LAS VEGAS – Vdara, a AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four-Star Award winner, is an internationally inspired all-suite hotel and spa designed for those who love the excitement of Las Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in an exclusive, non-gaming and smoke-free environment.  Its boutique meeting facility welcomes guests to a world of sophistication as rich in design as it is in technological and culinary offerings.  Vdara delivers intricately customized events for groups up to 500 people and is a haven for those with taste for impeccable service.

With more than 10,000 square feet of adaptive meeting spaces including a contemporarily styled 4,000-square-foot ballroom, three intimate meeting spaces and a 14-person executive boardroom, Vdara extends the unparalleled offerings and professional service for which MGM Resorts International is renowned worldwide.  Shimmering light fixtures lead guests into the sleek pre-function area directly off the hotel’s lobby, bathed in luxurious colors and accented by chic artwork.  The boardroom, ballroom and meeting rooms all open to this space, which offers a convenient congregation area for groups. 
Easily accessible from Vdara’s main entrance and connected via pedestrian walkway to Bellagio, the refined convention area boasts state-of-the-art technology and the flexibility to accommodate the needs of any function.  The space is equipped with the latest technology including built-in audio-visual systems with Crestron control of lighting, sound and video; drop-down, high-definition projectors and screens; patchable fiber, Ethernet, IPTV, broadband and wireless capabilities; and flexible power distribution.  Additionally, Vdara’s convention services and food and beverage professionals assist in the entire planning process from décor and entertainment to creating tailored menus by a talented team of in-house chefs.

Vdara’s Silk Road offers a unique and flexible meeting space with stunning décor and floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking Nancy Rubin’s gravity-defying sculpture, Big Edge. With more than 4,000 square feet of available meeting space, Silk Road is ideal for meetings, receptions and banquets. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests, and also contains a private dining room for smaller parties of up to 14 guests. 

Located on floors 42 through 48, Vdara’s Hospitality Suites provide the space and amenities necessary to ensure guests enjoy their stay – whether entertaining for business or pleasure. These suites offer all the comforts of home including two bedrooms, a guest powder room and full kitchen appliances. They can accommodate meetings for up to 12 guests and include multi-line telephones; a media hub for projectors, MP3 players, cameras, DVD players and game consoles; and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.

For those who prefer the flexibility of an outdoor event, the vibrant Pool & Lounge Vdara is available for private events for up to 500 guests, providing a dynamic backdrop of CityCenter. 
 
Vdara’s business center allows attendees to conveniently conduct business only steps from their meeting or suite.  Offerings include overnight courier services, communication equipment rentals, copying assistance, private mini-suite rentals, wireless Internet cards, complimentary notary services, e-mail service, Internet access, fax service and more.

Vdara is a non-smoking facility and has been designed to reduce energy consumption, promote water conservation and improve indoor air quality.  Reflecting CityCenter’s commitment to sustainability, Vdara has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.  Additionally, Vdara and ARIA became the first Las Vegas hotels to achieve a 5 Key designation by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program – the foremost “green” ranking, certification and audit program in North America evaluating sustainable hotel operations. The 5 Keys designation is a certification level achieved by only approximately one percent of all hotels rated by Green Key. 

Vdara’s 1,495 suites are luxuriously appointed with open floor plans and horizontal windows that deliver expansive views of the city and mountains.  For added convenience, all suites feature gourmet kitchenettes.

For more information about booking a meeting or event at Vdara, call (866) 760-CITY or visit vdara.com/meetings. 
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Sandy Zanella
MGM Resorts International Public Relations
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