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Aug 27, 2010, 8:47 am

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Originally Posted by vandalby

It's Vegas...slip $20 - $40 between your ID and credit card when handing over to the front desk staff and let them know what you want. For you, it's going to be a much higher % of probability than just hoping you can ask / charm the front desk with no SPG status whatsoever.

Oh for christsakes that the $20 slide is so tacky!

I've been upgraded to a suite at this hotel, but keep in mind this property has very few suites. All the rooms are exactly alike. the property is not on the strip and it's a long block-and-half to Las Vegas Blvd.

Having no status, I would set me expectations low. You'll must likely be given a regular room on a low floor. If you want a better room, use points, but at this property I don't think that is a good use of points.

I'll suggest reading the master thread on this property, so you an idea what the property is like prior to arrival. Westin Casuarina, Las Vegas 2008 onward [Master Thread]

Again, I wouldn't expect much.