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Location 25–30 min from Event West of Reno near I-80 (toward California) Cost Most affordable option ($90–$180) Amenities Smaller casino property Restaurants on site Family fun features Pros Best budget option Easy freeway access Often less crowded Close to nature /Truckee River
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Location 10–15 min from Event Central Reno (easy freeway access to Sparks + Stead) Cost Mid to high ($150–$300) Pricing spikes hard in July weekends Amenities Huge resort: pool complex, bowling, arcade, restaurants, movie theater Multiple dining options onsite Rooms range from standard to large suites Pros Large outdoor pool Best “everyone can do something” hotel food + entertainment onsite Cons More expensive Very large property
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Location 5-10 minutes from Event Next to shopping / Sparks Marina Cost Usually $150–$250 in July Amenities Free hot breakfast Indoor pool + fitness center Mini-fridge + microwave Some suite options Pros Closest to the event location Clean + modern Free breakfast