# City National Arena (City National Arena) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/city-national-arena-las-vegas
- **Address:** 1550 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA
- **Operator:** City National Arena Management & Event Services (https://www.citynationalarena.com/)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** Arena & Multi-Purpose Event Complex | Flexible Resort Hybrid
- **Airport Access:** LAS ()
- **Total Exhibit Space:** Verify current floor plan with venue sales | **Largest Contiguous:** Verify current floor plan with venue sales
- **Meeting Space:** Flexible ballroom & breakout configuration (Verify breakout room count with venue)
- **Max Clear Height:** Verify ceiling clearance with venue | **Loading Docks:** Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 6 verified corridor hotels nearby
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Quoted by venue sales
- **Certifications:** Flexible Resort Hybrid, LAS
## Facility Overview
City National Arena is a arena & multi-purpose event complex located at 1550 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA in Las Vegas, NV. Verified on Google Maps with a 4.8★ rating across 1,660 reviews, the facility serves trade shows, corporate conferences, association meetings, and live productions in the Las Vegas convention corridor. Planners and exhibitors operate under a Flexible Resort Hybrid framework, with nearby group lodging and private client dining options across the surrounding Las Vegas market.
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| City National Arena — Main Exhibit & Ballroom Space | Ballroom | Verify current floor plan with venue sales | Verify ceiling clearance with venue | Verify floor load rating with venue engineering | Layout-dependent | Up to 1,500 (configuration-dependent) |
## Published Building Utility, Drayage & Internet Rate Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Exclusive Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Tip |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet | In-House Facility Utilities (Flexible Resort Hybrid) | Published in each show's exhibitor service kit | Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
## Union Jurisdictions & Self-Work Rules
- **City National Arena Labor Policy (Flexible Resort Hybrid) (In Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, NV), exhibit freight drayage, material handling, and stagehand rigging frequently involve Teamsters Local 631, Carpenters Local 1977, IATSE Local 720, and IBEW Local 357 depending on the show's official general service contractor and City National Arena's facility operating rules.):** Self-work permitted: City National Arena Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Flexible Resort Hybrid): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor. | Hired labor required: Crated dock freight, forklift handling, overhead ceiling rigging, and main sub-floor electrical distribution.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels
| Hotel | Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Total Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa | ≈5 min walk (0.17 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino | ≈19 min rideshare (8.01 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Bellagio Hotel & Casino | ≈22 min rideshare (8.99 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Hotel Bellagio | ≈22 min rideshare (8.99 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | ≈23 min rideshare (9.55 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Mandalay Bay | ≈23 min rideshare (9.63 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈22 min drive (9.06 mi) • Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  |
| The Capital Grille | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈22 min drive (9.15 mi) • 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 3300, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  |
| Ocean Prime Las Vegas | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈22 min drive (9.19 mi) • 3716 S Las Vegas Blvd #401, Las Vegas, NV 89158, USA |  |  |
| BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas | Restaurant () | ≈22 min drive (9.23 mi) • 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit 2900 Floor 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  |
| Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar | Steak House () | ≈22 min drive (9.27 mi) • 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd Park Mgm, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (City National Arena) (Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)):** Quote on request — 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor (15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)). Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
- **City National Arena Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** Quote on request — Main Registration Escalators & LAS Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Flagship Hosted Conventions
- [City National Arena — Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Expo 2027](https://conventions.com/events/city-national-arena-las-vegas-physical-therapy-rehabilitation-expo-2027) — Feb 23–25, 2027 (Attendance not yet verified)
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What is the labor environment at City National Arena in Las Vegas, NV?
City National Arena operates under a Flexible Resort Hybrid structure in Las Vegas, NV. In Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, NV), exhibit freight drayage, material handling, and stagehand rigging frequently involve Teamsters Local 631, Carpenters Local 1977, IATSE Local 720, and IBEW Local 357 depending on the show's official general service contractor and City National Arena's facility operating rules. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + Venue Operations*
### What are the sales tax and commercial electricity benchmarks in Las Vegas, NV?
In Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89109), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.375% (6.85% state + 1.525% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the NV commercial electricity average is 9.8¢/kWh.
*Source: State Revenue + U.S. EIA*
### Which verified hotels and emergency medical facilities are nearest to City National Arena?
Nearby corridor hotels verified via Google Places include Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa (≈5 min walk (0.17 mi)), The Orleans Hotel & Casino (≈19 min rideshare (8.01 mi)), Bellagio Hotel & Casino (≈22 min rideshare (8.99 mi)). For event Emergency Action Plans (EAP), the nearest CMS Care Compare verified emergency hospital is Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center at 3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109 ((702) 961-5000).
*Source: Google Places + CMS Care Compare*
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at City National Arena?
In Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, NV), exhibit freight drayage, material handling, and stagehand rigging frequently involve Teamsters Local 631, Carpenters Local 1977, IATSE Local 720, and IBEW Local 357 depending on the show's official general service contractor and City National Arena's facility operating rules. City National Arena Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Flexible Resort Hybrid): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
*Source: City National Arena Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to City National Arena?
City National Arena offers 6 verified corridor hotels nearby within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 5 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Las Vegas is $147/night lodging and $86/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*