Name: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Address: 660 N. Virginia Street, Reno, United States, Nevada, United States
Rating: 2.3

Question 1

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown located?

Accepted Answer

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown is in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada (660 N. Virginia Street, Reno, United States), close to central Downtown Las Vegas.

Question 2

How much does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown cost per night?

Accepted Answer

Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.

Question 3

How many stars is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown?

Accepted Answer

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown is a 2-star hotel in Nevada.

Question 4

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown a good hotel?

Accepted Answer

Guests rate it 2.3 across 321 reviews. It's a value choice for Nevada.

Question 5

What are resort fees and can I avoid them?

Accepted Answer

Resort fees are a mandatory nightly charge of $35–$55 added to almost every Las Vegas casino hotel bill on check-in, covering Wi-Fi, gym, pool and local calls whether you use them or not. They’re not in the advertised rate and you can’t opt out. To avoid them entirely, book non-casino properties like the Waldorf Astoria (fee-free), stay in Summerlin or Henderson at chains like Hampton Inn, or use points at Hilton and Hyatt properties where the fee is often waived on award nights. Off-Strip Airbnbs in Henderson also skip the fee but add cleaning charges.

Question 6

What’s the best area to stay in Las Vegas for a first visit?

Accepted Answer

Stay on the Strip between Park MGM and the Wynn — that mile-and-a-half stretch has the Bellagio fountains, the Sphere, most headline shows and the monorail. Rooms run $120–$300 midweek at Flamingo, Paris, MGM Grand or Cosmopolitan. Downtown Fremont Street is cheaper at $60–$120 but a $15 Uber from the Strip, so it’s better as a night out than a base. Avoid Strip-adjacent properties on Paradise Road unless the rate is at least $40 less than a comparable Strip room.

Question 7

When is the cheapest month to visit Las Vegas?

Accepted Answer

December (excluding the NFR rodeo first two weeks and Christmas–New Year) and January after CES ends around the 12th are the cheapest, with midweek Strip rooms from $50–$90 at Excalibur, Luxor or Flamingo. July and August are also cheap midweek because it’s 40°C+, but weekends still spike with pool parties. February around Super Bowl week is expensive; the week after is one of the best-value windows of the year.

Question 8

How many nights do I need in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Three nights covers the Las Vegas Strip and one day-trip to Hoover Dam or Red Rock Canyon. Five to seven adds either Death Valley via Beatty, the Grand Canyon West Rim, or a stretch at Lake Mead. For a Vegas-to-Tahoe road trip via US-95 or US-50 you want 10–14 nights so you can overnight in Tonopah and Ely rather than driving 7 hours straight. Anything under 3 nights on the Strip and the resort fees start dominating the bill.

Question 9

How do I get from Harry Reid airport to the Strip?

Accepted Answer

A taxi from LAS to the Strip is a flat rate of $19–$27 plus a $2 airport fee, taking 10–15 minutes via the tunnel — always ask for the tunnel, not the Boulevard. Uber and Lyft pick up from Terminal 1 level 2M and Terminal 3 level 3, typically $15–$25. The RTC Centennial Express bus is $6 but stops on Las Vegas Boulevard, not at hotel doors. Shared shuttles are slower than a taxi and only cheaper for solo travellers.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

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