Originally named Cabana Palace, then Desert Palace, the hotel officially opened its doors as Caesars Palace in 1966. The name change and design were decided upon to create a world where everyone could be treated as an emperor, a palace for all Caesars – hence no apostrophe in the name. The original structure cost $25 million to build and was comprised of 680 guest rooms.

Forty years later, by 2006, Caesars Palace has expanded to almost five times its original capacity growing from 40,000 square-feet to more than 130,000. The 85-acre resort features 3,340 guest rooms and suites, the largest poker room in the city, a world-class health and beauty salon and a 4.5 acre pool and garden complex featuring six pools and two whirlpool spas.  The Roman Plaza, a 3,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre plays hosts to a variety of outdoor sporting events, concerts and private functions.  In March 2003 Caesars Palace opened its 4,100-seat Colosseum providing nightly entertainment including legendary performers Celine Dion, Elton John, and Jerry Seinfeld, the same caliber of talent that guests had come to expect from Caesars Palace.

Caesars Palace has also become the Las Vegas epicenter for culinary greatness as home to over 25 unique cafes and restaurants.  Among them include award-winners Bradley Ogden (2004 James Beard Award recipient for best new restaurant in the country), Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill and newly opened RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY featuring the creations of Michelin three-star chef, Guy Savoy.  In December 2006 Caesars Palace will open Rao’s, the legendary New York Italian restaurant that has operated under the same roof since 1896 that is widely considered as New York’s ultimate dining experience.

Guests would be hard-pressed to find a better model of “Vegas” than Caesars Palace.