$20 Trick - It works very well
Jul 3, 2005, 3:14 am
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Originally Posted by gate_pourri
Any idea how much / what one should ask for at Mandalay Bay? I am going there next week for a confernce (Since it is in the Hotel, I am doubting there will be any rooms, but who knows).
I'm just hoping my $5 will keep the maids at Casino Royale from stealing my clothes
Jul 6, 2005, 8:16 am
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During my first trip to Vegas, I decided to go with the "not spend much time in the room and get a cheap room with great location-thing," and booked a weekend stay at the Imperial Palace.
Being a naive neophyte, I was not aware of the tip/bribe route, and I checked in without an offering to the clerk. I ended up with a room waaaaay in the back of the hotel with an expansive view of the parking garage. Seemed like it took about ten minutes to walk to the room from the casino
Yah well, at least now I'm prepared for my next trip there...
Being a naive neophyte, I was not aware of the tip/bribe route, and I checked in without an offering to the clerk. I ended up with a room waaaaay in the back of the hotel with an expansive view of the parking garage. Seemed like it took about ten minutes to walk to the room from the casino
Yah well, at least now I'm prepared for my next trip there...
Jul 6, 2005, 4:02 pm
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Well it did not work for me this last weekend in Las Vegas-and of course I was travlin with a friend I wanted to impress 
Stayed at the Renaissance,bill was clearly visable as I asked about a nicer room than originally assigned(3rd floor-view of the monorail)the dour young trainee gave me the handicap room on the 12th floor!Bill was pocketed.
Stayed at the Renaissance,bill was clearly visable as I asked about a nicer room than originally assigned(3rd floor-view of the monorail)the dour young trainee gave me the handicap room on the 12th floor!Bill was pocketed.
Jul 11, 2005, 8:53 am
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Originally Posted by aamilesslave
Who stays in their room in LAS long enough to enjoy an upgrade???
Jul 11, 2005, 9:10 am
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SPG Upgraded Strip View Room at The Aladdin
Brunch at Ballys
Dinner in Paris-Mon Ami Gabi Bistro
Free Water Display at Belaggio
Total $125 a night..plus $40 for 2 Glasses of Wine and Cordial
Brunch at Ballys
Dinner in Paris-Mon Ami Gabi Bistro
Free Water Display at Belaggio
Total $125 a night..plus $40 for 2 Glasses of Wine and Cordial
Mar 8, 2006, 6:06 pm
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
I'm guessing Mandalay is up there in the $50/100 range.
I'm just hoping my $5 will keep the maids at Casino Royale from stealing my clothes
I'm just hoping my $5 will keep the maids at Casino Royale from stealing my clothes
I know this is an old thread but your post, IceTrojan, is hilarious!
back O/T: 50 and 100 have worked at Mandalay Bay, judge by the occupancy rate and competence of checkin staff, stay as close as possible to the invited guests check in.
good luck
T
Mar 8, 2006, 6:09 pm
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Originally Posted by bigguyinpasadena
Well it did not work for me this last weekend in Las Vegas-and of course I was travlin with a friend I wanted to impress
Stayed at the Renaissance,bill was clearly visable as I asked about a nicer room than originally assigned(3rd floor-view of the monorail)the dour young trainee gave me the handicap room on the 12th floor!Bill was pocketed.
Stayed at the Renaissance,bill was clearly visable as I asked about a nicer room than originally assigned(3rd floor-view of the monorail)the dour young trainee gave me the handicap room on the 12th floor!Bill was pocketed.
This really only works at a Casino Hotel, the standard Marriott and Embasy Suites, etc. is going to be a different story!
Good Luck
T
Mar 9, 2006, 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by stuartfla
This really only works at a Casino Hotel, the standard Marriott and Embasy Suites, etc. is going to be a different story!
Good Luck
T
Good Luck
T
Best not try it an an Embassy Suites as 99% of the rooms are the same!
Mar 13, 2006, 11:20 am
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I'm heading to Vegas next Sunday. Anybody had this work at the MGM?
What type of suite should I request and how much should I lay out on the counter?
edit: I am in the Grand Tower and would like to get upgraded to a Bungalow Suite.
What type of suite should I request and how much should I lay out on the counter?
edit: I am in the Grand Tower and would like to get upgraded to a Bungalow Suite.
Last edited by jmplatinum; Mar 13, 2006 at 1:46 pm
Mar 13, 2006, 12:34 pm
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I will be staying at New York New York next week as well, and wasn't sure if $20 would cut it or if anyone had any other advice on how much would warrant a possible upgrade.... We are currently in a Park Avenue Room.
Any help at all would be very appreciated since this will be our first time to vegas. Thanks!
Any help at all would be very appreciated since this will be our first time to vegas. Thanks!
Mar 13, 2006, 3:33 pm
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Originally Posted by perfectdeuce
I will be staying at New York New York next week as well, and wasn't sure if $20 would cut it or if anyone had any other advice on how much would warrant a possible upgrade.... We are currently in a Park Avenue Room.
Any help at all would be very appreciated since this will be our first time to vegas. Thanks!
Any help at all would be very appreciated since this will be our first time to vegas. Thanks!
Mar 14, 2006, 2:57 am
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Originally Posted by perfectdeuce
I will be staying at New York New York next week as well, and wasn't sure if $20 would cut it or if anyone had any other advice on how much would warrant a possible upgrade.... We are currently in a Park Avenue Room.
Any help at all would be very appreciated since this will be our first time to vegas. Thanks!
Any help at all would be very appreciated since this will be our first time to vegas. Thanks!
I stayed in a Grand Tower room, not viewing the strip. Upgraded to a Bungalow with a nice strip view for $30, which is the difference in the players club rate, much nicer ambience and bathrooms, just right for a honeymoon
.Try your luck with the room at the airport checkin, to avoid the crowd as your bags may take a long time to arrive. Make sure you have a players club number against your reservation, to get the rate, or call a casino host. There are tons of tips in this forum.
Enjoy vegas and good luck
Ben
PS. If you want to impress, get a lakeview room at Bellagio (at the midweek player club rate of course). Topped the bungalow for us!
Last edited by BiziBB; Mar 14, 2006 at 3:01 am Reason: Welcome to FT!
Mar 14, 2006, 8:20 pm
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Originally Posted by jmplatinum
I'm heading to Vegas next Sunday. Anybody had this work at the MGM?
What type of suite should I request and how much should I lay out on the counter?
edit: I am in the Grand Tower and would like to get upgraded to a Bungalow Suite.
What type of suite should I request and how much should I lay out on the counter?
edit: I am in the Grand Tower and would like to get upgraded to a Bungalow Suite.