Makeover Slated for John Q. Hammons’ Rebranded Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino in Nevada

RENO, Nev. & SPRINGFIELD, Mo. | Hotel General Manager Teri Grandfield manages a successful hotel in a city that promotes gambling, but she doesn't believe in relying on chance to ensure successful hotel operations. As the general manger of John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts' newly rebranded Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino in centrally located downtown Reno, Nev., she and her passionate team are complemented by a highly respected hotel brand; Wyndham Rewards®, the world's largest hotel rewards program; sophisticated marketing and reservations systems; and a nearly $1 million renovation. The 281-spacious guest room/suite hotel and casino is operated by Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (www.jqhhotels.com), the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites.

Renovation in Progress

The former Holiday Inn is undergoing a nearly $1 million makeover that will extend from the exterior of the facility to common areas and guest rooms/suites. Guests will immediately notice new signage and enhanced exterior lighting. Additional exterior improvements include landscaping and paint refurbishment. Scheduled modifications to guest rooms include new beds and bedding, new Ramada bath amenities, and upgraded bath fixtures, including spa-style showerheads. Common areas will be refreshed with new carpeting. The property's high-traffic casino is also scheduled for renovation.

"We are taking a phased approach to our renovation to ensure guests continue to receive an exceptional experience during our improvements," Grandfield said. "We take Ramada's Six Commitments to Exceptional Customer Service and Guest Experience to heart with every guest interaction, such as R for being Ready and A for Anticipating guests' needs."

With more than 8,500 net square feet of flexible event space, the Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino easily accommodates groups up to 500 guests. The hotel's Skyline Room on the 14th floor offers unparalleled views of the Reno downtown skyline, the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Sparks downtown skyline. The 2,790-square-foot-room with a view is highly popular for weddings, parties and Quinceañeras.

The property's casino boasts 245 slot machines, five table games, sports-book for placing bets, and two bars for refreshments and watching sports.

Special Offer

To celebrate its rebranding, the Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino is offering a $49 a night rate for a limited time.

Making a Reservation

For more information, to make a hotel reservation, or to book a group function at the Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino, call (775) 786-5151 or (800) 2RAMADA, fax (775) 786-2447, or go to www.ramadareno.com. The hotel also can be booked under the following GDS codes: Amadeus RNO5C5, Galileo 03023, Sabre 3023, and Worldspan 1477.

Hotel Information

Located at 1000 E. 6th Street in Reno, the newly branded Ramada Reno Hotel & Casino downtown is sure to make guests' Reno lodging experience enjoyable. Guests will appreciate a fully equipped fitness center, heated outdoor pool and casual dining of the Casino Diner or cocktails in the Lobby Lounge. Other guest amenities include a gift shop, game room, dry cleaning service, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary parking and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

Corporate travelers will appreciate having everything they need to get down to business. The hotel's Business Center is equipped with office machines and services, and high-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Each room includes large work desks and phones with voicemail for added convenience.

About Ramada Worldwide and Wyndham Hotel Group

Ramada Worldwide, a member of the Wyndham Hotel Group family of lodging brands, is a global chain of midscale hotels featuring single, double and suite accommodations. All properties in the United States, and most properties in other regions, offer complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed Internet access, expanded cable television, in-room coffee and daily newspaper. Select properties offer on-site restaurants, cocktail lounges, room service, concierge service, meeting and banquet facilities and copy and fax services.

Reservations and information are available by calling (800) 272-6232 or by visiting www.ramada.com. Ramada hotels are independently owned and operated under franchise agreements with Ramada Worldwide, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).

Wyndham Hotel Group, one of three principal components of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), encompasses over 7,000 hotels and 592,000 rooms in 67 countries under the Wyndham®, Ramada®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Wingate® by Wyndham, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Microtel Inns & Suites®, Hawthorn Suites®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge®, Knights Inn® and AmeriHost Inn® brands. All hotels are owned individually and operated independently or by Wyndham Hotel Management. Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts | Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites, including: Embassy Suites Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott brands. With 80 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such as state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts' properties are dominant in their markets. Over the course of his impressive 51-year career in the hotel business, Mr. John Q. Hammons has developed 206 hotels. For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, please visit the company's Web site at www.jqhhotels.com.