convention planning
Meetings, Conventions and Events
Planning is made easy for you at Grand Sierra. With literally hundreds of events every year, it is our pleasure to assist you in accomplishing the perfect function. With all the amenities your group may desire, we’ll work with you to increase attendance and satisfaction. From 200 to 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space – we’re here at your service.
Catering and Banquets
Experience. That’s what you’ll be assured as Grand Sierra Banquet Managers meticulously help plan every detail. Custom menus, beverage options, room décor and guarantees. From custom ice sculptures to award winning entrees – we’re here at your service.
Special Event Venues
With your creative ideas and Grand Sierra’s impressive options here’s your opportunity to create a signature event that will be talked about for years. You’ll find everything from Grand Sierra’s exquisite Grand Theatre home to the world’s largest theatrical stage to a 50-lane championship bowling center and everything in between. Host your own gaming tournaments in Grand Sierra’s 110,000 square foot casino.
Grand Sierra’s Meetings and Convention Manager will gladly outline specific information on your venue options and capacities.
Shipping and Receiving
Ship and receive packages of any size or scope, access the Internet, make copies, posters, transparencies, laminate and more. The Executive Business Center is your complete away from the office, office.
Executive Business Center service fees, including shipping and receiving, is available through your Meetings and Convention Manager or by contacting the Executive Business Center directly at (775) 789-2478.
Packages for arrival at Grand Sierra Resort should be addressed as follows:
- Name (of individual picking up package) & Arrival Date
- Company Name
- c/o Executive Business Center
- 2500 East Second Street
- Reno, NV 89595
Please note: Grand Sierra Resort cannot accept or store freight. If refrigeration is needed for cold storage, please coordinate with your Meetings and Convention Manager. The Resort does not provide labor or carts for movement of materials.
Telephone Installation
Please make requests for telephone service 15 business days prior to the installation date. For requests made 14 days or less incur additional service fee. Order form and fees are available through your Meetings and Convention Manager or directly from our Telecommunications Department at (775) 789-2545.
High-speed Internet Connectivity
Priority Networks, Inc. maintains an office and staff on property to provide you with your high-speed Internet and network demands. Order form and fees are available through your Meetings and Conventions Manager.
Audio Visual Production Plus!
Audio Visual Productions Plus! can fulfill your entertainment, themed décor, audio visual and technical requirements. For additional information and applicable fees please call AVPP! at (775) 789-1605.
When using the Resort’s audio-visual equipment and services, you automatically receive one complimentary podium and/or wired microphone per meeting room. Should you elect to utilize the services of an outside vendor a charge would apply for the podium and/or microphone. An audio patch fee is also applicable when utilizing an outside vendor for microphones.
Signage, Banners & Posters
Signage and banners are not permitted on or around the exterior of Grand Sierra Resort. Placement of banners within the Resort is limited to the meeting and function areas and the promenades immediately outside these designated areas. Banners, signs and/or posters cannot be affixed inside the building. To arrange banner placement, please contact Audio Visual Productions Plus! at (775) 789-1605.
Please note: Signage displayed within the Resort must be professionally produced. Complimentary easels are available through Meetings and Conventions. Hand-written or photocopied signs are prohibited and will be removed.
Transportation and Outdoor Group Activities
Grand Sierra Adventures can accommodate your group's transportation needs as well as a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from the mild to the wild. Team building programs, rafting, skiing, fly fishing, golf scrambles, tours, cruises and many more exciting customizable activities are available. Please call 775-788-6986 for further information.
Airport Shuttle
Transportation to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is complimentary seven days a week and departs / arrives from the Resort front entrance every half hour beginning at 5:30 am with the last shuttle departing at 11:00 pm. Shuttle departs on the hour and the half-hour. The shuttle returns from the airport arriving to the Resort on the quarter hour. The shuttles operate on a first-come, first-serve basis and are for individual travelers. Group transportation can be arranged by calling Beyond Travel at (775) 789-2232.
Security Policy
Grand Sierra Resort does not assume liability for items left in meeting and convention rooms whether locker or unlocked. Please contact your Meetings and Conventions Manager regarding which rooms are able to be re-keyed for access control purposes.
Should it be necessary for you to leave items unattended in a meeting room Grand Sierra Resort suggests you employ the services of an outside security agency. An authorized list of security agencies is available through your Meetings and Conventions Manager.