Foundation Pad Set for Courtyard Marriott

Foundation Pad Set for Courtyard Marriot in downtown Reno.

Courtyard Marriott Construction Update

With all the buzz about the Siena possibly becoming a Marriott, we can't forget about the other Marriott. Ground work and floodwall reinforcement looks to be nearly complete, with foundation work beginning.

Siena In Talks to Go Back to Its Roots

Only the most hardcore Reno natives would know that the Siena, back when it was the Holiday Hotel, actually opened up in 1958 WITHOUT a casino. It was a non-gaming hotel on the river, and the casino was only added later. Hotels like Harrah's downtown are casinos with a hotel added on, but the Holiday was a hotel first, with a casino added on.

Since 1999, the casino has literally not made a dime of money. I don't need a 'source' to tell me this, it's painfully obvious when you visit the Siena on a Friday or Saturday.

Yet, during the weekends, esepcially in the summer, the hotel portion often comes close to selling out.

So, it wasn't necessarily shocking when I learned from an unnamed source that Fernando Leal, developer of the Montage and CommRow (now Whitney Peak Hotel) has bought the Siena.

Construction Begins for Courtyard Marriott Downtown

Check out a few photos of ground work beginning for the long-delayed Courtyard Marriott downtown across from Reno Aces Ballpark.

Downtown Update - Starbucks, Woolworths, Whitney and More

Downtown Update - Starbucks, Woolworths, Whitney and More.

Downtown Marriott Moves Forward

The long-delayed downtown Marriott-brand hotel slated for the now-vacant lot next to the Jones vargis Tower at 300 East Second Street, is finally moving forward. Permits were pulled on the project to the tune of $9 million. It will be four floors and feature 134 rooms. Click here for the permit details.

Photo Tour of Whitney Peak Hotel

Go on a photo tour of Whitney Peak Hotel including the lobby, Basecamp, the new hotel rooms, Heritage Restaurant and Cargo! They are putting the final touches on for their grand opening. Check out my photo

Purely Rumor: Whitney Peak Hotel's New Restaurant

Fresh from the rumor mill and heard from multiple sources, I'm hearing Whitney Peak Hotel's new flagship restaurant, presumably located on the first floor, will be called Heritage, and Mark Estee is involved somehow. I'm hearing Josh Berreman from Chez Louie will be the chef, will be locally sourced comfort food, and have on-site butchuring similar to Campo. Exciting stuff, we'll see if it pans out!

ReCap Video for NadaGras

Check out the great video below showcasing all the fun that was had at NadaGras. You can even catch me groovin in front of the dj at around the 2:18 mark! Art, music, poetry, djs, dancing.

In The News: Morris Burner Hotel

Have you seen the incredible rooms being assembled/painted at the Morris Hotel downtown? Check them out in this great Sagebrush article. This eclectic hotel with a lot of heart and soul could end up being one of the most unique places to stay in the West!

Say Goodbye to the F shadows

Whitney Peak Hotel tower paint job continues. Here it is, the moment the old F shadow marks from Fitzgerald Casinos' old green neon signs are painted over for the first time since Fitzgerald's closed years ago.

Daily Shot: Whitney Peak Hotel Paint Job

The new tower paint job, which is the first time the tower has been painted since Fitzgerald's closed years ago, is wrapping nicely around the rock climbing area.