Forbes Four-Star waterfront steakhouse terrace perched directly above Wynn's 3-acre Lake of Dreams waterfall and pine forest.
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 | $28,000 | $48,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $29,500 | $49,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (25%)
Taxable · NRS 372
| $7,375 | $12,375 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $3,088 | $5,182 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+35.5% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $39,963 $470 / guest all-in
| $67,057 $789 / 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
The pinnacle of Forbes Five-Star C-suite prestige in North America—uniquely positioned to serve BOTH LVCC West Hall (via Encore's on-site Vegas Loop tunnel) and Venetian Expo (via covered pedestrian skybridge) with natural-light meeting terraces overlooking an 18-hole golf course.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Core Wynn and Lafite/cristal ballrooms enforce captive in-house audio, rigging, and power supervision; bringing outside scenic/LED vendors triggers steep ~$2,800+/day technical liaison charges plus mandatory house rigging labor. Private dining salons include turnkey house displays.
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
3-minute Encore Vegas Loop tunnel from LVCC West Hall OR 8-minute covered pedestrian skybridge walk from Palazzo/Venetian Expo.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $29,500 base + 25% admin ($7,375) + 8.375% tax ($3,088)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (85 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $10,600 | $12,325 | $14,544 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($2,958) is subject to 8.375% sales tax ($1,280). | $3,645 | $4,238 | $5,001 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$3,707 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$8,855 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,376 | $5,148 | $5,920 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $18,621 | $21,711 | $25,465 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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