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Compare The Summit at Grand Sierra vs. Peer Reno Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Reno.
The Summit at Grand Sierra vs. Peer Reno Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit at Grand Sierra (Current) | Reno, NV | 849 | 178,387 sq. ft. | 44,115 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | Reno, NV | 1,989 | 178,387 sq. ft. | 45,312 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno | Reno, NV | 1,621 | 115,207 sq. ft. | 4,386 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, NV | 1,380 | 110,000 sq. ft. | 19,500 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Silver Legacy Resort Casino | Reno, NV | 1,676 | 90,000 sq. ft. | 7,810 sq. ft. | 21 |
| Atlantis Casino Resort Spa | Reno, NV | 516 | 33,122 sq. ft. | 5,790 sq. ft. | 4 |
| The Venetian Resort Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 4,049 | 1,500,000 sq. ft. | 85,000 sq. ft. | 29 |
The Summit at Grand Sierra — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
849 Total Keys · Up to 357 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
178,387 Sq. Ft. Total · 13 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 509–4,644 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
44,115 Sq. Ft. · 4,644 Theater · 3,268 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 221 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Reno Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Reno Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
RNO (Reno-Tahoe International Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$254/nt Group Block vs. $419/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Reno Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $223/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.