Hotel Information

Peppermill Resort and SPa

This AAA diamond-rated luxury hotel, spa, and casino resort is the location for the 2026 In Vitro Biology Meeting.

Stay at the official 2026 SIVB meeting hotel and experience all of the comfort, entertainment, and excitement of a luxury resort while also being a short distance to the cultural attractions, shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures of beautiful Reno.

the heart of the action

No matter what time of day or night, there is always something to do at Reno’s extraordinary Peppermill Resort.

The Peppermill holds the AAA Four Diamond rating for hospitality industry excellence and is voted one of Reno’s best resort hotels year after year. Built in 1971 as the Peppermill Coffee Shop and Lounge, today it has expanded to include more than 2,000 hotel rooms and suites, 10 restaurants, 15 themed bars and lounges, a Tuscan-themed pool deck, and a top of the line spa, which features a caldarium, sun deck and garden, 24 treatment rooms, a salon, health club, two geothermally-heated resort-style pools with private cabanas, and an outside bar. The Peppermill has 10 award-winning restaurants offering authentic Chinese, inspired Italian, steaks and chops, seafood, deli, and café dining. After the sessions conclude each day, you will have plenty of time to enjoy all the Peppermill has to offer for nightlife and entertainment options including their Game Lab arcade, bars, nightspots, and 24-hour casino.

Inside the city limits, Reno proudly offers over 185 pieces of permanent and temporary public artworks throughout the city, plus multiple gallery spaces sharing year-round views of Reno’s art scene with exhibits of local and regional artists. Reno has plenty of options for gaming, entertainment, dining, and socializing. If you prefer to go out into nature, Reno offers numerous parks with hiking, horseback riding, and more. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, dynamic nightlife, unique cultural opportunities, or one-of-a-kind shopping, there is no limit to what you can do in this “Biggest Little City in the World!”

Why stay at the Peppermill?

In addition to being the center of the SIVB’s 2026 Annual Meeting, the Peppermill is also easily accessible from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) which is less than three miles away.

In 2026 SIVB is offering a variety of room options with special rates from only $130-$200 per single/double occupancy. Room types include:

  • $130 – North Wing single king room
  • $160 – Peppermill Tower rooms (single king or double queen)
  • $200 – Tuscany Tower rooms (single king or double king) 

Availability is limited, so book early to assure you receive the room type you would like.

In addition, the hotel will waive the resort fee for all guests booking in the SIVB block. Amenities provided include, but are not limited to:

  • Shuttle service to and from the Reno Tahoe International Airport daily from 4am-11:45pm
  • Ten percent (10%) discount at Spa Toscana
  • Business center access including incoming and outgoing faxes (up to 5 pages)
  • Local and #800 phone calls
  • In-room refrigerators
  • Microwaves and cribs available upon request
  • In-room coffee with Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Two (2) bottles of water per night

Remember, every room that is booked as part of SIVB’s block helps fulfill our responsibilities to receive discounted space, which allows us to provide you with the lowest possible rates to attend.

Hotel Policies: The Hotel is the holder of various gaming licenses issued by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The use, possession, or sale of marijuana or marijuana-related products on the premises is strictly prohibited.

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Discounted Rates

The special rates provided to SIVB range from $130-$200 plus taxes and fees per single/double occupancy and include resort fee amenities.

Don't delay

Make your reservations early. Rooms will be available at the group rate until the cutoff on April 30, or until the block is filled, whichever comes first.

To Reserve by Phone

Call 1-800-282-2444, Reservations, and reference the following:

Group Name: Society for In Vitro Biology
Group Code:  ASIVB26

Hotel Location

Peppermill Reno Resort
2707 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502
(866) 821-9996