My Operapre burning man oasis - sands casino - reno nevada
Monday, September 19, 2011 5:31:38 AM
Every time we drive cross-country (North Carolina to Nevada) to attend the Burning Man festival, we always arrive in Reno, Nevada a few days before and stay at the Sands Casino to refresh and prepare. After 2700 miles (4345 km) of driving we need to rest, eat, relax, buy supplies, and do laundry. We love the Sands.
The Sands is an older (1970's) casino, a bit worn in places, but always packed with people. Comparatively speaking, it's cheap, too. We meet the type people there that we can get along with. We know Burners (people who go to Burning Man) who paid a lot more for a lot less in Reno.
Our room rate this year was the same as it was when we were there two years ago:
Average for the three days: $44.33. A Motel 6 isn't much less and isn't nearly as fun. Cheap + kooky people = us.
There was also a casino-wide drink special in effect while we were there. All domestic beer was $1 and well drinks were $1.50.
Some other reasons we like it there:
Heck, I'd like to be there right now just hiding away from life in general.
Image #1: I thought this casino-wide ad for bingo was so cute that I took it from the room. It made me so want to play bingo, but I never managed to be there when it was starting. Like the ad says, I wanted to B-1 (be one).
Image #2: the view from our 14th floor room. For the money, it was quite nice.
The Sands is an older (1970's) casino, a bit worn in places, but always packed with people. Comparatively speaking, it's cheap, too. We meet the type people there that we can get along with. We know Burners (people who go to Burning Man) who paid a lot more for a lot less in Reno.
Our room rate this year was the same as it was when we were there two years ago:
- 8-26-11 (Friday): $49
- 8-27-11 (Saturday): $55
- 8-28-11 (Sunday): $29
Average for the three days: $44.33. A Motel 6 isn't much less and isn't nearly as fun. Cheap + kooky people = us.
There was also a casino-wide drink special in effect while we were there. All domestic beer was $1 and well drinks were $1.50.
Some other reasons we like it there:
- It's about the closest possible "happening" place to the Burning Man festival. From Reno, it's about two hours to where we needed to be.
- Reno is full of bars, places to eat, and places to buy supplies.
- The Sands has large RV parking. We can get our travel trailer in there no problem.
- The Sands was the scene for our psycho slot machine situation. Hours of gambling and I only lost $10.
Heck, I'd like to be there right now just hiding away from life in general.
Image #1: I thought this casino-wide ad for bingo was so cute that I took it from the room. It made me so want to play bingo, but I never managed to be there when it was starting. Like the ad says, I wanted to B-1 (be one).
Image #2: the view from our 14th floor room. For the money, it was quite nice.
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Harry...the man!harrytheman # Monday, September 19, 2011 7:06:02 PM
slackwrdave # Monday, September 19, 2011 10:17:47 PM
We had better things to do than watch that, but it was fun off and on.
Caroloperainchicago # Monday, September 19, 2011 11:22:03 PM
PainterWoman # Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:45:47 PM
slackwrdave # Thursday, September 22, 2011 1:27:36 AM
Originally posted by PainterWoman:
Nope, but they had yet another special for a decent breakfast sandwich and a very good large coffee for 3 bucks. The wonders never ceased, lol.
OR, even at the crack of dawn, the beer and well drink specials were in effect. I didn't do that though many probably think I would.
Free breakfasts in large hotels are usually scary anyway. They bring out creatures that you never see anywhere else.
I had a friend visit me from Germany one time and he incessantly commented on how big Americans were. I said, "you ain't seen nuttin' yet. Let me take you to the all-you-can-eat buffet." He "ooohhed", "ahhhd", and "wowed" through the entire meal.
Peter J Murphypjmurf2009 # Thursday, September 22, 2011 1:29:50 AM
slackwrdave # Thursday, September 22, 2011 1:38:21 AM
Originally posted by pjmurf2009:
It's been too long since I lived there but Pam (PainterWoman) had a longer and more recent tenure there.
BTW, hi Peter! It's nice you are back.
Peter J Murphypjmurf2009 # Thursday, September 22, 2011 2:15:05 AM
socalhulagirl # Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:44:59 PM
slackwrdave # Friday, January 20, 2012 1:32:51 AM
Originally posted by socalhulagirl:
Best wishes for a wonderful experience.