MINExpo INTERNATIONAL: Hotels & Where to Stay
26 Sept – 28 Sept 2028 Las Vegas Convention Center 45,000 attendees
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MINExpo INTERNATIONAL is the world's largest mining event, held every four years by the National Mining Association, and returns 26-28 September 2028. It fills the Las Vegas Convention Center with more than 1,900 exhibitors across some 850,000 square feet, showcasing mining equipment, machinery, technology and services to operators, engineers and buyers from around the world. For a business traveller, the venue is central to Las Vegas hotel logistics: the Las Vegas Convention Center sits just off the Strip and is served by the Las Vegas Monorail, which stops directly at the LVCC between the Central and South Halls, plus the underground LVCC Loop that shuttles attendees between halls. Because the show is huge and Las Vegas hosts many overlapping conventions, staying at a monorail-linked Strip hotel keeps the daily walk-and-ride short. Rooms near the convention center and along the monorail line command higher rates during major shows, so booking early is worthwhile.
Popular areas for attendees: The Strip · Convention Center District / Paradise Road · Downtown Las Vegas.
- The LVCC is served by the monorail with a stop right at the halls
- Monorail-linked Strip hotels keep the daily commute to a short ride
- MINExpo is a huge quadrennial show that packs out Las Vegas hotels
- Staying near the convention center avoids long walks in the desert heat
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 26 Sept – 28 Sept 2028
- Venue
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- City
- Las Vegas, United States
- Airport
- LAS
- Attendance
- 45,000
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Rates shown for the event window, Mon, Sep 25 → Fri, Sep 29 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
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Where to eat during MINExpo INTERNATIONAL
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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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after MINExpo INTERNATIONAL — bookable experiences in Las Vegas, same account, same checkout.
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Getting there
From Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- The airport is only a few miles from the convention center and Strip
- Take a taxi, ride-hail (Uber/Lyft) or hotel shuttle; the drive is typically 10-20 minutes
- There is no direct rail link from the airport, so plan for a road transfer
Getting to the halls from your hotel
- From a monorail-connected Strip hotel, ride the Las Vegas Monorail to the LVCC station
- The monorail stop sits directly at the convention center between the Central and South Halls
- Many Strip hotels are also within a moderate walk or short rideshare of the venue
Getting around during MINExpo INTERNATIONAL
Las Vegas Monorail and LVCC Loop
- The monorail runs along the east side of the Strip with a stop at the Las Vegas Convention Center
- The underground LVCC Loop (Tesla vehicles) shuttles attendees between the convention center's halls
- Buy monorail day passes to move easily between hotel and venue
Taxi and ride-hailing
- Uber, Lyft and taxis are plentiful; the airport and venue have designated pickup zones
- Traffic and rideshare surge pricing spike around convention peak times
- For short Strip hops the monorail is often faster than a car
Visa & entry
Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)
- Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can visit the US for short business stays with an approved ESTA obtained online before travel
- ESTA must be applied for ahead of departure and is valid for multiple short visits
Who needs a B-1 visa
- Travellers from countries outside the Visa Waiver Program need a US B-1 business visitor visa arranged in advance
- Consular appointment waits can be long, so apply well ahead of the show
Entry rules change; confirm current requirements with the United States embassy or official immigration site before booking travel.
First time at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL?
- Register and print your badge details in advance to speed up entry to a very large show
- The LVCC is huge with multiple halls; use the LVCC Loop to cross between distant halls quickly
- Wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated, as September in Las Vegas is still hot
- Book restaurant and meeting slots early; Las Vegas convention weeks fill dining fast
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- A monorail-connected hotel saves time versus one that looks close but requires a hot walk
- Midweek show days are busy throughout; schedule key meetings early in the day
- Use the LVCC Loop rather than walking the full length of the convention center between halls
- Book as soon as dates are set; MINExpo runs only every four years and clears Strip rooms early
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL travel FAQs
Where should I stay for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL?
Strip hotels connected to the Las Vegas Monorail, especially those near the convention center end of the line, give the shortest commute to the LVCC. Properties within walking distance of the venue are ideal.
How much do hotels cost during MINExpo?
Las Vegas room rates swing widely; expect Strip hotels to run USD 150-350-plus a night during a major convention, well above off-peak pricing, plus resort fees.
How early should I book hotels for MINExpo?
Book four to six months ahead. As the world's largest mining show held only every four years, it drives exceptional demand and the best-located rooms sell out early.
Which airport do I fly into for MINExpo?
Harry Reid International (LAS) is just a few miles from the convention center and Strip, a 10-20 minute road transfer by taxi or ride-hail.
How do I get between the convention center halls?
Use the underground LVCC Loop, which shuttles attendees between the halls in minutes, and the monorail to reach the venue from Strip hotels.
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