Caesars Palace facts for kids
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| Location | Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
| Address | 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard |
| Opening date | August 5, 1966 |
| Theme | Roman Empire |
| No. of rooms | 3,960 |
| Total gaming space | 124,181 sq ft (11,536.8 m2) |
| Permanent shows | Absinthe |
| Signature attractions | Replica ancient Roman, Greek and Renaissance art The Colosseum at Caesars Palace The Forum Shops at Caesars |
| Notable restaurants | Bacchanal Buffet Guy Savoy Mr. Chow Nobu Restaurant Las Vegas Old Homestead Steakhouse |
| Owner | Vici Properties |
| Operating license holder | Caesars Entertainment |
| Architect | Melvin Grossman (1966) |
| Renovated in | 1970, 1974, 1979, 1992, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2011, 2015–17, 2021–22 |
| Coordinates | 36°07′04″N 115°10′30″W / 36.11778°N 115.17500°W |
Caesars Palace is a fancy hotel and casino in Paradise, Nevada, USA. It sits on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip, between the Bellagio and The Mirage hotels. It is one of the biggest and most famous landmarks in Las Vegas.
Caesars Palace first opened on August 5, 1966. It was created by Jay Sarno and Stanley Mallin. They wanted to build a luxurious place that made guests feel like they were living in the Roman Empire. The hotel has many statues, columns, and designs inspired by ancient Rome. A large statue of Augustus Caesar stands near the entrance.
Today, Vici Properties owns Caesars Palace, and Caesars Entertainment runs it. As of July 2016, the hotel has 3,960 rooms and suites. These rooms are spread across six different towers. The hotel also has a huge convention center.
The hotel offers many different restaurants. Its casino has popular table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette. There is also a 24-hour poker room and many slot machines.
Caesars Palace is also a famous place for live music and sports. It has hosted many boxing matches since the 1970s. It even held the Caesars Palace Grand Prix car race in the early 1980s. Many famous entertainers have performed here, including Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Elton John, and Adele.
The main place for shows is The Colosseum. This theater can seat 4,296 people. Its stage was specially built for Celine Dion's show in 2003. Celine Dion returned to the Colosseum with a new show in 2011.
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History of Caesars Palace
Building a Roman Dream
In 1962, Jay Sarno and Stanley Mallin got a loan to build a new hotel. Sarno wanted to design a hotel that felt like ancient Rome. He wanted every guest to feel like a "Caesar." This is why the name "Caesars Palace" does not have an apostrophe. It means it's a palace for all Caesars, not just one.
Caesars Palace helped start a new trend of grand casinos in the late 1960s. The first hotel was designed by architect Melvin Grossman. The design used many classical statues and marble columns. This helped create the Roman theme.
The opening ceremony on August 5, 1966, was very grand. Sarno spent a lot of money on the event. It included a huge amount of fancy food and champagne. Many famous performers, like Andy Williams, entertained the guests. The new hotel quickly became very popular.
Exciting Stunts and Famous Performers
On December 31, 1967, stunt performer Evel Knievel tried to jump over the hotel's fountains. He flew over his handlebars and was badly hurt. Years later, on April 14, 1989, Evel's son, Robbie Knievel, successfully completed the jump.
Frank Sinatra started performing at Caesars Palace in 1967. He became a frequent performer throughout the 1970s. He even performed there when his mother passed away in 1977. In 1979, he received a special award at the hotel.
In 1973, a company called Del Webb built a new 16-story building next to the Palace. In 1979, some older hotel buildings were taken down. This made space for a special Omnimax theater. A moving walkway, called a people mover, was also built in 1979.
In the 1990s, the hotel added more exciting features. The Forum Shops at Caesars opened in 1992. It was one of the first places in Las Vegas where shopping at high-end stores was a major attraction.
Caesars Palace in the 21st Century
The Forum Shops expanded again in 2004. In 2005, Harrah's Entertainment bought Caesars Palace. Harrah's later changed its name to Caesars Entertainment in 2010. This was to use the famous Caesars brand.
In October 2017, Vici Properties became the owner of Caesars Palace. Vici Properties then leased the hotel back to Caesars Entertainment to operate.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the casino closed on March 17, 2020. It reopened a few months later on June 4. Some parts, like the buffet, reopened later. The Bacchanal Buffet reopened in May 2021 after a big renovation. Shows also started again, with many stars performing in 2023. These included Adele, Jerry Seinfeld, Sting, and Rod Stewart.
Architecture and Design
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Caesars Palace is known as a "Greco-Roman fantasyland." It has marble copies of classical statues. The hotel's style mixes art deco with influences from old Hollywood movies about Rome. Construction started in 1965, and it opened in 1966.
Water is a big part of the design, with at least 18 fountains. A 20-foot statue of Julius Caesar stands near the entrance. There are also copies of famous statues. A special four-faced Brahma shrine, made in Thailand, is also near the entrance. A major renovation of the main entrance finished in early 2022. It added a domed ceiling and a 15-foot statue of Augustus.
Hotel Towers and Exterior
The hotel's original Roman Tower, built in 1966, was renovated and renamed the Julius Tower in 2016. The Nobu Tower (once called Centurion Tower) was built in 1970. In 2011, it became the first Nobu Hotel. It was remodeled again in 2021.
The Forum Tower rooms opened in 1979. The Palace Tower, opened in 1997, also has a Greco-Roman style. It features fluted columns and Corinthian columns.
The Augustus Tower opened in 2005. It is 26 stories tall and has 949 rooms. These rooms were designed to be very luxurious. The Octavius Tower opened in 2012. This 668-room tower was part of a large expansion. The pools at Caesars Palace are designed to look like ancient Roman baths.
