If you like glitzy, this isn't your place. This place has an old-world feel without being stuffy or dusty - it's clean, it's welcoming, and feels like it's owned by your favorite uncle joe.The man at the front desk greets me and my family warmly, like an old friend greeting a house guest. "Ah, you're coming from Oakland. My daughter used to live there!", he says, beaming with pride. I can tell I will love this place already.As we entered our room, we noticed that the furnishings are antique, but trusty and beautiful. We made our way to the guest lounge where there's a large TV, a pool table, and an espresso machine. On the same floor is a nice but compact gym and a large pool that is kept warm year round. Out of our 4 night stay, my kids swam in that pool 3 times - its such a wonderful way to stay active in the colder December month.The location is perfect. It's central to a lot of great dining options, 3 short blocks to the "reno strip" where all the casinos are, and across the street from the Truckee River. I love it so much more than being inside the casinos. So much that in our 4 trips to Reno, we've stayed at this place 3/4 times ... and we will continue to _only_ stay at this place. Finally, nothing beats the old-world charm and a place that just feels like it's reliable and ran by lovely people.