Awards

2026 Awards

Casino Player Magazine Best of Dining and Nightlife Awards

• Best Seafood, Oceano
• Best Coffee Shop, Biscotti’s Cafe
• Best Late-Night Dining, Cafe Milano
• Best Lounge, Fireside Lounge
• Best Pool/Beach Bar, Sole Poolside
• Best Italian, Romanza

America's Best Midsize Employers 2026 by Forbes and Statista

Casino Player’s Best of Gaming 2026: Reno - Peppermill Reno

First Place Wins:

• Best Hotel Staff
• Best Pool
• Best Dealers
• Best High Limit Room
• Best Poker Room
• Best Poker Tournaments
• Friendliest Sportsbook

Second Place Wins:

• Best Hotel Lobby
• Best Comps
• Best Table Games
• Best Sportsbook Promotions

Third Place Wins:

• Best Overall Gaming Resort
• Best Hotel
• Best Rooms
• Best Suites
• Best Spa
• Best Live Poker
• Best Slot Tournaments
• Best Video Slots
• Best Blackjack
• Best Overall Sportsbook
• Best Betting Options
• Best Prop Bets

2025 Awards

Casino Player Magazine Best of Dining and Nightlife Awards

• Best Italian: Romanza
• Best Seafood: Oceano
• Best Coffee Shop: Biscotti’s Cafe
• Best Pool/ Beach Bar: Sole Poolside
• Best After-Hours Spot: Fireside Lounge

Smart Meetings 2025 Smart Stars Award in the category of "Best Integrated Resort Casinos"

International Explorer Award

Casino Player Magazine Best of Gaming Awards

• Best Hotel Staff
• Best Pool
• Favorite Casino Resort for a Staycation
• Best Dealers
• Best High Limit Room
• Best Poker Tournaments
• Friendliest Sportsbook

America's Best-In-State Employers 2025 by Forbes 

Luxuri Awards 2025 Best Luxury Resort & Casino - Nevada

2024 Awards

Casino Player Magazine Best of Dining Awards

• Best Italian, Romanza
• Best Seafood, Oceano
• Best Coffee Shop: Biscotti's Cafe
• Best Late-Night Dining, Café Milano
• Best Pool/Beach Bar, Sole Poolside

Best of Northern Nevada Awards

• Best Casino Bar (Fireside Lounge)
• Best Casino Hotel
• Best Casino-Hotel for a Romantic Giveaway
• Best Eco-Friendly Casino
• Best Poker Room
• Best Seafood Restaurant - Oceano
• Best Sportsbook
• Best Spa (Spa Toscana)

Smart Meetings 2024 Platinum Choice Award

2023 Awards

Casino Player Magazine Best of Gaming Awards

• Best Hotel Staff
• Best Casino Resort for a Staycation
• Best Dealers
• Best High Limit Room
• Best Poker Room
• Best Poker Tournaments
• Friendliest Sportsbook

Casino Player Magazine Best of Dining Awards

• Best Italian: Romanza
• Best Seafood: Oceano
• Best Late Night Dining: Cafe Milano
• Best Beach/Pool Bar: Sole Poolside
• Best Coffee Shop: Biscotti's Cafe

Best of Northern Nevada Awards

• Best Spa
• Best Romantic Bar - Fireside Lounge
• Best Casino Hotel 
• Best Casino Bar - Fireside Lounge
• Best Casino
• Best Casino Hotel for a Romantic Getaway
• Best Casino Resort Pool

2022 Awards

Casino Player Magazine Best of Dining Awards

• Best Italian, Romanza
• Best Seafood, Oceano
• Best Late-Night Dining, Café Milano
• Best Pool/Beach Bar, Sole Poolside

Casino Player Best of Gaming Awards

• Best Rooms
• Best High Limit Room

Best of Northern Nevada Awards

• Best Casino Bar (Fireside Lounge)
• Best Casino Hotel
• Best Casino-Hotel for a Romantic Giveaway
• Best Eco-Friendly Casino
• Best Poker Room
• Best Seafood Restaurant - Oceano
• Best Sportsbook
• Best Spa (Spa Toscana)

2019 Awards

USA TODAY 10Best: 3rd Best Hotel Spa in the US
Corporate and Incentive Travel - Award of Excellence
ReEnergize Reno Annual Green Building Award

Best of Northern Nevada Awards:

• Best Casino
• Best Casino Bar - Fireside Lounge
• Best Casino Bartender - Joe Taussig
• Best Casino Hotel
• Best Casino-Hotel for a Romantic Getaway
• Best Customer Service
• Best Player's Club Rewards
• Best Poker Room
• Best Sportsbook
• Most Eco-Friendly Casino

