
Silver Legacy Reno
Best for travelers who want casino nightlife, multiple dining options (including Gordon Ramsay venues) and large-event or convention facilities in downtown Reno.
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Silver Legacy Reno is a downtown casino resort with multiple restaurants, a large spa and a year-round heated outdoor pool — for travelers who want nightlife, gaming and convention-ready facilities. The Cottages at Old Greenwood is an upscale Truckee cottage property near Old Greenwood Golf Course and Tahoe National Forest — for guests seeking quieter, resort-style cottage lodging close to mountain recreation.
Updated · about 34 miles apart

Best for travelers who want casino nightlife, multiple dining options (including Gordon Ramsay venues) and large-event or convention facilities in downtown Reno.

Best for travelers seeking private cottage-style accommodations near Truckee recreation — golf, ski access, and two outdoor pools in a quieter mountain setting.
When Silver Legacy Reno wins: choose Silver Legacy if you want to stay in the center of Reno’s casino district with easy access to multiple restaurants and bars, a large full-service spa, convention spaces and direct connections to neighboring casinos.
When The Cottages at Old Greenwood wins: pick The Cottages if you prefer cottage-style units with kitchens, mountain views, on-site golf privileges and complimentary ski shuttle service while basing yourself in the Truckee/Tahoe gateway.
Bottom line: Silver Legacy is a city-center casino resort focused on dining, nightlife and meetings; The Cottages at Old Greenwood is a quieter, recreation-oriented cottage property for mountain access — pick based on whether you want downtown action or a Truckee mountain base.
| Category | Silver Legacy Reno | The Cottages at Old Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Bustling downtown casino resort with bars, gaming, and live entertainment | Upscale cottage-style resort near golf and mountain trails |
| Location | Downtown Reno near the Riverwalk District and Reno Arch | Truckee, CA — minutes from Old Greenwood Golf Course and Tahoe National Forest |
| Size / rooms | Large casino resort with many room types (11 listed) | Small property: 13 air-conditioned rooms / cottages |
| Ages / check-in policy | Minimum check-in age 21 (casino resort); property welcomes guests of all ages when accompanied | Adults and families welcome; property minimum check-in age policy: 25 for booking liability (supplier note) |
| Pools | One outdoor heated pool (year-round, weather permitting) with poolside bar and cabanas for surcharge | Two outdoor pools (seasonal) with a poolside bar and lifeguard on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants including Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips, Ruth’s Chris, Café Central and coffee shops | Wrap up the day with a drink at the poolside bar; on-site dining beyond bar not published |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Silver Legacy — 21,000 sq ft, 12 treatment rooms, steam room, salt chamber and hydrotherapy tubs (reservations required) | Health or beauty spa nearby (not an on-site full-service spa listed) |
| Known for | Casino floor, nightlife, large convention and event spaces | Proximity to Old Greenwood Golf Course, ski shuttle and cottage units with kitchens |
| Parking & transit | Self-parking included in resort fee; valet available (fee); short drive to RNO airport | Free self parking onsite; Truckee Tahoe regional airport (TKF) ~5.6 mi away |
| Family / kids features | Pool and on-site entertainment venues; property not adults-only | Children's pool, children's club (surcharge) and family-oriented cottage units |
Silver Legacy sits on N. Virginia Street in Reno’s casino district, within walking distance of the Riverwalk and major downtown venues.
Choose Silver Legacy for central access to Reno’s attractions, nightlife and event venues.
The Cottages at Old Greenwood is in Truckee, minutes from Old Greenwood Golf Course and Tahoe National Forest.
Choose The Cottages for a mountain-base near golf and Tahoe-area outdoor activities.
Silver Legacy offers multiple room types suited to solo travelers, couples and groups, from standard rooms to suites.
Pick Silver Legacy for a broad selection of urban hotel rooms and suites.
The Cottages at Old Greenwood provides cottage-style accommodations with kitchens and private patios or balconies.
Pick The Cottages for larger, kitchen-equipped cottage units and a quieter setting.
Silver Legacy has multiple restaurants ranging from celebrity chef concepts to 24-hour casual dining.
Choose Silver Legacy when you want multiple, diverse on-site dining and late-night options.
The Cottages market a relaxed on-site poolside bar and rely on nearby Truckee dining for broader choices.
Pick The Cottages for quieter evenings; dining choices come from Truckee and nearby resorts.
Silver Legacy features a heated outdoor pool with poolside bar, cabanas for surcharge and year‑round access when weather allows.
Silver Legacy pairs a casino environment with a heated resort pool and a large spa for on-site relaxation.
The Cottages emphasize mountain recreation with two outdoor pools and direct access to golf and ski services.
Choose The Cottages for golf access and easy ski‑area logistics plus multiple outdoor pools.
Silver Legacy combines a large full-service spa with nightlife and live-entertainment venues.
Silver Legacy is the choice for on-site spa services plus casino nightlife and entertainment.
The Cottages focus on outdoor recreation, golf and family-friendly resort activities rather than late-night entertainment.
Pick The Cottages for daytime outdoor recreation and a quieter evening atmosphere.

Silver Legacy — central casino, multiple bars, lounges and late-night dining.

The Cottages at Old Greenwood — on-site golf privileges, driving range, and complimentary ski shuttle.

Silver Legacy — a 21,000 sq ft full-service spa with multiple treatment rooms and specialty therapies.

The Cottages at Old Greenwood — Signature Cottage units with full kitchens and private patios/balconies.
Silver Legacy is much closer to RNO (about a 6-minute drive); The Cottages at Old Greenwood is roughly a 34-mile drive from RNO.
The Cottages at Old Greenwood offers complimentary ski shuttle and ski storage and sits closer to Truckee/Tahoe resorts; Silver Legacy can be a staging point for day trips to Lake Tahoe but requires a longer drive.
Silver Legacy does not allow pets (service animals permitted). The Cottages at Old Greenwood lists a pet fee (USD 50 per pet, per night) with service animals exempt.
Silver Legacy has a large, on-site full-service spa. The Cottages listing notes a health/beauty spa nearby rather than a comparable on-site full-service spa.
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