Chef Akira Back's Michelin-pedigree Korean-inflected Japanese hotspot at Bellagio—featuring a secluded solid-door Private Dining Salon and an elevated open-air Fountain Balcony.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Nevada's statutory +35.5% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $7,500 | $16,500 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $7,500 | $16,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (25%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $1,875 | $4,125 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $785 | $1,727 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+35.5% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $10,160 $423 / guest all-in
| $22,352 $931 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.
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20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Parent Resort Campus Integration
Unrivaled bucket-list RSVP draw on the Center Strip: putting 'Fountain-Front Private Terrace at Bellagio' on a C-suite dinner invitation drives 92%+ executive attendance rates during any Las Vegas convention.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Bellagio Grand & Tower Ballrooms operate under tight Encore/MGM audio-rigging-power exclusivity rules; outside production requires executive contract addenda plus ~$2,400+/day supervision and mandatory house patch/rigging fees.
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Positioned right at the entrance of Via Bellagio—a 4-minute indoor walk from Bellagio's conference wing or North Valet.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $7,500 base + 25% admin ($1,875) + 8.375% tax ($785)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (25 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $3,870 | $4,500 | $5,310 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($1,080) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($467). | $1,330 | $1,547 | $1,825 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$3,564 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$8,514 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,208 | $4,950 | $5,693 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $9,408 | $10,997 | $12,828 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
1m walk · CAESARS FORUM Ballrooms (On-Site) & Venetian Expo (7-Min Walk)
The Strip's largest purpose-built 100,000 sq. ft. outdoor conference plaza—divisible private terraces directly beneath the High Roller wheel.
3m walk · Caesars Palace Conference Center & Bellagio Skybridge
Lush indoor botanical conservatory lounge with crystal chandeliers and handcrafted cocktails steps from Caesars Palace Ballroom Towers.
5m walk · Bellagio Grand Ballroom, Caesars Palace & Cosmopolitan Skybridge
The closest private dining terrace on Earth to the dancing Bellagio Fountains—guaranteed 90%+ C-suite RSVP acceptance.