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Royal Caribbean Offer - https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mlife-rewards-program/offers/royal-offer-2.html
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Las Vegas Codes and Promos
#2266
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, IHG Spire, Marriott Silver, Hyatt Platinum, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 308
I totally agree. To get the most out of this offer you really have to pick your shot date wise. Unfortunately we are locked into our dates and 2 of the 4 days rates are really high. Booked Delano but am considering switching to an off strip condo property for a lot less money even taking into account the resort credit. Once you add the resort fee and parking that credit can look very small.
#2267
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: United Member, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 34
Just stayed at Monte Carlo this past weekend and my MLife (I'm platinum) room offer had a $50 resort credit. Although I checked out of the room, the VIP services confirmed she'd keep my account open so I can still post charges to the room to use the resort credit. I tried to charge drinks from Prime @ Bellagio onto the room but was informed the room has been checked in by someone else so they couldn't post the charge to the room. I ended up paying on my CC and now trying to get MC to adjust the charge so they can apply the $50 resort credit, saying the promo code won't work for charge from other MLife properties. I've never had issues before. They're now saying resort credit is only for charges from MC and can't be from other MLife properties. I see most FT'ers had no issues using resort credit at other properties.
Any advice?
Any advice?
#2269
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: U.S. (sometimes)
Programs: UA 1k 1MM, AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat, Accor ?????
Posts: 1,398
We also just used the Royal Offer at MGM. The credit is not only restricted to MGM, but to a small and shrinking subset of the restaurants. Several that I ate at before with resort credit, like Grand Wok, Pub 1842, and Starbucks, aren't on the approved list anymore. Besides some bars and the cake shop, you're left with the buffet, TAP, Hecho, Shabuya, and maybe one other. It's still a good deal, though, and the buffet seemed much better this time.
#2270
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MEX
Posts: 1,014
Stayed at the Monte Carlo this week, RC offer with $100 resort credit. I came in late (11pm) and was told at check-in the resort credit applied for any MGM properties.
The next day I went by the Mlife (Gold/PLT/Noir) check-in just to double check and they said no, only Monte Carlo charges apply. Was able to eat/drink at The Pub, Double Barrel, Boulevard Creamery and the buffet with my credit. FYI, taxes are included but tips are not.
Was my first time using this offer, adding the resort fee, if you can get in on weekdays when room rates are sub $40, I think this can be a good deal for hotels with 100-150$ credit.
For the Aria and its $200 credit, I may even consider it with those $98-101 room rates. Just because I have never stayed there and want to try its facilities/restaurants.
The next day I went by the Mlife (Gold/PLT/Noir) check-in just to double check and they said no, only Monte Carlo charges apply. Was able to eat/drink at The Pub, Double Barrel, Boulevard Creamery and the buffet with my credit. FYI, taxes are included but tips are not.
Was my first time using this offer, adding the resort fee, if you can get in on weekdays when room rates are sub $40, I think this can be a good deal for hotels with 100-150$ credit.
For the Aria and its $200 credit, I may even consider it with those $98-101 room rates. Just because I have never stayed there and want to try its facilities/restaurants.
#2271
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 5
I am going for 5 nights. Have to book at Mirage. Should I make 2 bookings of 2 nights & 3 nights to get 2 x $150 credits ?
Should I do both bookings under my name itself or under different names AND use different credit cards with the person I am travelling with ? I would prefer to use one name and one credit card. Also, I cannot do 2 different MGM properties. It has to be anyone (preferably Mirage).
If anyone has successfully made 2 bookings under 1 name & 1 cc please let me know your experience.
Thanks.
Should I do both bookings under my name itself or under different names AND use different credit cards with the person I am travelling with ? I would prefer to use one name and one credit card. Also, I cannot do 2 different MGM properties. It has to be anyone (preferably Mirage).
If anyone has successfully made 2 bookings under 1 name & 1 cc please let me know your experience.
Thanks.
#2272
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 5
I have a 5 night stay to book at Mirage. Thinking of splitting it into 2 & 3 nights stay.
