345 N Arlington Ave, Reno, Nevada, United States | (618) 248-8274
Casino with slot machines, card tables, and Bingo parlor on-site
Within walking distance to River Walk and other casinos
Pleasant rooms with small flat-screen TVs
Variety of bars and restaurants serving prime rib buffet, Mexican, and diner food
Large, seasonal outdoor pool
Fitness center and indoor whirlpool with mountain views
Free parking and airport shuttle plus friendly and helpful staff
Wedding chapel on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Mandatory resort fee
Dated decor including
faded carpeting and mirrored ceilings
Rooms could be cleaner
Rooms get noise from nearby
train and elevators
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. Rooms are spacious and pleasant with carpeted floors, blue accent walls, small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but decor is dated and rooms could be cleaner. Several lounges and restaurants are on-site including a 1950s style diner and a prime rib buffet. The fitness center has views of the mountains and a whirlpool; there's also a large seasonal outdoor pool. Some rooms get outside noise from the elevators and neighboring train tracks -- request a room on a high level for the best views and to avoid noise. This property offers one of the most affordable rates in the area.
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Scene
Dated, lower-middle-range casino and hotel with charming diner
Similar to much of Reno, the Sands Regency Casino Hotel feels a bit dated. The hotel is dressed in shades of orange on the outside, while inside the front desk sits under a neon sign. The casino floor -- a dark area with mirrored ceilings and faded carpeting -- is directly across from the front desk. There are several restaurants at the hotel, but the standout spot is Mel’s Diner, a cute, 1950s style diner where guests can grab one of the booths or line up on the stools at the counter to order MelBurgers, MelFries, and milkshakes. The Arch of Reno Wedding Chapel is on-site for guests looking to tie the knot, and an Elvis impersonator is available to make the day truly special. The seasonal outdoor pool has a colorful deck where guests can lounge in good weather. Overall this is a slightly tired property that isn't winning any design awards, but it does offer solid amenities that will appeal to budget travelers.
Location
A few blocks from the epicenter of downtown Reno
The Sands Regency Casino Hotel is just outside the epicenter of downtown Reno, near cheap motels and older houses. It’s around a 10-minute walk to the Reno Events Center, and there are other casinos, restaurants, and shops within walking distance as well. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is around a 10-minute drive, and it’s less than an hour’s drive to Lake Tahoe.
Rooms
Spacious but dated rooms in need of a better scrub
Rooms at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel are spacious and pleasant with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but some elements are a bit dated such as popcorn ceilings, red velvet curtains, and brass-framed pictures. Blue accent walls brighten up the space. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available as well as suites with mini-fridges and whirlpool tubs. Guests suggest the staff could pay more attention to cleaning, especially in the bathrooms, which are basic spaces with shower/tub combos.
Features
Restaurants, casino, outdoor pool, and fitness center
This property has a casino with slot machines, card tables, keno, and a Bingo parlor with six daily sessions seating up to 200 players. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool as well. There’s a fitness center and whirlpool with panoramic windows offering mountain views. Several restaurants and lounges are on-site including a prime rib buffet, Mexican restaurant, diner, and cafe. The hotel has free parking as well as an airport shuttle and a computer for printing airline boarding passes. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Meeting rooms are available for private events, and there's a wedding chapel on-site.
