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}
Feb 12, 2004, 1:50 pm
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Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel {US-NV}
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Jan 13, 2015, 9:08 am
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Property was EMPTY Sunday and Monday, began to fill as Xmas approached.
While we received all advertised Diamond "benefits", did not pay resort fees, both the property and Erin have contradicted earlier assurances (latter in writing), now advise that there will be no points earned for the stay. While I did not need the stay to requalify for Diamond, I am not surprised, more disappointed, as one can never have too many Hilton points.
I split my casino time (poker) between Caesars, MGM and Mirage, Trop location proved to be inconvenient (no poker room). Fortunately, the weather was nice, walk mostly enjoyable. No Vegas plans yet for 2015; assuming we go, currently leaning heavily toward Elara.
UPDATE: As I was told that points would be earned for the stay, Erin went out of her way to have the appropriate number of points credited to my account, as a one-time goodwill gesture.
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Jan 28, 2015, 2:26 pm
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Upgrading Wifi free one-night promo
Just received the following email. My guess is that there will be an additional fee for the faster wifi, $25 resort fee per night applies to the promo. I would not expect Hhonors points for the stay:
Thank you for providing feedback regarding your previous stay with us at The New Tropicana Las Vegas. We are committed to exceeding our guests’ expectations, and your valuable feedback concerning the guestroom Wi-Fi service assisted us in identifying an area for improvement.
I am thrilled to inform you that we are about to deploy new Wi-Fi technology in all of our guest rooms and suites, and beginning March 2015 our resort will provide one of the the FASTEST Internet services available in a Las Vegas hotel!
As a valued guest, I would like to personally offer you a complimentary one-night stay to come back and experience our new state-of-the-art technology, as well as an exclusive rate of just $55 midweek (Sunday-Thursday) and $95 on weekends (Friday and Saturday) for each additional night you choose to stay with us. This offer can be redeemed March 15 through June 30, 2015.
To arrange your next visit, please call 1.702.739.2508 or email [email protected] and mention code RRWifi.
We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Arik Knowles
Vice President of Hotel Operations
The New Tropicana Las Vegas
Thank you for providing feedback regarding your previous stay with us at The New Tropicana Las Vegas. We are committed to exceeding our guests’ expectations, and your valuable feedback concerning the guestroom Wi-Fi service assisted us in identifying an area for improvement.
I am thrilled to inform you that we are about to deploy new Wi-Fi technology in all of our guest rooms and suites, and beginning March 2015 our resort will provide one of the the FASTEST Internet services available in a Las Vegas hotel!
As a valued guest, I would like to personally offer you a complimentary one-night stay to come back and experience our new state-of-the-art technology, as well as an exclusive rate of just $55 midweek (Sunday-Thursday) and $95 on weekends (Friday and Saturday) for each additional night you choose to stay with us. This offer can be redeemed March 15 through June 30, 2015.
To arrange your next visit, please call 1.702.739.2508 or email [email protected] and mention code RRWifi.
We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Arik Knowles
Vice President of Hotel Operations
The New Tropicana Las Vegas
Jan 30, 2015, 6:24 am
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Mar 9, 2015, 7:19 pm
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Arg. I have to go down to soul-sucking Las Vegas on the 21st for a couple nights, and the rate at the Trop is one of the lowest Hilton properties - if the resort fee isn't included.
I've stayed here a good number of times (Diamond guest) and have been sometimes charged Resort fees, sometimes not. Don't know if they ever ironed out their policy or educated front desk folks to have a consistent story on resort fees.
Has anyone been here recently to confirm or deny Diamonds get it waived? Any changes on the breakfast? (I used to stay here because of the included Diamond buffet, but when it went to the grab a donut at the coffeeshop, I started booking more at the Elara and ES further north up the Strip.
TDM
I've stayed here a good number of times (Diamond guest) and have been sometimes charged Resort fees, sometimes not. Don't know if they ever ironed out their policy or educated front desk folks to have a consistent story on resort fees.
Has anyone been here recently to confirm or deny Diamonds get it waived? Any changes on the breakfast? (I used to stay here because of the included Diamond buffet, but when it went to the grab a donut at the coffeeshop, I started booking more at the Elara and ES further north up the Strip.
