John Ascuagas Nugget
Located in Sparks, a short drive from downtown Reno, John Ascuaga’s Nugget is one of the nicest casino resorts in the area. Catering to gamblers and business travelers alike, the Nugget offers large casino and convention spaces, well appointed rooms and solid dining options.
John Ascuagas Nugget hotel offers over 1,600 rooms in two 29-story hotel towers and the five story Courtyard building. The 157 Courtyard rooms offer standard amenities at budget-conscious prices; rooms with balconies are also available upon request. Tower rooms are luxuriously appointed and spacious – some of the best in the Reno area. These rooms also offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valley. All rooms include color TVs with in-room movies, hair dryers, air conditioning and irons, and have one king or two queen beds.
Hotel guests can enjoy the year-round indoor atrium pool, featuring an Olympic-size swimming pool, plus a Jacuzzi spa, eight bubble pools and a fun waterfall. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool located outside of the Courtyard hotel building. The health club offers equipment such as treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers and free weights. Chonne’s Salon & Spa offers full salon services, plus manicures, pedicures, massages and facials. Relaxing packages including poolside lunch are available.
John Ascuaga’s Nugget features a large casino, with a broad selection of table games including blackjack, craps, mini-baccarat, Pai Gow, Let it Ride and Three Card Poker. The casino has over 1,400 slot machines offering a wide selection of games, denominations and progressives. Six bingo sessions are held daily. The non-smoking poker room deals Texas Hold’em at several different limits, and offers daily low-limit tournaments. Keno and a sports book are also available. Casino players can sign up for the John’s Club players club. Members can earn “Club Dollars” which can be redeemed for hotel rooms, food, spa services or retail purchases. New members should inquire about sign-up specials.
At over 110,000 square feet, the Nugget’s convention space is the largest in the Reno / Sparks area, servicing small meetings or 3000 person dinners. The hotel caters to business travelers with top-notch service, an Internet-connected business center, WiFi in meeting spaces, and a free airport shuttle for hotel guests.
Eight dining options are available, from a 24 hour restaurant to the Steakhouse. The restaurants accommodate a wide variety of tastes and are all reasonably priced.
John Ascuagas Nugget Hotel Rooms
The Nugget’s Courtyard rooms are perfect for value-seekers, offering all of the benefits of staying at the Nugget, but at lower prices. For travelers looking for more luxury, the two 29-story hotel towers offer large, tastefully-appointed rooms with stunning views of the surrounding area and mountains. A large selection of suites are also available, offering more space, dining areas and Jacuzzi spas. The top two floors of the hotel towers host the club level, offering upgraded amenities, such as color TVs in the bathrooms and twice-daily maid service.
John Ascuagas Nugget Hotel Attractions
The Skywalk Arcade features over 120 video games, plus pool, a simulated batting cage, and air hockey to entertain children and adults.

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