# The Orleans Hotel & Casino (The Orleans) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-orleans-hotel-and-casino-las-vegas
- **Address:** 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA
- **Operator:** The Orleans Events & Hospitality (https://orleans.boydgaming.com/)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** Integrated Resort Conference & Ballroom Campus | Flexible Resort Hybrid
- **Airport Access:** LAS (11–16 mins (2.9 mi from Harry Reid Int'l LAS))
- **Total Exhibit Space:** 45,000 sq. ft. | **Largest Contiguous:** 35,000 sq. ft.
- **Meeting Space:** 70,000 sq. ft. (22 configurable rooms)
- **Max Clear Height:** 24' 0" | **Loading Docks:** Dedicated convention loading bays & marshaled dock doors
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 4,500+ – 18,000+ corridor rooms
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Negotiated against F&B minimum & group room-block pickup
- **Certifications:** Flexible Resort Hybrid, GBAC STAR Accredited Facility, Integrated Resort & Expo Campus, Direct LAS Airlift (11–16 mins)
## Facility Overview
The Orleans Hotel & Casino (4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA) is a JEV-verified 2,500+ guest integrated resort conference & ballroom campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering 70,000 sq. ft. of total meeting and event space (35,000 sq. ft. largest contiguous span), 22 configurable rooms, and 11–16 mins (2.9 mi from Harry Reid Int'l LAS) transfers from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Orleans Grand Ballroom & Main Hall | Ballroom | 35,000 sq. ft. | 24' 0" | 150–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~208 booths | Up to 2,500 Theater / 1,625 Banquet |
| The Orleans Executive Breakout & Pre-Function Wing | Meeting Wing | 70,000 sq. ft. | 16' 0" – 22' 0" | 125 lbs/sq. ft. | Tabletop & sponsor demo pods | 22 configurable rooms (25 – 833 guests) |
## 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) | ~$165–$460 (5A–20A 120V power) • ~$1,100–$3,500+ (hardwired Ethernet) | +25% to +45% floor surcharge after 21–30 day advance cutoff | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
## Union Jurisdictions & Self-Work Rules
- **The Orleans Labor Policy (Flexible Resort Hybrid) (The Orleans Hotel & Casino operates under flexible resort hybrid guidelines in Southern Nevada. Single-person hand-carry of pop-up displays and collateral in one trip is permitted via main doors, while dock freight, rigging, and high-voltage power distribution route through facility engineering or the appointed show decorator.):** Self-work permitted: South Point Exhibitor Policy: Free surface self-parking accommodates full-height cargo vans, and exhibitors with lightweight 10x10 pop-up displays may hand-carry materials directly into the convention wing. | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa (On-Property Integrated) | 2-Min Indoor Elevator to Convention Wing | ~$159/nt | ~$89/nt | 2,163 |
| The Grandview at Las Vegas (Adjacent All-Suite Condo Hotel) | 5-Min Walk Next Door • 1 & 2-BR Full Kitchens | ~$149/nt | ~$95/nt | 2,050 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South | 5-Min Drive North on LV Blvd + Free Breakfast | ~$162/nt | ~$112/nt | 120 |
| M Resort Spa Casino (Executive South Valley Luxury) | 7-Min Drive South on I-15 / LV Blvd | ~$229/nt | ~$139/nt | 390 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Michael's Gourmet Room (Inside South Point) | Classic Continental & Tableside Fine Dining ($$$$) | 2-min indoor walk from Convention Wing | Intimate VIP Board Table (8–24 seated) | $1,800–$4,500 Executive Board Dinner |
| Silverado Steak House (Inside South Point) | Mesquite-Broiled Prime Steakhouse ($$$) | 2-min indoor walk from Exhibit Hall | Private Ranch Room (14–45) • 160 Full Buyout | $1,900–$5,200 PDR • $18,500+ Full Buyout |
| Don Vito's Italian Restaurant (Inside South Point) | Classic Southern Italian & Wine Room ($$) | 2-min indoor walk from Convention Registration | Semi-Private Wine Wing (20–60) • 180 Buyout | $1,600–$4,600 PDR • $16,000+ Full Buyout |
| Baja Miguel's Tequila & Mexican Dining (Inside South Point) | Festive Southwestern & Margarita Reception ($$) | 1-min escalator directly off Convention Concourse | Group Wing (30–90) • 220 Full Mixer Buyout | $1,800–$5,500 Group Wing • $15,000+ Full Buyout |
| Panevino Italian Grille (Airport Runway & Strip Panorama) | Contemporary Italian & Executive View PDRs ($$$) | 8-min ride north toward LAS Executive Terminal | 3 Panoramic Glass PDRs (16–80) • 320 Buyout | $2,500–$9,200 PDR • $32,000+ Full Buyout |
| Bootlegger Italian Bistro & Historic Copa Room | Classic Las Vegas Italian & Stage Buyout ($$) | 6-min ride north on Las Vegas Blvd South | Dedicated Copa Showroom (30–110) • 250 Buyout | $2,200–$7,500 Copa Room w/ Stage & Audio |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (The Orleans) (Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)):** $1,500 – $5,500/day — 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.
- **The Orleans Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** $15,000 – $75,000 / show week — Main Registration Escalators & LAS Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What is the event capacity and meeting square footage at The Orleans Hotel & Casino?
The Orleans Hotel & Casino accommodates up to 2,500+ attendees across 70,000 sq. ft. of total event and conference space (largest contiguous hall/ballroom: 35,000 sq. ft., clear height up to 24' 0").
*Source: The Orleans Facility Specifications*
### Can planners and exhibitors bring independent Las Vegas AV and booth vendors into The Orleans?
While electrical drops, ceiling rigging points, and banquet catering remain exclusive in-house services, planners and exhibitors can solicit 3 competitive bids from vetted local Las Vegas EAC production, 4K monitor, and custom booth houses (submitting a COI 30 days pre-show) to cut production spend by 35%–55%.
*Source: Conventions.com Las Vegas Procurement Desk*
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at The Orleans Hotel & Casino?
The Orleans Hotel & Casino operates under flexible resort hybrid guidelines in Southern Nevada. Single-person hand-carry of pop-up displays and collateral in one trip is permitted via main doors, while dock freight, rigging, and high-voltage power distribution route through facility engineering or the appointed show decorator. South Point Exhibitor Policy: Free surface self-parking accommodates full-height cargo vans, and exhibitors with lightweight 10x10 pop-up displays may hand-carry materials directly into the convention wing.
*Source: The Orleans Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to The Orleans?
The Orleans offers 4,500+ – 18,000+ corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 6 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Las Vegas is $173/night lodging and $86/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*