Single_Flyer

Can anyone confirm that stays at Palazzo count towards the Accelerate Promo?

davidw70

It certainly did count for me on the current Accelerate promo.

vh_bu98

The Venetian and Palazzo both counted for me.

Single_Flyer

Thanks!

tangey

I see these properties are now quoting $45+tax a night "resort fee"

vh_bu98

At least you get free parking. LOL

wetsand

Get a players card, play like mad and talk to a casino host. You might be surprised what gets comped.

1flyer

If they rebated back 50-75 percent of your expected gambling losses in points and comps, I wouldn't be surprised. I'd be surprised if gambling ended up not being a losing proposition still.

Tony300S

Well never heard much feedback of recent Palazzo stays, but I'll be there Saturday and will be sure to update the thread when I get back. ^

Booked as a Spire AMB on a BOGO cert Sat-Sun in a Fortuna Suite and then Chase reward night for Monday (Luxury Suite).

Plan on trying the old $20 Vegas tip at check-in.... hoping for a few possible outcomes. FINGERS CROSSED!

1. Get a better than a 1-category upgrade on the Fortuna BOGO stay portion.
2. Extend the suite upgrade stay to the Chase free award night so we don't need to switch rooms.
3. Have the resort fees comped.
4. A combination of the above would be a HUGE win!

Tony300S

So... about 9:30pm on Saturday we approached the quiet check-in area of the Palazzo. The IHG member check-in area was closed so we were directed towards the 3-4 agents in the main area. I had my $25 tip in place between the license and credit card as I met the agent.
he quickly noticed the tip, slid it under the front of the counter and started clicking away.

As expected I was being upgraded to the Sienna Suite (as a AMB member) and I requested if he could help out with the 3rd "reward night" so we wouldn't have to check out and back in again. Agent made a quick call and confirmed our 3-night Sienna Suite Stay!

HUGE impressive suite (1200+ sq ft), honestly a bit much for 2 people, but hey, it was my birthday! Room was on the 37th floor (37-705) facing the desert/Wynn area pool.

* Sorry for the HUGE pix, didn't get around to resizing them before upload.



Sienna Suite #37-705


Entry Hall


Powder Room


Sienna Suite Living Room


Sienna Suite Master King Bedroom


Sienna Suite Makeup Area


Sienna Suite Master Bath


Vanities on Both Sides


HUGE walk-in shower!


Sienna Suite Master Bath - Looking Out


Sienna Suite Wide View


View from Sienna Suite 37-705

Super Mario

Anyone have any experience with the Prestige lounge? Is it worth it?

clubman

Thanks for the report, and nice upgrade!

TBH, unless I was with the family, I think I would value the view over an oversized suite considering the very generous size of the standard suites anyway. The Palazzo offers three different views pretty much. The one you had, a semi strip view (which they still call a strip view) and a proper strip view (looking all the way down the strip and the airport on the left). The latter is really cool but you do need to know what to ask for.

Steph58

Agree. Then there's the third view which we received with our Ambassador courtesy upgrade ($25 tip not necessary). 1200+ sq feet, double entry doors, 2 bathrooms, sectional sofa, dining table, 2 big beds, bar/counter along the back. View was of the back--I get turned around there--roof garage of the Sands convention center, condos, houses? Front desk called it a "mountain view". No pools, no Strip, no gold Trump tower in the distance. Would have been disappointed if had been the first visit, but we've stayed many times. For two people, in hindsight, would have preferred just the basic room/suite I booked with an upgraded view. Next time, I'll not be swayed by the front desk's dazzle!

Donsyb

We've done Prestige a few times. It used to be much better value back when they waived the resort fee for Prestige guests. It's an extra $100 per night, for that you get sparkling wine and private check in, continental breakfast for everyone in the room, soft drinks/ coffee throughout the day, and an evening cocktail happy hour with hot hors d'ouevres. The problem for me is that to feel like you get good value, you have to spend a few hours there every evening - and there are too many other places I want to try!

It is good if you're with a group, as it gives you somewhere to meet and hang out. But the rooms are large so you could do that in your room depending on the group size.

The room itself is no different, just on a set group of floors.

trouble747

Wow, the resort fees are up to $45!? That further diminishes the value of the BOGO.

Do these properties attempt to charge a resort fee on points or free night award?