Where to Stay, Eat & Play During CES® 2027

CES® 2027 opens its show floors on Wednesday, January 6, and runs through Saturday, January 9, across 12 venues grouped into three campuses: the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), the Venetian Campus and the C Space Campus around ARIA. For exhibitors, the right hotel is less about a famous Strip address and more about which hall you work, when your crew starts and how you move between buildings.

This guide matches hotels near the Las Vegas Convention Center to halls and roles, picks five restaurants for the meals that matter during show week, and sizes five things to do to the free time you actually have. Every date, hour and route below comes from organizer, venue or operator sources checked this October. Confirm details on ces.tech before you book.

CES 2027 at a glance

• Dates: January 6–9, 2027
• Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center — 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Organizer site: ces.tech
• Staffing this show: TLC's CES staffing page

Exhibits open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 9. The week starts earlier for media and conference attendees: Media Days are January 4–5 at Mandalay Bay, CES Unveiled Las Vegas takes place Monday, January 4, and the conference program and C Space sessions begin Tuesday, January 5.

CES groups its 12 venues and more than 2.5 million net square feet of exhibits into three campuses. The 2027 campus maps, dated September 29, place the product categories like this:

• LVCC West Hall: vehicle tech and advanced mobility.
• LVCC North Hall: micromobility, IoT infrastructure, energy and enterprise AI.
• LVCC Central Hall: gaming and XR, plus audio and video. The Grand Lobby between North and Central Halls holds the CTA Stage and food and beverage outlets.
• LVCC South Halls 1–3: accessories, design and sourcing, global pavilions, and robotics and components.
• Central Plaza and the Diamond Lot: outdoor exhibits. Central Plaza also hosts The Garden, an attendee lounge with food, drinks and live music.
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas: CES Foundry, the show's AI and quantum program, January 6–8.
• Venetian Expo: smart home, lifestyle, digital health, food tech and global pavilions in Halls A–D, with Eureka Park startups in Hall G. The Palazzo Ballroom is the campus keynote room.
• C Space Campus: ARIA, Vdara, Cosmopolitan and Park MGM, the base for the advertising, entertainment and content community.

Lenovo will also stage its keynote at Sphere. Download the CES 2027 App before you land; its enhanced maps include blue-dot location.

Where to stay for CES 2027: the short answer by hall and role

Start with the hall your booth is in, then adjust for who is staying. Distances below are straight-line measurements from the LVCC, so actual walking routes run longer.

By hall

• North, Central or West Hall: Westgate Las Vegas sits beside the halls with its own Monorail and Loop stations. Courtyard and Residence Inn on Paradise Road are about 0.3 mile away, and the Las Vegas Marriott says it is steps from West Hall.
• South Halls: the Renaissance Las Vegas is next to South Hall, where CES places one of its LVCC rideshare zones.
• West Hall plus CES Foundry: Fontainebleau hosts the Foundry, and the West Hall shuttle stop serves the resort.
• Venetian Expo, including Eureka Park: The Venetian Resort is next door, and the Tech Express shuttle runs to the LVCC every 10 minutes.
• C Space at ARIA: ARIA, Park MGM and Vdara share shuttle Route 7, the one hotel route with midday service Wednesday through Friday.

By role

• Setup crews: freight move-in can begin as early as Saturday, December 26, and CES shuttles do not start until January 5. Stay within walking distance, ideally with a kitchen and an early breakfast, as at the Residence Inn.
• Booth sales teams: shift changes happen all day, and most shuttle routes skip midday. Westgate, the Renaissance and the Paradise Road hotels keep the relief shift a short walk away.
• Executives: Encore, Fontainebleau and Resorts World pair Vegas Loop stations with on-site dining for client meetings. Resorts World houses three hotels under one roof: Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords.

Book through onPeak, the housing agent CES designates for the show, or directly with your hotel. CES warns that resellers pose as show vendors. Individual onPeak bookings cover up to nine rooms; 10 or more rooms on any single night calls for a group block request.

Getting around during CES: shuttles, Loop, Monorail and rideshare

Plan transport around your hall and your hours. The shuttle, Monorail and rideshare details below come from the CES transportation guide and its 2027 shuttle flyer.

CES shuttles

Complimentary shuttles run from Tuesday, January 5, through Saturday, January 9, and you need a CES 2027 badge to board. Routes 1 through 8 serve hotels from Encore and Wynn south to Mandalay Bay, plus downtown. At the LVCC they board in the South Hall and West Hall bus areas, and the West Hall stop also serves Fontainebleau and CES Foundry.

Most routes are split-day: inbound from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and outbound from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, with no midday runs. Route 7 for ARIA, Park MGM and Vdara runs all day. The Tech Express links LVCC Central Plaza with the Venetian Expo every 10 minutes.

