Las Vegas Hotels - FHR experience [2010 -2014]
Oct 18, 2014, 9:35 pm
#1096
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,219
- Noon check-in, when available
- Room upgrade upon arrival, when available*
- Daily breakfast for two people
- Guaranteed 4pm late checkout
- Additional special amenity unique to each property, such as a $100 food and beverage credit or a massage for two people** : US$100 spa services credit to be used during your stay.
Nov 1, 2014, 12:34 am
#1097
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 3
Staying at the Palazzo now.
At the moment FHR benefits include:
Early check in (actually checked in at 9AM today - the Friday of Halloween weekend in Vegas, pretty impressive).
Late check out at 4PM.
$60/day credit for breakfast at the Grand Lux Cafe in the hotel.
$100 spa credit.
BOGO free drink ticket at one of the Palazzo bars.
1 free coffee or drink at a Palazzo coffee shop.
At the moment FHR benefits include:
Early check in (actually checked in at 9AM today - the Friday of Halloween weekend in Vegas, pretty impressive).
Late check out at 4PM.
$60/day credit for breakfast at the Grand Lux Cafe in the hotel.
$100 spa credit.
BOGO free drink ticket at one of the Palazzo bars.
1 free coffee or drink at a Palazzo coffee shop.
Nov 3, 2014, 1:19 pm
#1098
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,151
Checked out of the Bellagio today after two nights.
Checked in at the "Invited Guest" counter, which had no line at all (compared to the 10+ in every other line). Was able to check in early at 11:30AM, and had FHR benefits clearly explained.
They included:
Breakfast credit: $30 pp per day, usable at Cafe Bellagio, Cafe Gelato, The Buffet or Pool Cafe.
Property credit: $100 property credit can be redeemed at spa or salon (excl products)
or
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
It's unfortunate that the property credit was too limited to be of real use to us; most of the restaurants where it works don't open until dinner, and we already had plans both nights. The Buffet is fine for lunch, but there are far better options. I was hoping to be able to apply the credit at Olives.
Booked a base level room, and was updated to a nice Deluxe Fountain View.
Late check-out offered but not needed. Check-out was much, much slower, as there was no priority line and things don't move fast. We waited 15-20 minutes before being helped.
All in all, a solid stay. For where we needed to be, the location of the Bellagio couldn't be beat, and the FHR amenities made the hotel a great value.
Checked in at the "Invited Guest" counter, which had no line at all (compared to the 10+ in every other line). Was able to check in early at 11:30AM, and had FHR benefits clearly explained.
They included:
Breakfast credit: $30 pp per day, usable at Cafe Bellagio, Cafe Gelato, The Buffet or Pool Cafe.
Property credit: $100 property credit can be redeemed at spa or salon (excl products)
or
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
It's unfortunate that the property credit was too limited to be of real use to us; most of the restaurants where it works don't open until dinner, and we already had plans both nights. The Buffet is fine for lunch, but there are far better options. I was hoping to be able to apply the credit at Olives.
Booked a base level room, and was updated to a nice Deluxe Fountain View.
Late check-out offered but not needed. Check-out was much, much slower, as there was no priority line and things don't move fast. We waited 15-20 minutes before being helped.
All in all, a solid stay. For where we needed to be, the location of the Bellagio couldn't be beat, and the FHR amenities made the hotel a great value.
Nov 4, 2014, 3:18 am
#1099
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
Property credit: $100 property credit can be redeemed at spa or salon (excl products)
or
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
It's unfortunate that the property credit was too limited to be of real use to us; most of the restaurants where it works don't open until dinner, and we already had plans both nights. The Buffet is fine for lunch, but there are far better options. I was hoping to be able to apply the credit at Olives.
or
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
It's unfortunate that the property credit was too limited to be of real use to us; most of the restaurants where it works don't open until dinner, and we already had plans both nights. The Buffet is fine for lunch, but there are far better options. I was hoping to be able to apply the credit at Olives.
Nov 4, 2014, 5:20 am
#1100
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,151
In the future, that factor won't influence my decision unless we plan on having dinner at one of the Bellagio restaurants, as the credit doesn't have much value to me otherwise.
Nov 5, 2014, 4:12 pm
#1102
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,592
Maybe why this is excluded from FHR ?
Nov 5, 2014, 11:34 pm
#1103
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 290
Does anyone know if the Bellagio food credit can be used at any MGM hotel or just Bellagio? I know when you pay at any MGM hotel you just select the hotel and write in room # but unsure if this credit applies...
Nov 6, 2014, 1:21 am
#1104
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
Nov 16, 2014, 7:21 pm
#1105
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 131
Checked out of the Bellagio today after two nights.
