"Located at The Summit, Reno’s premier shopping destination, our new hotel in South Reno, Nevada delivers an elevated experience blended with casual comfort. Stay steps from boutiques, multiple dining outlets and outdoor activities—all in a welcoming space that brings the vibrant Reno and North Lake Tahoe region to life. Surrounded by the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains and just minutes from Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe resort, downtown Reno and the Riverwalk District, casinos and Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO), our ideal location places you near the best the area has to offer." - 

Hyatt Place South Reno Hotel Review

We found the Hyatt Place South Reno to be a bit of a mixed bag, but leaning towards positive with a few caveats. The location was fantastic for us, with easy access to shopping, dining, and the ski resorts. We also appreciated the affordable "Members Save More" rate and the clean environment throughout the hotel. The free parking was a nice bonus too!

However, we were disappointed that the service was lacking, particularly at the front desk where we encountered a rather disinterested agent. We also weren't given any information about the amenities, and to our surprise, the pool was closed without any prior notice. The Wi-Fi was advertised as high-speed, but we found it to be quite glitchy. The gym was uncomfortably hot, and we had some concerns about security with the elevator access.

Ultimately, we think it depends on what you're looking for in a hotel. If location and value are your top priorities, and you're willing to overlook some shortcomings in service and amenities, then it could be a decent choice. But if you're hoping for a seamless and well-rounded experience with attentive service and fully functional amenities, you might want to consider other options.

Southern, Seasonal restaurant, where culinary excellence meets the heartwarming flavors of the South. Located in Charlotte, NC. - 3

3 Cheese Mac ($11)

Braised Greens ($8)

Dirty Rice Grits ($9)

Braised Chicken Breast ($13)

Braised Oxtail Meatloaf ($16)

Draw 4 ($15)

Plans Change ($15)

Sweet Potato Bread Pudding ($9)

3rd & Fernwood Restaurant Review

We recently had the pleasure of dining at 3rd & Fernwood and were thoroughly impressed. The food was not only delicious, but beautifully presented, making each dish a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The service was top-notch; our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel well-cared for throughout the evening. We also appreciated the clean and inviting atmosphere, which added to the overall enjoyment of our meal. While the prices were perhaps a tad higher than we'd typically prefer, the quality of the food and the overall experience more than justified the cost. We left feeling completely satisfied and are already planning our return visit. 3rd & Fernwood is a true gem and we highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

In December 2021, I used my $200 Fine Hotels + Resorts to book a two-night stay at the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World for Memorial Day weekend 2022. At the beginning of May 2022, I started seeing blog posts (by LoyaltyLobby, OneMileAtATime & others) noting that Delano & Conrad hotels were both removed from FHR. 

   Based on this change, I started checking my Amex account

and email for a notification about a change in our reservation. Today I received an email about our upcoming stay and I noticed the $125 experience credit originally listed was now listed as $100.

I reached out to Amex via chat to confirm the change. The agent confirmed the experience credit was listed as $100 on their side. They also noted some restrictions on where the credit could be used:

As per checking, it is a $100 Property Credit. Inclusions: $100 F&B credit applicable at Famous Foods street eats, Kusa Nori, Genting Palace, Alle Lounge on 66, Wally's, Craig's vegan, Redtail, Fuhu, Dawg House, Starbucks, Mulberry Pizza, The Kitchen, Sun's Out Bun's Out. Restrictions: The Resort Experience Credit is not eligible for use at on-the-fly room service, Eight Lounge, Carversteak, Caviar Bar, Tacos El Cabron, Brezza Restaurant, Bar Zazu & Tiger Sugar.

We will see what happens when we check-in. More to come.

We've returned from our stay at Resorts World. 

Daily breakfast for two ($33 per person in the Kitchen)

Guaranteed 4 pm Late Check-out: 4 pm check-out. $80 for 6 pm check-out

We spent the night prior at the Hilton. At 6 am on the morning of check-in, we inquired about an early check-in. Devin, the front desk agent, was very helpful with getting everything booked under FHR applied to our reservation. I asked Devin if the experience credit was $100 or $125, and he said the paper stated it was $125 so to go with $125. In the end, our experience credit totaled $110. Here are the charges for our two-night stay: 

We missed out on a $66 credit at the Kitchen as it closed early (12 pm vs 3 pm) on May 31.

Overall, it was definitely a good credit stay.

Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World | Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts

First Reservation Email (December 2021)

Second Reservation Email (May 2022)

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