Vegas Loop

Inside the convention center campus, the Loop is free. The LVCVA describes about two miles of tunnels and five stations across the 200-acre campus, connecting West Hall with Central and South Halls. Ticketed Loop rides reach Westgate, Resorts World, Encore, Fontainebleau and SAHARA. The Boring Company also lists Harry Reid International Airport Terminals 1 and 3 among its active stations; confirm airport service with the operator before you rely on it for arrival day.

Monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the LVCC and Westgate on a line that runs from SAHARA to MGM Grand. It operates 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Add a Monorail pass during CES registration and your badge works as the ticket. It does not serve the Venetian Expo.

Rideshare, taxis and drop-offs

At the LVCC, rideshare pickup is outside South Hall between the Bronze Lot and the Renaissance, or in the Diamond Lot next to West Hall. Venues and most hotels use designated pickup entrances, so watch for prompts in your app. Taxis serve every show venue, but end-of-day lines can be long. Private drop-offs at the LVCC are limited to the S2, C5 and West Hall entrances, and there is no public parking at the LVCC or the Venetian Expo.

Walking and timing

Westgate, the Renaissance, Courtyard and Residence Inn all sit about 0.3 mile from the LVCC in a straight line, which makes walking realistic. The Venetian Expo is about 1.1 miles away, so take the Tech Express. Leave buffer time at the 6 p.m. close Wednesday through Friday, when taxi lines run longest. On Saturday, exhibits end at 4 p.m. and most hotel shuttles head back only between 2 and 4:30 p.m.

The exhibitor's playbook: move-in, badges, lodging and shifts

The details that decide a smooth show rarely appear on the floor plan. Here is what the CES exhibitor pages and Freeman's 2027 target freight forms set out, and how to staff the booth around them.

Move-in and move-out

• Freeman assigns target freight move-in dates by hall and booth number. At the LVCC they run from Saturday, December 26, through Tuesday, January 5. Venetian Expo Halls A–D start Tuesday, December 29.
• The LVCC closes early on December 31: work stops by 2 p.m., and everyone must be out by 3 p.m. The building is closed on January 1.
• Freight shipped straight to the show site can take several hours to unload, so Freeman advises scheduling labor for the following morning. At the LVCC, Freeman also recommends that product not arrive before January 5, for security.
• Empty containers start coming back at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 9. LVCC move-out targets run January 10–12, and the halls must be cleared by 5 p.m. on January 12.
• Request target date changes from Freeman by December 1. Venue manuals and target freight forms are on the CES exhibitor manuals page.

Badges and staff lodging

Your company's Registration Coordinator starts each staff registration in the Exhibitor Dashboard, and every person then completes their own. Each staffer must also collect their own badge with photo ID. Exhibitor-only early pickup opens December 26 at West Hall room W102 and Central Hall room N107. If your team needs 10 or more rooms on any night, request an onPeak group block instead of booking piecemeal.

Shift rotation and lead capture

Plan booth coverage in rotations of three to four hours. A 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. day splits cleanly into three shifts; add a 15-minute overlap at each handoff so the booth never goes quiet. Before opening day, agree on three or four qualifying questions, assign one person per shift to own lead capture, and export leads every night so sales can follow up while each conversation is fresh.

Rotations like these are the backbone of CES booth staffing. TLC Models has 13+ years of experience at the show, and our CES staffing page outlines the roles we place, from product demonstrators to lead-capture teams. Our professionals are background-checked W-2 talent, and every team is fully insured. See how we supported LG Electronics across multiple CES activations, with an on-site manager running breaks and rotations. Explore trade show staffing, or request your CES team.

Insider planning tips for CES week

• Book housing only through onPeak or the hotel. CES warns that hotel resellers imitate show websites and email addresses.
• Collect badges before the first show day. Airport pickup runs January 3–7 at Harry Reid International baggage claim in Terminals 1 and 3, and LVCC badge desks open January 2.
• Plan Thursday and Saturday evenings around hockey. The CES shuttle flyer flags Golden Knights games at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Treat Saturday as a short day. Exhibits close at 4 p.m. and empty-container return begins at 5 p.m., so schedule dismantle crews and flights with both times in mind.
• Request accessible rides early. CES asks for ADA transportation requests at least 30 minutes ahead, by call or text to 312-566-7996.
• Plan for connectivity. Free Wi-Fi covers LVCC common areas, lobbies and meeting rooms, while higher speeds are sold separately. Arrange booth internet well before move-in.
• Mind C Space hours. C Space at ARIA runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with Tuesday reserved for conference programming, and it is closed Saturday.

Our Las Vegas team can help you build a staffing plan around these dates as soon as your booth is confirmed.

The 5 best hotels near Las Vegas Convention Center for CES 2027

1. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

0.3 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 9 min on foot (est.) — 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Westgate sits on the CES LVCC Campus map itself, right beside the halls. It has its own Monorail station and Vegas Loop station, a CES badge pickup desk in the Ballroom Foyer and a rideshare pickup at the Sportsbook entrance, so booth teams can reach the floor without waiting on a shuttle.

