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King Buffet

2.0 (444 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Buffets
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Kevin C.

I visited King Buffet for the first time and unfortunately it will also be the last time. It is an all you can eat buffet with a big selection of different foods; however, we found that most foods available were not fresh, undercooked, cold, and frankly did not taste good. Every piece of chicken I encountered across several dishes did not taste fully cooked, were lukewarm, and seemed off-putting. My wife encountered many pieces of crab discolored, foul smelling, and spoiled. The eggrolls were old and uncooked in the middle, etc. I tried to only eat what I felt was edible which was maybe the sesame balls and fried rice (which definitely tastes days old). Despite avoiding most of the food I still got a bit of food poisoning and was sick and throwing up all night. Everything tasted old, stale, cheap, and unsafe. I honestly don't think you can get your value even if you could tolerate and enjoy what was offered. I honestly can't think of very many positives. The service wasn't remarkable, but not poor. I'd be very surprised if this place lasts much longer given the quality of food and value offered.

Christina R.

The restaurant is dated and dusty. The staff seems very attentive and friendly. They do a good job of bussing the tables quickly. They have a wide variety of choices here on the buffet line including crab legs and other sea fare. They also have an a la cart menu if you choose to not partake in the buffet. I was hoping to just do the salad bar but it was not an option. So I didn't eat. My husband ate some beef stir fry dish but not much else did not like most of the food he tried. My cousin barely touched her food, she did enjoy the chicken wings, however the fried wonton filling was very little and not great. The crab legs which is why we came, I was told were not great and very salty. Too bad, not a lot of good buffet spots anymore.

Egg Drop Soup!  SOO GOOD!
Kelly B.

OKKKK, We have lived in the Reno area for over 20 years...My hubby is not much of a fan of buffets, so we never went in there to eat.... It was always busy, so I thought, lots of cars were always there, so it might be good.... I Looked at reviews, they were all over the place....I was out with my friends shoppping today, and we were over at Savers, so we thought we would just go in and check it out, and if it was dirty, we were leaving. We walked inside and I was really blown away, WHY?? I thought it would be greasy, you name it.... It WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOTLESS! WOW! We decided to stay and eat.. That was a great choice! Was it ever!! I started off with egg drop soup and they had sweet and sour soup, it was really good!! We then went to the buffet for our food... SOOO much to pick from , yu start from the right side, grab your plate, so many choices to choose from.. Then to the Appetizers.... Lots of sushi rolls, salad stuff, you name it, they had it.. Egg rolls, Wontons, egg Fu Yung, sweet and sour pork, beef broccoli, sesame balls, fried rice, rice, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! You can so tell that they care about their food and Customers. Very attentive.. We could not get over how clean this place was.... there was NOT EVEN A fingerprint on the glass above the buffet. Even though there was a drink station in the middle of the restaurant, server came by many times for refills. I was very impressed. I expected the worse and was completely blown away..... I do not eat much at all, my friend I was with , even said, I never , ever see you eat that much. I was like YAYYYYY! I have lost a lot of weight and not usually hungry, this FOOD WAS absolutely AMAZING! DELICIOUS! We will be definitely be going back.... YUMMY! Oh yeah, we finished it off with ice cream, well, it was not really that creamy, it was more chocolate ice, but still really good.... I am really impressed now with place. You can soooooo see these people care about their business and their Customers.. REALLY good food.. I am bringing my family here.... Sooo good... Even my hubby was surprised at how much I ate. Go there, you will not be disappointed ad why I waited so long is beyond me.

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Sam C.

Second time eating there. The AC very inconsistent. By the windows blazing hot, near the door cold. Seafood is pretty good and I haven't gotten sick either time that I ate there. I went for the seafood options, crab, shrimp and mussels

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Myrna S.

