# The Venetian Convention & Expo Center (Venetian Expo Las Vegas) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/venetian-expo-las-vegas
- **Address:** 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169
- **Operator:** The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/meetings.html)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** Integrated Luxury Resort & Expo Campus | Flexible Resort Hybrid
- **Airport Access:** LAS (12–16 mins (4.1 miles from Harry Reid Int'l))
- **Total Exhibit Space:** 935,600 net exhibit sq. ft. (Halls A–D + Hall G) | **Largest Contiguous:** 555,600 sq. ft. (Level 2 Halls A–D)
- **Meeting Space:** 1,300,000+ sq. ft. across Levels 1–5 Congress Center (350+ divisible ballroom & breakout suites)
- **Max Clear Height:** 32' 5" (Halls A–D) / 29' 6" (Venetian Ballroom) | **Loading Docks:** 46 dock bays + freight elevators to upper levels
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 22,000+ Strip rooms within 10-min indoor/skybridge walk
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Frequently offset against Room Block & F&B Catering Minimums
- **Certifications:** Flexible Resort Hybrid, GBAC STAR Accredited Facility, Integrated Resort & Expo Campus, Direct LAS Airlift (12–16 mins)
## Facility Overview
One of the world's largest hotel-connected convention complexes: 2.25 million gross sq. ft. of exhibit halls (Halls A–G) and 5 levels of Tuscan-style meeting suites directly attached indoors to 7,092 all-suite guest rooms across The Venetian and The Palazzo—eliminating shuttle bus budgets completely.
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Halls A, B, C & D (Level 2 Main Expo) | Exhibit Hall | 555,600 sq. ft. | 32' 5" | 250 lbs / sq. ft. | ~2,950 booths | Divisible into 4 standalone halls or 1 mega-expo |
| Hall G (Level 1 Lower Expo — Startup / Pavilion Hub) | Exhibit Hall | 380,000 gross sq. ft. | 13' 5" strict clearance | Unlimited ground slab | ~1,650 turnkey 8x10 / 10x10 pods | High-energy pavilion layout (famous home of CES Eureka Park) |
| Venetian Ballroom (Level 2) & Palazzo Ballroom (Level 5) | Ballroom | 85,204 sq. ft. (Venetian) + 75,000 sq. ft. (Palazzo) | 27' – 29' 6" column-free | 150–250 lbs / sq. ft. | Keynote & Gala optimized | 7,500+ Theater Keynote / 5,200 Seated Gala Banquet |
## 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
- **Venetian Expo Las Vegas Labor Policy (Flexible Resort Hybrid) (Major trade shows in Halls A–G typically use union-signatory GSCs (Freeman/GES), while corporate user conferences in Venetian/Palazzo ballrooms enjoy streamlined single-roof resort execution.):** Self-work permitted: Venetian Expo & Resort Policy: Single-person hand-carry (1 trip through guest concourse without commercial dollies or hand trucks) incurs $0 drayage; crated Koval/Sands dock deliveries route through the show GSC. | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) | 3-Min Walk to South Hall + Monorail | ~$419/nt | ~$189/nt | 548 |
| Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) | 3-Min Underground Vegas Loop Ride | ~$345/nt | ~$165/nt | 3,506 |
| Wynn & Encore Las Vegas | Encore Vegas Loop + Skybridge to Venetian | ~$535/nt | ~$279/nt | 4,748 |
| The Venetian Resort & The Palazzo | Indoor Elevator Direct to Venetian Expo | ~$489/nt | ~$249/nt | 7,092 |
| SAHARA Las Vegas (Per-Diem & Monorail Anchor) | On-Site Monorail (4 Mins to LVCC) | ~$172/nt | ~$79/nt | 1,613 |
| Harrah's & The LINQ Las Vegas | 7-Min Walk Venetian + 3-Min Monorail LVCC | ~$189/nt | ~$85/nt | 4,790 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Modern American Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout | $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout |
| SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas) | Forbes 4-Star Steakhouse ($$$$) | Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian | Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated) | $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR |
| Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas) | Coastal Mexican & Mezzanine Buyout ($$$$) | Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian | Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout | $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout |
| Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian) | Creole Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G | Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout | $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout |
| Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian) | Luxury Contemporary Cantonese ($$$$) | 4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout | $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout |
| Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower) | Classic French Bistro & Garden Courtyard ($$$) | 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 ($$$) | 4-min ride east on Flamingo (zero Strip gridlock) | Vintage/Silver Rooms (20–65) • 220 Main Room Buyout | $2,500–$7,500 PDR • $28,000+ Full Buyout |
| Matteo's Ristorante Italiano (The Venetian) | Northern Italian Pasta & Chops ($$$) | 2-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 2 Private Rooms (14–56) • 185 Full Buyout | $2,600–$7,800 PDR • $32,000+ Full Buyout |
| Yardbird Table & Bar (The Venetian) | Elevated Southern & Bourbon Lounge ($$) | 3-min indoor walk on Venetian Restaurant Row | Bourbon Room (16–44) • Semi-Private (95) • 290 Buyout | $2,400–$9,000 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout |
| WAKUDA (The Palazzo Lobby Level) | Michelin-Pedigree Modern Japanese ($$$$) | 5-min indoor walk through Palazzo Atrium | Omakase & Private Rooms (10–38) • Lounge (90) • 240 Buyout | $4,500–$14,000 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Venetian Expo Las Vegas) (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.
- **Venetian Expo Las Vegas 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.
## Flagship Hosted Conventions
- [CES 2027](https://conventions.com/events/ces) — Wed Jan 6 – Sat Jan 9, 2027 (148,392 Attendees)
- [SHOT Show 2027](https://conventions.com/events/shot-show) — Tue Jan 19 – Fri Jan 22, 2027 (54,000+ Trade Buyers)
- [RE+ 2027](https://conventions.com/events/re-plus) — Mon Sep 20 – Thu Sep 23, 2027 (40,000+ Energy Buyers)
- [Money20/20 USA 2027](https://conventions.com/events/money2020-usa) — Sun Oct 24 – Wed Oct 27, 2027 (11,500+ C-Suite & VPs)
- [AWS re:Invent 2026](https://conventions.com/events/aws-re-invent) — Mon Nov 30 – Fri Dec 4, 2026 (60,000+ Attendees)
- [AAPEX 2026](https://conventions.com/events/aapex) — Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 5, 2026 (47,000+ Attendees)
- [JCK Las Vegas 2027](https://conventions.com/events/jck-las-vegas) — Fri Jun 4 – Mon Jun 7, 2027 (30,000+ Attendees)
- [ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition) 2027](https://conventions.com/events/isc-west) — Tue Mar 23 – Fri Mar 26, 2027 (29,000+ Attendees)
- [Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2027](https://conventions.com/events/global-gaming-expo) — Mon Oct 4 – Thu Oct 7, 2027 (25,000+ Attendees)
- [ServiceNow Knowledge 2027](https://conventions.com/events/servicenow-knowledge) — Tue May 4 – Thu May 6, 2027 (20,000+ Attendees)
- [Oracle CloudWorld 2027](https://conventions.com/events/oracle-cloudworld) — Mon Sep 13 – Thu Sep 16, 2027 (16,000+ Attendees)
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at The Venetian Convention & Expo Center?
Major trade shows in Halls A–G typically use union-signatory GSCs (Freeman/GES), while corporate user conferences in Venetian/Palazzo ballrooms enjoy streamlined single-roof resort execution. Venetian Expo & Resort Policy: Single-person hand-carry (1 trip through guest concourse without commercial dollies or hand trucks) incurs $0 drayage; crated Koval/Sands dock deliveries route through the show GSC.
*Source: Venetian Expo Las Vegas Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to Venetian Expo Las Vegas?
Venetian Expo Las Vegas offers 22,000+ Strip rooms within 10-min indoor/skybridge walk within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 12 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*
### When is the best value window to book an event at Venetian Expo Las Vegas?
Peak compression months are January–April & September–November (recommended lead time: 18–36 months for 1,500+ peak-night corporate conferences.). Best value negotiation window: July–August & Thanksgiving-to-New-Year shoulder weeks.
*Source: Conventions.com Site-Selection Desk*