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.