Located in the heart of downtown Reno and on the banks of the Truckee River, the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa is your ideal home base to explore the incredible Sierra Nevada setting, mere minutes from a thriving Midtown, happening Riverwalk District and endless outdoor activities. Explore nearby Lake Tahoe. Soak up the region's rich western history. Or plan to attend one of the Biggest Little City's many acclaimed special events, such as Artown, Hot August Nights or the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.