FACT SHEET Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 2500 East Second Street Reno, NV 89595
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FACT SHEET Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 2500 East Second Street Reno, NV 89595 PHONE: 775.789.2000 TOLL FREE: 800.501.2651 WEBSITE: https://www.grandsierraresort.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/grandsierraresort TWITTER: https://twitter.com/grandsierra INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/grandsierra YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/grandsierraresort LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-sierra-resort MEDIA ROOM: https://www.grandsierraresort.com/category/press-room/ 2 OVERVIEW Located in the heart of the beautiful Reno-Tahoe region, Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) is an all-encompassing casino-resort with nearly 2,000 FAST newly renovated guest rooms and suites, 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, 1,200 slot machines, 37 table games, a poker room FACTS featuring seven tables and the Infinity High Limit Room. The destination’s premier gaming property offers visitors a wide variety of amenities GRAND OPENING including the 2,995-seat critically-acclaimed Grand Theatre, home to May 3, 1978 Reno-Tahoe’s finest entertainment experience, exhilarating nightlife at the spectacular LEX Nightclub, more than a dozen delectable restaurant and dining choices including Charlie Palmer Steak and Lounge, a spa, GUEST ROOMS branded retail shopping, a remarkable year-round outdoor pool and AND SUITES fire pit experience, Reno’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, a two-screen 1,989 cinema, a 50-lane bowling center, adrenaline-pumping rides and an aqua golf driving range. GSR players can also enjoy the perks of an CASINO SPACE Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between GSR and 80,000 square feet its sister resort SAHARA Las Vegas, that gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. GSR is a minority- owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier SLOT MACHINES Development Council. 1,200 HISTORY TABLE GAMES 37 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino opened in 1978 as MGM Grand. The resort was known for its size and standout entertainment on the World’s Largest Indoor Stage, including the famed production show “Hello INFINITY Hollywood, Hello.” In 1986, the property was sold to Bally’s Manufacturing HIGH LIMIT ROOM and remained a Bally’s property until 1992 when it was sold to Hilton 4,330 square feet Hotels, becoming the Reno Hilton. The resort underwent significant 45 slot machines renovations in the early years as a Hilton property prior to being sold to Grand Sierra Resort Corp. in 2006. Under new ownership, renovations 10 table games were once again made to the resort. In 2011, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino was purchased by Alex Meruelo, owner and founder of The 7-TABLE POKER Meruelo Group. Since that time, more than $200 million has been invested ROOM to transform the resort with exterior changes, a complete overhaul of the hotel product and casino floor, a new nightclub, renovated theatre, MEETING AND enhancements to its culinary program and more. CONVENTION SPACE 200,000 square feet 3 The Blossom Chandelier HOTEL Grand Sierra Resort provides a beautiful collection of expansive living room, marble spa bathroom and a nearly 2,000 hotel rooms and suites. Inside the Summit private bedroom. At more than 1,500 square feet, the Tower, guests can choose from a queen room, king room, Presidential Suite includes a king-sized bed and one- deluxe rooms and Executive and Studio suites. The A at and-a-half bathrooms featuring a marble bathroom Grand Sierra offers luxury hotel rooms, studios and suites with Jacuzzi tub. The Diplomat Suite boasts exquisite featuring bright, modern décor, decadently comfortable furnishings and luxurious embellishments including an bedding and a spa-inspired bathroom retreat. Options open layout marble bathroom complete with a spa include king and queen rooms, deluxe rooms, as well as shower, a dining table with seating for eight, a small Executive, Studio and Director Suites. Concierge Rooms kitchen and multiple living areas. GSR’s most exclusive are available for guests 18 and over who are looking for suite, the Chairman Suite, offers the highest level of a modern flair with elegant fixtures and superior service. service and luxury. With more than 2,000 square feet, Guests may check in to a queen, king or deluxe room or the suite houses two king bedrooms, two-and-a-half opt for an Executive or Studio suite. bathrooms, a spacious wet bar area, multiple dining and lounge areas and sweeping views of the valley. Luxury abounds at GSR with a repertoire of well- appointed suites. The Director Suite in The A Tower The Concierge Lounge is offered to executive and offers an open plan with the option for a second luxury guests with rooms located on floors 25 through bedroom, with all the luxuries of The A at Grand Sierra. 