Top Conference Venues in Las Vegas

Looking for the perfect venue to host your next conference in Las Vegas? You’ve come to the right place.

Vegas ranks among the top 5 for most popular destinations for conventions and conferences in the U.S. (Statistia, 2022). With a diverse range of venues to choose from, Vegas has everything you need to host a successful large conference. Additionally, the city's convenient accessibility, with a large number of daily direct flights, makes it an ideal location for conferences.

Las Vegas provides an impressive selection of hotel and convention center options for event planners to choose from. The hardest part is choosing the right venue that matches your conference and attendee needs. 

Here are our top picks for venues in Las Vegas. 

Short Summary

1. Venetian Las Vegas

2. Wynn/ Encore Las Vegas

3. ARIA Resort & Casino

4. Fontainebleau Las Vegas

5. Bellagio

6. Caesars Palace

7. The Cosmopolitan

8. Mandalay Bay

9. Resorts World Las Vegas

10. MGM Grand

1. Venetian Las Vegas

At 2.25 million square ft., the Venetian Convention and Expo Center is the largest exhibition and meeting venue in Las Vegas. The resort has recently invested over $1.5 billion in renovating its rooms with state-of-the-art technology and a modern, Italian Renaissance design.

The Venetian offers extensive meeting space and an outstanding F&B program tailored for large groups. When it comes to delivering both quality and quantity, The Venetian stands out as a premiere choice.

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Website: venetianlasvegas.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 2.25 million square ft. of meeting space
• Over 350 meeting rooms with its largest meeting space at 85,000 square ft.
• Choose from ballrooms, intimate board rooms, theaters, and restaurants to accommodate your meeting needs.

Hotel Highlights

• 35 floors
• 7,100 rooms 
• Every hotel room at The Venetian is a suite, complete with a living room, separate sleeping area, and spacious bathroom. 
• Suite options range from 650 square ft. for the king suite to 8,000 square ft. for the Chairman suite.

Entertainment & Food

• The Venetian has the largest restaurant collection in Las Vegas with over 30 award-winning restaurants and dining options. From casual eateries to fine dining, there is something for everyone at your conference to enjoy. Some of our favorites include CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Bouchon by Thomas Keller. 
• The entertainment choices at The Venetian are limitless. Enjoy singing along with top artists such as Christina Aguilera or Jason Derulo, or have a good laugh with stand-up comedy acts by David Spade and Nikki Glaser. 

Who Is The Venetian Best For?

The Venetian is best for companies looking to host large-scale meetings where quality is key. 

2. Wynn / Encore Las Vegas

Wynn Las Vegas is a Forbes Five Star Luxury hotel and casino with exclusive fine dining options and endless entertainment and activities for your attendees to indulge in. 

With a stellar F&B program and an incredible amount of meeting space, this hotel is a great choice for your next conference, business meeting, incentive trip, or a combination of the three. 

We especially love their meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase panoramic views of Las Vegas. These versatile spaces provide the perfect backdrop for your corporate event, whether you’re planning a sunset cocktail party or a productive all-day corporate gathering.

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Website: wynnlasvegas.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 560,000 square ft. of meeting space

• Event pavilion and event lawn spanning 40,000 square ft.
• Elegant crystal ballroom covering over 5,000 square ft.
• 20 meeting rooms, some offering views of the golf course

Hotel Highlights

• 48 floors
• 2,000 rooms
• Encore's 745 square ft. suites combine one King or two Queen pillow-top Wynn Dream Beds with a roomy, separate living space. 
• The rooms at Wynn are slightly smaller than Encore, sizing at around 640 square ft., and its suites around 1,030 square ft. 

Entertainment & Food

• The Wynn/ Encore Las Vegas has over 25 restaurants and dining options such as Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and American cuisine as well as buffets, steakhouses, and Teppanyaki. 
• Entertainment options include aerial and acrobatic shows, famous comedians, magicians, and live music performances from artists such as Lionel Richie and Ne-Yo.

Who Is Wynn/ Encore Las Vegas Best For?

Wynn/ Encore Las Vegas is best for small to mid-size high-end business groups and incentive programs.

3. ARIA Resort 

The ARIA Resort & Casino is located in the heart of Las Vegas, within a 5-minute walk of Casino at ARIA and The Cosmopolitan Casino.

The ARIA resort is a great place to host your next business meeting with over 500,000 square ft. of modern meeting and convention space. This hotel has the flexibility to accommodate gatherings of all sizes, ranging from 10 to 5,000 attendees. 

This hotel and convention center offers plenty of natural light and spacious windows that give your attendees a refreshing atmosphere to enjoy meetings.

