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Hotels near the Sphere in Las Vegas: where to stay within a 15-minute walk
The Venetian's covered walkway, Wynn across the Strip and a hotel without a resort fee ten minutes away. The hotels closest to the Sphere, rated 8.8 or higher.
10 November 20265 min read
Picolo Editorial
In short: hotels near the Sphere
Closest: The Venetian and The Palazzo. A covered walkway runs from the Venetian Expo to the Sphere, so you never cross a street.
Across the Strip: Wynn and Encore, about 15 minutes on foot from the Sphere entrance.
Quieter and cheaper: Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center on Paradise Road, about ten minutes on foot.
North of the Sphere: Resorts World (Conrad, Crockfords, Las Vegas Hilton) and Fontainebleau, 20 to 25 minutes on foot or a short ride.
Last checked: 10 November 2026.
The Sphere stands at 255 Sands Avenue, behind The Venetian and The Palazzo, where it opened in September 2023. It is 366 feet tall, seats about 17,600 people and is lit on the outside every night, so you can see it from most of the northern Strip. The question is not whether you can see it from your room. It is how far you want to walk after the show lets out, when 17,000 people head for the same taxi line.
The answer is to stay within a 15-minute walk. The hotels below are listed by distance from the Sphere entrance, with Hotels.com ratings checked on 10 November 2026. We only include hotels rated 8.8 or higher.
Hotels you can walk to from the Sphere
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
The Venetian is the hotel the Sphere was built next to. A pedestrian bridge connects the Venetian Expo to the Sphere plaza, and from the hotel towers the walk is about ten minutes without crossing a single road. Every room is a suite of at least 650 square feet with a sunken living area, and the resort has four outdoor pools on the roof of the casino. More than 19,000 guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.4. The Venetian is huge. Ask for a room in the main tower rather than the Venezia tower if you want the shortest walk.
The Palazzo at The Venetian, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd S
The Palazzo is the Venetian's northern tower, connected inside through the Grand Canal Shoppes. The suites are newer and a little larger than the Venetian's, with a separate living room and a marble bathroom. The lobby is quieter because it has its own entrance on the Strip. The Sphere walkway is the same one the Venetian uses, so count on ten to twelve minutes. Guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.4 across more than 10,000 reviews.
Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Wynn sits diagonally across the Strip from the Venetian. Cross at the Sands Avenue pedestrian bridge and you are at the Sphere in about 15 minutes. The resort has three outdoor pools, a golf course behind the towers and some of the best restaurants on the Strip. The Lake of Dreams show plays every evening and you can watch it from the bar. Rooms start at 640 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows. Hotels.com guests rate it 9.4. Wynn does not accept pets, and self-parking is charged by the day.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3121 Las Vegas Blvd
Encore is Wynn's second tower, with its own casino, two pools and the Encore Beach Club. The rooms are suites with a living area, and the mood is a little calmer than at Wynn because the tower is set back from the Strip. The walk to the Sphere is the same as from Wynn, about 15 minutes. Guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.4 across around 2,500 reviews.
Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center, 3275 Paradise Rd
This is the value pick. The Courtyard is a three-star hotel on Paradise Road, a block east of the Sphere, and the walk takes about ten minutes along Sands Avenue. There is no casino and no resort fee, just an outdoor pool, a bistro and rooms that more than 1,000 guests on Hotels.com rate 9.0. Dogs are allowed. It is the right choice if you want to see a show at the Sphere and sleep without slot machines under your window.
A short ride north: Resorts World and Fontainebleau
Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, 111 Resorts World Avenue
Resorts World is the newest resort complex on the north Strip, and the Conrad is its mid-tier tower. The pool complex is shared across the three hotels, and rooms start at 550 square feet. The walk to the Sphere is 20 to 25 minutes south along the Strip, or a few minutes by car. Hotels.com guests rate it 9.0 across more than 6,000 reviews. The complex is connected to the Las Vegas Convention Center by the Vegas Loop tunnel, which helps if you combine a conference with a show.
Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts at Resorts World, 333 Resorts World Avenue
Crockfords is the small luxury tower inside Resorts World, with its own entrance, a private pool and a lounge for guests. It has only 236 rooms, so the lobby is calm even on a fight weekend. Guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.2, with around 700 reviews. Pets are not allowed, and parking is valet.
Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, 999 Resorts World Avenue
The Hilton is the largest of the three Resorts World hotels and the one with the most standard rooms. You get the same 5.5-acre pool complex and the same casino floor as the Conrad, at a lower rate. More than 15,000 guests on Hotels.com rate it 8.8.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, 2777 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Fontainebleau opened in December 2023, three months after the Sphere, and is the tallest hotel in Nevada at 737 feet. It has six outdoor pools, a spa over two floors and rooms with a blue and gold palette that photographs well. The Sphere is about 25 minutes on foot or a short ride south. Guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.4 across more than 19,000 reviews. Parking is valet only, which matters if you plan to drive to the show.