Our last visit to King Buffet was two years ago and that experience made us not want to return. Our initial choice was closed, so we decided to dine at King Buffet on Tuesday evening. It was still fairly early, so when we arrived at the restaurant, there were only two other groups of customers. The buffet line was full of food: different kinds fruits and salads, a selection of sushi, fried chicken wings, fries, pizza and donut holes (for the kids I assume), potstickers, egg rolls, baked salmon, salt-and-pepper shrimp, salt-and-pepper crab legs, mussels, chow mien, fried rice, sautéed green beans, stewed mushrooms, seafood stir-fry, beef broccoli, orange chicken, stir-fried mixed vegetables, cashew chicken, butter shrimp, barbecue chicken and a couple more dishes I couldn't identify; plus the whole made-to-order stir-fry section. A couple of people in our party commented that as plentiful as the selection was, the food was kind of bland and unimpressive. I liked the butter shrimp, stewed mushrooms and potstickers the best and went back for seconds. The servers were efficient and polite; overall, we had a fairly average meal but on the whole a more positive experience compared to our last visit.

AYCE crab
Robbie R.

I'd never been here to this King Buffet in Reno before, but was invited down here from Tahoe where I'm enjoying some down time. It was a Sunday, so they are supposed to have the best spread of food. The price was $22 per person plus tax and some tip. The reviews I saw was not so encouraging, but I've learned to not really trust Yelp reviews when it comes to buffets. Only the people that wanna complain post and the people that liked it, don't bother to post. We arrived right at 11:00 opening, as one should to have the best buffet experience. All the food is new and hot and unmolested by inconsiderate diners, putting food tongs back in the wrong tray or picking out all the beef from the beef and broccoli. Get there first! I thought the food was very good and had a good variety. The snow crab legs were placed deep into the steam tray so you really have to reach and have long arms ... I guess that's so it's harder to get and you don't take as much ... didn't stop us! There was lots of seafood, maybe not top end like a $100 buffet in Vegas, but OK for the price. They even had whole steamed ginger garlic fish, you never see that at most Chinese buffets. Sushi was typical buffet sushi, mostly CA Rolls with some fish on top. All the usual Chinese dishes were there. The chicken wings were super good, I really liked those. The service on the other had was terrible, I'd say even worse than most Chinese buffets where all they do is clear the plates. Here they didn't even do that! We had a pile of at least SIX plates stacked to be cleared at the edge of the table and it was a long time before it was cleared. Servers even walked by and I saw them notice, but did nothing! Water's were never filled either. Well, I'm here for the food, so that's what matters most and it was pretty decent for the price. Just get here here early and not 30 min before closing expecting hot fresh food ... there won't be.

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The server cussed us off for not leaving a tip that he wanted. Food was old and nasty. Nauseous right after :/ wouldn't come back

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horrible service. ordered only 2 drinks they charged us for 3 just cause I took a sip. horrible service DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

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The worst buffet without variety and cold food without flavor, apart from expensive more than $25 dollars person

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Food was Ok, Mongolian was best part of meal. Service Fair Ambiance is lacking. Lots of selection but many seem alike. Soup was good.

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I like this place every Sunday they have sea food buffet taste good customer service is very good definitely be back

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Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille - Chips

Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille

3.8(1.5k reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$$

Food: The variety of food choices were plentiful and delicious. I am of Asian descent and the chow…read moremein, fried rice, salt and pepper shrimp, were delicious! I made a taco and the ground beef was seasoned perfectly! Meats: The roasted turkey and sausage were exceptional. The prime rib and steaks were overcooked and dry. Salads: I loved the variety of salad dressings available! Fruits were sparse. There was only watermelon available. Soups: Clam chowder & pho were delicious! Desserts: Tasty and the portions were too large. Recommend making the serving sizes smaller to decrease waste. I stumbled upon the horchata and Melon drink dispensers. What a great find. Very tasty and fresh! Service: Our table server was Mauricio. He made the dining experience so pleasant and we felt like a VIP. He was very attentive and served with pride and a genuine smile! This was our first time at this buffet. We were instructed that we earned a one free person meal but after looking at our bill, we did not receive the discount. We were a party of 12 but we were good with being assigned 3 separate tables. They were gracious to keep us in the same area. Thank you. Ambiance: Warm, inviting. The plates were very accessible. Booths were roomy and very comfortable. Recommend: Moving potatoes near the meats area. It was a difficult find. We will return! Thank you for your service. Rondez