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Website: aria.mgmresorts.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 510,000 square ft. of meeting space
• A conference center accommodating up to 5,000 attendees
• 7 ballrooms ranging from 17,500 to 51,000 square ft. 
• Various breakout rooms from 400 to 3,400 square ft. tailored for programs of all sizes
• 51 total meeting rooms

Hotel Highlights

• 60 floors
• 4,000 rooms 
• They have a variety of spacious suites available, ranging from 920 square ft. corner suites to 2,000 square ft. executive suites.
• The single king and double queen rooms are sized at 520 square ft. each. 

Entertainment & Food

• The resort has 16 iconic restaurants including Carbone, Din Tai Fung, CATCH, and Lemongrass. Whether you’re craving Italian, Japanese, or a casual American dining experience, ARIA has it all on-site. 
• ARIA offers a diverse selection of bars, lounges, and the iconic JEWEL Nightclub for guests to indulge in. For art enthusiasts, don't miss the chance to explore ARIA's Fine Art Collection showcasing work by acclaimed painters, sculptors, and installation artists, including Sanford Biggers, Jenny Holzer, and Frank Stella. 

Who Is ARIA Best For?

ARIA is best for mid-size groups who are looking for an elevated event experience and have a larger budget. 

4. Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is one of the more recently renovated resort and casino properties on the north end of the Strip. As one of the tallest buildings in Nevada, the hotel towers over the city with 67 floors, over 3,600 rooms, convention space, dozens of restaurants, and a large casino. 

Its expansive size and touch of luxury make it an excellent option for your next corporate conference or meeting. 

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Website: fontainebleaulasvegas.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• Over 550,000 square ft. of meeting space 
• 57 breakout rooms
• 4 ballrooms
• The royal ballroom has its largest space of 105,000 square ft.
• The theater is the second largest space at 90,000 square ft. and has a capacity of 3,800 people

Hotel Highlights

• 67 floors
• 3,700 rooms
• The king and queen standard rooms range from 488 to 660 square ft., with views of the mountains, pool, or the downtown Strip.
• The Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers upgraded suite sizes ranging from 890 to 2,022 square ft.

Entertainment & Food

• The resort is home to 36 restaurants, bars, and dining options featuring dishes from award-winning chefs including Masa Ito, Alan Yau, and David Grutman. 
• Discover a range of entertainment choices available at The Fontainebleau, including boxing, stand-up comedy, and live musical performances by artists like Keith Urban and Sam Hunt.

Who Is The Fontainebleau Best For?

The Fontainebleau is the best pick for companies hosting higher-end meetings and groups with a larger budget. 

5. Bellagio

You may be familiar with this iconic hotel and casino known for its captivating Fountains of Bellagio – a dancing water fountain synchronized to music at the resort’s entrance. This hotel offers a wide range of dining options, activities, and entertainment for your attendees to enjoy throughout your conference. 

The Bellagio has the capacity to accommodate large convention groups of over 5,000 attendees. Known for its exceptional F&B program, the resort boasts award-winning chefs working hard behind the scenes to create your event menu. 

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Website: bellagio.mgmresorts.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 50 meeting rooms with 200,000 total square ft. of meeting space and convention facilities
• The largest meeting room is the Grand Ballroom with over 45,000 square ft. of space

Hotel Highlights

• 3,900 rooms
• 36 floors
• King and queen rooms offer between 510 to 626 square ft. with views of either the Fountains of Bellagio or the Las Vegas city skyline.
• Suites range from 853 square feet accommodating 3 guests to a spacious 3,001 square feet fitting 6 guests comfortably.

Entertainment & Food

• Bellagio offers a variety of dining options with 18 on-site restaurants. Indulge in French cuisine at the Michelin-awarded Picasso, try some of the best Japanese dishes at Yellowtail, or enjoy Prime, a popular steakhouse. 
• Entertainment options include performances by Cirque du Soleil and art installations at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.

Who Is The Bellagio Best For?

Bellagio is the best choice for companies seeking to host upscale meetings of all sizes.

6. Caesars Palace

Located in the center of the Strip, Caesars Palace is known for its celebrity-owned restaurants, The Forum Shops, and capacity to accommodate large-scale corporate events.

When hosting your conference at Caesars Palace, there’s no need for your attendees to leave the resort with its seven swimming pools, shopping center, casinos, and tons of dining options located on-site. Connected to the resort is Caesars Forum, a 550,000 square ft. modern convention center with the ability to host up to 10,000 attendees. 

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Website: caesars.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 300,000 square ft. of meeting space
• Caesars Forum features 320,000 square ft. of flexible meeting space
• Two 108,000-square-foot ballrooms
• Two 40,000-square-foot ballrooms
• 4 boardrooms

Hotel Highlights

• 3,900 rooms
• 29 floors
• Standard king and double queen rooms at Caesar’s Palace are sized to be around 350 to 550 square ft.
• Suites range from 640-1,800 square ft. with two and three bedrooms.

