently completed a $72.5 million expansion, including a 27,000-square-foot addition with a new Grand Ballroom, eight new meeting/break-out rooms and a high-tech executive boardroom. The new Manhattan Deli serves up authentic New York deli-style menu items in
a 160-seat full-service restaurant, while Bistro Napa offers a taste of the wine country with a fresh, organically inspired menu. The property also added an all-new spa with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an Aqua Lounge complementing the indoor and outdoor pools and exclusive spa services
in opulently appointed treatment rooms. A 20,000-square-foot casino addition includes a new race and sports book, a sports bar and lounge and an all-new poker room. The property is also investing several million dollars on renovations in the existing hotel rooms, lobby and corridors as well as remodeling the existing casino and the seafood steakhouse.

Atlantis recently completed construction of a pedestrian Sky Bridge connecting the casino resort to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, offering convenience to convention attendees.

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (Reno)

The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino has completed a $90 million transformation. Suites were remodeled as part of the project complete with leather and suede upholstered furniture, flat-screen televisions and floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms. The addition also added fine dining including Charlie Palmer Steak, Fin Fish and Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante. The property boasts several new bars and lounges, including the trendy Pearl Champagne Lounge and the Reserve wine bar, serving over 80 different wines and champagnes.

Grand Sierra is one of the largest convention center resorts in the country and recently completed $5 million in renovations to the 200,000 square feet of meeting space.

Peppermill Hotel Casino (Reno)

The Peppermill unveiled a new all-suite hotel tower and a 62,000-square-foot ballroom in Dec. 2007, part of a $400 million expansion/renovation completed at the end of 2008. The new Tuscany hotel tower added 600 rooms to raise the property's total room count to 1,635. Suites range in size from 550 square feet to 2,200 square feet and offer contemporary luxury amenities such as pillow-top king-sized beds, custom-made furniture, marble showers and European-style soaking tubs. The clear-span Tuscany ballroom raised the property's convention space to a total of 102,000 square feet.

The expansion includes a Tuscan garden where guests are able to unwind with cabanas, Jacuzzis
and three pools. The garden also serves as an outdoor setting for private events and parties. Honoring the old-world tradition of restorative spa treatments, improvements include a three-story spa and salon in addition to a new nightclub and steakhouse.

The Legends Bay Casino-Resort-Spa (Sparks)

The Legends Bay Casino-Resort-Spa is being developed as a part of the Legends at Sparks Marina outdoor shopping and entertainment destination at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Sparks Boulevard.  Developed by Olympia Gaming, the $800 million casino-resort will ultimately include 1,000 upscale hotel
rooms and suites, each featuring lake or mountain views. Plans for the first phase include 400-500 guest rooms and suites, a spacious casino, a lakefront amphitheater, a private beach, several fine dining and casual restaurants, a high-end spa, fitness center, salon facility, and more than 50,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.

The Ritz Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe Resort (North Lake Tahoe)

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe is the newest resort development in the Lake Tahoe area. The $300 million project, situated mid-mountain in the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski area, offers a five-star guest experience with ski-in, ski-out access with ski valet services, a restaurant by a renowned San Francisco celebrity chef, a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and preferred access to the Old Greenwood and Coyote Moon golf courses.  A private gondola will connect guests to the nearby Village at Northstar. The year-round destination includes 170 guest rooms, 23 private residences and 78 fractional ownership units. The resort will open its doors to guests in fall 2009.

The Tahoe Biltmore (North Lake Tahoe)

The historic Crystal Bay casino core on Lake Tahoe’s north shore is poised for a significant transformation, with plans to create a single destination resort community including a pedestrian village of shops and restaurants, making the area more attractive to meeting and leisure travelers. In mid-2007, developer Boulder Bay LLC, a partnership between International Supply Consortium and Shoreline Tahoe, purchased the Tahoe Biltmore and the former Mariner Hotel and Casino site in the Crystal Bay region for $34 million. Construction is in the design phase and expected to begin in summer 2009.

Station Casinos (Reno)

Station Casinos has plans to begin construction on two Reno properties within the next four years. The planned location for the first project is in south Reno at the junction of U.S. 395 and the Mt. Rose Highway. The entertainment destination will feature hotel rooms, meeting space, dining, entertainment and gaming, as well as a Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Superstore. Station Casinos’ second project will be constructed directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.  When completed, the facility will include between 200 and 500 hotel rooms, a 1,195-space parking garage, several dining options, a 60,000-square-foot casino, and meeting and convention space.

