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'''Siena Reno''' is a [[hotel]] and former [[casino]] in [[Reno, Nevada|Reno]], [[Nevada]]. It was previously '''Holiday Reno''' until closing down in 1998 and reopening as Siena Reno in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3428|title=Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage|date=|publisher=[[Nevada Gaming Control Board]]|accessdate=March 16, 2015}}</ref>
The '''Renaissance Reno''' (formerly '''Holiday Reno''' and '''Siena Reno''') is a [[hotel]] and former [[casino]] in [[Reno, Nevada|Reno]], [[Nevada]]. It opened in 1956 as the Holiday, closed in 1998, and reopened as Siena in 2001. It uses the [[Renaissance Hotels]] brand under license from [[Marriott International]].


==History==
==History==
===Holiday (1956–1998)===
Holiday Reno opened in 1956 as a non-gaming hotel.<ref name="holiday">{{cite book|title=The Rise of the Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History of Reno Gaming 1931-1981|last=Kling|first=Dwayne|isbn=0-87417-340-X}}</ref> Within a year of its opening, poor performance resulted in the addition of gaming.<ref name="holiday" /> At the end of October, 1998, after over 40 years in business, Holiday Reno closed.<ref name="closed">{{cite web|url=http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/community/archives/com.sweeney.renoheritage.html|title=Reno's Heritage|work=Nevada Outpost|date=19 October 1998|accessdate=11 November 2009}}</ref> Shortly after the old Holiday closed, it was purchased by California investor Barney Ng, who planned to remodel the old building by completely gutting the structure and then rebuilding and expanding on it, at a cost of [[US$]]16-$20 million, transforming the structure and adding an all suite floor, an additional wing to the tower, a larger casino, dining venues, a large spa, and an entrance with a clock tower. The hotel opened on July 31, 2001 with 500 employees.
Holiday opened in 1956 as a non-gaming hotel.<ref name="holiday">{{cite book|title=The Rise of the Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History of Reno Gaming 1931-1981|last=Kling|first=Dwayne|isbn=0-87417-340-X}}</ref> Within a year of its opening, poor performance resulted in the addition of gaming.<ref name="holiday" /> At the end of October 1998, after 42 years in business, Holiday closed.<ref name="closed">{{cite web|url=http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/community/archives/com.sweeney.renoheritage.html|title=Reno's Heritage|work=Nevada Outpost|date=19 October 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930172019/http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/community/archives/com.sweeney.renoheritage.html|archive-date=2008-09-30|accessdate=11 November 2009}}</ref>
Shortly after the old Holiday closed, it was purchased by California investor Barney Ng, who planned to remodel the old building by completely gutting the structure and then rebuilding and expanding on it, at a cost of [[US$]]16-$20 million, transforming the structure and adding an all suite floor, an additional wing to the tower, a larger casino, dining venues, a large spa, and an entrance with a clock tower.


===Siena (2001–2017)===
After years of financial struggle, Siena Reno closed down on October 21, 2010.
The hotel opened on July 31, 2001 with 500 employees.

After years of financial struggle, Siena was closed on October 21, 2010.


It was decided by creditors to auction the hotel off and that was done on November 10, 2010. A group of investors from various locations around the country including Reno with hospitality experience called "Grand Siena, LLC" purchased the property for $3.9 million.
It was decided by creditors to auction the hotel off and that was done on November 10, 2010. A group of investors from various locations around the country including Reno with hospitality experience called "Grand Siena, LLC" purchased the property for $3.9 million.
[[File:Siena Hotel Spa Casino logo.png|thumb|right|Siena Reno logo (2011–2015)]]


Grand Siena, LLC invested $5 million into refurbishing Siena Reno, including remodeled rooms, a redesigned casino, new restaurants and entertainment venues and a revamped spa. They claimed the hotel was positioned to rank as a 4 or 5 diamond resort. The newly revamped Siena Reno opened on April 18, 2011.
Grand Siena, LLC invested $5 million into refurbishing Siena Reno, including remodeled rooms, a redesigned casino, new restaurants and entertainment venues and a revamped spa. They claimed the hotel was positioned to rank as a 4 or 5 diamond resort. The newly revamped Siena opened on April 18, 2011.


The new owners of the boutique resort say they have replaced much of the old Italian theme with an aggressive-contemporary theme using lots of marble, LED lighting, and imported artwork. They say the new facility will cater to a more mature audience with less emphasis on loud nightlife.
The new owners of the boutique resort say they have replaced much of the old Italian theme with an aggressive-contemporary theme using much marble, LED lighting, and imported artwork. They say the new facility will cater to a more mature audience with less emphasis on loud nightlife.