Checked in at the "Invited Guest" counter, which had no line at all (compared to the 10+ in every other line). Was able to check in early at 11:30AM, and had FHR benefits clearly explained.
They included:
Breakfast credit: $30 pp per day, usable at Cafe Bellagio, Cafe Gelato, The Buffet or Pool Cafe.
Property credit: $100 property credit can be redeemed at spa or salon (excl products)
or
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
It's unfortunate that the property credit was too limited to be of real use to us; most of the restaurants where it works don't open until dinner, and we already had plans both nights. The Buffet is fine for lunch, but there are far better options. I was hoping to be able to apply the credit at Olives.
Booked a base level room, and was updated to a nice Deluxe Fountain View.
Late check-out offered but not needed. Check-out was much, much slower, as there was no priority line and things don't move fast. We waited 15-20 minutes before being helped.
All in all, a solid stay. For where we needed to be, the location of the Bellagio couldn't be beat, and the FHR amenities made the hotel a great value.
Checked in at the "Invited Guest" counter, which had no line at all (compared to the 10+ in every other line). Was able to check in early at 11:30AM, and had FHR benefits clearly explained.
They included:
Breakfast credit: $30 pp per day, usable at Cafe Bellagio, Cafe Gelato, The Buffet or Pool Cafe.
Property credit: $100 property credit can be redeemed at spa or salon (excl products)
or
Dining at The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Jasmine, Michael Mina, Lily Bar & Lounge, Petrossian Bar, Sensi and Pool Cafe. (excl alcohol and gratuity)
It's unfortunate that the property credit was too limited to be of real use to us; most of the restaurants where it works don't open until dinner, and we already had plans both nights. The Buffet is fine for lunch, but there are far better options. I was hoping to be able to apply the credit at Olives.
Booked a base level room, and was updated to a nice Deluxe Fountain View.
Late check-out offered but not needed. Check-out was much, much slower, as there was no priority line and things don't move fast. We waited 15-20 minutes before being helped.
All in all, a solid stay. For where we needed to be, the location of the Bellagio couldn't be beat, and the FHR amenities made the hotel a great value.
Nov 16, 2014, 8:09 pm
#1106
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
Note that tax and gratuity are line items for each purchase and appear individually on your folio.
Nov 25, 2014, 1:55 pm
#1107
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,561
Returned to the Mandarin Oriental recently and can report back:
Very low slow season rates, coupled with a 4th night free promotion, made this stay basically a steal even after the chintzy daily resort fee. That was balanced out by a surprise additional $50 credit.
Upgraded one room category (for the first time in a while here).
$100 spa credit went towards two trips to the really awesome day spa. Never showed up on the bill.
Breakfasts were covered except for tips. Breakfast is great here - crispiest bacon you'll find anywhere.
They sent up a surprise birthday dessert for me.
The Mandarin bar continues to rock. You don't need to be a guest to use it -- but there seemed to be preference on reservations if you are one.
Not a perfect stay, however:
Housekeeping didn't make it to the room until after 3:00 on the first two days (not sure when they cleaned on the third). That's too late for my tastes.
They evidently made a mistake and handed me a Centurion welcome card that mentioned a $200 credit. At checkout, they said the clerk on check in made a mistake and that I was not entitled to that. Not sure that was handled too well.
A maintenance guy knocking on the door past midnight to fix my TV -- evidently had the wrong room. I happened to be in the room and awake but would have been very mad in other circumstances.
They took 9% tax out on the $50 credit so it was only $44-something. Weird.
Very low slow season rates, coupled with a 4th night free promotion, made this stay basically a steal even after the chintzy daily resort fee. That was balanced out by a surprise additional $50 credit.
Upgraded one room category (for the first time in a while here).
$100 spa credit went towards two trips to the really awesome day spa. Never showed up on the bill.
Breakfasts were covered except for tips. Breakfast is great here - crispiest bacon you'll find anywhere.
They sent up a surprise birthday dessert for me.
The Mandarin bar continues to rock. You don't need to be a guest to use it -- but there seemed to be preference on reservations if you are one.
Not a perfect stay, however:
Housekeeping didn't make it to the room until after 3:00 on the first two days (not sure when they cleaned on the third). That's too late for my tastes.
They evidently made a mistake and handed me a Centurion welcome card that mentioned a $200 credit. At checkout, they said the clerk on check in made a mistake and that I was not entitled to that. Not sure that was handled too well.
A maintenance guy knocking on the door past midnight to fix my TV -- evidently had the wrong room. I happened to be in the room and awake but would have been very mad in other circumstances.
They took 9% tax out on the $50 credit so it was only $44-something. Weird.
Nov 30, 2014, 7:49 pm
#1109
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
Can you share what the rate was for the "Very low slow season"?
Nov 30, 2014, 10:55 pm
#1110
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,561