Hotel
We expect that Saturday, 10/10 will very quickly sell out. If you are unable to book Saturday, book whatever dates you can and call 1-800-648-5080 to request the additional days you need. You may have to pay the current hotel rate instead of our group rate.
The room block is now open only for staff and last year’s volunteers who qualify (those who contributed 8 or more hours of their time). If this is you, check your email for more information.
We will announce when rooms become available for all other attendees.
The GSR
2500 East 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89595 The spacious Grand Sierra Resort and Casino is BLFC’s host hotel.
Entering the room drawing
For 2025 Volunteers and Staff: Click the button below to enter the room drawing.
Hotel Schedule
| 2025 Volunteers (8+ hours) | June 6th @ Noon PDT - August 1st* |
| 2025 Volunteers (1-7 Hours) | June 15th @ Noon PDT - August 1st* |
| Dealers & DJs | Dealer/DJ Selection - August 1st** |
| Room Drawing Signup | July 8th - July 24th @ Midnight PDT |
| Room Drawing Draw | July 25th @ Noon PDT |
| Room Drawing Booking | July 25th - July 31st |
| First-Come, First-Served | August 1st @ Noon |
*Note: Volunteers/Dealers/DJs continue to have access to book after August 1st, but no inventory is being held. It is strongly recommended you book before August 1st or you may not get your preferred type of room.
**Note: Dealers accepted to the Den and DJs accepted to perform will receive an email with access instructions. If you have applied to be a dealer/DJ, but have not yet been selected, you are welcome to sign up for the normal hotel lottery as well in case you don’t get selected.
GSR Room Types
Standard rooms
Prices are the same for both sections (Sierra/Vista) of the hotel.
Sierra
- Queen / Queen Deluxe rooms (2 beds): $188 per night*
- King / King Deluxe rooms (1 bed): $171 per night*
Vista (Newly Renovated)
- Queen rooms (2 beds): $188 per night*
- King / King Deluxe rooms (1 bed): $171 per night*
* Including taxes and fees
King and queen rooms for both Sierra and Vista are 448 square feet. “Deluxe” rooms are about 25% larger (558 square feet) and have a couch. If most or all of the people in your room will be bringing fursuits, consider a Deluxe room for more storage space.
The couches in King Deluxe rooms contain a fold-out bed and can still sleep 4 people, albeit less comfortably. Consider a King Deluxe if Queens are sold out and you need space for 4.
Complete information about the different room types can be found on the GSR’s website.
Suites
You can now book suites online! Simply select the suite you desire when booking your room. Suites are first come, first served.
You must still call the GSR at 800-648-5080 to add connecting rooms to your suite reservation. Executive suites usually will have a connecting king and queen room available, while studio suites do not.
Sierra Executive Suite
- Suite itself: $244 per night* ($261 Fri/Sat*)
- Queen connector: Add $188 per night*
- King connector: Add $171 per night*
- Note that these rates are not fixed and will increase as rooms sell out
Sierra Studio Suite
- Suite itself: $261 per night* ($278 Fri/Sat*)
- Note that these rates are not fixed and will increase as rooms sell out
Vista Executive Suite
791 square feet / 1 king bed
- Suite itself: $355 per night* ($392 Fri/Sat*)
- Note that these rates are not fixed and will increase as rooms sell out
Vista Studio Suite
904 square feet / 1 king bed
- Suite itself: $375 per night* ($413 Fri/Sat*)
- Note that these rates are not fixed and will increase as rooms sell out
* Including taxes and fees
Fees
The prices above include a 13% occupancy tax and a $2 tourism fee. No resort fee is being charged this year.
All rooms in our block allow a maximum of 4 guests at no extra charge.
Debit Card Users
Debit cards are not recommended for check-in, but can be used. Several hundred dollars will be temporarily charged for incidentals and may take up to 10 days after check-out to be released back to your bank account (your bank controls this timeframe, not the hotel). Tip: You can access the money in this temporary charge by charging food and other items to your room.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check in is at 3PM; check out is at 11AM.
If an attendee booked within the room block checks out before the end of their reservation, the GSR will charge an early departure fee of $50.
Room requests on your Mobile phone
When you check in to the GSR, you can also provide a mobile phone number you can use for room requests, such as asking for towels or extra housekeeping requests.
GSR RV Park
Sadly, due to the ongoing construction, the RV park has been permanently shut down and converted to additional parking for 2026
FAQ
How can I book more days? It’s showing as sold out.
First, book whatever dates you can. Next, call 1-800-648-5080 to request the additional days you need. You may have to pay the current hotel rate instead of our group rate.
Why are some of the days higher/different than what they say here?
If a particular day is sold out at our group rate, the hotel may add additional rooms to our block at a higher rate, similar as if you called the hotel as stated above. If you have any concerns or would like to see if a day is still available, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel at 1-800-648-5080 for more information.
I have booked a suite, how do I book the connecting rooms?
To book the connecting suite rooms, please contact the hotel at 1-800-648-5080 to book as they cannot be booked online.
Will the con get more rooms?
We already have all the rooms we can get and have a vast majority of the hotel. The hotel always reserves some rooms for various contract obligations and VIP/high-roller guests.
Why did I get an email telling me extra people are $30 per night?
Automated systems may send you an email with this message. If you booked in our convention block, this fee is waived. If you booked off-block, this fee applies to you.
How can I avoid elevators?
You can request a smoking room to be placed on the 1st floor, which is now the only smoking floor in the hotel.
How can I room next to my friends?
After booking online, just call 1-800-648-5080, ask to be placed together, and provide your confirmation numbers.
Can I use marijuana?
No. The hotel does not allow consumption or possession of marijuana on-property, in hotel rooms, or even in your car in the parking lot.
What’s the best way to bring in my luggage from my car?
You may not use the front entrance as a loading zone, and you may not use the bell carts. Please park in self-parking, and then hand carry your luggage to your room. We recommend bringing your own folding cart. Or, you can park in the front entrance, and let the valet parking staff and bell staff move your car and luggage. Make sure to carry some cash for tips.
Shipping
To ship things to the GSR, you will send them to their Business Center. You can find their pricing here.
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions or would like clarification, please feel free to contact us.