Caesars Palace Las Vegas Review: Towers Ranked, Pools and What It Really Costs

Caesars Palace is the center-Strip resort to book when you want the full Las Vegas production in one place: the Garden of the Gods pools, headliners at The Colosseum, The Forum Shops and restaurants from Gordon Ramsay to a MICHELIN-starred Guy Savoy. This Caesars Palace review comes down to one choice, your tower: Augustus or Octavius for the largest standard rooms near the pools, Colosseum for renovated rooms with Strip views. Budget for the resort fee of $54.95 per night plus tax (as of October 2026) and for parking, which is free only for Caesars Rewards Platinum members and above.

Location

Caesars Palace sits at 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South, at the Flamingo Road intersection known as the Four Corners. Horseshoe Las Vegas and The Vanderpump Hotel (formerly The Cromwell) are directly across the boulevard, linked by pedestrian bridges, and Paris Las Vegas and the LINQ Promenade are across the street too. The Forum Shops connect indoors, and Nobu Hotel sits inside the resort.

The nearest monorail stop, Flamingo & Caesars Palace, is on the east side of Flamingo Las Vegas, across the boulevard. Heading north on foot, Harrah’s FAQ puts the walk between Harrah’s and Caesars Palace at 7 to 10 minutes. Rideshare and taxis use zones inside the parking garage, there’s no hotel airport shuttle, and the airport taxi flat fare for this zone is $30.25 (as of October 2026), plus $3 if you pay by card.

With 85 acres to cover, your tower decides how much of each day you spend walking. If you’re still choosing a part of town, our guide to where to stay in Las Vegas compares the center Strip with the alternatives.

Rooms: Caesars Palace towers ranked

Caesars Palace has 3,980 rooms and suites, including the 182-room Nobu Hotel, per Caesars’ September 2026 press materials. The FAQ names seven towers, but the booking catalog sells rooms under the Augustus, Octavius, Palace, Colosseum and Julius names, with Nobu booked as its own hotel. We ranked them by published room size, renovation status and position on the property.

Rank	Tower	Standard room	What Caesars says	Best for
1	Augustus	550–650 sq ft (listings vary)	Laurel Collection; spa tub; near the pools and lobby	Space and comfort
2	Octavius	550 sq ft	Laurel Collection; near the pools and lobby	Pool days
3	Palace	525 sq ft	Newly renovated; pool or Strip views	A solid middle ground
4	Colosseum	350 sq ft (king), 475 sq ft (2 queens)	Renovated; Strip views; 65-inch TV	Fresh decor
5	Julius	Not published	Center of the property	A central base
—	Nobu Hotel	350 sq ft	Boutique hotel with its own check-in	A quieter stay

Augustus is the pick for most travelers: the largest standard rooms Caesars lists, a spa tub, Fountain View and Strip View options and a short walk to the pools and lobby. Octavius comes close at 550 square feet, on the southern end near the pools. Palace rooms (525 square feet) are described as newly renovated.

Colosseum rooms are renovated, with Strip views, but the king version is 350 square feet, the smallest on the list. Book two queens (475 square feet) if you’re sharing, and note that the minibar and coffee cost extra. Julius sits at the center of the property, but Caesars doesn’t publish its standard room size.

Nobu Hotel is a different product: its own check-in and concierge, priority seating at the Nobu restaurant and the exclusive Apollo Pool. Its Deluxe rooms (350 square feet, redesigned around a kintsugi theme) match the Colosseum kings on size, so you’re paying for the boutique feel, not more space.

What is the newest tower at Caesars Palace?

Caesars doesn’t market a brand-new tower in the official material we reviewed. Colosseum Tower rooms were called newly renovated in a January 2025 release, and the newest accommodations are two Colosseum Presidential Villas and 29 Octavius Sky Villas that debuted in January 2026.

Pools at the Garden of the Gods

The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis is the main reason to book Caesars between March and October: a five-acre complex, by Caesars’ description, with 48 cabanas, 65 daybeds and five swim-up blackjack tables. Entry is free for Caesars Palace and Nobu Hotel guests, up to four people per room key.

• Temple Pool: the classic, ringed by statues and fountains.
• Neptune Pool: the largest; the hotel page calls it the heated winter-swim pool.
• Fortuna Pool: swim-up blackjack with drink service.
• Jupiter Pool: Friday to Sunday, with QUA poolside mini-treatments.
• Venus Pool + Lounge: 21+, listed for Fridays to Sundays.
• Apollo Pool: for Seven Stars members and Nobu Hotel guests only.