Hilton Garden Inn (Reno)

The 135-room Hilton Garden Inn in south Reno opened in March 2008 on a 2.5-acre site. Well-suited for business travelers, the five-story property houses a 24-hour business center, the Great American Grill and in-room hospitality centers with refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers and other amenities. Groups are able to host meetings and banquets in the property’s 1,920 square feet of flexible meeting space. The new Hilton Garden Inn Reno is a part of the Hilton Family of Hotels and Honors.

Holiday Inn (Sparks)

The Holiday Inn Reno-Sparks opened in September 2008 after extensive renovations including the exterior, guest rooms, common areas, conference/meeting rooms, restaurant, outdoor area and pool area.  The hotel contains 220 guest rooms, over 8,000 square feet of conference space, a fitness center, business center, games arcade and swimming pool and spa. Guests enjoy casual American fare and a full bar in the new McCarran House Bar & Grill, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and provides room service.  The property features complimentary high-speed wireless Internet service and 24–hour shuttle service.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites (Reno)

Brand new in October 2008, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Reno is less than a mile away from Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Conveniently located off US-395, a half-mile south of I-80, the hotel is a short distance from downtown Reno, the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, National Bowling Stadium, Reno-Sparks Convention Center and the University of Nevada, Reno. Select rooms have views of the Sierra Nevada, jetted bathtubs or a private whirlpool. The hotel features complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet, a meeting room, a hot breakfast buffet served daily, a health and fitness center, business center, guest laundry, indoor pool and whirlpool.    

Hyatt Place at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (Reno)

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport has leased land directly adjacent to the airport and construction has started on a six-story, 127-room, all-suite Hyatt Place hotel. Intermountain Management of Monroe, La. will manage the approximately $15 million property which is scheduled for completion in 2009. Catering to business travelers, the property will be customized with stone, wood and mountain decor, and does not include a casino.

Hyatt Summerfield Suites Hotel (Reno)

Construction is underway on a new Hyatt Summerfield Suites at the southeast quarter of East 2nd Street and Nevinn Street in downtown Reno, across from the baseball stadium under development. Developers expect to open the hotel in 2010. The hotel will boast 149 guest suites featuring fresh design, leading-edge technology and convenient features for both business travelers and leisure guests, including: contemporary, well equipped kitchens; flexible workspaces for business travelers; comfortable relaxation areas; contemporary spa-style bathrooms; 32-inch flat-panel high-definition televisions, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Other amenities include: wired meeting spaces, an outdoor swimming pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary breakfasts and a 24-hour gourmet market.

CONDOMINIUMS

The Belvedere (Reno)

Menlo Oaks Corporation is developing an exciting condominium community in downtown Reno on the site of the former Sundowner Hotel Casino.  The Belvedere’s 377 stylish new condos include studios and one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The north tower is currently under construction. The final two phases are planned for completion in 2010. Amenities at The Belvedere include a recreation room, fitness center, business center, swimming pool and a home media center. In addition there is a secure lobby with easy access to all suites, convenient parking and concierge services.

The Montage (Reno)

L3 Development has completed a $170 million luxury condominium tower on the former site of the Golden Phoenix Hotel Casino on the corner of Second and Sierra streets in downtown Reno. The Montage houses 380 condominiums that range in size from 500-square-foot studios to 3,200-square-foot penthouses. Phase two is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2009. Amenities include a pool/spa deck, gardens, owners lounge and pet facilities. The space will also include 20,000 square feet of lifestyle retail space and restaurants with outdoor cafes, including a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, scheduled to open in fall 2009. At 850,000 square feet, the building is being called the largest adaptive reuse project in the country.

Palladio (Reno)

The Palladio, on the Truckee River in the heart of Reno’s cultural district, has completed construction. The first condominium owners occupied the property in mid-2007. The distinctive new landmark, at the corner of Sierra and First streets, includes 20,000 square feet of retail space, 5,000 square feet for outdoor restaurants, a parking garage and 88 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums and four penthouses.

