Pool, nightlife and family play at Grand Sierra Resort
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino pairs a large, family-friendly main pool open to all ages with an adults-only Infinity Pool Deck (21+). The resort also provides on-site nightlife at LEX Nightclub/LEX Ultra Lounge, a big casino floor, bowling and kid-friendly dining options for families.
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The Pool complex: Main Pool and Infinity Pool
The Pool at Grand Sierra Resort includes a resort-sized Main Pool and an adjoining Infinity Pool Deck. The Main Pool is open daily to guests of all ages and is included at no extra charge for hotel guests with an active room key.
The Infinity Pool Deck is an adults-only (21+) area with VIP cabanas, daybeds and hot tubs; when the Main Pool is closed for the winter the Infinity Pool may switch to being available to all ages.
Poolside food and drink service is offered from outlets such as The Pool Bar, Serenity Bar, Fat Tuesday Reno and The Pool Grill. Locals and non-hotel guests can buy day passes when available, though late-season access is sometimes restricted to registered hotel guests.
- Hotel guests: pool access included with active room key
- Infinity Pool Deck: reserved for guests 21+ during regular season
- Day passes: available seasonally to non-hotel guests (may be suspended at season end)
- Weekly Late Night Swim: runs Fridays during pool season (admission listed on site)
| Pool Area | Age Policy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main Pool | All ages | Open daily; hotel guests admitted with room key |
| Infinity Pool Deck | 21+ (regular season) | VIP cabanas & hot tubs; may open to all ages if Main Pool closed |
| Day Pass | Varies | Available seasonally; end-of-season access may be hotel-guests-only |
Nightlife: LEX Nightclub, lounges and bars
Nightlife centers on LEX Ultra Lounge and LEX Nightclub; LEX Ultra Lounge is designed as a pre-club lounge while LEX Nightclub handles larger DJ and dance events. The resort lists capacities for both (LEX Lounge around 300 and LEX Nightclub around 960).
Beyond LEX, Grand Sierra has multiple bars and lounges—Fat Tuesday Reno, Charlie Palmer Lounge, Crystal Lounge, Center Bar, Rendezvous Bar and Infinity Bar—covering low-key cocktails through late-night crowds.
- LEX Ultra Lounge: pre-club drinks and cocktails
- LEX Nightclub: larger dance events and late-night programming
- Fat Tuesday Reno & other bars: poolside or casual drink options
- Check venue hours and event nights with the concierge or venue webpages
| Venue | Vibe | Typical Hours/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LEX Ultra Lounge | Upscale pre-club lounge | Hours vary; check venue schedule |
| LEX Nightclub | Dance club for larger crowds | Nighttime events; capacity listed on site |
| Fat Tuesday Reno | Casual, pool-adjacent cocktails | Hours vary; good for pool-to-night transitions |
Family activities and on-site entertainment
Grand Sierra is marketed as family-friendly with many on-site activities that work for kids and teens. The resort offers a 50-lane bowling center, a movie theater, seasonal ice rink on the Spa level, axe throwing and other attractions.
The Spa at Grand Sierra Resort and the Fitness Center serve adult guests and older teens (hotel guests 16+ get 24-hour fitness access). The resort also lists family-friendly dining options such as Grand Café, The Grand Buffet and Johnny Rockets.
- Bowling: 50 lanes on-site
- Movie theater: on-property screenings
- Seasonal ice rink: located on the Spa level (seasonal)
- Family dining: Grand Café, The Grand Buffet, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza
| Activity | Family Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Center | Good for kids & adults | 50 lanes |
| Movie Theater | All ages | On-site screenings; check schedule |
| Ice Rink (seasonal) | Families & teens | Seasonal; located on Spa level |
Rooms: which one fits your stay
Grand Sierra Resort offers several room types; the site lists Vista Room, Sierra Room, Sierra Tower Deluxe Room and Vista Tower Deluxe Room by name. Room configurations include options for 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds depending on the room type.
Children 17 and under stay free using existing bedding; the primary registering guest must be at least 21. Guests 18 and older beyond standard double occupancy may be charged as additional adults.
- Vista Room: available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- Sierra Room: available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- Sierra Tower Deluxe Room: available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- Vista Tower Deluxe Room: available with 1 King Bed
| Room Type | Bed Options | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds | Couples or small families |
| Sierra Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds | Flexible for families or double occupancy |
| Vista Tower Deluxe Room / Sierra Tower Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed (Vista Tower Deluxe) or 1 King/2 Queens (Sierra Tower Deluxe) | Upgraded rooms with larger footprints |
Dining and poolside food
Dining ranges from fine dining at Charlie Palmer Steak Reno and Rim Asian Bistro to casual and grab-and-go options like Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Starbucks and Second St. Marketplace. The Grand Buffet operates on a schedule with brunch and dinner service on specified days.
Poolside dining and drinking options include The Pool Bar, Serenity Bar, Fat Tuesday Reno and The Pool Grill for casual meals and cocktails by the water.
- Signature steakhouse: Charlie Palmer Steak Reno (reservations recommended; hours vary)
- Asian/Sushi: Rim Asian Bistro (select nights for All-You-Can-Eat sushi)
- Buffet & casual: The Grand Buffet, Grand Café, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza
- Grab & go: Starbucks, Jamba, Port of Subs, Yogurt Beach
| Restaurant | Style | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Palmer Steak Reno | Steakhouse | Upscale dinners; reservations recommended |
| Rim Asian Bistro | Asian / Sushi | Sushi and Pacific Rim dishes; check dinner hours |
| The Grand Buffet | All-you-can-eat buffet | Families or sampling multiple cuisines |
Getting there, practical tips and resort essentials
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino is at 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595. The resort is about a 2.5-mile (roughly 8-minute) drive from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and about a 2.6-mile (roughly 10-minute) drive from the Reno Amtrak station.
Hotel guests have access to a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (hotel-guests-only) and free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas. The resort fee covers fitness center access, two bottles of water daily, airport shuttle service and 24-hour Business Center computer access.
- Address: 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595
- Airport shuttle: complimentary roundtrip for hotel guests (return-pass at check-in)
- Check-in/check-out: standard check-in 3:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM
- Resort fee: covers fitness center access, water, shuttle and business center access (amounts vary by source)
| Service | Included with Resort Fee? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle | Yes | Roundtrip for registered hotel guests; return-pass issued at check-in |
| Fitness Center | Yes | 24-hour access for guests 16+ |
| Wi‑Fi | Yes | Complimentary in rooms and public areas |