TDM
Mar 9, 2015, 10:46 pm
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I just returned from 7 soul sucking nights in Vegas (was there for a conference) and stayed at the Trop. They have a dedicated Diamond check in room and the staff seemed knowledgeable. I was charged the resort fee, $25 plus tax = $28/night.
Breakfast is in their "food court". The selection is good - you get three items plus a drink, with cold and hot items to choose from - the service, not so much. Even with a small line, the line moves very slow.
You can upgrade to the restaurant buffet for $15, it's a good buffet - not one of those wild and crazy Vegas buffets, but better than most Hilton buffets. Still, $15. My only complaint about the restaurant is that its hard to get the attention of a server to get a coffee or tea, even when there are a lot of servers.
My first morning, they had a conference at the Trop, and the food court line was as long as a disneyworld ride line. I had to skip it. Later that day, I complained to the agent in the Diamond room, and she immediately comped me a $50 food credit, which I found to be an excellent resolution as it let me enjoy three breakfasts at their buffet, on the busiest days.
I found them to also be very willing to upgrade Diamonds to a suite; in my case, there were no suites available the first two nights (that darned conference) but at checkin they held one for me starting the third night.
Breakfast is in their "food court". The selection is good - you get three items plus a drink, with cold and hot items to choose from - the service, not so much. Even with a small line, the line moves very slow.
You can upgrade to the restaurant buffet for $15, it's a good buffet - not one of those wild and crazy Vegas buffets, but better than most Hilton buffets. Still, $15. My only complaint about the restaurant is that its hard to get the attention of a server to get a coffee or tea, even when there are a lot of servers.
My first morning, they had a conference at the Trop, and the food court line was as long as a disneyworld ride line. I had to skip it. Later that day, I complained to the agent in the Diamond room, and she immediately comped me a $50 food credit, which I found to be an excellent resolution as it let me enjoy three breakfasts at their buffet, on the busiest days.
I found them to also be very willing to upgrade Diamonds to a suite; in my case, there were no suites available the first two nights (that darned conference) but at checkin they held one for me starting the third night.
Mar 10, 2015, 12:22 am
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I arrived on Dec 25 and left on Jan 3. I was told that my Diamond status gave me only the VIP room for check in and a choice between the free breakfast and a discount on the full buffet.
Still, I cannot complain too much as:
1. I was guaranteed the Paradise Tower in advance.
2. My casino host comped my room in advance as well as giving me 4 show tickets, two $50 discounts for dinners in their better restaurants, free spa visit, a waiver of my resort fees and $200 in slot play.
3. There was a giant basket of chocolates and other goodies waiting for me in my room as well as 10 bottles of water and 6 bottles of Coke.
4. I did not upgrade the wi fi as it worked very well with the freebie version.
5. I ate the full buffet breakfast daily and had a few meals in the food court. I also order more Coke from room service. These were charged to my room but comped at check out. The only things I wound up paying for were some small items I bought in the hotel shop.
All of this was based on my gambling record at the Trop (this was my fourth stay), not on my Diamond status. I am far from being a giant player and doubt that I would have gotten as much from any other Vegas hotel.
Still, I cannot complain too much as:
1. I was guaranteed the Paradise Tower in advance.
2. My casino host comped my room in advance as well as giving me 4 show tickets, two $50 discounts for dinners in their better restaurants, free spa visit, a waiver of my resort fees and $200 in slot play.
3. There was a giant basket of chocolates and other goodies waiting for me in my room as well as 10 bottles of water and 6 bottles of Coke.
4. I did not upgrade the wi fi as it worked very well with the freebie version.
5. I ate the full buffet breakfast daily and had a few meals in the food court. I also order more Coke from room service. These were charged to my room but comped at check out. The only things I wound up paying for were some small items I bought in the hotel shop.
All of this was based on my gambling record at the Trop (this was my fourth stay), not on my Diamond status. I am far from being a giant player and doubt that I would have gotten as much from any other Vegas hotel.
Mar 10, 2015, 12:55 am
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I arrived on Dec 25 and left on Jan 3. I was told that my Diamond status gave me only the VIP room for check in and a choice between the free breakfast and a discount on the full buffet.
Still, I cannot complain too much as:
1. I was guaranteed the Paradise Tower in advance.
2. My casino host comped my room in advance as well as giving me 4 show tickets, two $50 discounts for dinners in their better restaurants, free spa visit, a waiver of my resort fees and $200 in slot play.