Strictly Slots 2019 Best of Slots Award - Best high-end slot area

2018 Awards

USA TODAY 10Best: 5 Best Casinos in the U.S., Top 10 Casinos outside of Las Vegas
NCET Tech Awards: Entertainment Technology Company of the Year
AMA Ace Awards - Best in Print

Stella Awards: 

Best Gaming Property – Far West, Bronze 
Best Green Initiative – Far West, Finalist 
Best On-Site Support Staff – Far West, Finalist 
Best On-Site Tech/Wi-Fi – Far West, Silver

Best of Reno Awards:

• Best hotel rooms
• Best sportsbook

Best of Northern Nevada Awards:

• Best casino
• Best casino carpet
• Best casino dance club - EDGE Nightclub
• Best casino hotel
• Best casino security
• Best casino spa - Spa Toscana
• Best casino/hotel for a romantic getaway
• Best customer service
• Best player's club rewards
• Best poker room
• Best security

Meetings Today: Best of the West 

2017 Awards

USA Today 10Best - 10 Best Casinos in the U.S.
Silver Spike Award - Award of Excellence
NACE Reno/Tahoe Chapter - Chapter Program of the Year
AMA Ace Awards - Best Publication
TripAdvisor Green Leader Gold

Best of Reno Awards:

• Best casino
• Best hotel
• Best poker room
• Best sportsbook

ADDY Awards:

• Gold ADDY Award: Consumer Websites
• Gold ADDY Award: Photography - Color: LINK Magazine
• Silver ADDY Award - Publication Design-Magazine Design: LINK Magazine

Reno News and Review Best of Northern Nevada 2017:

• Best casino
• Most eco-friendly casino
• Best casino arcade games
• Best casino bartender - Ilona Martinez
• Best casino carpet
• Best casino bar - Fireside Lounge
• Best casino dance club - EDGE Nightclub
• Best place to cash your check
• Best casino color scheme
• Best casino hotel
• Best casino security
• Best customer service
• Best casino spa - Spa Toscana
• Best casino for a romantic getaway
• Best poker room
• Best sportsbook 

2016 Awards

US News & World Report - Best Hotels in USA award
USA 10Best Awards - Best Nightclub in Reno
Cigar & Leisure Magazine 2016 Readers' Choice Awards - Top 10 Hotel and Resort
TripAdvisor - 2016 Certificate of Excellence
Geothermal Energy Association - GEA Honors 2016 Special Recognition Award
Successful Meetings - 2016 Pinnacle Award

Reno News and Review Best of Northern Nevada 2016:

• Best casino
• Best casino arcade games
• Best casino bar - Fireside Lounge
• Best casino carpet
• Best casino color scheme
• Best casino dance club – EDGE Nightclub
• Best casino hotel
• Best casino security
• Best casino spa
• Best casino wedding planning
• Best casino for a romantic getaway
• Best customer service
• Best place to cash your check
• Best players’ club reward casino
• Best poker room
• Best sportsbook
• Most eco-friendly casino
• Best arcade games
• Best dance club – EDGE Nightclub

2015 Awards

NCET Hall of Fame Award
2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 
Reno News and Review Best of Northern Nevada 2015:

• Best casino arcade games - Game Lab
• Best casino color scheme
• Best casino hotel
• Best casino wedding planning
• Best casino spa
• Best casino dance club - EDGE Nightspot
• Best casino bar - EDGE Nightspot
• Best poker room
• Best place to cash your check
• Best male casino bartender - Dylan Evans
• Best casino security
• Best customer service
• Best casino hotel for romantic getaway
• Best casino carpet
• Most eco-friendly casino
• Best casino buffet - Island Buffet
• Best sportsbook
• Best casino
• Best players' club reward casino
• Best hotel for a romantic getaway
• Most romantic bar - Fireside Lounge
• Best arcade games - Game Lab 

Casino Player Magazine:

• Best Italian - Romanza Best Seafood
• Best Seafood - Oceano
• Best Coffee Shop - Biscotti’s Café
• Best Romantic Restaurant - White Orchid
• Best Outdoor Dining - Sole Poolside
• Best Pool/Beach Bar - Sole Poolside
• Best After Hours Spot - Fireside Lounge

2014 Awards

AAA Four Diamond Award - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 
2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Nevada Magazine Best of:

• Best Hotel
• Best Spa
• Best Wedding Venue
• Best Night Club - EDGE Nightspot

Casino Player Magazine:

• Best Hotel Staff
• Best Rooms
• Best Suites
• Best Pool
• Favorite Casino Resort for a Vacation
• Best Players Club- Passport Rewards
• Best Comps
• Best Dealers
• Best Slot Tournaments
• Best Poker Tournaments
• Best Video Slots
• Best Video Poker
• Best Blackjack
• Best Craps
• Best Live Poker
• Casino With The Best Website
• Casino With The Best Facebook Page

