The Venetian & The Palazzo Resort ↗
Turnkey Tao Group Hospitality corporate party powerhouse with Strip-view outdoor terrace, built-in club sound, and 4-minute Venetian Expo walk.
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 | $35,000 | $62,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $37,000 | $64,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (25%)
Taxable · NRS 372
| $9,250 | $16,000 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $3,873 | $6,700 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+35.5% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $50,123 $200 / guest all-in
| $86,700 $347 / guest all-in
|
Statutory Note: Exempt ($0) for private background music & executive remarks. Adds +9% (+$3,330 weekday) only if booking a live band, ticketed admission, or public performance.
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Verified Google Reviews · LAVO Italian Restaurant
“We went to the endless brunch at LAVO inside The Palazzo last Sunday, and it was outstanding from beginning to end. The restaurant has a glamorous, energetic atmosphere that feels perfectly suited to Las Vegas. We loved the beautiful…”
“Five stars for LAVO Italian Restaurant! Our waitress Asia was absolutely fantastic! Restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, amazing energy, incredible food, and service that made the entire night feel extra special. Every dish we ordered…”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Parent Resort Campus Integration
The undisputed single-roof convention juggernaut of the Strip: 7,092 standard 650+ sq. ft. suites, 2.25M sq. ft. of meeting space, Sphere indoor bridge access, and 20+ buyout-ready celebrity chef restaurants eliminate shuttle budgets completely.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Independent Las Vegas AV houses are permitted in Congress Center ballrooms and Halls A–G with a 30-day advance $5M COI, mandatory house rigging points, and a ~$1,650/day technical supervisor & patch fee (frequently waivable during master contract negotiation before signing).
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
5-minute indoor walk through Palazzo Waterfall Atrium from Venetian Expo; direct pedestrian bridge access across to Wynn.
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 (250 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $31,175 | $36,250 | $42,775 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($8,700) is subject to 8.375% sales tax ($3,765). | $10,720 | $12,465 | $14,709 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$6,059 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$14,474 with 25% AV service fee). | $7,153 | $8,415 | $9,677 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $49,048 | $57,130 | $67,161 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
3m walk · Venetian Expo Halls A–G & Congress Center
Two-story Venetian palazzo dining buyout overlooking St. Mark's Square—3-minute indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G.
3m walk · Venetian Expo Halls A–D & Venetian Ballroom
Emeril Lagasse's white-tablecloth convention institution on Venetian Restaurant Row—3-minute walk from Halls A–G with 700-label whiskey library.
5m walk · Venetian Expo & Venetian Ballroom
Serene Tuscan 10th-floor garden courtyard & French bistro salon perched high above Strip noise inside Venetian's Venezia Tower.