Some businesses rise to greatness from humble beginnings. Humble beginnings were never part of the vocabulary at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This hotel opened in 1966 with a 14 story tower and 680 rooms. The name originated from the desire to make every guest feel like Caesar. More than 40 years and several renovations later, the hotel has grown to more than 3300 rooms and 166,000 square feet of casino area.
Money talks, baby. And, at Caesars Palace, it talks loudly, and in a clear and distinct tone of voice.
Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas hotels are in the people pleasing business, and Caesars Palace aims to please an upscale clientele. From the casino to the hotel rooms to the in-house restaurants and night spots, Caesars Palace is dripping with luxury. Some of the highest rollers in the world come to Caesars Palace to try their luck in any number of casino gambling games of chance.
Casino gambling is certainly on the "things to do" list on a Las Vegas vacation, but other forms of entertainment are often desired. Throughout it's history, Caesars Palace has been the site of many newsworthy events, starting with opening night. Andy Williams was the first of an endless list of big name entertainers to play at Caesars Palace, when he performed on the August 5, 1966 grand opening. Two days later, Charo became the first blushing bride to walk down the aisle on the property.
The Las Vegas hotel exploded onto the national news scene on New Years Eve, 1967. On that date, Evel Knievel made an ill fated attempt to jump the fountain in front of Caesars Palace. His motorcycle crashed upon landing, and he suffered life threatening injuries. The iconic footage of Knievel's shattering body bouncing on the parking lot asphalt has lost little of it's cringe factor, more than 40 years later.
Since those early days, the biggest names in the entertainment business have played Caesars Palace. The outdoor arena at Caesars has hosted numerous championship boxing matches, with Ray Leonard, Muhammad Ali, Thomas Hearns and Larry Holmes all performing inside the squared circle.
Las Vegas Vacations at Caesars
Casino gambling can be hungry work, and this Las Vegas hotel has numerous dining options. From steak to seafood, almost any type of cuisine can be found at Caesars Palace. For the diner who can't make up his/her mind, the Lago Buffet offers several dining options at the same site. The weekend champagne brunch can provide everything from eggs to crab legs.
If Lady Luck was looking the other way, guests at this Las Vegas hotel can take out their frustrations on a golf ball at either of two courses where Caesars Palace guests have preferred access. One of these courses is Rio Secco Golf, voted the #1 public golf course in Nevada by Las Vegas PGA.
If golf seems too strenuous, Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis provides several places to swim or just relax and work on the tan.
Nightlife at Caesars Palace can take on many forms. Several bars and lounges can provide a needed diversion from the hustle and bustle of the casino, as well as a cool drink to slake a desert thirst.
Since the day it opened, Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino has been the centerpiece of the Las Vegas Strip. People come to Las Vegas to leave their daily grind behind, and this is one Las Vegas hotel and casino property that can provide almost anything to make the world go away. Just don't forget the cash.
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