Dec 19, 2013, 9:27 am
Last edit by: dgreen12
Hotel Website: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection
Official List of Cosmopolitan Bonvoy Elite Benefits: https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/marriott-bonvoy-at-the-cosmopolitan-of-las-vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the only charges that qualify for Points are as follows:
- Room rate, room service food and beverage, in-room movies, phone calls and in-room minibar purchases
- Points cannot be earned on any other purchases at hotel outlets or for hotel services
The Cosmopolitan is a "resort," so basically the only elite benny is a possible upgrade. Elites are not exempt from the resort fee
Resort fee is $39+tax effective 01/01/2019. Also as of that date, parking (self & valet) is complimentary for hotel guests.
Cosmopolitan is exempt from providing free wifi to Plats per Marriott's T&Cs, however it is included with the mandatory $39 daily resort fee so there is still no extra charge to any guest for using it.
Platinums receive:
* use of Platinum check-in area (to the left of main desks)
* Platinum arrival gift is $10FB coupon or 1,000 points
* room upgrade (space available) - better luck on mid-week stays than weekend stays. sometimes a 'sandwich' (ie, bribe) to front desk does the trick.
* free tea/coffee 6am - noon in the plat lobby check-in area
* Wicked Spoon: Marriott Rewards Platinums (and PPs) get to use preferred line and get 15% discount when staying at the property. Just show your MR Plat or PP card.
You can book through Virtuoso as well as Amex FHR for complimentary breakfast buffet at Wicked spoon.
Resort fee:
* $39 (+ tax) per day for resort fee, which includes gym access, local + long distance calls, Wifi, pool access. The resort fee is not waived.
Receiving Bonvoy Points for a Stay:
Many have reported needing to follow up to have Marriott Bonvoy points manually posted post stay (they do not typically post automatically.) A tip is to email [email protected] shortly after a stay asking them to manually forward your folio to Marriott Bonvoy for processing.
Hat tip to billycwhatup for this:
* Identity points and MR points can not be earned on the same stay
Other tips
The Terrace Suites are the most common room type and are classified as studio and one bedroom, with options for King, 2 Queens with or without a fountain view. They are essentially the same size, however (10 sq ft difference), but the layouts differ.
The King Studio Suite has a standard bathroom with shower and tub, a living room area with large sitting area and an L shaped sofa and the bed is in a separate area, though not separated.
The King One BR Suite has the same kind of living room area, with the bedroom separated by sliding doors and the bathroom is larger, with a "soaking tub".
If you get a terrace suite of any kind with 2 Queens, the living area will be smaller.
And unless your room type is described as "fountain view", you aren't guaranteed it, though Platinum status will get you upgraded on check in if they have one available.
If you book any of these room types and want to aim higher, I would try a giving the receptionist a 50$ "sandwich", and ask if any wraparounds upgrades would be available. If they say yes, there is a good chance that it will be a wraparound facing south-east or south-west, which for me would be a no go. Taste in view is personal of course, but for me the fountain-Eiffel tower view are so much nicer than the south facing views. Also when you would have the choice between a low level wraparound or high level terrace suite, I would still take the high level terrace suite, because a number of floors on the east tower are blocked by the big Bellagio sign. (see youtube vids).
If you really want a high level wraparound then you probably would have to pay, which can sometimes be not that much. If I'm not mistaken I think they offered me a wraparound at 150$ per night more, but we originally booked a 1 bedroom terrace room without view.
Last tip : If you would get the choice of wraparound I would definitely take a high floor east tower one, facing north-east. That would give you bellagio fountain + eiffel tower view, but also a good portion of the south strip.
Official List of Cosmopolitan Bonvoy Elite Benefits: https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/marriott-bonvoy-at-the-cosmopolitan-of-las-vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the only charges that qualify for Points are as follows:
- Room rate, room service food and beverage, in-room movies, phone calls and in-room minibar purchases
- Points cannot be earned on any other purchases at hotel outlets or for hotel services
The Cosmopolitan is a "resort," so basically the only elite benny is a possible upgrade. Elites are not exempt from the resort fee
Resort fee is $39+tax effective 01/01/2019. Also as of that date, parking (self & valet) is complimentary for hotel guests.
Cosmopolitan is exempt from providing free wifi to Plats per Marriott's T&Cs, however it is included with the mandatory $39 daily resort fee so there is still no extra charge to any guest for using it.
Platinums receive:
* use of Platinum check-in area (to the left of main desks)
* Platinum arrival gift is $10FB coupon or 1,000 points
* room upgrade (space available) - better luck on mid-week stays than weekend stays. sometimes a 'sandwich' (ie, bribe) to front desk does the trick.
* free tea/coffee 6am - noon in the plat lobby check-in area
* Wicked Spoon: Marriott Rewards Platinums (and PPs) get to use preferred line and get 15% discount when staying at the property. Just show your MR Plat or PP card.
You can book through Virtuoso as well as Amex FHR for complimentary breakfast buffet at Wicked spoon.
Resort fee:
* $39 (+ tax) per day for resort fee, which includes gym access, local + long distance calls, Wifi, pool access. The resort fee is not waived.
