John Ascuagas Nugget Resort Casino Property Description

This world-class resort casino, just outside Reno, is family-owned and operated. The son of Basque immigrants, John Ascuaga built the Nugget from a roadside coffee shop that opened in 1955. His touch is noticeable in details large and small, such as hand-picked friendly staff, welcoming ambiance and a reception desk separate from the casino area. John Ascuagas Nugget offers a full array of casino entertainment, nine restaurants, seven bar/lounges, and four live music venues including the incomparable Celebrity Showroom. The two hotel towers include a variety of room accommodations from deluxe king and queen rooms to an assortment of suites. The spa offers an extensive selection of body treatments and beauty services. A fitness center adjoins the only Olympic sized indoor/outdoor pool. A business center, large arcade and full gift shop are also available. The traditionally-furnished west tower offers extra large rooms with comfortable sitting areas including couches in the standard king room, cozy bedding and spacious bathrooms. Many suite upgrade options are available. The newly renovated East Tower features gorgeous new rooms with a comfortably sophisticated palate of warm tones, dark woods and crystal accents as well as flat screen TVs and heavenly presidential beds. Both towers offer sweeping views of the incomparable Reno skyline and spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. Entertainment every weekend includes headliners such as Lyle Lovett, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Hall and Oates, as well as boxing matches and other events. The 700-seat Celebrity Showroom offers classic seating in booths tiered down to the stage. The Rose Ballroom seats 2,000 for entertainers such as Clint Black, Chris Isaak and Wynonna. The Casino Cabaret plays jazz, blues, and rock and roll. Live jazz artists play in the Orozko Lounge. Minimum age at check-in is 21. A resort fee of USD 5.