The pools are heated to about 72°F, and floats and toys aren’t allowed. For a party, OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar opened for the 2026 season (grand opening May 15–17): 46,000 square feet on Las Vegas Boulevard with two central pools, VIP plunge pools and 120 VIP tables, all 21+, listed Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pick Venus for an adults-only afternoon, OMNIA for a day party and Fortuna for blackjack in the water. With kids, confirm pool rules at check-in; official pages even differ on closing times (5 to 7 p.m.). See how it stacks up in our best Las Vegas hotel pools.

Restaurants and bars

The dining runs from a Cronut counter to a restaurant holding both a MICHELIN star and a Forbes Five-Star rating.

• Splurge: Restaurant Guy Savoy holds One MICHELIN Star (2026 Southwest MICHELIN Guide) and Forbes Five-Star status for the 14th consecutive year; dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
• Steak: Peter Luger Steak House, or Brasserie B by Bobby Flay, which also serves breakfast and lunch.
• Celebrity chefs: Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Nobu and Stanton Social Italian (opened November 2025).
• Buffet: Bacchanal Buffet, more than 25,000 square feet, with brunch Friday to Sunday.
• Quick and late: the Celebrity Food Hall, Pronto by Giada, Dominique Ansel, Beijing Noodle No. 9 and the 24-hour Cafe Americano.

For drinks, try the Vanderpump Cocktail Garden or Caspian’s Rock and Roe, a caviar lounge with a hidden live-rock speakeasy. For the resort’s 60th anniversary, Barcelona’s SIPS Drinkery House pops up at VISTA Cocktail Lounge from October 31 to December 31, 2026.

Casino and entertainment

The Colosseum (4,300 seats) topped Billboard’s 2025 year-end Top Venue list in its size class. As of October 2026, Caesars lists Josh Groban’s “GEMS” residency, LISA (November 12–14 and 27–29), Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts and Thomas Rhett during December’s National Finals Rodeo, Alex Warren (December 30–31) and Nikki Glaser and David Spade in 2027. Line-ups change constantly, so check before you plan around a show.

Absinthe, Spiegelworld’s adults-only variety show, plays in a Spiegeltent in front of the resort, and OMNIA Nightclub (21+, collared shirts for men) opens Tuesdays and Fridays to Sundays from 10:30 p.m. The casino has a WSOP-branded poker room, high-limit areas and a sportsbook with a 143-foot HD LED screen. Smoking is allowed in designated casino areas. Free pick: the “Fall of Atlantis” show in The Forum Shops runs hourly from noon.

Amenities

• QUA Baths & Spa: newly renovated and 18+, with Roman Baths open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Fitness: a 24-hour fitness center on Augustus level 2.
• Shopping: The Forum Shops, with more than 160 boutiques and restaurants connected indoors.
• Pets: PetStay rooms in Augustus and Nobu take dogs only, up to two of 50 pounds or less each.
• Check-in: 4 p.m. (checkout 11 a.m.), with kiosks and Express Check-In in the Caesars Rewards app.

Booking direct on caesars.com allows free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival, special events excluded. Caesars Entertainment’s sale to Fertitta Entertainment, agreed in May 2026, was still pending in October, so the operator is unchanged for now.

Resort fee and parking

The resort fee is $54.95 per night plus tax (as of October 2026). Clark County’s 13.38% room tax applies to it, and a one-night quote on caesars.com showed $62.30 due at the property; three nights add $164.85 in fees before tax (3 × $54.95). The fee covers Wi-Fi for two devices per room per day, fitness center access for two guests daily and local calls. Caesars’ FAQs say Diamond and Seven Stars members aren’t charged.

Self-parking and valet are paid, and Caesars doesn’t publish either rate on its official pages. Both are free for Caesars Rewards Platinum, Diamond and Seven Stars members, and Nevada residents may get complimentary self-parking hours with a valid Nevada ID (three, per Caesars’ pool page; not during events or holidays). Guests who pay get in-and-out privileges and can use their room key at other Caesars self-park garages.

Before you book, read how Las Vegas resort fees work and our Las Vegas hotel parking guide; Caesars’ official FAQ has the current parking rules.

Who should stay here

• First-time visitors who want the classic, everything-on-site Strip resort.
• Pool-focused trips from March to October, especially groups who want a lounging pool and a dayclub.
• Colosseum ticket holders and anyone planning one big dinner.
• Caesars Rewards Platinum members and above, who park free.

Who should choose another hotel

• Light sleepers and non-gamblers: a non-gaming, smoke-free hotel such as Vdara or Waldorf Astoria will feel calmer.
• Budget travelers: The LINQ, Flamingo and Horseshoe across the street charge a lower $49.95 nightly resort fee plus tax (as of October 2026); our LINQ hotel review covers the trade-offs.
• Drivers without casino status: parking isn’t free here.