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (Sparks)

The RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA in Sparks began serving bus passengers in October 2008. Following eight years of planning, the new, state-of-the-art facility honors the rich traditions of the city, its rail past and its promising future. Planning for a new transit center, RTC 4TH STREET STATION, is also underway in downtown Reno and is set to open in fall 2010.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (Reno)

In March 2008, The Reno-Tahoe International Airport launched a 22-month construction program that will result in a faster and more efficient travel experience in the ticket lobby. Blending the latest high-tech security screening with a new baggage check-in system, an entirely new ticket lobby will connect all of the airport's airline ticket counters to the new system. The lobby is scheduled to open in late 2009.

Construction is also underway on a new air traffic control tower at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The FAA expects construction to end in late 2010. The new tower is located on the east side of the airport.

DESTINATION IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Downtown Ballroom (Reno)

Construction is complete on a 28,000-square-foot, $25 million ballroom that celebrated its grand opening in Feb. 2008. Located in downtown Reno, the ballroom adds to a downtown meeting complex that also includes the adjacent Reno Events Center and National Bowling Stadium. The facility has a commercial kitchen with the capacity to prepare banquets for more than 1,900 guests and can seat 2,900 for a general session. Column-free meeting space is divisible into six self-sufficient rooms with heating, air conditioning, Internet access and audio-visual controls. The facility is managed by Downtown Management Co. LLC, which is owned cooperatively by the Eldorado Hotel Casino, Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy Resort Casino.

Golden Eagle Regional Park (Sparks)

The construction of Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks, completed in 2008, is the largest public works project in the history of the City of Sparks. The state-of-the-art facility is situated on approximately 140 acres east of Wingfield Springs, south of Vista Boulevard. The complex features 1.4 million square feet of artificial turf - the largest single installation artificial turf project in North America. The park is designed to accommodate the diverse needs of sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels and will serve national sports tournaments.

Nevada Discovery Museum (Reno)

Scheduled to open in 2009, the $18 million Nevada Discovery Museum is about families, fun and learning. This hands-on museum is designed to inspire the curiosity, creativity and understanding that leads to the lifelong success of children and their families as they experience the joy of learning together. Located in the former Reno City Hall at the corner of Center and Liberty streets with convenient onsite parking, the 55,000-square-foot museum will feature everything from space and science to art and archeology, all with a Northern Nevada flare. It will include nearly 18,000 square feet of permanent and traveling exhibit space and over 5,000 square feet of ongoing program space to ensure a fun and enriching experience for students, families and visitors.

Post Office Plaza (Reno)

The city of Reno has reached an agreement to purchase the 1934 downtown post office with plans to create an historic mixed-use center for restaurants, shops and office space. Designed by Frederic DeLongchamps, a renowned Nevada architect, the art deco post office is in a key riverfront location along the south bank of the Truckee River. The city plans to create a public plaza behind the post office that will extend the existing pedestrian RiverWalk by two blocks as well as expand the Truckee River Whitewater Park.

Reno Ballpark District and Triple A Baseball Stadium (Reno)

A Triple A baseball stadium will serve as the anchor of an $81 million ballpark district that brings new retail, business and entertainment options to downtown Reno. The ballpark will be the home of the Reno Aces, a Pacific Coast League team. The anticipated completion date is April 2009. The project is being developed by SK Baseball, a partnership of Stuart Katzoff, a New York real estate developer, Jerry Katzoff (Stuart’s father) and Herb Simon, a shopping center developer and owner of the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.

Reno City Plaza (Reno)

A mixed-use, one-acre public plaza has been developed at the corner of Virginia and First streets in downtown Reno. The plaza includes an 85-foot by 180-foot rectangular seasonal ice rink. A proposed cable-supported elliptical canopy will be suspended from two styled pylons over the rink. The design also includes a four-story, 42,000-square-foot building with restaurants and ice skate rentals, to be constructed in the future.

ReTRAC Project (Reno)

The project to lower more than two miles of railroad track through downtown was the largest public works improvement ever undertaken in Northern Nevada and has resulted in an improved downtown area that is safer and cleaner with more areas to use for economic development.  Construction of the first phase was completed in 2005. Now a project to cover the tracks is almost complete, creating two blocks of new real estate between Virginia and Sierra streets in downtown Reno. It will serve as a new gathering place offering green areas, open space as well as opportunities for more shops, dining or entertainment.