Best for: Booth sales teams working North, Central or West Hall who want to walk to every shift. Heads-up: Badge pickup here runs Monday through Thursday, January 4–7, so collect badges before Friday.

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2. Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel

0.3 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 9 min on foot (est.) — 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169

The Renaissance stands on Paradise Road beside South Hall, and CES places one of the LVCC rideshare zones outside South Hall between the Bronze Lot and the hotel. The property describes itself as minutes from both the convention center and the Monorail, which suits teams in the South Hall pavilions.

Best for: Exhibitors in South Halls 1–3: accessories, design and sourcing, global pavilions and robotics. Heads-up: The Loop operator lists a Renaissance station as opening soon, not active, so plan to walk.

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3. Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center

0.3 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 9 min on foot (est.) — 3225 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

For crews arriving for move-in, this all-suite hotel on Paradise Road offers full kitchens, exterior entrances and a complimentary hot breakfast from 6:30 a.m. on weekdays. It describes itself as steps from the convention center, which matters because CES shuttles do not run until January 5.

Best for: Setup and dismantle crews on multi-day move-in and move-out schedules. Heads-up: Weekend breakfast starts at 7 a.m., and January 2 and 3 are both LVCC target freight dates.

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4. Fontainebleau Las Vegas

0.7 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 18 min on foot (est.) — 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

CES Foundry, the show's home for AI and quantum programming, takes place inside Fontainebleau from January 6 to 8. The resort is part of the LVCC Campus, has a Vegas Loop station and a badge pickup kiosk in the South Lobby, and the West Hall shuttle stop serves it.

Best for: Executives and AI teams splitting their days between CES Foundry and West Hall. Heads-up: Rideshare pickup is in the South Valet area, so set your app pin there.

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5. Encore Las Vegas

0.8 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 22 min on foot (est.) — 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Encore pairs a Vegas Loop station with a CES badge pickup desk beside the Loop entrance, and shuttle Route 1 runs from the Wynn South Gate bus area to the LVCC. For client entertaining, SW Steakhouse's private dining rooms and Tableau's 7 a.m. service sit within the same resort complex.

Best for: Executives hosting client dinners who still need fast, predictable access to the halls. Heads-up: Route 1 is a split-day route with no midday service Wednesday through Friday; use the Loop between meetings.

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The 5 best restaurants near Las Vegas Convention Center

1. Urth Caffé at Wynn Las Vegas

0.9 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 24 min on foot (est.) — 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Urth Caffé opens at 6:30 a.m. every day and serves breakfast until 2 p.m., then keeps an all-day menu of salads, sandwiches, pastries and organic coffee. It sits inside Wynn Las Vegas, about 0.9 mile from the LVCC, which makes it a dependable early breakfast or working lunch.

Best for: Early breakfast before setup and a quick working lunch between meetings. Heads-up: Resort casual attire is required.

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2. SW Steakhouse

1 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 26 min on foot (est.) — 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Wynn's SW Steakhouse overlooks the Lake of Dreams and offers private dining rooms, where the chefs and events team build custom menus for client dinners and welcome receptions. Dinner service starts at 5:30 p.m. nightly, so a 7 p.m. booking works comfortably after a 6 p.m. show close.

Best for: Client dinners that call for a private room and a custom menu. Heads-up: The dress code is upscale casual chic; book private rooms with the events team well ahead.

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3. Lawry's The Prime Rib

1.2 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 32 min on foot (est.) — 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Lawry's on Howard Hughes Parkway has private rooms built for groups. The Vintage Room and the Silver State Room each seat up to 36, with one doublewide table for up to 22 or a U-shape for 20, so a full booth team can share a single table after the floor closes.

Best for: Team dinners for 10 to 20 people. Heads-up: Dinner ends at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; business casual dress applies.

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4. Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge

0.7 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 19 min on foot (est.) — 2985 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The Peppermill sits on Las Vegas Boulevard between Wynn Las Vegas and Resorts World and keeps late hours: 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, and open 24 hours Thursday through Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome, which suits teams finishing late dinners or wrap-up meetings.

Best for: Late-night meals after events, and very early breakfasts Thursday through Saturday. Heads-up: On-site parking is limited, and the restaurant itself recommends rideshare or a taxi.

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5. Mother Wolf

0.7 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 18 min on foot (est.) — Fontainebleau Las Vegas, 2777 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Chef Evan Funke's Mother Wolf, known for Roman pasta classics, is inside Fontainebleau, the home of CES Foundry and steps from West Hall. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and the restaurant offers private dining and event spaces for groups.

Best for: Dinners for West Hall and CES Foundry teams who want to stay on the north end. Heads-up: Service ends at 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; reserve early.

