Originally Posted by
The_Bouncer
In my experience it is extremely common for non-smokers to complain, even when people are smoking in designated areas in full compliance with policies.
Not all non-smokers of course. Most are willing to give and take. However, some members of the "I don't like it, therefore it should be banned" brigade will not be satisfied until they have their own way absolutely everywhere, 100% of the time and will scream and shout and stamp their feet until they get it.
I find the OP's account eminently believable - that they were smoking on their balcony, with the door closed, in full compliance with the property's policy. If this is the case, there is absolutely no justification whatsoever for this charge and the OP should fight it with tooth and nail.
Actually, the hotel does specifically prohibit marijuana:
https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/faqs
Guests and visitors to The Cosmopolitan may not consume or possess marijuana or other illegal drugs at any time, including in our rooms, terraces, pool areas, and the casino. This applies to both medicinal and recreational marijuana consumption regardless of the form, including smoking, inhaling, vaping, ingesting, or any other method. In addition, smoking is prohibited in all of our guest rooms and violation of that policy may result in fines or eviction.
Oddly enough, the mention that "smoking is prohibited in guest rooms" (but doesn't mention balconies on the official website) is included under a FAQ about marijuana. And in typical vague Marriott fashion, it's hard to determine if the "fines" they speak of are just referring to smoking, or also about possessing marijuana.