Entertainment & Food

• Caesars has 10 bars and 22 iconic restaurants featuring restaurants owned by award-winning chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Giada De Laurentiis, Martha Stewart, and Bobby Flay. 
• Caesars has many entertainment options, ranging from musical performances by Adele to magic shows by America’s Got Talent alumni Piff The Magic Dragon, and even burlesque shows.

Who Is Caesars Best For?

Caesars is the best choice for companies seeking a venue capable of hosting mid-sized meetings.

7. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Cosmopolitan is a unique resort and casino located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Their space is very contained and you can host meetings feeling like you are not in the fray of the casino. 

The hotel offers 150,000 square ft. of modern meeting space, accommodating corporate events that range from 10 to 5,000 people. 

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Website: cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• Over 150,000 square ft. of meeting space
• Offer in-house audio/visual partner

Hotel Highlights

• 3,000 rooms
• 52 floors
• The Cosmopolitan offers a range of accommodations, from standard rooms starting at 460 square ft. to suites ranging from 610 square ft. to penthouses at 2,400 square ft.

Entertainment & Food

• With over 20 restaurants and dining options, your attendees can taste a variety of cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian. 
• The Cosmopolitan provides a range of entertainment options, from outdoor movie screenings by the pool to magic acts, comedy shows featuring talents like Chelsea Handler, and live musical performances.

Who Is The Cosmopolitan Best For?

The Cosmopolitan is the best pick for companies with a younger crowd looking to host smaller meetings.  

8. Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Bay is a vibrant and lively resort and casino located at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Boasting the fifth largest convention center in the U.S., the Mandalay Bay offers 2.1 million square ft. of meeting and exhibit space. 

This hotel is a great choice for those seeking an event venue with flexible meeting areas and the capacity to accommodate large gatherings.

Mandalay Bay's towers also offer the convenience of housing the Four Seasons, so groups looking to upgrade can keep everyone in one building. While physically connected, the hotels operate independently.

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Website: mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 2.1 million square ft. of meeting and exhibit space
• 122 total meeting rooms holing 9,500 people

Hotel Highlights

• 3,200 rooms
• 43 floors
• King and double queen rooms at the Mandalay Bay are 550 square ft. 
• Suites range from 683 square ft. for 4 guests to 5,610 square ft. accommodations featuring 4 king beds for hosting up to 8 guests.

Entertainment & Food

• Enjoy a variety of dining experiences with over 20 restaurant options, including the famous Kumi by chef Akira Back and Lupo by Wolfgang Puck.
• Visit Mandalay Bay’s infamous shark reef aquarium home to over 2,000 animals or listen to a variety of musical performances including Bob Marley Hope Road or House of Blues. 

9. Resorts World Las Vegas

Situated conveniently next to the Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion, Resorts World offers a prime location for your upcoming corporate event. Choose from their selection of spacious ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling views, or opt for a poolside happy hour or a reception on their rooftop terrace.

Instagram: resortsworldlv

Website: rwlasvegas.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• 250,000 square ft. of event space
• More than 50 meeting rooms
• 5,000-seat theater
• 6 ballrooms 

Hotel Highlights

• 3,500 rooms
• 66 floors
• Accommodations include king and double queen rooms, as well as suites spanning from 550 to 7,000 square ft. 

Entertainment & Food

• Spend your days lounging poolside while your nights unfold into concerts featuring artists such as Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. 
• With more than 50 food and beverage experiences to enjoy, Resorts World Las Vegas offers more dining options than any other destination on the Strip.

10. MGM Grand

MGM Grand offers 850,000 square ft. of flexible meeting space and catering services to help you host a successful corporate event. Their conference center is capable of accommodating anything from smaller meetings to large-scale conferences with up to 17,000 attendees.

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Website: mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com

Meeting Space Highlights

• Over 850,000 square ft. of meeting space
• Largest ballroom of 92,000 square ft. for large banquets and tradeshows 

Hotel Highlights

• 6,800 rooms
• 30 floors
• Studio king rooms offer 350 square ft. of space, while double queen strip view rooms provide 446 square ft.
• Suites range from 675 to 1,500 square ft, or pick a sky loft with up to 6,000 square ft. of space.

Entertainment & Food

• MGM Grand has 8 restaurants, including a 1,000-seat Oz Buffet, a 750-seat movie-themed Studio Cafe, and a restaurant by chef Wolfgang Puck.
• Entertainment is endless at the MGM Grand, enjoy Topgolf, nightclubs, Cirque du Soleil performances, comedy shows, and musical performances. 

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