What Picolo chooses
What Picolo chooses: The Venetian for the shortest walk, Wynn for the best rooms within 15 minutes. The Courtyard Convention Center for a stay without a casino or a resort fee.
Why: The Venetian's walkway means you can leave your seat at the Sphere and be in your suite in ten minutes, which no other hotel can match. Wynn has the highest-rated rooms in this group and a pool deck you will actually use. The Courtyard is the only hotel here without a resort fee.
The trade-off: the Venetian and Wynn are among the most expensive hotels on the Strip, and both charge a resort fee on top of the room rate. The Courtyard has no casino and a smaller pool, and the walk to the Sphere runs along Sands Avenue rather than through a resort.
Getting to the Sphere from your hotel
Doors open 90 minutes before most shows. From the Venetian or Palazzo, follow the signs to the Venetian Expo and the pedestrian bridge. From Wynn, Encore or Treasure Island, cross the Strip at the Sands Avenue bridge and walk east. From Resorts World and Fontainebleau, take the Vegas Loop to the Convention Center stop, a few minutes from the Sphere. A taxi to the rideshare lot on Sands Avenue is the other option. After the show, the walkway back to the Venetian is the fastest way out. The taxi line can take 30 minutes or more on a sold-out night.
If you are flying in, Harry Reid International Airport is about 15 to 20 minutes by car from all the hotels above.
For the city as a whole, area by area, read Where to stay in Las Vegas.
Our recommendation
The Venetian: our first choice near the Sphere
The Venetian is Picolo's first choice for a Sphere trip, because the covered walkway from the Venetian Expo gets you from your suite to your seat in about ten minutes. Every room is a suite with a sunken living area, there are four pools on the roof, and the Grand Canal Shoppes keep you indoors on a hot afternoon. More than 19,000 guests on Hotels.com rate it 9.4.
Frequently asked questions about hotels near the Sphere
Which hotel is closest to the Sphere in Las Vegas?
The Venetian and The Palazzo are closest. A covered pedestrian bridge runs from the Venetian Expo to the Sphere plaza, and the walk from the hotel towers takes about ten minutes without crossing a road. Wynn and Encore are next, about 15 minutes away across the Sands Avenue bridge.
Can you walk to the Sphere from the Strip?
Yes. The Sphere sits one block east of the Strip at Sands Avenue, behind The Venetian. From anywhere between Treasure Island and Wynn the walk is 10 to 15 minutes. From Bellagio or Caesars Palace it is 30 to 40 minutes, so most people take a taxi or the monorail from there.
Is there a hotel inside the Sphere?
No. The Sphere is a venue, not a hotel, and it has no rooms of its own. It is owned by Sphere Entertainment, while the neighboring Venetian and Palazzo are separate hotels. The closest beds are in those two towers, a ten-minute walk away.
Is it worth staying near the Sphere if I only have tickets for one show?
Usually yes, if you are in Las Vegas for two or three nights. The hotels nearest the Sphere, from the Venetian to Wynn, are also among the best on the Strip, so you lose nothing by staying there. If you want a cheaper room, the Courtyard Convention Center on Paradise Road is ten minutes on foot.
How do you get from the airport to the hotels near the Sphere?
Harry Reid International Airport is 4 to 5 miles from the Venetian, Wynn and Resorts World. A taxi or rideshare takes 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour. The rideshare pickup is on the second level of the parking garages at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, and taxis leave from the curb outside baggage claim.
Where do you park for a show at the Sphere?
The Sphere has no parking of its own. If you stay at the Venetian or Palazzo, use the hotel garage and walk over the bridge. Otherwise, the Venetian and Wynn garages charge by the day. On show nights the Sphere also runs a rideshare and taxi lot on Sands Avenue.
Which Sphere hotels allow dogs?
Among the hotels in this guide, the Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center allows up to two dogs. Wynn, Encore, Crockfords and Fontainebleau do not accept pets. Check the Hotels.com listing for the current policy and any weight limit before you book.
Sources
Hotel facts, ratings and review counts come from Hotels.com, checked on 10 November 2026, and the hotel photos are from Hotels.com (Expedia Group). The Sphere's opening, height and capacity come from Sphere Entertainment and Wikipedia. Walking times are Picolo's own estimates from street distances. The picks in "What Picolo chooses" are Picolo's own. Last checked 10 November 2026.
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