Las Vegas, Nevada
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is not merely a concert venue. It is a 4,100-seat performance space built specifically for Celine Dion's record-breaking residency and since used by everyone from Elton John to Adele. With a stage 120 feet wide and the largest LED screen in any theater at its time of construction, the Colosseum represents the pinnacle of the Las Vegas residency model that transformed the Strip into a world-class entertainment destination.
Caesars Palace opened in 1966 with a single goal: to give every guest the feeling of being an emperor. From the marble statues of Caesar Augustus at the entrance to the Roman-style fountains in the plaza, no detail was too grand. The name "Palace" rather than "Hotel" was deliberate, signaling an experience above and beyond a standard hotel stay.
Caesars Palace spans 85 acres of Roman-inspired architecture. The Forum Shops, a 636,000-square-foot shopping mall, features painted ceilings that simulate the Roman sky, changing from sunrise to sunset throughout the day. Marble replicas of the Trevi Fountain and the Fountain of the Gods anchor the mall. Statues of Roman emperors, centurions, and goddesses are positioned throughout the property, creating a museum-like atmosphere.
Caesars Palace features 3,960 guest rooms and suites across multiple towers, including the luxurious Octavius Tower, the resort's most premium accommodation. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is one of the highest-grossing shopping malls in America, featuring 636,000 square feet of luxury retail and dining. Qua Baths and Spa offers Roman baths, Arctic ice rooms, and Laconicum chambers for a uniquely immersive wellness experience.
Caesars Palace practically invented the concept of the themed mega-resort. Before its arrival, Las Vegas resorts were functional hotel halls. After, they became immersive worlds. The Colosseum changed the entertainment industry by proving that artists would commit to multi-year residencies, creating a model now imitated worldwide. Few resorts can claim to have shaped their city's identity the way Caesars Palace shaped Las Vegas.