New hotels in Reno

Reno has spent the last several years growing outward from its casino-dominated downtown core, and the hotel openings that came with it tell a different story than the city's neon-and-slots reputation. None of the properties tracked here are casino resorts or rebrands of existing gaming hotels — they are ground-up, non-gaming builds tied to two forces reshaping the region: the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center's explosive tech and logistics growth, and south Reno's expansion as a shopping, dining and ski-access hub at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

What to do

A weekend in Reno

Base yourself in south Reno near The Summit, and split two days between the city and the mountains: browse the shops and restaurants at The Summit on arrival, drive up toward Mt. Rose or Lake Tahoe's North Shore the next morning if snow or hiking conditions allow, and spend an evening downtown along the Riverwalk District for dinner and a look at Reno's classic casino strip, even if you're not staying there. A short detour into the Reno Experience District on the east side is worth an hour for its market hall and breweries.

A full week

With more time, add a day trip to Virginia City's historic mining-town streets (about 40 minutes from south Reno), a full day in Lake Tahoe for the lake itself rather than just the ski hills, and time in Midtown Reno's independent shops, coffee bars and murals — none of which requires a car once you're downtown. Business travelers with reason to be near the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center should plan at least one day around Sparks, where the area's rapid employer growth (Tesla among them) has reshaped what used to be a quieter industrial corridor.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Reno

Reno's historic casino core, anchored by long-running resorts along the Riverwalk. None of the hotels tracked in this guide are downtown — the one recent attempt at a major new non-gaming luxury hotel here, a planned Kimpton on Court Street, stalled in development and was not completed, so downtown Reno currently has no newly built branded opening in our tracked window.

Midtown

A walkable district of independent restaurants, vintage shops and street art just south of downtown. No tracked hotel opening sits in Midtown; travelers who want to stay here are choosing from Reno's older, established lodging rather than any of the new-build hotels in this guide.

Reno Experience District (East Reno)

A brand-new mixed-use neighborhood of apartments, a market hall and a public park built from scratch on the city's east side. Element Reno Experience District is the district's hospitality anchor, a 170-suite extended-stay hotel built alongside the rest of RED rather than added into an existing block.

South Reno / The Summit

The fastest-growing hotel corridor in this guide, built around The Summit shopping and entertainment center at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Both Hyatt Place South Reno and Residence Inn by Marriott Reno South opened here, giving the area two newly built upscale options within a short drive of each other, plus proximity to Tamarack Casino and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.

Sparks / Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center corridor

East of Reno proper, this is Sparks' industrial and logistics belt, home to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center and its major tech and manufacturing employers. Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks opened here as a purpose-built option for business travelers and contractors working the corridor, rather than as a leisure stay.

Which hotel for your trip

Business travelers working the TRI Center corridor

Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks is the clear pick — it was built specifically to serve the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center's tech and logistics workforce, with a restaurant, indoor pool and mobile check-in aimed at efficient overnight business stays.

Skiers and Tahoe-bound outdoor travelers

Hyatt Place South Reno sits closest to Mt. Rose and the Tahoe corridor, with mountain views in every room and dedicated ski and golf storage — a sensible base for splitting time between Reno and the slopes.

Relocating professionals and long-stay guests

Element Reno Experience District was purpose-built as an extended-stay hotel with full kitchens in every suite, inside a walkable new neighborhood of its own — a strong fit for anyone in Reno for weeks rather than nights.

Families needing space near shopping and casinos

Residence Inn by Marriott Reno South offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites next to Tamarack Casino and a short drive from The Summit, Atlantis and Grand Sierra Resort — practical for families who want kitchen space without sacrificing proximity to Reno's entertainment corridor.

Travelers chasing Reno's classic casino-strip atmosphere

None of the hotels tracked in this guide sit downtown or inside a casino tower — by design, each is a newly built, non-gaming property. Travelers set on the classic Reno casino-resort experience should look to the city's established downtown hotels rather than this list of new openings.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any brand-new casino hotels in Reno?

No — every hotel in this guide is a newly built, non-gaming property. Several Reno casino hotels have rebranded in recent years (for example, the former Sands Regency becoming J Resort), but a rebrand of an already-operating casino hotel doesn't count as a new opening, so none appear here.

What happened to the planned Kimpton hotel in downtown Reno?

A ground-up Kimpton — planned as Nevada's first, with roughly 270 rooms plus condo residences on Court Street near the Truckee River — broke ground in 2022 but stalled financially, and the land was sold at a trustee sale in 2025. It never opened, so it is not included in this guide.

Which newly opened Reno hotel is closest to Lake Tahoe and the ski resorts?

Hyatt Place South Reno, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada near The Summit, is roughly 14 miles from the Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe resort — the shortest drive to the mountains among the hotels tracked here.

Is there a new hotel near the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center for business travel?

Yes — Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks opened in November 2024 specifically to serve that corridor's tech and logistics workforce.

Which new Reno hotel is best for a long stay with a full kitchen?

Element Reno Experience District and Residence Inn by Marriott Reno South both offer full in-room kitchens; Element leans more compact and eco-focused, while Residence Inn South offers larger one- and two-bedroom suite layouts.

Are any of these new Reno hotels pet-friendly?

Yes — both Element Reno Experience District and Residence Inn by Marriott Reno South accept pets for an additional fee, making them reasonable options for travelers on a road trip with a dog.