# TAO Nightclub (Venetian) vs. Marquee Nightclub (Cosmopolitan): Iconic Tao Group Rivals

- **Canonical URL:** https://lasvegastonight.com/compare/tao-vs-marquee
- **Verdict:** High-Energy Hip-Hop/Open-Format Venetian Legend vs. Cosmopolitan Indoor/Outdoor Club & Pool Deck

## Side-by-Side Out-the-Door Nevada Table Math (8 Guests)
| Metric | [TAO Nightclub](https://lasvegastonight.com/nightclubs/tao-nightclub) | [Marquee Nightclub](https://lasvegastonight.com/nightclubs/marquee-nightclub) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resort / District | The Venetian Resort | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas |
| Starting Base Minimum | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| 9.0% NRS 368A LET | Yes (9%) | Yes (9%) |
| Out-the-Door Total (8 Guests) | **$1,763** | **$2,204** |
| Per-Guest 8-Way Split | **~$220/pp** | **~$276/pp** |
| Exact Uber Drop-Off Pin | Venetian Main Valet / Grand Canal Escalators (4m walk) | Cosmopolitan Boulevard Tower Underground Valet (4m walk) |
| 2026 GA Queue Benchmark | 45–95 min GA / late guestlist after 11:30 PM; <10 min hosted VIP table escort | 45–95 min GA / late guestlist after 11:30 PM; <10 min hosted VIP table escort |
| Music Format Focus | Leans heavily into high-energy open-format, hip-hop throwbacks, and party anthems | Balances house/tech-house main-room sets with open-format Library & Boom Box rooms |
| Dinner-to-Club VIP Fast-Track | ★ Dine downstairs at TAO Asian Bistro and ask your server/host for direct upstairs nightclub escort | Dine 90 seconds away at Beauty & Essex or STK on Cosmopolitan’s 2nd/3rd floor promenade |