The West tower is a dump! The rooms are extremely outdated and dirty looking. However, the staff claimed that the rooms were renovated. Well, this must have occurred 39 plus years ago. We asked to be switched to another room in the West tower and the second floor was equally old and dirty, and tgw bed was slanted like a sled. We moved to the East tower which was tolerable. Newer, but still outdated. The only thing good about Harrah’s Reno is the staff and they have a great steakhouse. Staff is very nice. For the record, Peppermill Mill casino is where I’d stay if I ever visited Reno in the future. It’s a beautiful casino!!! Peppermill actually knocks some of the best casinos in Vegas out of the box.

I believe we were in the East Tower and yes we had a small coffee maker in the bathroom.

Every hour on the half hour. But, on busy days every half hour it is best to check with the bell desk about 1-2 hours before you want to leave

i only played in the Casino, it was dirty and there were a lot of sketchy people hanging around

Yes, you should be able to. But of course the pattern of the balloons depends a lot on the prevailing winds so things are different every year.

I don't know.

Yes they have shuttles that go up there but there are forty-two $50 Uber will be expensive renting your own car will be the best bet it will allow you flexibility to travel wherever you want.

i realize this is an old question but nobody has gotten it right!! Harrah's does NOT have a shuttle any longer. You must take a cab to and from the airport. They gave up their shuttle almost two years ago.

If you're staying at Harrah's Reno, I believe the closest skiing is at Mt Rose, which is a 35 minute drive if the roads are dry, probably longer if the snow is flying. Next would be Heavenly Valley, which is about an hour and 15 minutes from Harrah's Reno if the roads are dry. As others have suggested, an option might be to switch your reservation from Harrah's Reno to Harrah's Lake Tahoe. You could rent a car at the airport in Reno and drive about an hour and 7 minutes to Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Then, you could literally walk down the street from Harrah's to the Gondola that takes you up the mountain to Heavenly, and Mom would still have her Harrah's Casino. Whatever you decide, Have Fun!

The previous person reviewed the Steakhouse at Lake Tahoe not in Reno. The Steakhouse at Reno Harrahs is absolutely great BUT it is not on the top floor. It is located downstairs and does not have a view of the city. It has the best steaks around and the presentation is definitely first class. You must try the Caesar Salad and Crab cakes. We have never had a bad meal there and whenever we are in Reno It is our first choice of a place to eat. Because it is so good it is a little pricey but worth every penny. Reservations are recommended unless you want to eat at 9 or 10:00 at night. Lake Tahoe is a good hour or hour and a half away.