Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO):Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 6 miles.

Driving directions from Reno-Tahoe International Airport: From the airport, take Rte 395 north to I-80 west. Take Exit 13 (Downtown/Virginia St), and turn left onto Sierra St. Continue down Sierra St. three blocks, and turn right into the hotel garage/valet parking area.

Getting there: The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle, which picks up in the shuttle area outside Baggage Claim. The shuttle runs daily between 5:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. (hours and availability subject to change without notice).

Getting around: For short trips within the downtown area, guests can use the city bus system (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice), or take taxis. A rental car is a better option for guests who plan to stay awhile and visit several destinations. Valet and self-parking at the hotel is complimentary.

Fairchilds Oyster Bar - This nautically themed bistro features fresh seafood, including cioppino, crab cakes, and coconut tempura prawns.

The Victorian Buffet - The Victorian Buffet offers Chinese and Italian dishes, a prime rib carving station, and a wide variety of salads, pastas, and freshly baked desserts. A seafood buffet is served Friday nights, and Saturday is International Night.

Sweetwater Cafe - Decorated with murals and furnished with patio-style seating on the mezzanine, this 24-hour coffee shop dishes up early-morning steak and eggs, and late-night chow mein.

Fresh Express Food Court - This casino-floor food court offers an array of choices from Chinese noodles to New York style deli sandwiches and pizza, with patio-style seating under a leafy arbor.

SIPS Coffee and Teas - SIPS, located in the hotel lobby, sells a selection of gourmet coffees, teas, and pastries throughout the day.

Rum Bullions Island Bar - Rum Bullions open-beam, warehouse-style bar features colorful island drinks and dueling pianists nightly.

Race and Sportsbook Bar - Located on the casino floor, this is the spot to have a drink and watch the race, or game on downtown Renos largest video wall.

Silver Baron Bar and Lounge - The Silver Baron is directly beneath the mining rig under the dome on the casino floor. This wood-and-mirror paneled bar plays up the silver mining-era theme with antique cash registers and iron-mercury torchere retrieved from a private estate in Monaco. Piano entertainment is featured nightly.

Comedy Club Bar - Located just outside the nationally known Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club, this bar is the perfect place to order a drink before the show.

Amenity highlights: The Silver Legacy's headline concert series, Catch A Rising Star comedy club, and 80,000-square-foot casino provide plenty of entertainment options. Guests looking for a more restful experience can take advantage of the health spa and adjacent seasonal pool, both tucked away in a quiet corner of the hotel.

Insider tip: The Comstock-era artifacts showcased in the hotels lobby are realceramic bottles, pitchers, and spittoons were all unearthed at various Virginia City dig sites, and are part of a rotating display.