Truckee River Whitewater Park Expansion (Sparks)

The year-round downtown Reno Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield offers adventure in the heart of the casino and arts and culture districts.  The $1.5 million park is more than 2,600 feet long and beckons kayakers, rafters, swimmers and water enthusiasts to test out the class 2-3 rapids and the 11 drop pools, providing easy access for kayaking maneuvers with a consistent supply of fresh water. The success of the first element of the Truckee River Whitewater Park is now followed by a second installment of whitewater adventure. The City of Sparks has constructed a whitewater park at Rock Park. Along with pools for kayaking, tubing and rafting for all skill levels, the improvements include riverbank landscaping, shade structures, play structures, parking and better access for people with disabilities. The river trail system will also be rerouted. The nearly $900,000 contract was awarded to Reno Tahoe Construction, Inc., and the project is expected to be open to the public in summer 2009.

West Street Market (Reno)

Downtown Reno's new West Street Market is designed to serve as a gathering place that will provide a unique experience centered around food, friends, shopping, entertainment and demonstrations. The 8,494-square-foot indoor market includes 15-18 permanent prepared food and fresh food vendors as well as areas for artists, demonstrations, entertainment, education and other programming. The outdoor plaza includes a circular fireplace and will serve as a gathering place for various vendors, artists and entertainment. Current tenants include Brickhouse Bakery (Fresh Baked Goods), Wine Bar, Great Basin Community Co-op (Fresh Produce), Mikonos, Se7en Tea House & Bar, La Marenda (Great Italian Cooking), Downtown Marketplace & Deli, Great Basin Basket CSA, Nevada EcoNet, Sundance Books, Silver Trends Jewelry, Jada’s Jewels. Weather permitting, every Wednesday night the market features an “Eco Market” produced by Nevada EcoNet, every Friday night will feature an “Artist Market” and Saturday mornings will feature a Farmer’s & Chef’s Market.

Virginia Street Reconfiguration Project (Reno)

The length of Virginia Street, from 10 North Virginia Street Plaza to Fourth Street, recently underwent a dramatic reconfiguration. Contributing to the revitalization of downtown Reno’s entertainment core, the $10 million project narrowed the street to create wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks that are now lined with shade trees and flower baskets.

Virginia & Truckee Railway Reconstruction (Carson City/Virginia City)

Recognizing the opportunity to recreate history and to provide a major tourist attraction for the State of Nevada, the Tri-County Railway Commission was created by the Nevada Legislature in 1993 to raise funds, acquire rights-of-way and administer the reconstruction of the Virginia & Truckee Railway from Gold Hill to Carson City. Three of five phases of construction will be complete by 2009, with the remainder of the project’s timeline to be determined.

RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS

Cabela’s (Reno)

Cabela’s®, known as the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, opened its 25th store off of Interstate 80 west of Reno in November 2007. The massive 150,000-square-foot store is the only Cabela’s in Nevada, California or Oregon. Showcasing thousands of products from its world-famous catalog, the store also features educational and entertainment attractions including hundreds of animals in museum-quality dioramas, a two-story Conservation Mountain with running waterfalls and stream and 26,000-gallon aquariums stocked with live fish.

The Legends at Sparks Marina (Sparks)

The Legends at Sparks Marina is a $1.2-billion, destination retail and entertainment center encompassing more than 1 million square feet. Already the development has celebrated the opening of Scheels All Sports, the world’s largest All Sports store at nearly 300,000 square feet, with the center planning a summer 2009 grand opening. The destination retail complex is located at 1555 E. Lincoln Way at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Sparks Blvd. in Sparks, Nev. along the shores of the Sparks Marina. The tenant list includes dozens of popular retail, entertainment and restaurant organizations.

The Summit (Reno)

The Summit lifestyle center is located at the intersection of U.S. 395 and the Mt. Rose Highway. The Summit opened in March 2006 and features 70 stores and restaurants, many of which are exclusive shopping and dining options in the Reno-Tahoe region. A 16-screen Century Theatres complex was added in May 2007. Centered around great shopping and food, the Summit features flowers, fountains, patios, and fire pits for a fun shopping experience for the whole family.