HOTEL INFORMATION
BOOKING A ROOM
Hotel reservations are closed. You may still be able to book a room by calling 800-648-5080 and providing booking code RNOAA.
The convention price is no longer guaranteed, but one person reports being quoted higher prices for some nights on the phone,
and getting the convention rate anyway in their confirmation email. Since there is no penalty to cancel, it's worth trying.
If you already have a reservation, you can modify it here.
- The hotel expects to eventually sell out of rooms on this weekend. Staff recommends that you reserve your room
as soon as possible. You can cancel your reservation without penalty up to 48 hours prior to check-in.
- The hotel is pet-friendly. Up to 50 pound pets allowed, extra charge of about $30/night + 13% tax (varies depending on availability) + $25 deposit.
You must book by phone if you are bringing a pet.
To book by phone
- Dial 800-648-5080.
- Tell the operator you want to book under booking code RNOAA.
To book an RV space instead of a hotel room:
- Dial 800-258-7366.
- Tell the operator you want to book under booking code RNOAA.
- The RV park is offering a discount for our event. The booking code should get you a discount from the normal rate.
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
This spacious resort and casino is the main convention hotel, hosting BLFC 2013 in the lower arcade level.
Grand Sierra Resort
2500 East 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89595
Booking: 800-648-5080 (use booking code RNOAA).
Everything Else: 800-501-2651
Hotel website: http://www.grandsierraresort.com/
Room Pricing
Since the hotel booking window is closed, room pricing is no longer guaranteed.
These prices are now listed for reference only (to know if you're getting the convention rate).
1-2 Guests
3 Guests
4 Guests
- One-king and two-queen rooms are available. Indicate which you want in the special requests section.
- The prices above do include the $10-per-night resort fee, but this fee is charged separately at check-in.
- Prices do not include 13% county room tax.
- Click here for information for debit card users.
Conveniences
- The hotel is pet-friendly. Pets up to 50 pounds allowed with an extra charge of (about) $30/night plus 13% tax plus $25 deposit.
- There are thirteen elevators in the building; elevator congestion should be very rare.
- The entire building (including our convention space) is non-smoking, except for the casino floor and first-floor hotel rooms.
- Free airport shuttle service is provided by the hotel.
- A 24-hour Wal-Mart is located right across the street for all your supply needs.
- A USPS drop box is available in the building.
- The hotel has eleven restaurants, and two of them are open 24-hours.
- Various entertainment attractions are on-site.
Parking
Travel From Airport
Complimentary airport shuttle service is provided by the hotel.
- From Airport to Grand Sierra: The Shuttle runs a quarter after and a quater till the hour from 5:15am - 12:15am.
- From Grand Sierra to Airport: The Shuttle runs at the top of the hour and half hour 5am - 12:00am.
Driving Directions
Northbound 395:
Drive north on Highway 395.
Take exit 66 for Mill St.
Continue forward through the Mill Street intersection to enter our South entrance.
Southbound 395:
Drive south on Highway 395.
Take exit 67 toward Glendale Ave.
Turn left at E 2nd St.
Take the next legal right turn into our North entrance.
Westbound I-80:
Drive west on Interstate 80.
Take exit 15 to merge onto US-395 S toward Carson City. Stay in the rightmost lane.
Take exit 67 toward Glendale Ave.
Turn left at E 2nd St.
Take the next legal right turn into our North entrance.
Eastbound I-80:
Drive east on Interstate 80.
Take the exit onto US-395 S.
Take exit 66 for Mill St.
Turn left on Mill St.
Take the next legal left turn into our South entrance.
Travel Via Megabus
Megabus provides service from both San Francisco, CA and Sacramento, CA that drops off three blocks away from the downtown bus station.
Walk to the bus station (3 blocks) and catch bus number 14
(schedule).
Megabus service starts at just $1 each way, and increases as the bus gets more sold out.
When booking a Megabus ticket, select the destination as "Reno, NV."
The evening Megabus arrival (9:05pm) leaves 10 minutes to walk to the bus station and catch bus 14 (9:15pm). Walk fast.
If Megabus is even a few minutes late arriving in Reno in the evening, you will likely have to wait a full hour for the next #14.
If that happens, a taxi should be about $12.
Warning for fursuiters: Megabus has strict baggage limits which are too small for most fursuits.
Make sure you can fit within their baggage limits before booking a bus ticket.
Travel Via Amtrak
The Amtrak station is located in downtown Reno.
Walk to the bus station (1 block) and catch bus number 14
(schedule).
FAQ
What is this "resort fee?"
$10 per night (plus 13% tax) is collected as a separate transaction when you check into the hotel.
The price we quote on this page includes this $10 (but not the tax) to provide a fair comparison.
The booking system does not include this charge.
You need to remember that this extra $11.30 per night will be a separate transaction when you first check in.
I have to pay extra for 3 or 4 people?
What gives?
This hotel has a tiered pricing structure. The 4-person price is similar to other conventions, and the 2-person price is cheaper than most.
Since it's only slightly more expensive per-person to have 2 in a room ($39 each) instead of 4 ($31 each), consider treating yourself to some breathing room.
What are check-in/check-out times?
Check-in 3PM.
Check-out 11AM.
How do I make sure
that I have two beds in my room?
When booking a "Value" room, write "2 beds" in the notes and requests section.
The hotel has told us they should have no trouble satisfying the 2-bed requests, but officially, 2 beds is not guaranteed.
When booking "Grand" rooms, simply select the King or 2-bed version.
If I use a debit card,
will some of my money be tied up?
The hotel reserves an extra $50/night for incidentals at the time of check-in.
If you reserve your room using a debit card, this reservation will reduce your available balance.
Due to debit card processing rules, this $50/night temporary reservation may take up to 10 days after hotel checkout to return to your account.
The Grand Sierra Resort has no control over when the money is returned; your bank sets that timeframe.
As with most hotels, reserving your room with a credit card usually avoids this inconvenience.
Can I bring a pet with me?
Yes! The GSR is a pet-friendly hotel. Extra charge of (about) $30/night + 13% tax applies, plus a $25 deposit.
If you want to book a room for you and a pet, you must book by phone.
How many rooms are available at the GSR?
There are
nearly 2,000 hotel guest rooms are available, ranging from 420 to 922 square feet.
Does the hotel expect to sell out before May 3rd?
Yes. Staff recommends that you reserve your room as soon as possible. Like most hotels,
only a credit card is needed to reserve a room, and charges don't happen until the day you stay.
You can cancel without penalty up to 48 hours prior to your check-in; there is no "deposit."
What if we have large groups that wish to room together?
The 3rd and 4th person in the room are an extra $20/night; however, many rooms offer connectors to accomodate larger groups.
Book your room by phone if you want to request connecting rooms.
What kind of amenities
are provided for the guest rooms?
- Premium channels and pay-per-view movies
- Triple Sheet Bedding
- King or 2 queen beds
- 24-hour room service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron with ironing board
- Spectacular views of the surrounding Reno area