Sep 13, 2019, 10:27 am
Last edit by: craigthemif
Gold and Diamond members receive a $13 per person room charge credit. Solo travellers asking nicely can receive a $26 credit by having the room listed as double occupancy. (or just book for two)
Credit can be used at most on-property venues except Chill'm. Gratuities cannot be applied against this credit. You are not obliged to apply this credit against breakfast.
Breakfast buffet costs $26. A take-away breakfast is available at the food court for $13.
Resorts fees are NOT added to award stays using all points.
Credit can be used at most on-property venues except Chill'm. Gratuities cannot be applied against this credit. You are not obliged to apply this credit against breakfast.
Breakfast buffet costs $26. A take-away breakfast is available at the food court for $13.
Resorts fees are NOT added to award stays using all points.
Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel {US-NV}
Jan 27, 2019, 9:28 am
#286
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
Don't forget you've got a resort charge of $35 plus taxes, which more than doubles the $39 rate. Some dates the rate is $29 plus resort fee and taxes. Having said that, on one of our last stays, we got an amazing upgrade to a 2 storey penthouse suite on the top 2 floors!
Jan 27, 2019, 10:00 am
#287
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: Marriott premier platinum, Hilton gold
Posts: 6
And, resort fee can't be avoided if I wanna live right side of the strip.
Jan 27, 2019, 4:38 pm
#288
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: Marriott premier platinum, Hilton gold
Posts: 6
You will receive a daily food & beverage credit. It is essentially good for 50% off of the breakfast buffet price, per person, for up to two adults. You can use that credit at any restaurant on the property (except Starbucks, I think), and for any meal.
The rub I have seen with the Tropicana is that it is a DT property, but they don't extend full tier benefits for Gold & Diamond, particularly as it relates to breakfast.
But, you're right about the price - during the down times, the Tropicana can be an absolute steal.
The rub I have seen with the Tropicana is that it is a DT property, but they don't extend full tier benefits for Gold & Diamond, particularly as it relates to breakfast.
But, you're right about the price - during the down times, the Tropicana can be an absolute steal.
Jan 28, 2019, 10:13 am
#289
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
I stayed there this past October and as a HH Gold, I had a $13.00 food & beverage credit per day of the stay* and the check-in agent said I could use it anywhere on the property-and the check-in agent said that the f&b credit is based on double occupancy ($26.00) and where I was traveling solo, he bumped it to $26 fir me so if you're traveling solo, it cant hurt to ask
*I can't remember if it takes effect the day after the stay starts or not so I would ask and I did eat on the property my first day so I don't know
*I can't remember if it takes effect the day after the stay starts or not so I would ask and I did eat on the property my first day so I don't know
Feb 16, 2019, 10:14 am
#290
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 266
Just to add to the conversation-
Currently at the property- was upgraded from a club tower king to 2-room suite with hot tub, dry and wet sauna in room. Paid 33,000 HH points a night, which worked out decently with my math if I included the resort fee in the paid rate.
Breakfast benefit is awesome. You can elect to get a to-go buffet for the $13 daily credit, which is what I did. Decent buffet with a lot of options (though no Wicked Spoon or Wynn Buffet). Starbucks works too. Only place they said I couldn’t use it was the “Chill’n” bar. Can be used outside of breakfast too.
Currently at the property- was upgraded from a club tower king to 2-room suite with hot tub, dry and wet sauna in room. Paid 33,000 HH points a night, which worked out decently with my math if I included the resort fee in the paid rate.
Breakfast benefit is awesome. You can elect to get a to-go buffet for the $13 daily credit, which is what I did. Decent buffet with a lot of options (though no Wicked Spoon or Wynn Buffet). Starbucks works too. Only place they said I couldn’t use it was the “Chill’n” bar. Can be used outside of breakfast too.
Feb 18, 2019, 9:03 am
#291
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SE England
Programs: Amex Cent and all that comes with it
Posts: 332
Question for anyone that's stayed recently:
Can the Robert Irvine Public House be billed to the room? Or is it a separate dining "complex"?
The DT's Tropicana website is woefully un-updated, as it today says "Check back with us for more details surrounding the new restaurant concept (PDF) from celebrity chef Robert Irvine, debuting in 2017."
I'm trying to use the "Spend $225 at DT and get a $45 AMEX statement credit" offer, but the room rate alone isn't enough. I'm not sure if the resort fee counts as a "room rate and room charges". Been looking for an excuse to try the new restaurant anyway. I'm Diamond, so I *think* I won't be billed for breakfast.
