City: Reno, NV

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (775) 825-4700, (800) 723-6500

Address: 3800 South Virginia Street

Description: Like many Reno/Tahoe gaming resorts, Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa started small. In 1972, it was the Golden Road Motor Inn and had one restaurant, the Copper Kettle. But with steady growth and major expansion, today Atlantis offers 1,000 rooms, a variety of restaurants, and a full array of entertainment options. Management consistently pursues excellence as its mission, investing in frequent renovations to keep the property cutting-edge in a market that exhibits increasingly higher expectations from its clientele. As the result of the most recent renovations, the resort exudes a sophisticated decor of minimalist elegance, incorporating the very latest technologies while emphasizing the comfort of its customers. In contrast to casinos of years ago, Atlantis celebrates its surrounding geography by maximizing windows for mountain views and incorporating water features that will help create a more natural atmosphere.Guests can choose from rooms or Jacuzzi suites in the hotel towers or from comfortable standard guest rooms in the economy motor lodge. All accommodations feature 24-hour room service, in-room keno, and deluxe amenities. Some tower rooms have mountain or city views. And, for the comfort of all guests, Atlantis has a high-tech environmental control system that creates an almost smoke-free atmosphere. In addition to all the excitement of the casino games, nightlife includes free cabaret entertainment in the Center Stage Cabaret and stage productions in the Atlantis Grand Ballroom. For relaxation in the casino area, guests can choose from a variety of lounge areas, including the Oyster Bar on the sky terrace. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a large sun-deck, a recently renovated luxury health club and spa, free valet parking, and the Atlantis Family Entertainment Fun Center with the latest in video arcade games. The circular figure-eight sports bar is a sure winner for all sports fans, with its cutting-edge video equipment and ultracomfortable surroundings. Atlantis has won many “Best” awards from local newspapers, and we can certainly see why. Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille offers the “Best Buffet of the Millennium,” a feast sure to please even the most hard-core gastronomes. It’s not only the quantity but also the quality that makes this international buffet truly an event in eating around the world. And the Atlantis Seafood Steakhouse, with its exotic undersea decor and exquisite food, is easily one of the top dining spots in Reno. The resort also features six other restaurants: Cafe Alfresco for delicious pasta and salads, the Purple Parrot for American favorites, the Manhattan Deli & Restaurant for New York–style deli lunches and dinners, the Oyster Bar for fresh seafood, the Sushi Bar (adjacent to the Oyster Bar), and Bistro Napa for fine California cuisine.Atlantis is popular with both locals and visitors because of its frequent slot, blackjack, and keno tournaments. Locals also perceive its nightclub and restaurants as good values and “in” places to be. With a skywalk connecting it to the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, Atlantis is definitely the most convenient location for convention attendees. But before you reserve a room here, be aware that it’s about 3 miles from downtown Reno, and the next nearest casino is several blocks away. If you’re a skier, be sure to inquire about ski packages.