I have lived in Reno for 13 years and I suspect I have eaten at Toucan Charlie's at least 50 times…read more I have long regarded as the 'to go' place for visitors. Well, not any more. I arrived at 1140. There were maybe six customers in front of me. It took 25 minutes to get seated. There had only one person checking in guests. There were 3-5 hosts waiting to get guests to their tables (I have never seen this before). Okay, let's get to the food. Birria dry and not much taste. Spanish rice was wet. Steamed clams were awful; the liquid was oily and smelled fishy. Ma Po tofu was cold and tasteless. Boiled shrimp were tiny. Orange (?) chicken was a little tough and did not have a lot of flavor. Pho was insipid. (Chinese) beef and mushroom was not tasty The only things up to the prior standard were the Smoked trout Sautéed cod Sesame ball Deserts were as expected. Service by Delphina was excellent as always. Even with 'the Monday locals discount,' the bill came to $82 for two, less tip. Given the drop in food quality, it is overpriced. I have eaten lunch at Golden Corral (in Maryland) where the food was more satisfying and cost 40% less. I won't be bringing my Reno guests here any more. So after many years of 5-star ratings, today, they get a 3-star rating.

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The Buffet

The Buffet

3.2(190 reviews)
3.2 mi•Downtown
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Great service and great crabs! Crab legs were meaty and hot off the pot. They provide you with some…read moretools so dig right in!! There were prime ribs, ham, Mahi Mahi, mussels, chicken, ribs, 4-5 different kinds of shrimps for protein choices, and many sautéed veggies, sushi rolls, soup, fruits etc... We loved Tiramisu cup and hazel nut praline for desserts. Our server Zack, was super friendly and attentive, keeps coming to change our crab buckets, take empty plates and refill drinks. We had a really good supper here. Would come back again.

Been visiting a few buffets around Reno lately, because who doesn't love getting your multiple…read moreplate and 11 course meal groove on? I for one love my dining cuisine like I love my romances, plentiful and leaving me desiring nothing but to drift off into deep blissful slumber. Well here at the J casino I can assure you that even though this buffet doesn't look like much at first glance it packs a powerful wallop. There is no skipping the line, even if you are a higher tiered member. I actually like that because I find it to be fair. Just the way the good lord intended we eat at places of convenience. Luckily the line wasn't too long and the person behind the register was swift. Next our server was great! Her name was Janet and she also works as a nurse practitioner for elderly people, and you would think that would make her slower or perhaps a little too exhausted to keep at it, but to our surprise she was beyond helpful and the service was excellent. The buffet has crab legs, mini pizzas, salads, pastas, and desserts there's plenty of variety and lots of friendly faces to assist you if you should need anything. The overall environment seems eager to help. Very much recommended this place, it's one of my new staples in my diet.

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The Grand Buffet

The Grand Buffet

2.9(580 reviews)
2.7 mi
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The Grand Buffet is probably the baseline buffet in Reno. The offerings can be hit or miss, but…read morenothing is really bad or really great. It is nice that the buffet participates in the GSR locals discount program which makes it priced a little more reasonably for what you get, but it is still hard to get full value. The selection is decent, the carving station gives generous portions if requested, the pizza is good for a buffet, the fries are crispy and have flavor, and the sweets, pies, and gelato are actually better than average. The American booth such as pot roast and mashed potatoes with gravy is a little subpar and taste a little cheap. I think the best food there are the Asian dishes and the fried rice, overall. The negatives are that everything isn't the freshest or the best quality, some things are more or less. The food tastes sometimes stale or of lower quality. A bad example is that when I approached the dinner rolls, there were a couple of small gnat flies on a couple pieces of bread, when I shook the basket to shoo them away about a cloud of 25 gnats flew off and then promptly rested back on the bread... So don't eat the bread, lol. I have to admit, there are much better places and buffets in Reno and I would only go here if I am taking a Staycation at the GSR or if a family gathering requested it, but there are worse places and you dictate your own experience.