Caesars Palace vs Bellagio

Both are center-Strip icons with resort fees within a nickel of each other, so the choice comes down to style. Here’s how they compare with The Cosmopolitan on the verified basics.

Hotel	Price level	Best for	Pool	Resort fee	Parking	Booking.com
Caesars Palace	Upscale	First-timers, pool days, shows	Garden of the Gods: seven pools, cabanas and swim-up blackjack	$54.95 + tax per night	Paid self-parking and valet; free for Caesars Rewards Platinum and above	Check prices
Bellagio Las Vegas	Luxury	Couples, first-timers, food lovers	Five pools in a Mediterranean courtyard, plus the adults-only Cypress Pool	$55 + tax per night	Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day	Check prices
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas	Luxury	Couples, nightlife fans, food lovers	Boulevard Pool facing the Strip, plus the 21+ Marquee Dayclub	$55 + tax per night	Self-parking $20/day for hotel guests; valet $40/day	Check prices

Pick Caesars Palace for the bigger pool scene, headline concerts at The Colosseum, a choice of towers and Caesars Rewards perks. Pick Bellagio for luxury-tier polish, fountain-view rooms, the free Conservatory and a published guest self-parking rate; our Bellagio review has the details. Pick The Cosmopolitan for terrace rooms and nightlife. If The Venetian is on your list too, read our Venetian review and our shortlist of luxury hotels in Las Vegas.

Pros and cons

Nearby attractions

• High Roller, across the boulevard: adult tickets start at $23.50 by day and $34.75 anytime, plus taxes and fees (as of October 2026).
• Flamingo Wildlife Habitat, across the boulevard: free, with Chilean flamingos, pelicans, turtles and koi, open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck: 460 feet up at Paris Las Vegas; see our Paris Las Vegas review.
• Fountains of Bellagio: free shows every 30 minutes in the afternoon and every 15 minutes from 8 p.m., per the LVCVA.

Alternatives nearby

Three hotels worth comparing: Nobu Hotel for Caesars’ facilities with a boutique check-in, Bellagio for luxury-tier rooms and Paris Las Vegas, across the street, for a mid-range price level and its own rooftop pool.

Is Caesars Palace worth it?

Yes, if you’ll use it. Caesars Palace earns its upscale price when your days revolve around the pools, your nights around The Colosseum or OMNIA, and your budget stretches to a big dinner. Book Augustus or Octavius so the property works in your favor, and add the resort fee, tax and parking before you compare rates.

If you’ll mostly sleep here, a lower-priced Caesars sister across the street, such as The LINQ or Flamingo, gets you nearly the same location. Prices vary according to travel dates and availability, so weigh your quote against our best hotels in Las Vegas.

FAQ

Which Caesars Palace tower is best?

Augustus is the best all-round choice: the largest standard rooms Caesars lists (550 to 650 square feet), a spa tub and a short walk to the pools and lobby. Octavius, at 550 square feet, is a close second. Colosseum has renovated Strip-view rooms, but book two queens (475 square feet) over the 350-square-foot king.

How much is the Caesars Palace resort fee?

The resort fee is $54.95 per night plus tax (as of October 2026), covering Wi-Fi for two devices, fitness center access for two guests daily and local calls. With tax, a one-night quote on caesars.com showed $62.30 due at the property. Caesars’ FAQs say Diamond and Seven Stars members don’t pay it.

Does Caesars Palace have free parking for hotel guests?

Not for most guests. Self-parking and valet are paid, and Caesars doesn’t publish the rates online. Parking is free for Caesars Rewards Platinum, Diamond and Seven Stars members, and Nevada residents may get complimentary self-parking hours with a valid ID, except during events and holidays.

Is Caesars Palace a 5-star hotel?

Not on AAA’s scale. Caesars Palace and Nobu Hotel each hold a AAA Four Diamond rating (2025, restated in Caesars’ 2026 materials). The resort’s top honors belong to THE VILLAS Caesars Palace, rated AAA Five Diamond in 2025, and to Restaurant Guy Savoy, a Forbes Five-Star restaurant.

Is the Caesars Palace pool open year-round?

Partly. Pool season typically runs March to October, and the Garden of the Gods was open by February 27, 2026. For winter, the hotel page names Neptune as the heated winter-swim pool, while the pool FAQ says Venus stays open year-round, so check winter hours with the hotel.

Is Nobu Hotel inside Caesars Palace?

Yes. Nobu Hotel is a 182-room boutique hotel within Caesars Palace, linked by indoor walkways, with its own check-in and concierge. Guests get the Garden of the Gods pools plus the exclusive Apollo Pool, priority seating at the Nobu restaurant and the same resort fee of $54.95 per night plus tax (as of October 2026).