[[File:Siena Reno logo.png|thumb|right|Siena Reno logo (2015–2017)]]
In May 2015, Grand Siena, LLC agreed to sell Siena Reno. The undisclosed buyer planned to renovate the property and partner with a well-known hotel brand.<ref>{{cite news|title=Siena Hotel and Casino changing hands again|newspaper=KOLO-TV|location=Reno, NV|agency=AP|date=May 5, 2015|url=http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Siena-Hotel-and-Casino-Changing-Hands-Again-302601971.html|accessdate=2015-05-05}}</ref> The casino closed on June 30, 2015, amid speculation that the new owner would operate the Siena as a non-gaming property.<ref>{{cite news|title=Siena closes casino; word awaits on new owner|newspaper=Reno Gazette-Journal|author=Bill O'Driscoll|date=June 30, 2015|url=http://www.rgj.com/story/money/gaming/2015/06/30/siena-closes-casino-word-awaits-new-owner/29524795/|accessdate=June 30, 2015}}</ref>
In May 2015, Grand Siena, LLC agreed to sell the Siena.<ref>{{cite news|title=Siena Hotel and Casino changing hands again|newspaper=KOLO-TV|location=Reno, NV|agency=AP|date=May 5, 2015|url=http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Siena-Hotel-and-Casino-Changing-Hands-Again-302601971.html|accessdate=2015-05-05}}</ref> The casino closed on June 30, 2015, the day before the sale was completed.<ref name=odriscoll /><ref>{{cite news|title=Siena closes casino; word awaits on new owner|newspaper=Reno Gazette-Journal|author=Bill O'Driscoll|date=June 30, 2015|url=http://www.rgj.com/story/money/gaming/2015/06/30/siena-closes-casino-word-awaits-new-owner/29524795/|accessdate=June 30, 2015}}</ref> Months later, the ownership group, led by developer Fernando Leal, announced that the Siena would be rebranded as a Renaissance Hotel, and confirmed that the casino would not reopen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bye-bye, Siena. Hello, 'Renaissance'|newspaper=Reno Gazette-Journal|author=Bill O'Driscoll|date=August 13, 2015|url=https://www.rgj.com/story/money/gaming/2015/08/14/bye-bye-siena-hello-renaissance/31667489/|accessdate=2019-03-14}}</ref>

===Renaissance by Marriott (2017–present)===
In 2017, renovations were completed and the rebranding as a Renaissance Hotel took effect.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former casino reemerges as a Renaissance Hotel in downtown Reno|newspaper=Reno Gazette-Journal|author=Mike Higdon|date=April 5, 2017|url=https://www.rgj.com/story/money/business/2017/04/05/former-casino-reemerges-renaissance-hotel-downtown-reno/304686001/|accessdate=2019-03-14}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.sienareno.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rnobr-renaissance-reno-downtown-hotel}}


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Latest revision as of 00:29, 4 January 2022

Renaissance Reno
Renaissance Reno in 2020
Map
Former namesHoliday Reno (1956–1998)
Siena Reno (2001–2017)
Hotel chainRenaissance Hotels
General information
Address1 South Lake Street
Town or cityReno, Nevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39°31′31″N 119°48′38″W / 39.5252°N 119.8106°W / 39.5252; -119.8106
Opened1956; 68 years ago (1956)
Renovated2001
2011
2017
OwnerHMRN LLC[1]
Website
marriott.com/hotels/travel/rnobr-renaissance-reno-downtown-hotel

The Renaissance Reno (formerly Holiday Reno and Siena Reno) is a hotel and former casino in Reno, Nevada. It opened in 1956 as the Holiday, closed in 1998, and reopened as Siena in 2001. It uses the Renaissance Hotels brand under license from Marriott International.

History

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Holiday (1956–1998)

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Holiday opened in 1956 as a non-gaming hotel.[2] Within a year of its opening, poor performance resulted in the addition of gaming.[2] At the end of October 1998, after 42 years in business, Holiday closed.[3] Shortly after the old Holiday closed, it was purchased by California investor Barney Ng, who planned to remodel the old building by completely gutting the structure and then rebuilding and expanding on it, at a cost of US$16-$20 million, transforming the structure and adding an all suite floor, an additional wing to the tower, a larger casino, dining venues, a large spa, and an entrance with a clock tower.

Siena (2001–2017)

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The hotel opened on July 31, 2001 with 500 employees.

After years of financial struggle, Siena was closed on October 21, 2010.

It was decided by creditors to auction the hotel off and that was done on November 10, 2010. A group of investors from various locations around the country including Reno with hospitality experience called "Grand Siena, LLC" purchased the property for $3.9 million.

Siena Reno logo (2011–2015)

Grand Siena, LLC invested $5 million into refurbishing Siena Reno, including remodeled rooms, a redesigned casino, new restaurants and entertainment venues and a revamped spa. They claimed the hotel was positioned to rank as a 4 or 5 diamond resort. The newly revamped Siena opened on April 18, 2011.

The new owners of the boutique resort say they have replaced much of the old Italian theme with an aggressive-contemporary theme using much marble, LED lighting, and imported artwork. They say the new facility will cater to a more mature audience with less emphasis on loud nightlife.

Siena Reno logo (2015–2017)

In May 2015, Grand Siena, LLC agreed to sell the Siena.[4] The casino closed on June 30, 2015, the day before the sale was completed.[1][5] Months later, the ownership group, led by developer Fernando Leal, announced that the Siena would be rebranded as a Renaissance Hotel, and confirmed that the casino would not reopen.[6]

Renaissance by Marriott (2017–present)

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In 2017, renovations were completed and the rebranding as a Renaissance Hotel took effect.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bill O'Driscoll (June 30, 2015). "Official: Siena sold to Delaware LLC". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  2. ^ a b Kling, Dwayne. The Rise of the Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History of Reno Gaming 1931-1981. ISBN 0-87417-340-X.
  3. ^ "Reno's Heritage". Nevada Outpost. 19 October 1998. Archived from the original on 2008-09-30. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  4. ^ "Siena Hotel and Casino changing hands again". KOLO-TV. Reno, NV. AP. May 5, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  5. ^ Bill O'Driscoll (June 30, 2015). "Siena closes casino; word awaits on new owner". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Bill O'Driscoll (August 13, 2015). "Bye-bye, Siena. Hello, 'Renaissance'". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  7. ^ Mike Higdon (April 5, 2017). "Former casino reemerges as a Renaissance Hotel in downtown Reno". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
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