Generally it is a pretty decent place to go as a family. They offer a reasonable discount for…read moreunder 12yrs with adult purchase. The overall quality varies but they do usually have snow crab legs at dinner regularly, which is the main reason we would choose this buffet. (Atlantis only does crab on the higher priced weekends). They recently did a special Crab event at $80pp and there was no line at all, probably just too expensive in this economy. They had cold Jonah claws, snow and Dungeness clusters, mini crab cakes, and crab soup. They also advertised King crab but what they had was just the skinny tips which you were given a ticket for one plate. Not worth the price paid, but the cold crab was good quality. I would say thier higher priced special nights just aren't worth it, but the regular weekday with locals discount is decent. Tip: if you prefer warmed crab they will steam it for you or you can have the mongolian grill warm it up with or without asian sauces.

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Oceano

Oceano

3.8(1.2k reviews)
1.0 mi
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Great place to eat seafood in an upscale atmosphere with incredible 8K Ultra High Resolution Videos…read moreon giant screens showing amazing places around the world. Prices are high as expected in this type of setting. But if you have deep pockets and a seafood craving it should fit the bill. Most if my experience is eating the AYCE sushi here. Yes it's about $12 more per person that if you want to AYCE outside the hotel, but the local's 20% discount evens it up. Selection is more limited than most AYCE menu's. Probably the most limited in Reno based on my experience. They don't have things like scallop, unagi, surf clam nigiri. Mussels only available as nigiri sushi not as an appetizer. Etc. Roll menu is decent, you will find something you like if you are into rolls. They are HUGE, so recommend ordering a half long roll when possible. They also have a selection of hand rolls. We got the Salmon Skin Hand Roll which was pretty mediocre as the salmon skin was overcooked, very dry and crunchy like it was a bit burnt. Fish quality it typically on par with the average AYCE place in Reno but overall a half step down from one of the most popular AYCE places just a few blocks North (Tokyo sushi) which is a madhouse during prime hours with long waits so if you can get seated quickly here the convenience of it being in the hotel may be the better choice especially if you want a nicer, special ocassion atmostphere. Service at the bar was not very good this time around. Waited 20 min for them to come get our card to pay. But generally at the bar, because you can order directly from the chef, the server doesn't have to come very often except to get dessert order or drink order. If they had a wider selection on the AYCE sushi menu and some of the texture of the fish (Salmon) was more firm and less mushy, it could be a 5-star experience.

This is my second time eating at the Oceano! I decided to…read moregive it another try. Food was good but for me it's not the best place to get sushi. They put way too much rice in on their rolls and nigiri. Although I do love that they have clam chowder. I also like the atmosphere. Server was super nice and approaching.

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Eldorado Reno - Eldorado Hotel Resort & Casino in Reno, NV

Eldorado Reno

4.1(219 reviews)
3.2 mi•Downtown

Such a great location downtown. Connects to Silver Legacy and Circus Circus. Always seems busy with…read moreplenty of restaurants, shows, and gambling. We've stayed here a few times, but this time we ended up in the Player's Suite which is amazing. Very spacious with plenty of seating and a jetted tub in the room by windows. It also has a nice bathroom area and walk-in closet. If you're staying for a while you may want to request more hangers because there are only about 5 plus the two on the robes. Not really any dresser space either. In general it's a great room with automatic blackout shades. It's not like we were spending all our time in the room either. So it was plenty big to have friends meet up here before heading out, etc. we'd come back again to stay either in a standard room or the suites (preferably the suites). Staff are always friendly here too from the valet and entire check-in staff to restaurant, maintenance, casino floor, etc. all staff are smiling and ready to assist.

