Axel's take: 5.7/10
Free parking and helpful staff don't fully offset worn rooms and smoke. An aging budget 3-star hotel attached to a small casino, scored for what it is.
This is an aging budget 3-star attached to Diamonds Casino, not a full-service Reno resort. We'd consider it for a short, practical stop with a car, but it's below what a dependable budget hotel should deliver. Free parking helps, and Expedia guests frequently praise helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms. Wyndham advertises a gym, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour diner.
The catch is consistency. Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe tired furnishings, smoke or other odors, maintenance problems and surroundings that some guests find uncomfortable. Cleanliness gets both genuine praise and serious complaints; don't assume every room matches the better reports. In-room Wi-Fi also draws complaints. We'd skip it for a family vacation, a smoke-sensitive traveler or anyone wanting an easy downtown walking base. Expedia also lists a restriction on guests living within 30 miles.
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Best for: Budget travelers with a car; Short, practical stopovers
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Watch out for: Casino smoke and room odors; Uneven room condition and housekeeping; Surroundings some guests find uncomfortable
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Location: Near downtown rather than in its main visitor core; we'd favor driving over a walking-based stay.
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Rooms: Some guests find rooms spacious and comfortable, but worn furnishings and maintenance complaints recur.
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Cleanliness: Mixed: recent guests praise clean rooms, while others report odors and housekeeping failures.
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Service: Helpful staff are a recurring positive, though check-in and problem handling aren't consistently strong.
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Amenities: Attached casino, diner, gym and free parking; advertised free Wi-Fi receives reliability complaints.
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Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a deposit, pet and cleaning fees, and a ban on check-in for residents within 30 miles.
Axel's opinion of Ramada by Wyndham Reno Hotel and Casino, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.