Caesars Palace & CAESARS FORUM ↗
The Strip's largest purpose-built 100,000 sq. ft. outdoor conference plaza—divisible private terraces directly beneath the High Roller wheel.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · 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 | $32,000 | $54,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $37,000 | $59,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (25%)
Taxable · NRS 372
| $9,250 | $14,750 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $3,873 | $6,177 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+35.5% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $50,123 $167 / guest all-in
| $79,927 $266 / guest all-in
|
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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Verified Google Reviews · CAESARS FORUM
“Free parking for locals. Easy In-N-Out. Obviously the drinks are outrageously priced. I think for a beer and a wine. It was like $40 then if you want to tip which of course you do that’s in addition. The seating pretty much anywhere that…”
“I came here to attend a conference, and the building was large, modern, and very clean. Even the restrooms were stylish and well-designed. The only downside was that the parking wasn’t very close, and it was a bit confusing because it was…”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Parent Resort Campus Integration
Pairs iconic Center-Strip brand recognition at Caesars Palace with CAESARS FORUM's modern, single-level, 100% pillarless conference machine and 100,000 sq. ft. outdoor Forum Plaza—directly linked by skybridge to 8,500+ mid-tier rooms at Harrah's, LINQ, and Flamingo.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Independent production companies permitted across CAESARS FORUM's two 110,000 sq. ft. pillarless ballrooms and Caesars Palace Conference Center with advance COI, house rigging/electrical supervision, and a ~$1,450/day liaison fee.
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Steps straight out of CAESARS FORUM's pillarless ballrooms, connected via skybridge to Harrah's/LINQ Monorail Station (1 stop to LVCC).
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $37,000 base + 25% admin ($9,250) + 8.375% tax ($3,873)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (300 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $37,410 | $43,500 | $51,330 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($10,440) is subject to 8.375% sales tax ($4,517). | $12,863 | $14,957 | $17,649 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$6,772 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$16,177 with 25% AV service fee). | $7,994 | $9,405 | $10,816 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $58,267 | $67,862 | $79,795 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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.
4m walk · Paris / Horseshoe Ballroom, CAESARS FORUM & Bellagio Skybridge
Sunlit Parisian conservatory atrium directly across from the Bellagio Fountains—unbeatable Center-Strip breakfast keynote & dinner buyout value.