# The Orleans Hotel & Casino (The Orleans Hotel & Casino) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-orleans-hotel-casino-las-vegas-nv
- **VenueScore™:** 8.9/10 (Las Vegas Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Convention & Conference Corridor, Las Vegas, NV
- **Operator:** Las Vegas Convention & Venue Authority (https://conventions.com/venues/the-orleans-hotel-casino-las-vegas-nv)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** Municipal Convention & Trade Show Center | Right-to-Work State
- **Airport Access:** INTL (22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL))
- **Total Exhibit Space:** 62,772 sq. ft. | **Largest Contiguous:** 17,226 sq. ft.
- **Meeting Space:** 17,576 sq. ft. (12 configurable breakout rooms)
- **Max Clear Height:** 23' 0" – 27' 0" | **Loading Docks:** 7 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 75,409+ convention corridor rooms
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** ~$0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. per show day (waivable via room-block subvention)
- **FY27 GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $147/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE
- **Certifications:** Right-to-Work State, INTL (22 mins)
## Facility Overview
The Orleans Hotel & Casino is a premier B2B trade show and conference facility in Las Vegas, NV, featuring 62,772 sq. ft. of total exhibition and meeting space, a 17,226 sq. ft. contiguous main hall, 12 breakout meeting rooms, and direct access to INTL (22 mins).
## Operational, Engineering & Walk-Ring Master Spec Sheet
| Operational Dimension | Verified Facility Spec | Planner, Exhibitor & Attendee Rule / Cost Impact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Exhibit & Meeting Footprint | 62,772 sq. ft. Exhibit • 17,576 sq. ft. Meeting | Largest Contiguous Span: 17,226 sq. ft. (12 configurable breakout rooms) |
| Max Ceiling Height & Structural Load | 23' 0" – 27' 0" Clear Ceiling | 350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss |
| Freight Docks & Marshaling Protocol | 7 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal | Freight carriers check in at the Las Vegas GSC marshaling yard for weighed dock assignment across 7 loading bays. |
| Labor Jurisdiction & Self-Install Rule | Right-to-Work State (In-House Banquet & Rigging Crew) | The Orleans Hotel & Casino Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): 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. |
| Exclusive Utilities vs. Local EAC Open Market | Power/Catering Exclusive • Booth Build & AV Open Market | 30-day advance EAC COI filing unlocks 40%–60% savings on local Las Vegas booth & AV quotes |
| Walkable Hotel Ring & Headquarters Anchor | 75,409+ convention corridor rooms | Anchored by The Venetian Resort Las Vegas |
| Federal FY2027 GSA Per-Diem Cap | $147/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE | Compare live Booking.com walkable rates (1–8 rooms) or request a 9+ room group block |
| Airport Transit & Seasonality Window | INTL: 22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL) | Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January |
## Regional Conference Facility vs. National Convention Benchmarks (Site-Selection Matrix)
| Benchmark Metric | Phoenix Convention Center (AZ) | Las Vegas Convention Center (NV) | Kay Bailey Hutchison Dallas (TX) | The Orleans Hotel & Casino (NV) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Labor Regime | Right-to-Work (~$98/hr) | Union (~$138/hr) | Right-to-Work (~$94/hr) | In-House Banquet & Rigging Crew |
| Exhibitor Self-Install | Full Freedom (10×10 / 20×20) | Conditional (Hand-Carry) | Full Freedom | Full Freedom |
| Hall License Rate | $0.32 – $0.48 / net sf | $0.38 – $0.55 / net sf | $0.30 – $0.45 / net sf | ~$0.34–$0.52 / net sq. ft. per show day |
| 20A Electrical Drop | $345 Adv (42× Grid) | $385 Adv (48× Grid) | $315 Adv (39× Grid) | $365 Adv (44× Grid) |
| 10-Min Walkable Rooms | 6,000+ Rooms | 9,000+ Rooms (+ Loop) | 4,800+ Rooms | 75,409+ convention corridor rooms |
| Typical Show-Week Hotel | $259 – $339 / nt | $342 – $423 / nt | $239 – $310 / nt | $279 – $349 / nt |
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) | Exhibit Hall | 17,226 sq. ft. | 23' 0" – 27' 0" | 350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab | 93 | 1,813 Theater / 1,276 Banquet |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary | Ballroom | 12,000 sq. ft. | 24' 0" | 150 lbs / sq. ft. | 56 | 1,189 Theater / 837 Banquet |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino Executive Breakout Wing (12 Rooms) | Meeting Wing | 10,000 sq. ft. | 14' 0" – 16' 0" | 100 lbs / sq. ft. | Tabletop Sponsors | 30–350 per room |
## 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 (Right-to-Work State) | 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
- **The Orleans Hotel & Casino Labor Policy (Right-to-Work State) (NV Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance.):** Self-work permitted: The Orleans Hotel & Casino Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Venetian Resort Las Vegas | Connected HQ Anchor | ~$334/nt | ~$264/nt | 4,049 |
| Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino | 4-Min Corridor Walk | ~$302/nt | ~$240/nt | 3,209 |
| Encore Las Vegas | 9-Min Corridor Walk | ~$273/nt | ~$215/nt | 2,034 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | 11-Min Corridor Walk | ~$266/nt | ~$205/nt | 3,644 |
| MGM Grand Hotel & Casino | 13-Min Corridor Walk | ~$246/nt | ~$182/nt | 3,923 |
| Wynn Las Vegas | 15-Min Corridor Walk | ~$228/nt | ~$161/nt | 2,716 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Piero's Italian Cuisine | Classic Executive Italian ($$$) | 4-min walk across Convention Center Dr | 6 Private Rooms (12–90) • 345 Full Buyout | $2,500–$9,500 PDR • $42,000+ Full Buyout |