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5 things to do near Las Vegas Convention Center during CES

1. The STRAT Tower Observation Deck

1.2 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 31 min on foot (est.) — 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89104

When you have about an hour, The STRAT's observation deck is roughly 1.2 miles from the LVCC and stays open until 1 a.m. It opens at 10 a.m. Thursday through Monday and at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, so a skyline visit still fits after a 6 p.m. show close.

Best for: A 60-minute break after the show floor closes. Heads-up: Thrill rides are closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and posted hours are subject to change.

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2. The Atomic Museum

1.2 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center · about 31 min on foot (est.) — 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119

The Atomic Museum on East Flamingo Road covers the nuclear testing era with exhibits such as Ground Zero Theater, about 1.2 miles from the LVCC. Daily hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. make it a fit for arrival day or a quiet move-in afternoon rather than a post-show outing.

Best for: A 60- to 90-minute visit on arrival day or during a slow move-in afternoon. Heads-up: The box office closes at 4:15 p.m., and the museum is cashless.

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3. The Mob Museum

2.9 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center — rideshare or transit recommended — 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101

The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas, steps from Fremont Street, is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, so a two-hour visit still works after the show floor closes. Its exhibits trace organized crime's history and impact on American society, and an underground speakeasy and distillery operate on site.

Best for: A two-hour evening outing for teams with one free night. Heads-up: Hours are subject to change, so check the museum's posted early closures before you go.

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4. T-Mobile Arena (Vegas Golden Knights home games)

2.5 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center — rideshare or transit recommended — 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Two Vegas Golden Knights home games fall during show week at T-Mobile Arena: Thursday, January 7, against the Minnesota Wild at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 9, at 7 p.m. The CES shuttle flyer calls out both games, so plan rides and dinner reservations around them.

Best for: A team night out on Thursday or Saturday evening. Heads-up: Thursday's puck drop is 30 minutes after the 6 p.m. show close, so plan an early exit.

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5. The Neon Museum

3.3 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center — rideshare or transit recommended — 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N, Las Vegas, NV 89101

On arrival day, the Neon Museum's collection of historic Las Vegas signs makes a fitting first look at the city. From September through May it is open 3 to 11 p.m., with 45-minute guided tours available as add-ons, and admission for 2027 is already bookable.

Best for: An arrival-day evening of about 60 to 90 minutes. Heads-up: Last entry is at 10 p.m., and the box office closes an hour before closing time.

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CES 2027 FAQ

When is CES 2027?

Exhibits are open Wednesday through Saturday, January 6–9, 2027: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Media Days are January 4–5 at Mandalay Bay, with CES Unveiled Las Vegas on Monday, January 4.

Where should exhibitors stay for CES 2027?

Match the hotel to your hall. Westgate, the Renaissance, Courtyard and Residence Inn are about 0.3 mile from the LVCC. Fontainebleau houses CES Foundry, Encore and Resorts World have Vegas Loop stations, and The Venetian Resort sits beside the Venetian Expo. Book through onPeak, the CES housing agent, or directly with the hotel.

Is the Vegas Loop free during CES?

Rides within the LVCC campus are free and connect West Hall with Central and South Halls. Trips beyond the campus, such as to Westgate, Resorts World, Encore, Fontainebleau or SAHARA, require a Vegas Loop ticket.

Do CES shuttles run all day?

Not on most routes. Shuttles run Tuesday, January 5, through Saturday, January 9, and require a CES 2027 badge. Routes 1–6 and 8 run inbound 7:30–10:30 a.m. and outbound 4–6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, with no midday service. Route 7 to ARIA runs all day, and the Tech Express links the LVCC and Venetian Expo every 10 minutes.

When does exhibitor move-in start at the LVCC?

Freeman's target freight schedules start Saturday, December 26, for some West and Central Hall booths and run through Tuesday, January 5, depending on hall and booth number. The LVCC closes early on December 31 and is closed January 1. Request target date changes from Freeman by December 1.

Where do I pick up my CES badge?

Each person must pick up their own badge with photo ID and the registration QR code. Pickup points include Harry Reid International Airport baggage claim from January 3, the LVCC from January 2, and hotels such as Westgate, Encore and Fontainebleau from January 4. Exhibitor-only early pickup opens December 26 at the LVCC.

Can I park at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES?

No public parking is available at the LVCC or the Venetian Expo. Drop-offs at the LVCC are limited to the S2, C5 and West Hall entrances, and drivers must stay with their vehicles. Use the shuttles, the Loop, the Monorail or the rideshare zones instead.

How far is the Venetian Expo from the LVCC?

About 1.1 miles in a straight line. The complimentary Tech Express shuttle connects LVCC Central Plaza with the Venetian Expo every 10 minutes on show days. The Monorail does not serve the Venetian Expo.