The Forum Shops at Caesars
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The Forum Shops at Caesars is a huge shopping mall. It was built as an extension of the hotel in 1992. The mall has unique spiral escalators. It also features many copies of famous fountains. The Fall of Atlantis fountain uses special effects and animated figures to tell a story.
The Forum Shops has many high-end stores like Cartier, Chanel, and Gucci. It is one of the most successful malls in the United States. It has expanded several times since it opened.
Inside the Palace
The first hotel tower had 680 rooms. Each room had a mirrored wall. The hotel also had a large theater restaurant and many dining areas. Marble was brought from Italy, and rosewood from Brazil.
As of 2015, the hotel has 3,960 rooms and suites. It offers fancy penthouse suites and 14 special villa suites. These villas are named after famous Romans. Many Roman statues were brought from Florence, Italy. Statues of Julius Caesar and emperors like Augustus are common. There is a 25-foot statue of the goddess Fortuna. A large statue of David is an exact copy of Michelangelo's famous artwork.
In 2021, artist Melanie Stimmell painted the ceiling of the new lobby at Caesars Palace.
Gaming Areas
Caesars Forum was the hotel's first casino, opening in 1966. It had 30 gaming tables and 250 slot machines. It features black Italian marble columns and gold decorations. A large, ornate dome with a huge crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. This chandelier was once the world's largest. The cocktail waitresses still wear uniforms designed by Jay Sarno.
Today, the casino has many table games like blackjack, craps, and roulette. The 24-hour poker room is in the middle of the gaming floor. It has 16 tables with Wi-Fi and charging ports. There are also many slot machines and video poker games.
Entertainment at Caesars Palace
Music and Shows
Many famous performers have graced the stage at Caesars Palace. These include Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Cher, Elton John, and Adele.
In 1996, a new show called "Caesars Magical Empire" opened. It featured many magicians. This show closed in 2002 to make way for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Colosseum is a large concert hall with 4,296 seats. It was built for Celine Dion's show, "A New Day...", in 2003. This show was very successful.
Since then, many other artists have performed at the Colosseum. Bette Midler and Elton John had popular shows there. Cher also returned for a three-year contract. In March 2011, Celine Dion came back with her new show, "Celine". In 2015, Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn started their "Together in Vegas" concert series.
Absinthe is a live show that started in 2011. It is performed outside the hotel in a special tent called a Spiegeltent. The show has acrobats and comedy.
The Pussycat Dolls Lounge opened at Caesars Palace in 2005. It was a club with dancers called the Pussycat Girls. Celebrities like Paris Hilton sometimes danced there. In 2007, a Pussycat Dolls Casino also opened. The Pussycat Dolls later moved to a new lounge in 2010.
The Omnia nightclub opened in March 2015. It is a huge, modern club that can hold 3,500 people. It has amazing lighting and sound systems.
Cleopatra's Barge is a bar and lounge that opened in 1970. Famous performers like Frank Sinatra often visited it.
Sports Events
Caesars Palace is known as the "Home of Champions." It has hosted many sports events. The Caesars Palace Grand Prix car race was held in the hotel's parking lot in 1981 and 1982. The race was challenging for drivers due to the heat.
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Many famous boxing matches have taken place at Caesars Palace. These include fights with Larry Holmes, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Marvin Hagler. Two fights between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe were also held here. Boxing returned to the Palace in 2004.
Caesars Palace also hosted professional wrestling events in the 1990s. The most famous was WWE's WrestleMania IX in 1993. It was called the "Worlds Largest Toga Party."
In 1991, a National Hockey League game was played on an outdoor rink in the Caesars Palace parking lot. This game helped lead to the creation of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team in Las Vegas.
Restaurants at Caesars Palace
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Caesars Palace has many restaurants. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill is an English-style pub. The Nobu Restaurant serves Asian food. The Old Homestead Steakhouse is a famous New York steakhouse. Rao's, another New York restaurant, opened in 2006.
Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, which served Southwestern food, closed in 2020. It was replaced by Amalfi by Bobby Flay, a "fish-and-pasta" restaurant. Chef Brian Malarkey opened Searsucker Las Vegas in 2015. Beijing Noodle No. 9 is a Chinese restaurant with large aquariums.
Serendipity 3 was a 1950s-style diner that closed in 2017. Hell's Kitchen opened in its place in 2018. The main restaurant in the Augustus Tower is Guy Savoy, named after the famous chef. It opened in 2006 and has earned two Michelin stars.
Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro, led by pastry chef François Payard, had a pastry shop, chocolate shop, and restaurant. It featured a 16-foot "chocolate clock." In 1992, Wolfgang Puck opened Spago at Caesars Palace. It was one of the first upscale restaurants by a celebrity chef in Las Vegas.
Central Michel Richard was a 24-hour restaurant in the hotel lobby from 2011 to 2014. Café Americano now occupies that space. It opened in 2015 and serves pizza, sandwiches, and burgers. A Mr. Chow restaurant, serving Chinese food, opened in 2015.
In recent years, new restaurants have continued to open. In 2022, Dominique Ansel, famous for the cronut, opened a bakery. In late 2023, Peter Luger Las Vegas, a steakhouse, replaced Rao's. In 2024, Brasserie B, a French restaurant by Bobby Flay, replaced The Old Homestead. Also in 2024, Cleopatra's Barge was replaced by Caspian's, a cocktail and caviar lounge.
See also
In Spanish: Caesars Palace para niños
- Caesars Atlantic City
- Caesars Windsor
- List of largest hotels
- List of integrated resorts