I have never been in a room at the Eldorado but I can certainly talk about the casino, eats, and…read morecondition of the place. Over 50 years ago the Eldorado opened. There was no "Row" and there was a whole lot more coemption back then. Harrah's, Harolds Club, Mapes, Silver Spur and others. There was a grocery store where the Silver Legacy now sits, and the Eldorado was a standalone offering. Given its age and how many casinos have come and gone since they opened, the property is well maintained and seems to keep with the times. The buffet was the last one in downtown with high-quality food (sad loss). What remains of the food choices is solid including the amazing coffee and freshest pastry shop, they are worthy competitors for the area. The Row concept has really kept the Eldorado a viable choice for visitors because they essentially get 3 very different casinos for the price of 1 under one continuous roof, all with free parking. Don't forget the many downtown events that they sponsor or are very involved with. The 44th Great Italian Festival is coming up October 10 & 11th in 2026. It is typically the 2nd weekend in October annually.

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Ijji 4 Korean BBQ

Ijji 4 Korean BBQ

4.0(1.1k reviews)
5.1 mi•Northwest Reno
•$$$

So been wanting to try this place for a while. Was greeted…read moreimmediately as we walked in. We were a group of 4 and we were sat right away. The place was clean and no cleaning smell of any sorts as stated in some recent reviews. Also water was tasted fine too. Grills were very clean Rueben was our Server and he was excellent. We ordered All the meats . Spicy pork , Bulgogi , Hawaiian steak, Maple seasoned pork, Kobe beef , pot stickers , short ribs , spring rolls . Everything we had was great . Sides were good too. Had Rice and Rice paper too. Service was excellent they were on top of changing our grill when needed . Price is a little higher than a spot I usually go to, $42.95@ person for dinner . But over all I was satisfied with the food and the service. It was also my son's friend first time having ayce Korean bbq and he really enjoyed. I would come back , Family Enjoyed . Enjoy !!!!

Adding review for the cold noodles. Should be called room temp noodles instead of cold. Not cold at…read moreall, more like not hot. Lacked ice and they dont have hot mustard other korea bbq places serve this kind of dish. Thought it would be another go to place for my korean cold noodle place but failed to make it. The dish also has slices of apple vs what is normally sold with shredded meat. Previous reviews still hold that the prices are really high for cheap meats. The ayce setup still gives you a lot on each dish and you risk over ordering and get the dreaded wasted food surcharge. Until they set their prices to a steal I would visit this place cautiously or it will drain your weekly dining budget quickly. Staff still is friendly like always and the place is always good to bring a big group but I wish they would make it "local" friendly on the pocket. If they perhaps gave smaller dishes each time you order beef you could order more variety but it limits you because one plate of beef is good to feed some people a full meal. That then defeats the purpose of ayce. A la carte items is also priced so high you cant get more than one dish for each person to get variety. To sum it up, they've rigged it to have each person spend at least 40 to 50 dollars to have a reasonably enjoyable experience here trying their many good items.

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Boomtown Steakhouse - Tiramisu

Boomtown Steakhouse

4.1(187 reviews)
9.5 mi•Northwest Reno
•$$$

First if all the waiter we had was FANTASTIC, he was not overbearing and showed up at the most…read moreappropriate times, he just kept tabs on us psychically, amazing. I was told by my friend the special was the way to go, she wasn't wrong. The special had a filet which I asked for medium rare and it came as ordered, the veggie was green beans with a little red bell, I devoured the vegetables first because I always eat the best first. The filet which I never order was very good, I guess since I'm not a frequent orderer of dead cow, the mash was good and so was the shrimp which was accompanied with a very nice sauce. This was a very nice restaurant which I never would have imagined at boomtown. The prices were not too terrible and the food was great but the waiter was terrific.

