Nobu Hospitality Partners Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa toast at the Sake Ceremony celebrating the Grand Opening of the Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge Caesars Palace. — Photo by Photo by Erik Kabik

he sake was flowing and music was rocking in celebration of the debut of the world's first Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge Caesars Palace. Nobu Hospitality partners includingChef Nobu Matsuhisa,Robert De Niro,Meir Teper,Trevor Horwell and Struan McKenziejoined Caesars Palace in marking the completion and introduction of one of the hottest new boutique hotels featuring 181 rooms including 18 luxury suites. The highlight of the weekend was a traditional Japanese Sake Ceremony and party on Sunday, April 28 with a special musical performance by Grammy nominated singer/songwriterEd Sheeranpoolside at the Garden of The Gods complex at Caesars Palace.

Set amidst the breathtaking Garden of the Gods pool oasis, the evening was complete with floating Japanese lanterns, Nobu-inspired one-of-a-kind fashions, taiko drummers, Nobu cuisine and distinctive Nobu cocktails. The poolside concert party was attended by Holly Madison, David Blaine, Matt Goss, Taylor Hicks and Coco Austin who were seen sipping Vueve Clicquot and Nobu inspired cocktails including the classic Belvedere Matsuhisa Martini and popular dishes including Nobu Style lobster rolls, and Umami Sea Bass.

The recent opening of the Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace as the first-ever Nobu Hotel, along with the Las Vegas Strip's first and world's largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, has garnered praise and accolades for its originality, distinctive design and attention to service and detail. Just weeks into its debut,CNNTravel named the Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace one of the Hottest New Hotels of 2013.

"It's a great day today for our shareholders Chef Nobu, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, as they have fulfilled their dream of opening the first Nobu Hotel, and with Caesars Palace as our partners we have the perfect fit of people, location and brand for this first Nobu Hotel," said Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality. "We offer something different in Las Vegas in that we are truly at the heart of the entertainment on the Strip, with spectacularly designed facilities and with 181-rooms we have the perfect size to actually deliver boutique luxury with bespoke services to our guests. To have already been recognized byCNNand others for our offering, underscores our growing Nobu Hotel portfolio."

Incorporating his passion and decades-long history with the Nobu brand, David Rockwell has created stylish interiors showcasing natural materials fused with Nobu's signature Japanese elegance in each of the Hakone, Sake and Nobu Penthouse suites. Ranging in size from 1,000 – 3,250 square feet, the suites are ideal for guests seeking a stylish and distinctive alternative to a traditional hotel suite and are designed to be the perfect spot to host an unforgettable special celebration or event.

Room and suite reservations are being taken at www.nobucaesarspalace.com or by calling (800) 727-4923. The interactive website allows guests to not only book a room but also explore the various rooms and suites and browse hotel amenities and offerings.

Showcasing Nobu's first-ever, in-room dining menu, exclusive amenities and guest privileges, Nobu Hotel is centrally located within Caesars Palace, at the heart of Las Vegas' world-class entertainment, luxury shopping and gaming.

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About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment offers diversified amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations, with a focus on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.