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Hospitality Events and Catering

Creating Great Experiences is What We Do

The Hospitality College Events & Catering team at UNLV wants to help you host your next event. Your guests will rave about our stunning venues, superior catering services, and commitment to hospitality.

Let's Start Planning

To get started, please share your event details by submitting a Venue Rental Request Form. Once we receive your request, a member of our team will reach out to you within three to five business days. Please note: our days of operation are Monday through Friday.

For pricing and more information, please contact hospitalitycatering@unlv.edu.

Great Spaces

Located on the beautiful UNLV campus, The Harrah College of Hospitality’s numerous event spaces provide an ideal backdrop for any meeting or celebration.

Venue Comparison Table
Venue Name Ideal For Capacity
Hospitality Hall
Alumni Veranda and Balcony Reception, Social Event 40
Caesar’s Grand Lobby Reception, Social Event 250
Engelstad Terrace and Lobby Reception, Social Event 60
Red Rock Resorts Terrace Reception, Social Event 150
Sands Auditorium Workshop, Presentation 120
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Lab Meeting/Retreat, Reception, Workshop, Presentation, Social Event 80
Strip View Piano Lounge Reception, Social Event 100
Stan Fulton Building - International Gaming Institute
Konami Gaming Laboratory Meeting/Retreat, Workshop, Presentation 80
Large Classroom Workshop, Presentation 50
Lobby Reception, Social Event 60
Lounge Reception, Social Event 60
Small Classroom Workshop, Presentation 25
Stan Fulton Ballroom Conference, Meeting/Retreat, Reception, Workshop, Presentation, Social Event 300
Boyd Dining Hall
Boyd Dining Hall Ballroom Conference, Meeting/Retreat, Reception, Workshop, Presentation, Social Event 300
Boyd Dining Hall Lounge Reception, Social Event 50

Hospitality Hall

Indoor veranda with a high table along the railing and three chairs surrounding another round low table

Alumni Veranda and Balcony

Up to 40 people

Overlooking the Caesar's Grand Lobby, this bright airy space is great for smaller, more intimate mixers or receptions.

Large, open lobby that lets in a lot of natural light

Caesar’s Grand Lobby

Up to 250 people

Not your typical college lobby - transport yourself to a boutique hotel lobby with a sweeping grand staircase and student-run coffee and golf shop. Great for larger receptions.

To inquire about reserving this space, please email hospitalitycatering@unlv.edu.

Open indoor area with seating that leads to an outdoor terrace

Engelstad Terrace and Lobby

Up to 60 people

Located on the second floor in front of the Sands Auditorium, this is an ideal pre or post-function reception space.

Outdoor terrace with various multi-colored tables and chairs

Red Rock Resorts Terrace

Up to 150 people

If you can dream it, we can do it! With stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip as your background, this outdoor space is ideal for sit-down meals or cocktail receptions.

To inquire about reserving this space, please email hospitalitycatering@unlv.edu.

Large auditorium that can seat more than 100 people

Sands Auditorium

Up to 120 people

Equipped with the latest technology, the Sands Auditorium makes hosting presentations and lectures a breeze.

Simple bar top with wood accents and a wooden liquor cabinet

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Lab

Up to 80 people

Boasting a state-of-the-art bar and lots of natural light, this room is the perfect space for events and functions of all types.

Open lounge area with floor to ceiling windows that overlook the Las Vegas Strip

Strip View Piano Lounge

Up to 100 people

Enjoy views of the Las Vegas Strip while listening to one of our talented School of Music students play the Steinway Grand Piano.

Stan Fulton Building - International Gaming Institute

Large room with various tables for gambling including craps and a few slot machines

Konami Gaming Laboratory

Up to 80 people

Meet amongst the slot machines! Conduct a breakout session, class, workshop, or presentation in this one of a kind space.

Large classroom with desks arranged into rows with an aisle down the middle

Large Classroom

Up to 50 people

Ideal space for your conference breakout session or class presentation/workshop.

Lobby of the Stan Fulton Building, a large, open, white space with paths leading to different areas of the building

Lobby

Up to 60 people

This versatile space can be used for pre-function or stand-alone receptions, exhibitor booth space, or as a refreshment/buffet area.

Brightly lit bar

Lounge

Up to 60 people

Located next to the Stan Fulton Ballroom and equipped with a full bar, this is a great space to host a small networking reception or mixer.

To inquire about reserving this space, please email hospitalitycatering@unlv.edu.

Small classroom with a few tables and chairs

Small Classroom

Up to 25 people

The perfect space for a small breakout session, class, workshop, or presentation.

Large ballroom with numerous round table evenly spaced out, each table has a white table cloth and black chairs

Stan Fulton Ballroom

Up to 300 people

Multi-purpose space that can be separated into two-three smaller rooms or one large ballroom.

Boyd Dining Hall - Frank & Estrella Beam Hall

Large indoor event space with six evenly spaced round table with dark blue tablecloths and six white chairs around each table

Boyd Dining Hall Ballroom

Up to 300 people

Conveniently located, the Boyd Dining Hall Ballroom gives you the option of one large space or up to three smaller spaces.

Small bar completely surrounded by a high table and chairs, a large u-n-l-v logo on the wall behind the bar

Boyd Dining Hall Lounge

Up to 50 people

Featured on Bar Rescue and adjacent to the ballroom, the Boyd Dining Hall Lounge is a great spot for a pre or post-function get together.

More Information

For questions, please contact us at hospitalitycatering@unlv.edu
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