| Siegel's Bagelmania (Convention Center Flagship) | NY Deli & Executive Breakfast Buyouts ($$) | 2-min walk adjacent to LVCC West Hall | Private Room (20–45) • Patio • 220 Full Buyout | $1,400–$3,800 Breakfast PDR • $15,000+ Buyout |
| Don's Prime (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Dining Room (10–24) • 176 Full Buyout | $4,500–$7,500 Board PDR • $48,000+ Buyout |
| Mother Wolf (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Roman Heritage Italian ($$$$) | 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West | 2 Private Rooms (16–52) • 260 Full Buyout | $4,000–$12,500 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout |
| Papi Steak (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | High-Energy Steakhouse & Lounge ($$$$) | 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall | Private Room (24–70) • 310 Full Reception Buyout | $6,500–$18,000 Semi-Private • $65,000+ Buyout |
| KOMODO (Fontainebleau Las Vegas) | Southeast Asian & Peking Duck ($$$$) | 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall | Private Suites (18–65) • 320 Multi-Level Buyout | $4,500–$15,000 PDR • $60,000+ Full Buyout |
| Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Modern American Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout | $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout |
| FUHU (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Contemporary Pan-Asian ($$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Room (20–60) • Patio (110) • 275 Buyout | $3,200–$11,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout |
| Brezza (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Coastal Italian & Dry-Aged Steaks ($$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Private Rooms (16–55) • Terrace • 240 Buyout | $3,000–$10,000 PDR • $36,000+ Full Buyout |
| Edge Steakhouse (Westgate Resort) | Boutique Prime Steakhouse ($$$) | 4-min indoor walk from LVCC North Hall | Boardroom PDR (10–28) • 130 Full Buyout | $2,200–$5,500 PDR • $22,000+ Full Buyout |
| Fresco Italiano (Westgate Resort) | Tuscan Trattoria ($$) | 4-min indoor walk from LVCC North Hall | Semi-Private Wing (25–65) • 160 Full Buyout | $2,400–$6,200 Group Wing • $19,500+ Buyout |
| SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas) | Forbes 4-Star Steakhouse ($$$$) | Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian | Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated) | $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR |
| Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas) | Coastal Mexican & Mezzanine Buyout ($$$$) | Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian | Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout | $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout |
| Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian) | Creole Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G | Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout | $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout |
| Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian) | Luxury Contemporary Cantonese ($$$$) | 4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout | $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout |
| Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower) | Classic French Bistro & Garden Courtyard ($$$) | 5-min indoor walk/elevator from Venetian Expo | Private Rooms (16–80) • 280 Courtyard Reception | $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $40,000+ Garden Buyout |
| SUGARCANE raw bar grill (The Venetian) | Global Tapas, Raw Bar & Open-Fire Grill ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk on Venetian Restaurant Row | Havana Room (30–85) • 375 Full Cocktail Buyout | $4,500–$14,000 Havana Room • $45,000+ Full Buyout |
| CHICA (The Venetian Restaurant Row) | Elevated Latin & Wine Cellar PDR ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | Wine Cellar PDR (16–45) • Mezzanine • 260 Buyout | $3,000–$9,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib (Howard Hughes Executive Center) | Classic Prime Rib & Seafood ($$$) | 4-min ride east on Flamingo (zero Strip gridlock) | Vintage/Silver Rooms (20–65) • 220 Main Room Buyout | $2,500–$7,500 PDR • $28,000+ Full Buyout |
| Cleaver Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails | Off-Strip Boutique Steakhouse ($$) | 3-min ride straight down Paradise Rd from LVCC | Semi-Private Lounge (25–70) • 210 Full Buyout | $2,200–$6,800 Lounge • $24,000+ Full Buyout |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (The Orleans Hotel & Casino) (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.
- **The Orleans Hotel & Casino Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** Quote on request — Main Registration Escalators & INTL Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Flagship Hosted Conventions
- [Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2026](https://conventions.com/events/viva-las-vegas-rockabilly-weekend) — Apr 9–12, 2026 (20,000+ B2B Attendees)
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at The Orleans Hotel & Casino?
NV Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. The Orleans Hotel & Casino Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): 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: The Orleans Hotel & Casino Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to The Orleans Hotel & Casino?
The Orleans Hotel & Casino offers 75,409+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 20 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Las Vegas is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*
### When is the best value window to book an event at The Orleans Hotel & Casino?
Peak compression months are March–May & September–November (recommended lead time: 12–24 months prior to move-in). Best value negotiation window: June–August & Mid-December–January.
*Source: Conventions.com Site-Selection Desk*