The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace ↗
The gold standard of mid-Strip tuxedoed convention hospitality at the Strip-front entrance of The Forum Shops—four combinable private rooms and zero casino smoke.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Nevada's statutory +33.3% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $8,500 | $19,500 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $8,500 | $19,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (23%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $1,955 | $4,485 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $876 | $2,009 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+33.3% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $11,331 $177 / guest all-in
| $25,994 $406 / 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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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
Positioned right at the Las Vegas Blvd pedestrian entrance of The Forum Shops—equidistant 6-minute walk from BOTH Venetian Expo and CAESARS FORUM without touching a casino!
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $8,500 base + 23% admin ($1,955) + 8.375% tax ($876)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (64 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $7,981 | $9,280 | $10,950 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($2,227) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($964). | $2,744 | $3,191 | $3,765 |
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 | $14,933 | $17,421 | $20,408 |
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.