I visited Boomtown Steakhouse in Verdi, NV [2100 Boomtown Garson Rd] on Sunday, 05/10/26, around…read more4:30 PM. I came here during the holiday, Mother's Day, which had an influx of guests at the restaurant. The server throughout my dining experience was Tori. She was recently hired as a new server and wasn't too knowledgeable about the menu as of yet. With that being said, I desired to show patience and grace since she was still in the training stage. I proceeded to order the following items for dinner: * Oysters on the Half Shell (6) * Lobster Bisque Bowl * $29 Special - Filet Mignon & Jumbo Shrimp with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes The entire occurrence presented as quite interesting, to say the least. I first received the oysters. It had arrived with an empty serving vessel, which was supposed to be filled with the mignonette sauce. Tori quickly fixed this mistake. The oysters met expectations in terms of freshness and quality. They were very delicious with the mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon juice. Then, I received the Lobster Tomato Bisque. The soup was lacking in flavor and needed help in the seasoning department. I grabbed the peppercorn grinder, which was readily available at the table. Upon twisting the grinder, a lot of peppercorns fell into the soup unfortunately. I kindly requested that Tori replace the soup. A nearby table had the same situation, where an individual had a bunch of pink salt spill over the baked potato dish. Tori was also their server. I noticed that Tori pointed at me and mentioned to the party that I did the same action. When making that observation, I was quite embarrassed. I understood that Tori was trying to make the other table feel better but the finger-pointing provided a slightly unpleasant feeling to me. I finally received the Filet Mignon & Jumbo Shrimp with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes as the entree. However, it took a total of 1.5 hours to arrive at the table. It was quite long and a little frustrating, especially since I've noticed that a couple of parties that seated after me ordered the same meal deal and their food arrived before mine. The steak and shrimp were delectable. The green beans were bland (used butter, pepper + salt) and the mashed potatoes were decent in flavor. All in all, the evening at Boomtown Steakhouse was underwhelming. From the food taking a while to come out, sitting down at a wobbly table, the soup tasting bland, and the overall hospitality from Tori, the experience left some room to be desired. At the end, I truly appreciated the complimentary chocolate mousse dessert. This offering made up slightly for everything that had transpired. I don't recommend visiting this restaurant on a holiday, including Mother's Day. When I decide to return here, it will be on a regular weekday.

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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Seating area

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

3.3(1.7k reviews)
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We had a great stay! Price was very reasonable for one night. Room was very clean, and seemed like…read moreit was modern/updated. We had no issues with the room overall. We got to choose between staying on the 3rd floor (spa/gym floor) or a higher floor, and we chose for the higher floor which had a decent view. The casino seemed older than others we been to, but it seemed the hotel portion was updated. There were several elevators we could use, and it was nice that it was a clear glass elevator so you could see out. We did not hang out at the casino, but it also seems a bit older. You can definitely smell the smoke in here. We only tried the Purple Parrot for dining and it was solid. There seemed to be a seafood restaurant and it smelled quite fishy in that area. They have an arcade on the second floor for kids. We ended up finding several machines that were broken so we got some free play out of it, which was fun. The arcade seems to be open 24/7 but redeeming rewards may be during limited hours. The spa was great! The gym area was also pretty good as well, many machines to use. They also have yoga mats to use, but my only critique is there is not much space to lay your yoga mat in without feeling like you're in someone's way. However, the gym was not very busy at all in the morning time when I went. In the gym, they had a water refill station, towels, and fruit offered. Remember to bring your hotel card because they will ask that it's scanned at the entrance. Service was friendly at the front desk at check in and check out. We also requested some more makeup wipes from the house staff and they provided extra with no questions asked. Overall, it was a solid experience staying at Atlantis!

Stayed at the Atlantis this weekend. Came to Reno for a family reunion…read more The rooms are very nice and look somewhat new, however for this price I would expect a lot more. My cousins picked this location because they are members of a group who used this chain of hotels and casinos often. I personally am not attracted to gambling , so I don't frequent this type of hotel. As I said the rooms were nice, but this hotel caters to the gambling crowd. My cousins got their rooms on comp, because they gamble here so often and that is great, but if you are not a heavy gambler and you are not getting a free room I cannot recommend the Atlantis.

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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Our king bed room

Our king bed room

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8/3/26 FYI. Hot August Nights.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Checking into my comp room for the  night.

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Checking into my comp room for the night.

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