Caesars Palace
The majestic Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip has a legacy as a world-class destination for dining, gambling, shopping, service, entertainment and nightlife.
Star rating: *****
Room rates: $100 – $1000
With a history as epic as the real Roman Empire, Caesars Palace rules over the center Strip with a wide range of rooms, The Colosseum and a mighty roster of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
The vibe
Vegas glitz with a Greco-Roman take, meandering layout, celebrity-driven offerings
What we love
Caesars Palace has been around since 1966 and we admire the hotel for its ability to change with the times. By constantly modernizing — from adding new restaurants and the world’s first-ever Nobu Hotel to bringing in star performers like Mariah Carey and shows like the circus-style burlesque “Absinthe” – this empire shows no signs of decline.
The Bacchanal Buffet does for a Vegas buffet what The Forum Shops at Caesars did to shopping – it elevates the experience (and we’re grateful for that). With a mind-blowing array of delectable dishes prepared by a team of chefs, you’ll discover small plates with things like fried chicken and waffles, red velvet pancakes and mini Wagyu sliders.
Cleopatra’s Barge has been a lively nightspot since it opened in 1970. What could be cooler than partying on this floating barge? When people get down on the dance floor it bobs around.
Good to know
Navigating the ground floor of Caesars Palace – considering everything the resort has to offer and its winding layout – is a challenge. Hopefully, you’ve been doing some endurance training… just kidding, but be prepared to walk a lot. And because this place is so big, expect waits during peak times for checking in or out as well as for staff to get to your room if you should need something cleaned or fixed.
There is valet and self-parking. Rates vary.
Insider tips
Speaking of walking, make sure you valet park at the hotel’s main entrance when you arrive to check-in because the distance from the parking garage to the registration desk feels like a hike to Rome.
Spend an afternoon at Qua Baths & Spa. Now there are too many treatments on the menu for us to suggest just one, but what we love is that as part of your visit you’ll have access to the idyllic Roman baths, a laconium room, a tea lounge with a tea sommelier (who knew that existed?) and an Arctic ice room where – we kid you not – it snows. (You’ll thank us for sending you here during the 100-plus-degree summer months.)
Caesars Palace – Entertainment:
Restaurants:
Cafe Americano, Pronto by Giada, Bacchanal Buffet, Beijing Noodle #9, Brioche by Guy Savoy, Forum Food Court, Guy Savoy, Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN, Mesa Grill, Mr. Chow, Nobu Restaurant Las Vegas, Old Homestead Steakhouse, Rao’s Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Searsucker, The Cheesecake Factory, Trevi, The Palm, Il Mulino, Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Sushi Roku and Carmine’s Italian Restaurant.
Entertainment:
Big-name visiting headliners and live music can be found throughout Caesars Palace, including Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Reba, Brooks & Dunn and more. There is also the circus-style show Absinthe, which takes place in front of the hotel.
Nightlife:
Yes. Omnia Nightclub, Spanish Steps, Numb Bar & Frozen Cocktails, Cleopatra’s Barge, Lobby Bar and Vista Cocktail Lounge.
Wedding services:
Yes, the chapels offer a number wedding ceremony packages.
Spa:
Yes. Qua Baths & Spa. Color – A Solon by Michael Boychuck is located next door to the spa.
Attractions:
Yes. The Fall of Atlantis and Aquarium inside The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Pool
Yes. Garden of the Gods and during warmer months, Venus European Pool Lounge.
Health club or fitness equipment:
Yes.