Oracle AI World (formerly CloudWorld): Hotels & Where to Stay
25 Oct – 28 Oct 2026 The Venetian Convention and Expo Center 25,000 attendees
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Oracle AI World 2026 - the event formerly known as Oracle CloudWorld - runs 25-28 October at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, drawing around 25,000 Oracle customers, partners, database administrators, developers and enterprise executives. The rebrand reflects the agenda: AI across Oracle's database, OCI infrastructure and Fusion applications dominates the keynotes, alongside the traditional deep tracks for DBAs and the ERP, HCM and industry-application communities. Everything happens inside the Venetian complex, which concentrates demand ferociously on the Venetian and Palazzo towers and their mid-Strip neighbours - late October is also peak convention season in Las Vegas, so the squeeze extends up and down the Strip. This page maintains live bookable rates for hotels sorted by real distance to the Venetian Expo, letting you weigh price against commute before rooms tighten.
Popular areas for attendees: Las Vegas Strip · Mid-Strip · Downtown Las Vegas.
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 25 Oct – 28 Oct 2026
- Venue
- The Venetian Convention and Expo Center
- City
- Las Vegas, USA
- Airport
- LAS
- Attendance
- 25,000
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Where to eat during Oracle AI World (formerly CloudWorld)
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 Oracle AI World (formerly CloudWorld) — bookable experiences in Las Vegas, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Las Vegas
Vegas runs on spectacle — if your fair dates line up, few cities give a client a bigger night out.
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
A night race straight down the Strip — the hottest corporate-hospitality ticket in the city.
Find ticketsLas Vegas Raiders (NFL)
Home games at Allegiant Stadium — an easy add-on if your trip hits a game weekend.
Find ticketsVegas Golden Knights (NHL)
One of the best live-sport atmospheres in the city, at T-Mobile Arena on the Strip.
Find ticketsSphere & Strip residencies
Marquee residencies and the Sphere give you a headline show most weeks of the year.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From LAS (Harry Reid International Airport)
- The Venetian is roughly 4 miles from the airport, a 15-20 minute taxi or ride-hail in ordinary traffic
- Zoned taxi flat fares put mid-Strip resorts in the US$21-29 band
- Ride-hail pickup is at Terminal 1's parking garage level 2 and at Terminal 3; Sunday arrival day for AI World brings the longest queues
- October is heavy convention season, so pre-book any private transfer rather than assuming kerbside availability
Driving and regional arrivals
- Los Angeles is 4-5 hours by car via I-15; many California-based Oracle customers and partners drive
- Daily parking at the Venetian and neighbouring resorts runs roughly US$18-30 - factor it into any driving plan
- Nonstop flights reach LAS from nearly every significant US and Canadian city, plus a growing list of international origins
- The Wednesday close coincides with other citywide events in late October - book departure flights early rather than counting on availability
Getting around during Oracle AI World (formerly CloudWorld)
Getting to The Venetian Convention and Expo Center daily
- Staying at the Venetian or Palazzo removes the commute entirely - conference floors are an indoor walk from the room lifts
- The Las Vegas Monorail's Harrah's/The Linq station is about 10 minutes on foot from the Venetian Expo and connects hotels from MGM Grand up to Sahara
- Wynn, Treasure Island, Harrah's and The LINQ sit within a 10-20 minute walk over pedestrian bridges
- Morning ride-hail drop-offs on Sands Avenue crawl before keynotes; anyone mid-Strip should simply walk
Around Las Vegas
- The RTC Deuce bus runs the Strip 24/7 with passes for a few dollars via the rideRTC app; the monorail day pass is the quicker option along the east side
- Late October days are warm and evenings cool - the most comfortable walking weather Las Vegas offers all year
- Distances between resorts are consistently underestimated - double your walking-time guess, particularly through casino interiors
- For dinner reservations off-Strip, taxis from resort ranks dodge event-week surge pricing that hits ride-hail apps
Visa & entry
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Oracle customers from Visa Waiver Program countries - including the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Singapore - enter the US on an ESTA for business stays under 90 days
- ESTA is roughly US$40, valid two years, and applied for online - complete it when registration opens rather than before departure
- A passport alone suffices for Canadian citizens; no traveller can obtain a US visa on arrival
eVisa / visa required
- Attendees from India, China, Brazil, most of the Middle East, Africa and Latin America need a B-1 business visitor visa obtained through a consular interview
- India and Brazil are among Oracle's biggest user bases outside the VWP - and among the consulates with the longest waits, so begin applications months before October
- Most newly issued nonimmigrant visas now include a US$250 visa integrity fee; Chinese nationals must also hold valid EVUS enrolment with their B1/B2 visa
Documents to carry
- Passport with printed ESTA or visa plus your Oracle AI World registration confirmation
- Hotel and return-flight confirmations for the border inspection
- B-1 applicants should bring an employer letter stating the business purpose; partner and customer invitation letters from Oracle strengthen the file
US entry rules and fee schedules change regularly - verify current requirements with a US embassy or the official State Department and CBP websites before you commit to travel.
First time at Oracle AI World (formerly CloudWorld)?
- Arrive Saturday or early Sunday: registration opens ahead of the Sunday programming, and Monday's badge queue at the Venetian Ballroom level is the week's longest
- Build your session schedule in the app the day the catalogue opens - hands-on labs and AI-track sessions hit capacity fastest
- The conference spreads across multiple levels of the Venetian Expo - learn the escalator layout on day one and allow 10-plus minutes between distant rooms
- The Venetian and Palazzo towers sell out to sponsors and large customers first; Wynn and Harrah's/LINQ-corridor hotels are the practical next ring
- Bring business cards even in 2026 - the Oracle ecosystem's partner community still runs on them at booth meetings
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The final morning is the best window on the exhibition floor - partners staff their stands with senior people and the queue-free demos actually go deep
- The consequential meetings happen in customer briefing suites and partner dinners around the Venetian and Wynn, booked weeks ahead - the show floor is the scheduling venue
- Skip the in-hall lunch lines and walk into the Grand Canal Shoppes or the Venetian casino-level quick spots; you gain 30 minutes of your day back
- Mornings after the appreciation-event night start slowly - schedule your important meetings for midday that day, as everyone else does
Oracle AI World (formerly CloudWorld) travel FAQs
Where should I stay for Oracle AI World?
The Venetian or Palazzo, directly attached to the convention centre, are the first choice. The next best ring is mid-Strip - Wynn, Harrah's, The LINQ and Treasure Island - all within a 10-20 minute walk.
How much do hotels cost during Oracle AI World?
Late October is peak convention season in Las Vegas, so mid-Strip rates commonly reach one and a half to two times quiet-week levels, with the Venetian complex at the top of the curve. Prices rarely soften as the event nears.
How early should I book hotels for Oracle AI World?
Three to six months out, and earlier for the attached towers - sponsor and customer blocks land first. Free-cancellation rates make immediate booking the low-risk move.
Which airport do I fly into for Oracle AI World?
Harry Reid International (LAS), about 15-20 minutes from the Venetian by taxi or ride-hail. It is Las Vegas's only commercial airport.
Is Oracle AI World the same event as Oracle CloudWorld?
Yes - Oracle renamed CloudWorld to Oracle AI World from 2025 to reflect the AI-centred agenda, and before that the event was known as Oracle OpenWorld. Same flagship annual conference, same Las Vegas home at the Venetian.
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