MAGIC Las Vegas: Hotels & Where to Stay
10 Aug – 12 Aug 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center 30,000 attendees
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MAGIC Las Vegas is one of the largest fashion and apparel trade shows in the United States, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It gathers apparel, footwear and accessories brands, sourcing suppliers, retailers and buyers from across the country and overseas, often alongside co-located fashion trade events. For a hotel-booking traveller, Las Vegas is purpose-built for big conventions: the Convention Center sits just off the Strip, is served by the Las Vegas Monorail, and is surrounded by a huge concentration of hotels within a short ride or walk. The venue is also close to Harry Reid International Airport, one of the busiest in the US, so arrivals are quick. With tens of thousands of hotel rooms on and near the Strip, availability is generally good, but rates swing with the convention calendar, so timing and location, ideally near a monorail stop or a hotel connected to the Convention Center, are the keys to an efficient, low-hassle show week.
Popular areas for attendees: The Strip · Convention Center District · Downtown Las Vegas.
- The Las Vegas Convention Center is served by the Monorail and ringed by Strip hotels, so many rooms are a short ride or walk from the halls.
- Las Vegas has tens of thousands of rooms, but rates swing with the convention calendar, so timing your booking matters.
- Hotels near a Monorail station give quick, traffic-free access to the venue.
- The venue is close to the airport, keeping arrivals and departures fast.
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 10 Aug – 12 Aug 2026
- Venue
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- City
- Las Vegas, United States
- Airport
- LAS
- Attendance
- 30,000
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Where to eat during MAGIC Las Vegas
CES dinners book out weeks ahead — the good rooms near the Convention Center go first. These are the spots Vegas regulars actually take clients: reserve before you fly, and keep one casual back-up for the nights the schedule slips.
Piero's Italian Cuisine
Italian · old-school Vegas
Convention Center Dr — 5 min walk from LVCC
The CES institution — directly across from the Convention Center, dark booths, osso buco, and half the industry in the room during show week.
Tip: Book weeks ahead for CES week; ask for a booth for client dinners.
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Golden Steer Steakhouse
Steakhouse · since 1958
W Sahara Ave — 6 min drive
Vegas's oldest steakhouse — Sinatra's booth is still there. Tableside Caesar, dry-aged steaks, and the kind of room that closes deals.
Tip: CES week reservations open ~60 days out and vanish — set a reminder.
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Lotus of Siam
Northern Thai
E Flamingo Rd — 10 min drive
Repeatedly called the best Thai restaurant in America — khao soi and crispy duck worth leaving the Strip for, with a deep Riesling list.
Tip: Order the Northern Thai specials, not the standard menu.
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Raku
Japanese izakaya · robata
Chinatown, Spring Mountain Rd — 15 min drive
Where Strip chefs eat after service — charcoal-grilled skewers and house-made tofu until 2am. Perfect for the night the show runs late.
Tip: Open till 2am — ideal for a post-booth-teardown dinner.
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Esther's Kitchen
Italian · pasta & natural wine
Arts District — 12 min drive
The Arts District favourite — house pastas and sourdough that locals queue for. A relaxed team dinner away from convention crowds.
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Joël Robuchon
French fine dining
MGM Grand — 14 min drive
The only three-Michelin-star room in Las Vegas — the deal-closing dinner when the contract is big enough to justify it. Jacket recommended.
Tip: Tasting menus only — plan 3 hours and book the moment your dates lock.
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Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
Steak · Spanish
Sahara Las Vegas — 5 min drive from LVCC
José Andrés does carnivore theatre — wood-fired steaks and Spanish plates minutes from the Convention Center. The impress-a-client room closest to CES.
Tip: Closest fine dining to LVCC — the CES-week table everyone fights for.
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Vesta Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee · café
Arts District — 12 min drive
Las Vegas's best specialty roaster — proper flat whites and quiet tables for the morning email triage before the halls open.
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Peppermill Fireside Lounge
American diner · 24 hours
Las Vegas Blvd — 4 min drive from LVCC
The neon-lit 1972 institution — open 24 hours, giant breakfasts, and booths that have hosted more informal CES meetings than most suites.
Tip: Open all night — the fallback when the only slot a contact has is 7am.
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Getting there
From Harry Reid International (LAS)
- The airport is very close to the Strip and Convention Center, a short taxi or ride-app trip away.
- Ride apps and taxis are the quickest airport transfer; the Monorail does not run to the airport.
- Many Strip hotels offer shuttle or car services from the airport.
Around the Strip
- Most major hotels line the Strip within a monorail ride of the Convention Center.
- Walking is possible between adjacent properties, though distances are longer than they appear.
- Plan for large crowds and long resort corridors when timing your arrival at the halls.
Getting around during MAGIC Las Vegas
Las Vegas Monorail to the venue
- The Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center stop and runs frequently during large conventions.
- It links Strip hotels to the venue in minutes, avoiding road traffic.
- Buy multi-day passes if you plan to ride throughout the show.
Taxi, ride apps and the LVCC Loop
- Taxis and ride apps are plentiful for hotel-to-venue trips off the monorail line.
- The free LVCC Loop shuttles attendees between the Convention Center's halls, including the West Hall, in a couple of minutes.
- Allow extra time on the Strip during peak convention hours.
Visa & entry
ESTA / Visa Waiver for eligible visitors
- Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can travel to the US for business with an approved ESTA.
- Apply for ESTA online well before departure and carry the approval details.
- Confirm your passport meets US entry requirements for your travel dates.
Who needs a US visa
- Nationals of non-VWP countries generally need a B-1 business visa, applied for at a US embassy or consulate in advance.
- Visa interview wait times can be long, so start early.
- Bring documentation of your business purpose if requested at entry.
Entry rules change; confirm current requirements with the United States embassy or official immigration site before booking travel.
First time at MAGIC Las Vegas?
- The Las Vegas Convention Center is enormous; use the free LVCC Loop to move between distant halls quickly.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as Strip resorts and the venue involve long walks.
- Stay hydrated in the dry desert climate and pack layers for cold air-conditioning indoors.
- Book early if your show overlaps other major conventions, when rates jump.
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- A hotel on the Monorail line gives quick, traffic-free access to the Convention Center.
- Use the free LVCC Loop to reach the West Hall in about two minutes instead of a long walk.
- Midweek Strip rates can be higher during big conventions, so compare dates and properties.
- The Monorail does not serve the airport, so plan a taxi or ride app for arrival.
MAGIC Las Vegas travel FAQs
Where should I stay for MAGIC Las Vegas?
Stay on or near the Las Vegas Monorail line, or at a hotel close to the Convention Center, for the quickest access to the halls. The Strip offers tens of thousands of rooms across all price levels.
How much do hotels cost during MAGIC Las Vegas?
Rates vary widely with the convention calendar and resort fees. Prices climb when MAGIC overlaps other large shows, so compare dates and properties and book early for value.
How early should I book hotels for MAGIC Las Vegas?
Book several weeks to months ahead, particularly if major conventions coincide. While Las Vegas has huge capacity, the best-located and best-value rooms go early.
Which airport do I fly into for MAGIC Las Vegas?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the gateway, very close to the Strip and Convention Center, with quick taxi or ride-app transfers.
How do I get around the Convention Center during MAGIC?
Ride the Monorail from Strip hotels to the Convention Center stop, and use the free LVCC Loop to travel between the West Hall and other halls in about two minutes.
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