Once Nevada’s largest hotel, the Golden met a tragic end on April 3, 1962, when an acetylene tank explosion in the basement ignited the building. The fire claimed six lives and destroyed a lifetime of work for its owners. Motel Culture and "The Motel Life"
Occupying the former site of the Holiday Hotel (Reno’s first motorist-focused hotel), this property has shifted between gaming and non-gaming models several times before its recent sale. reno hotels
Originally a primitive log "hotel" built in 1859 by Charles William Fuller to serve miners bound for the Comstock, it later became the face of Reno’s "divorce trade" . Rebuilt as a six-story Gothic-style luxury destination in 1927, it hosted celebrities and wealthy socialites. Today, it has been repurposed into artist live/work lofts. Once Nevada’s largest hotel, the Golden met a
While many historic sites have been lost to fire or demolition, others have found new life. The Jesse Hotel & Bar Parking · Wi-Fi Originally a primitive log "hotel" built in 1859
Originally built as the Royal Hotel in the early 20th century to serve transient workers and divorcees, it has been restored into a modern boutique hotel. Why you're seeing this ad unit
An 80-year-old property transformed into an artist-designed "Burner" hotel inspired by Burning Man culture. Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa 4-star hotel
Reno's hotel history is a rich collection of grand ambition, tragic loss, and urban transformation. From the mid-20th-century luxury "Big Three" to gritty motels that served as the final sanctuary for those seeking a fresh start, these buildings are central to the city's identity. The Rise and Fall of the "Big Three"