3. There was a giant basket of chocolates and other goodies waiting for me in my room as well as 10 bottles of water and 6 bottles of Coke.
4. I did not upgrade the wi fi as it worked very well with the freebie version.
5. I ate the full buffet breakfast daily and had a few meals in the food court. I also order more Coke from room service. These were charged to my room but comped at check out. The only things I wound up paying for were some small items I bought in the hotel shop.
All of this was based on my gambling record at the Trop (this was my fourth stay), not on my Diamond status. I am far from being a giant player and doubt that I would have gotten as much from any other Vegas hotel.
Still, I cannot complain too much as:
1. I was guaranteed the Paradise Tower in advance.
2. My casino host comped my room in advance as well as giving me 4 show tickets, two $50 discounts for dinners in their better restaurants, free spa visit, a waiver of my resort fees and $200 in slot play.
3. There was a giant basket of chocolates and other goodies waiting for me in my room as well as 10 bottles of water and 6 bottles of Coke.
4. I did not upgrade the wi fi as it worked very well with the freebie version.
5. I ate the full buffet breakfast daily and had a few meals in the food court. I also order more Coke from room service. These were charged to my room but comped at check out. The only things I wound up paying for were some small items I bought in the hotel shop.
All of this was based on my gambling record at the Trop (this was my fourth stay), not on my Diamond status. I am far from being a giant player and doubt that I would have gotten as much from any other Vegas hotel.
Mar 10, 2015, 1:16 am
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No, and I knew that in advance. I did receive HHonors points for my first stay (also made through a casino host and based on a match for my Total Rewards status) but was informed for later stays that reservations have to be made on the hhonors site to get points.
Mar 10, 2015, 1:32 am
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Mar 10, 2015, 4:41 am
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Mar 10, 2015, 9:25 am
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Arg. I have to go down to soul-sucking Las Vegas on the 21st for a couple nights, and the rate at the Trop is one of the lowest Hilton properties - if the resort fee isn't included.
I've stayed here a good number of times (Diamond guest) and have been sometimes charged Resort fees, sometimes not. Don't know if they ever ironed out their policy or educated front desk folks to have a consistent story on resort fees.
Has anyone been here recently to confirm or deny Diamonds get it waived? Any changes on the breakfast? (I used to stay here because of the included Diamond buffet, but when it went to the grab a donut at the coffeeshop, I started booking more at the Elara and ES further north up the Strip.
TDM
I've stayed here a good number of times (Diamond guest) and have been sometimes charged Resort fees, sometimes not. Don't know if they ever ironed out their policy or educated front desk folks to have a consistent story on resort fees.
Has anyone been here recently to confirm or deny Diamonds get it waived? Any changes on the breakfast? (I used to stay here because of the included Diamond buffet, but when it went to the grab a donut at the coffeeshop, I started booking more at the Elara and ES further north up the Strip.
TDM
He was charged a $25 PLUS TAX resort fee that they wouldn't waive.
He said the breakfast was a lousy selection of carb city choices from a place in the food court area. The breakfast buffet they previously comped to diamonds is now either a $12 or $15 PER PERSON upcharge.
The VIP lounge was closed when he checked in so not sure if that is still an option or not. The only plus is he did receive a jr suite upgrade.
The wifi was so slow he couldn't even download a couple TV shows to his ipad to watch on his flight. So not only did he pay almost $30 a day for a resort fee after tax for wifi which is a diamond benefit anyway, it was so slow he couldn't even use it outside of email.
He agrees with me that in the future he will just stay at HGVC properties when in Vegas.
If a free breakfast is important to you I would recommend the SLS. It's a nicer hotel and the wifi is decent
Mar 11, 2015, 10:00 am
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Mar 16, 2015, 11:57 am
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[QUOTE=ILovetheReds;24484645
If a free breakfast is important to you I would recommend the SLS. It's a nicer hotel and the wifi is decent[/QUOTE]
What's the breakfast situation at SLS for Diamond guests?
If a free breakfast is important to you I would recommend the SLS. It's a nicer hotel and the wifi is decent[/QUOTE]
What's the breakfast situation at SLS for Diamond guests?