Reno News and Review Best of:

• Best casino to hear quiet music
• Best casino color scheme
• Best casino hotel
• Best casino wedding planning
• Best casino spa
• Best casino dance club
• Best casino bar- Fireside Lounge
• Best poker room
• Best casino security
• Best customer service
• Best casino hotel for romantic getaway
• Best casino carpet
• Most eco-friendly casino
• Best sportsbook
• Best hotel for a romantic getaway
• Best dance club

Meetings Focus: Best of the West 2014

2013 Awards

2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence - Spa Toscana
AAA Four Diamond award - Bimini Steakhouse

Nevada Magazine Best Of:

• Best Casino
• Best Hotel
• Best Night Club - EDGE
• Best Wedding Venue

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence:

• Bimini Steakhouse
• Romanza Ristorante Italiano

Reno News and Review Best of:

• Best Casino
• Best Casino Hotel
• Best Casino Arcade Games
• Best Casino Dance Club
• Most Eco-Friendly Casino
• Best Sportsbook
• Best Poker Room
• Best Customer Service
• Best Casino Wedding Planning
• Best Casino to Hear Quiet Music
• Best Casino Spa
• Best Casino Security
• Best Casino-Hotel for a Romantic Getaway
• Best Casino Color Scheme
• Best Casino Carpet
• Most Innovative Local Casino
• Best Dance Club

SpaFinder Wellness 365 Readers' Choice Awards

• Best Casino Spa
• Best Eco Spa
• Best for Affordability
• Best for LGBT
• Best for Romance

2013 Best Places to Work - 2nd Place

2012 Awards

2012 Quality Assurance Award from MLT Vacations
2012 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award
2012 Orbitz Best in Stay Award for being the top-rated hotel in the Reno market

Reno Metromix Best of:

• Best Casino Nightclub – EDGE (1st)
• Best Nightclub – EDGE (1st)
• Bimini Steakhouse (Nominated)

Nevada Magazine Best of:

• Best Casino
• Best Hotel
• Best Nightclub
• Best Spa 
• Best Wedding Venue

Strictly Slots Magazine

• Best Overall Casino
• Best Casino for Reel Slots
• Best Casino for Video Slots
• Best Casino for Video Poker
• Casino with Best Penny Slots
• Casino with Best Nickel Slots
• Casino with Best 50-cent Slots
• Best High-End Slot Area
• Best Slot Club Promotions
• Best Players Club Lounge
• Casino Where You Feel Luckiest
• Casino with Best Variety of Slots
• Best Slot Club
• Best Comps

Renewable Energy Awards:

• United States Senate, Dean Heller, Certificate of Senatorial Recognition, Green Company of the year.
• United States Senator, Harry Reid, Certificate of Accommodation, Recognition of receiving 2012 Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and technology.
• United States Congress, Congressional Recognition, “Being named Green Company of the year – Reno Gazette Journal.
• NCET Awards (Nevada Council of Entrepreneur Technicians) – Award presented in recognition of individual and company that will greatly enhance the growth and prestige of Northern Nevada Technological Community.

RNR Best of:

• Best Club DJ – Chris English
• Best Dance Club – EDGE
• Best Place for a Secret Tryst
• Best casino
• Best casino hotel
• Best casino arcade games
• Best casino dance club
• Best casino promotion
• Most eco-friendly casino
• Best sportsbook
• Best poker room
• Best place to cash your check
• Best customer service
• Best casino wedding planning
• Best casino to hear quiet music
• Best casino spa
• Best casino security
• Best casino-hotel for romantic getaway
• Best casino color scheme
• Best casino carpet
• Best restrooms

Casino Player Magazine

• Best Rooms
• Best Suites
• Best Pool
• Best Race/Sportsbook
• Best Table Game
• Tournaments
• Best Poker Tournaments
• Best Blackjack
• Best Roulette
• Live Poker
• Best Bar/Lounge, Fish Bar
• Best Coffee Shop, The Coffee Buffet
• Best Italian, Romanza
• Best Chinese, CHI
• Best Overall Gaming Resort
• Best Hotel
• Best Spa, Spa Toscana
• Best Players Club
• Best Comps
• Best Promotions
• Best Dealers
• Casino Where You Feel Luckiest
• Reel Slots
• Video Slots
• Video Poker
• Best Craps
• Best Entertainment
• Best Buffet, Island Buffet
• Best Seafood, Oyster
• Best Japanese/Sushi Bar, CHI

AAA Four Diamond Award

2011 Awards

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
2010, 2011, 2012

Meetings/Sales Awards

Magellan Gold Award
2010

Conventions.net Top Industry Supplier
2010

Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award
2010, 2011

Smart Meetings Best of the West Award
2011, 2012

Meetings Focus West:
Best in the West 2012, 2014