STAY ‘N’ PLAY IN RENO-TAHOE

Venture to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa for a much-need staycation

Written by Claire McArthur

Give your couch a break and enjoy a change of scenery with a Reno-Tahoe staycation at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel. With the on-site Refuge Spa, outdoor pool, and elevated Mediterranean cuisine at The Shore Room (best enjoyed on the dining deck overlooking the Truckee River), the Renaissance checks all the boxes for a weekend well spent.

To cater the stay to your needs, the Renaissance offers overnight packages, including The Great Outdoors, which features two complimentary bicycle rentals for four hours of cruising the riverbanks and taking in Downtown Reno’s thriving public art scene; a to-go bag with snacks for your adventure; a map of hikes within 30 miles of the property; free parking; and an upgrade to a deluxe room.

The pet-friendly hotel also offers the Set Yourself and Fido Free package, which earns guests a waived pet fee, a travel water bowl, a guide to nearby pet-friendly hikes, an upgraded deluxe room, and free parking.

After a day of exploring all that Downtown Reno and the Renaissance have to offer, retreat to your room, decorated with playful touches and nods to Nevada’s rich history, and spend the evening tucked into luxury bedding with all of the modern comforts at hand. It’s a recipe for a weekend away you won’t soon forget.

Treat Yourself 

It’s official: Northern Nevada’s only Forbes Travel Guide four-star spa, at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, is open for business once again.

Since reopening this June with enhanced health and safety measures in place, the Atlantis now welcomes guests back to its luxury spa for treatments ranging from a Himalayan salt stone massage to a cinnamon spice body scrub. Cap your experience with a dip in the spa’s indoor and outdoor pools.

Hot stone massage at Spa Atlantis

After achieving peak relaxation — and between physically distant games of blackjack and poker — guests have the choice of the resort’s seven delicious restaurants for dining. Enjoy oysters and award-winning views at the Sky Terrace Oyster Bar or dive into Windy City-style wieners at Chicago Dogs! Eatery. Savor decadent bowls of pasta at Café Alfresco before indulging in its creamy house-made gelato. At Bistro Napa, take a wine-tasting journey around the world with the help of a seasoned sommelier and the restaurant’s 4,000-bottle wine cellar.

These times may be uncertain, but one thing is for sure: You don’t have to travel far in Reno-Tahoe for a taste of luxury.