Can the Robert Irvine Public House be billed to the room? Or is it a separate dining "complex"?
The DT's Tropicana website is woefully un-updated, as it today says "Check back with us for more details surrounding the new restaurant concept (PDF) from celebrity chef Robert Irvine, debuting in 2017."
I'm trying to use the "Spend $225 at DT and get a $45 AMEX statement credit" offer, but the room rate alone isn't enough. I'm not sure if the resort fee counts as a "room rate and room charges". Been looking for an excuse to try the new restaurant anyway. I'm Diamond, so I *think* I won't be billed for breakfast.
Adey
Feb 18, 2019, 9:08 am
#292
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SE England
Programs: Amex Cent and all that comes with it
Posts: 332
Just addressing this part, the last couple of times I stayed I was given a $12/day F&B folio credit for use at certain specific restaurants/coffee shops/etc on the property. I think I recall that the list wasn't exhaustive - didn't include every restaurant. I skipped it both times because I was in a hurry, but just be aware that there is no direct "free breakfast for Diamonds". I have read in this thread that if you tell them at check in that there are two guests staying in the room you will get the credit x2, but I haven't tried it myself.
As far as I know, the credit is good everywhere except that funky little bar near the cashiers, "Buzz-em's" or something like that.
Adey
Feb 21, 2019, 11:31 am
#293
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: LAX, SAN, ORD, MAA & COK
Programs: AA EXP 6+ MM, AC, DL (MM) & LT SC; All Airlines 10+MM, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 749
Your Rate Information
STANDARD ROOM REWARD
Honors Reward ID: XXXXXXXXX
Rate: 39.68 USD
Points: + 40000 Points
Taxes 4.68 USD
Resort Charge 35.00 USD
Total for Stay 39.68 USD
+ 40000 Points
I'm not sure if they'll try to stick me with the Resort Fee & Taxes.
Apr 7, 2019, 5:36 pm
#295
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
Just booked a one night stay in the Paradise Tower using points and the web page did not show a resort fee nor did the confirmation that showed up when the reservation was completed but to my surprise when I received the email confirmation it showed the an additional resort fee and taxes to be paid in addition to the full points.as follows:
Your Rate Information
STANDARD ROOM REWARD
Honors Reward ID: XXXXXXXXX
Rate: 39.68 USD
Points: + 40000 Points
Taxes 4.68 USD
Resort Charge 35.00 USD
Total for Stay 39.68 USD
+ 40000 Points
I'm not sure if they'll try to stick me with the Resort Fee & Taxes.
Your Rate Information
STANDARD ROOM REWARD
Honors Reward ID: XXXXXXXXX
Rate: 39.68 USD
Points: + 40000 Points
Taxes 4.68 USD
Resort Charge 35.00 USD
Total for Stay 39.68 USD
+ 40000 Points
I'm not sure if they'll try to stick me with the Resort Fee & Taxes.
Apr 7, 2019, 7:50 pm
#296
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: LAX, SAN, ORD, MAA & COK
Programs: AA EXP 6+ MM, AC, DL (MM) & LT SC; All Airlines 10+MM, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 749
@ROW2Aisle did you stay at the Tropicana yet? Were you charged the resort fee?
Apr 8, 2019, 6:12 am
#297
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Drammen, Norway
Programs: SAS Eurobonus Diamond, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 298
Another problem that you have to be aware of: I have NEVER received points (for food etc), stay credit or nights credit for points stay at Tropicana. Each time I had to contact Hilton or Lauren to get it.
Tropicana is living i n their own world!
Apr 8, 2019, 9:05 am
#298
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 29,969
I stayed there on points back in December in the tower. There is a reason this was available compared to the other local properties. The rooms are dumps with circa 1985 decor.
Apr 8, 2019, 11:52 am
#299
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,532
You will NOT be charged. I have stayed there twice lately using points. Each time the confirmation email adds Resort fee. But they never charge it. Lauren says that it's a problem with their system.
Another problem that you have to be aware of: I have NEVER received points (for food etc), stay credit or nights credit for points stay at Tropicana. Each time I had to contact Hilton or Lauren to get it.
Tropicana is living i n their own world!
Apr 8, 2019, 4:57 pm
#300
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,458
well I know the rooms were redone since then so I’m not sure your dating is correct. (I used to work for a company that was owned by the same investors that made the error of buying this so I stayed there for an incredibly cheap rate. My company was a disaster too LOL )