Don't want to change rooms or properties though.
#2273
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,770
I'd set it up under two different names and two different credit cards if I were you. I wouldn't try to arrange the same room until the second reservation began.
#2274
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 61
I stayed at the Mirage last month, and as previous posters have said, the front desk agent checking me in told me that the resort credit could be used at any MGM restaurant.
However, while the charges from the various Mirage restaurants were auto-removed, the Bellagio buffet charge was not. I didn't use up the full $150 credit until early morning of the checkout day, and those charges were not auto-removed (even though some were from the same restaurants that had been auto-removed earlier).
When checking out, I simply told the agent that the most recent restaurant charges were not credited, and she removed all the remaining charges, including the Bellagio buffet from the previous afternoon.
BTW, I believe that the credit works as a "comp" so the meal is free, and thus no tax is due on the free item. I had slightly >$150 in charges with tax, but since everything was removed, I think you actually get $150 worth of pre-tax credits. Or it could have been due to the manual application of the credit at checkout - the way to test this is to have only Mirage restaurant charges and see how much is auto-credited.
However, while the charges from the various Mirage restaurants were auto-removed, the Bellagio buffet charge was not. I didn't use up the full $150 credit until early morning of the checkout day, and those charges were not auto-removed (even though some were from the same restaurants that had been auto-removed earlier).
When checking out, I simply told the agent that the most recent restaurant charges were not credited, and she removed all the remaining charges, including the Bellagio buffet from the previous afternoon.
BTW, I believe that the credit works as a "comp" so the meal is free, and thus no tax is due on the free item. I had slightly >$150 in charges with tax, but since everything was removed, I think you actually get $150 worth of pre-tax credits. Or it could have been due to the manual application of the credit at checkout - the way to test this is to have only Mirage restaurant charges and see how much is auto-credited.
#2275
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 5
Had a question for the pros: I have been checking the rates at Mirage since the last week. The rates have gone up by $50 - $75 over this weekend (since Thur - Sat).
I have a trip coming up in mid-October. Should I book now (under the Royal offer) bec. the rates are going up or should I wait, and see if the rates go down during the weekday?
I have a trip coming up in mid-October. Should I book now (under the Royal offer) bec. the rates are going up or should I wait, and see if the rates go down during the weekday?
#2276
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 170
Had a question for the pros: I have been checking the rates at Mirage since the last week. The rates have gone up by $50 - $75 over this weekend (since Thur - Sat).
I have a trip coming up in mid-October. Should I book now (under the Royal offer) bec. the rates are going up or should I wait, and see if the rates go down during the weekday?
I have a trip coming up in mid-October. Should I book now (under the Royal offer) bec. the rates are going up or should I wait, and see if the rates go down during the weekday?
I would book now on the Royal offer.
You can always revise your reservation with another code should the rate go down. It's always better to make the initial reservation as you will always get your deposit refunded.
#2277
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 5
Thank you for the quick reply !
One more Q if you / someone can answer: I am doing 2 diff bookings under 2 names with 2 diff cc (my co-worker & myself)......but can I do BOTH the booking under MY Mlife account ?
My co-worker does not have a MLife account and does not want to bother opening one.
#2280
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 177
I used the Royal Caribbean promo for several times in the past years.
During the check in, some agents will tell you it is ok to use the credit at any MGM restaurants, some agents will say it is on property only.
As far as I can tell, whatever these agents said does not matter. If you use the credit towards places in the hotel you are staying, it is normally removed automatically. If you use other MGM properties, it is a crap shot. However, I was always able to call customer service to get the credit applied after checkout.
Not sure if things have changed recently.
During the check in, some agents will tell you it is ok to use the credit at any MGM restaurants, some agents will say it is on property only.
As far as I can tell, whatever these agents said does not matter. If you use the credit towards places in the hotel you are staying, it is normally removed automatically. If you use other MGM properties, it is a crap shot. However, I was always able to call customer service to get the credit applied after checkout.
Not sure if things have changed recently.