Cheap Reno Hotels

Searching for cheap Reno hotels? Well, look for further. Our selection of the best value accommodation is Reno covers all grades from budget to five-star luxury. (In the latter case, the term "cheap" is used relatively!).

Reno, Nevada, has been called "The Biggest Little City in the World",  and that's no lie. Aside from casinos and nightlife, Reno is the birthplace of the Harrah's Entertainment gaming corporation and hosts a number of major worldwide events. They include the classic car convention Hot August Nights; a similar event for motorcycle fans called Street Vibrations, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Great Reno Balloon Race, the Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-off (held in neighbouring Sparks), bowling tournaments, and the Reno Air Races.

Interesting fact #1: People who live there are called "Reno-ites".

Practically unrelenting entertainment is available at Reno from nightlife and casinos to live music, fine dining and lots of great shopping. Several sports teams call Reno home, including the Reno Aces and the Reno Bighorns. 

Here is our selection of the five top cheap Reno Hotels (even if one of them is in the neighbouring city of Sparks!):

Days Inn Reno

701 E 7th Street, Reno 89512

With 138 rooms, Days Inn, Reno is a family-oriented, non-casino motel situated a few blocks from downtown Reno and its many gaming houses. Also just blocks away are the University of Nevada-Reno and Reno Livestock Events Center. Rooms include cable TV, free wi-fi access and there's an outdooor heated swimming pool. Expect to pay around $43 a night for a double room.

Grand Sierra Resort

2500 E 2nd Street, Reno 89502

A giant casino and resort hotel with 2,000 guest rooms, they boast you'll never have less than 425 square feet of space. The suites provide much more. Expect not luxury coupled with good value deals.  Many rooms connect so that families of any size can be accommodated. Although all the rooms are sumptuous, grand suites and loft suites are incredibly well appointed – and they don't cost a fortune. From $98 per night per room.

Tuscany Tower at the Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino

2707-H South Virginia Street, Reno 89502

This four-star hotel boasts 600 rooms over 19 floors, with 42 inch televisions, complete with cable and satellite channels, plus beds with pillowtop mattresses and air conditioning. As you'd expect from this sumptuous hotel resort, there is a high-class restaurant, a café/coffee shop/ and bars/ lounges. In addition to the outside pool, there's a sauna and health club. From $97 per room per night.

Vagabond Inn Reno

3131 S Virginia Street, Reno, 89502

The two-star Vagabond Inn is on South Virginia Street, Reno's main drag, and is sited in the commercial and shopping area – away from (but easily accessible to) the casino and nightlife area. Everything you'd expect from this value, family-orientated chain, just located bang in the middle of Reno. The comfortable rooms feature hair dryers, TVs with cable (70 channels, including HBO). There are discounts for AAA members, the military and senior citizens. Rooms from $53.

Western Village Inn & Casino at the Marina

815 Nichols Boulevard, Sparks 89434

Located in the neighbouring town of Sparks, right next to the new marina and offering sailing, fishing and swimming, the Western Village Inn offers luxurious facilities at budget prices. There are 147 rooms, not the most luxurious in the world, but all come with cable TV and en suite bathrooms. Restaurants include the Steak House, Pancho Willies (Mexican) and the Sports Deli. We've heard of people getting rooms as low as $25 off season, but expect to pay around $45 for a double room per night

Those are the best cheap Reno hotels we know. Enjoy your stay!