Originally Posted by
DJ_Iceman
I just completed my first stay at The Cosmopolitan, and my entire family was blown away by what a wonderful hotel this is. We went into it with some trepidation, as our party is not the typical Vegas clientele, and we were especially concerned about online reviews that complained about "twenty-something, new money poseurs" all over the place. Those concerns were unfounded--the hotel staff made us feel as welcome as anyone else, and if anything the clientele here were a little more classy than elsewhere on the strip that we explored.
I really can't say enough about how great the staff was here. Every associate we met seemed genuinely happy to be working there and to be providing service. All of the restaurants we tried were quite good, some superb. The hotel itself is CLEAN, like sparkling clean, which really stands out against even some of the other so-called upscale hotels nearby. Housekeeping was thorough, and engineering responded quickly to two small issues we had--they clearly want to keep the place in tip-top shape and it shows.
If anyone has any questions about the Chelsea Penthouse Suites I'll be happy to answer them. I also became something of an expert in the vagaries of the Marriott Rewards vs. Identity Rewards programs and would be happy to try to help clear up questions about those.
In short, my family and I hadn't been to Vegas in six years; now we're already planning another trip back next year, mainly because staying at The Cosmopolitan was such a pleasure.
I'll be heading there Aug 15 to 18, Tue to Fri.
Trying to decide between Bellagio or Cosmo. I have plenty of Chase UR points which I will use some to significantly off set the cost.
Thing is Cosmo is quite expensive for those dates (close to 350-400 for most rooms). But I can see the draw which is the balcony...which no other hotel has and having that view from the balcony is probably something else.
Chelsea tower (West tower?) seems to have most of the Suite roooms and the Boulevard tower is mostly the studio/1bed terrace rooms? Of course wrapround is in both towers and from what I read the Boulevard/East tower high floor wraparound is probably the best room in the house.
Chelsea tower is also supposed to be more quiet? I do feel afraid that it will be set too far back to enjoy the fountains.
I'll be likely getting Cosmo (given all the recs) and will likely try something like a $50 tip to see if it can get me a nice room but any luck with this? And any suggestion on if I should go and get Cosmo balcony vs nicer Bellagio room (which Bellagio rates were quite cheaper than Cosmo rates for our travel dates)