Caesars Palace has defined Las Vegas glamour since 1966. Its Colosseum theatre hosts headline residencies, the Forum Shops are one of the most successful malls in the country, and its pools sit in a Roman-themed garden.
It is very large: towers are spread out, so check where yours is.
The story
Caesars Palace opened in 1966 with a Roman theme and became a symbol of Las Vegas glamour, hosting famous boxing matches and residencies. The Forum Shops followed in 1992 and the Colosseum theatre in 2003.
A few hours at Caesars Palace
- Walk the Forum Shops under their painted sky.
- Explore the Garden of the Gods pool complex if you are staying here.
- Cross to Bellagio for the fountains, just next door.
Stay here if
You want a classic, central resort with lots of choice on site.
Skip it if
You want a small or quiet hotel.
Free here
- Forum Shops (and its animatronic Fall of Atlantis show, when running)
- Fountains and statues along the frontage
Worth paying for
- Shows at the Colosseum
- Restaurants
Pool: Garden of the Gods: several pools in a Roman garden setting.
Getting around: Footbridges to the Flamingo, Bellagio and the Vanderpump Hotel; Monorail at Flamingo/Caesars (east side).
Where to eat here
Buffet · $$$$ · Caesars Palace
Bacchanal Buffet
Caesars Palace’s showpiece buffet, with open kitchens serving everything from seafood and carved meats to dim sum and desserts.
The biggest-name buffet on the Strip: hundreds of dishes, crab legs, …
American restaurant · $$$$ · Caesars Palace
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
A restaurant themed on the TV series, with red and blue kitchens visible from the dining room.
The TV show’s dishes: beef Wellington, pan-seared scallops, sticky to…
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Good to know
- Caesars is huge: allow 10 to 15 minutes to walk from the Strip to some towers.
Walking from here
Door-to-door estimates at an easy pace. Walk calculator →
Opened 1966Operator Caesars Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Caesars Palace?
Forum Shops (and its animatronic Fall of Atlantis show, when running). Fountains and statues along the frontage.
How do I get around from Caesars Palace?
Footbridges to the Flamingo, Bellagio and the Vanderpump Hotel; Monorail at Flamingo/Caesars (east side).
Does Caesars Palace have a pool?
Garden of the Gods: several pools in a Roman garden setting.
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