Eldorado Reno - A Caesars Rewards Destination

The Verdict

First-timers expecting a stripped-down casino hotel should recalibrate. Eldorado Reno, now part of the Caesars Rewards network, sits at the center of downtown Reno at 345 N Virginia St and operates at a scale that surprises most guests who associate Nevada gaming resorts exclusively with Las Vegas. For a downtown Reno stay, it is one of the more complete options on the strip — but whether the address justifies the rate depends on what you need it to do for you.

What to Expect

As a Caesars Rewards destination, Eldorado Reno carries the loyalty infrastructure of one of the largest gaming networks in the United States. That matters if you already hold Caesars status, because your tier benefits transfer directly here — room upgrades, dining credits, and priority service are all in play at no added cost. If you are arriving without existing status, you are essentially booking a mid-scale casino hotel in a mid-tier gaming market, and you should price-check accordingly. For first-time visitors to Reno, the downtown location on Virginia Street puts you within walking distance of the city's core dining and bar scene , check our full Reno restaurants guide and our full Reno bars guide for specifics on what is within reach. The hotel's own dining outlets cover the basics, but Reno's independent restaurant scene has improved enough that you should not feel obligated to eat in-house every night.

The primary alternative in the same downtown footprint is Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, which sits slightly further south and carries a stronger spa reputation. If wellness or pool quality is your deciding factor, Atlantis edges ahead. If Caesars loyalty points are part of your travel calculus, Eldorado makes more sense. For a broader look at what Reno's hotel market offers, see our full Reno hotels guide.

Booking is easy , availability is rarely constrained except during major events like Hot August Nights or the Reno Air Races, when rates spike and rooms tighten across the city. Outside those windows, you can typically book within a week of arrival without issue. If you are planning around one of those events, lock in at least six to eight weeks ahead.

Know Before You Go

• Address: 345 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
• Loyalty: Part of the Caesars Rewards program , existing status is recognized
• Booking difficulty: Easy; last-minute availability is common outside peak event weekends
• Peak periods: Hot August Nights, Reno Air Races , book 6–8 weeks ahead
• Nearby dining: Reno restaurants guide for independent options beyond the casino floor
• Alternatives: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa for spa-focused stays
• Experiences: See our full Reno experiences guide for what to do beyond the casino

How It Compares , Broader US Market

If you are cross-shopping Eldorado Reno against properties well outside its category , say, Aman New York in New York City, Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, or The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles , you are comparing fundamentally different value propositions. Those properties are destination stays in themselves. Eldorado Reno is a functional base for a gaming and entertainment trip, not a hotel you would fly to for the hotel alone. For destination-hotel experiences in the broader West, consider Amangiri in Canyon Point, Auberge du Soleil in Napa, or Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. See also our Reno wineries guide if Northern Nevada wine country is part of your itinerary.