27. The exclusive lounge provides complimentary The Ambassador Suite offers luxurious comforts deluxe continental breakfast and non-alcoholic decorated in a warm color palette with plush fabrics beverages, in-room entertainment with complimentary and high-end furnishings. The suite features a wet bar, WiFi and computer stations, large high-definition 4 televisions and beautiful views of the Sierras and houses a variety of high-limit table games, including Downtown Reno. blackjack, baccarat, Pai Gow tiles and Pai Gow poker in addition to 45 high-limit slot machines featuring today’s All rooms offer In-Room Dining 24 hours, seven days hottest titles. The 14,200 square-foot William Hill Race & a week. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sports Book features the ultimate in luxury sports viewing any craving in between with an extensive menu that and betting with two separate VIP areas, 114 seats in the also features a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, racing area and 660 seats in the sports book. The book cocktails and an extensive wine list. features 76 televisions including a nine-foot by 16-foot hi-definition screen, and a full bar including an exclusive Gracing the resort’s front entrance, “The Blossom” is a selection of beers on tap as well as a specialty food menu one-of-a-kind creation that took more than 18 months and hot dog cart. The Poker Room at GSR offers daily to design, engineer and manufacture. Assembled on a tournaments, mixed games, bad beats and more poker custom-built steel structure, the chandelier spans 36 feet, promotions across its seven tables. weighs over 16,500 pounds and features 480 spotlights plus 5,000 LED lights that utilize a total of 10,500 watts. With more than 600,000 Egyptian crystals hand-knit into MEETINGS the sculpted brass frame structure, the design was inspired by the beauty and symbolism of the Sakura, or Japanese AND CONVENTIONS cherry blossom. In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms The convention center features more than 200,000 evoke purity, renewal and are a sign of wealth and good square feet of meeting and convention space with luck. Accompanying “The Blossom” is a spectacular mosaic multiple ballrooms and 45 breakout rooms that can tile floor, made up of more than 135,000 hand-laid tiles accommodate groups from 10 to 4,000 people. The which were installed in 407 sections. Grand Ballroom offers nearly 40,000 square feet of space with five breakout configurations that can Additionally, the 19 crystal butterflies adorning the host up to 2,900 attendees; the Summit Pavilion chandelier and laid into the mosaic tile floor symbolize is just over 45,000 square feet and can hold 4,000 the significance of the prime number. Nineteen is guests; the Silver State Pavilion has more than 41,000 an auspicious number that represents success and square feet of space, fitting more than 2,200 guests honor in Chinese numerology. The number is also in three breakout configurations; and the Crystal associated with Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy and Ballroom is nearly 5,800 square feet with six breakout compassion and one of the most popular goddesses configurations allowing up to 650 attendees. The space in Asian culture. Closer to home, the inclusion of the 19 also features the Nevada Conference & Exhibition butterflies references the importance of the number Center, executive level meeting rooms, FedEx office, in Nevada history as March 19, 1931 is the date the business center and executive boardroom. GSR’s State legalized gambling. “The Blossom” was designed award-winning chefs and catering department provide by Nancy Paolino of Innovativo Design, who has unique banquets and catering services to fit the needs led the design of the resort’s ongoing $200 million of any meeting or event while technical and support transformation. services are available 24/7. The experienced and dedicated events team is available for planning year- round – whether it’s for a business meeting, banquet, CASINO convention or tradeshow. Grand Sierra Resort is home to the largest casino in northern Nevada with 80,000 square feet of slot play, table games and more. The Infinity High Limit Room 5 ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE GRAND THEATRE The beautifully renovated, yet historic Grand Theatre features more than 2,995 luxury seats, more legroom, wider aisles and tiered row seating to provide every guest in the house with a premier view of today’s top music acts. Known by performers and audiences alike for its superb quality, comfort and service, the venue features a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, exclusive VIP booths with personal beverage and bottle service and a stunning glass-enclosed lobby with two- tiered entry. GSR is also a proud partner of Live Nation, the largest concert promoter in the world, which brings world-class entertainment to the iconic Grand Theatre including names like Billy Idol, Hozier, Colbie Caillat, Lex Nightclub Old Dominion, Journey, Diana Krall and more who have roused audiences on the World’s Largest Indoor Stage.