Receiving Bonvoy Points for a Stay:
Many have reported needing to follow up to have Marriott Bonvoy points manually posted post stay (they do not typically post automatically.) A tip is to email [email protected] shortly after a stay asking them to manually forward your folio to Marriott Bonvoy for processing.
Hat tip to billycwhatup for this:
* Identity points and MR points can not be earned on the same stay
Other tips
The Terrace Suites are the most common room type and are classified as studio and one bedroom, with options for King, 2 Queens with or without a fountain view. They are essentially the same size, however (10 sq ft difference), but the layouts differ.
The King Studio Suite has a standard bathroom with shower and tub, a living room area with large sitting area and an L shaped sofa and the bed is in a separate area, though not separated.
The King One BR Suite has the same kind of living room area, with the bedroom separated by sliding doors and the bathroom is larger, with a "soaking tub".
If you get a terrace suite of any kind with 2 Queens, the living area will be smaller.
And unless your room type is described as "fountain view", you aren't guaranteed it, though Platinum status will get you upgraded on check in if they have one available.
If you book any of these room types and want to aim higher, I would try a giving the receptionist a 50$ "sandwich", and ask if any wraparounds upgrades would be available. If they say yes, there is a good chance that it will be a wraparound facing south-east or south-west, which for me would be a no go. Taste in view is personal of course, but for me the fountain-Eiffel tower view are so much nicer than the south facing views. Also when you would have the choice between a low level wraparound or high level terrace suite, I would still take the high level terrace suite, because a number of floors on the east tower are blocked by the big Bellagio sign. (see youtube vids).
If you really want a high level wraparound then you probably would have to pay, which can sometimes be not that much. If I'm not mistaken I think they offered me a wraparound at 150$ per night more, but we originally booked a 1 bedroom terrace room without view.
Last tip : If you would get the choice of wraparound I would definitely take a high floor east tower one, facing north-east. That would give you bellagio fountain + eiffel tower view, but also a good portion of the south strip.
Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel [Master Thread]
Dec 30, 2013, 12:27 pm
#1696
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
Its more than just getting the short term benefit of the WS buffet for those of us who booked prior to the changes made, but rather the value of choosing the Cosmo for future Las Vegas stays given the two WS buffet passes were a big incentive for me (and likely other platinum members) to book rooms on a weekend stay.
For me personally its makes MGM hotels more alluring (as a Hyatt diamond member) simply from a value prespective.
For me personally its makes MGM hotels more alluring (as a Hyatt diamond member) simply from a value prespective.
While staying at the Cosmo is great on NYE, for 45K points and a $28 resort fee (which adds NOTHING), as a local, we will probably not do it again without the added value of the buffets. 45K points is a lot of points.
Last edited by trekwars2000; Dec 30, 2013 at 12:33 pm
Dec 31, 2013, 5:33 pm
#1697
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
So just checked in. The letter does now say 500 pts or $10 F&B (which after looking at the coffee bar next to check in will get you two small latte's and nothing more).
However, I showed the check in agent my email that mentioned 2 WS buffets and she had no problems giving me that. Also, she extended it to each of my 3 rooms. ^^^ for that.
However, I showed the check in agent my email that mentioned 2 WS buffets and she had no problems giving me that. Also, she extended it to each of my 3 rooms. ^^^ for that.
Jan 1, 2014, 1:51 pm
#1698
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 1
So just checked in. The letter does now say 500 pts or $10 F&B (which after looking at the coffee bar next to check in will get you two small latte's and nothing more).
However, I showed the check in agent my email that mentioned 2 WS buffets and she had no problems giving me that. Also, she extended it to each of my 3 rooms. ^^^ for that.
However, I showed the check in agent my email that mentioned 2 WS buffets and she had no problems giving me that. Also, she extended it to each of my 3 rooms. ^^^ for that.
Jan 1, 2014, 3:05 pm
#1699
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Delta P, SPG G, Marriott S, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,007
Glad they did not screw you. The buffet would of been really good going forward.
What is the regular price for it? $40?
Although wife and I are bad buffet eaters. Never get our monies worth. Only go when it is comped.
What is the regular price for it? $40?
Although wife and I are bad buffet eaters. Never get our monies worth. Only go when it is comped.
Jan 1, 2014, 3:14 pm
#1700
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
Considering that Vegas comp rooms for NYE are "dime a dozen," this is not an extraordinary value for 45K points, IMO.
Jan 1, 2014, 3:48 pm
#1701
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Programs: AA Life Gold, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 472
Not everyone can get comp nights. Considering that the room rate for NYE at Cosmo was probably as high as it gets and likely around $500 (if not higher), it's probably the among the best nights to use your points there.
Jan 1, 2014, 3:52 pm
#1702
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
Believe me, it's a heck of a lot easier than re-qualifying for Marriott Platinum or Delta Platinum. It's all about the "game" one wishes to focus on. Comp rooms, especially at CZR-Group, are a relatively easy score if you put some time and effort into it. Not super easy, but a lot easier than what folks "chase" at FlyerTalk all the time (especially, those who deal with all the work involved with manufactured spend). Cosmo, is one of the easiest, in fact for table players; but CZR-Group would be less risky, IMO.
Jan 2, 2014, 11:48 am
#1703
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: Marriott Plat, Southwest A-List Preferred
Posts: 265
Speaking of comps… just put in a reservation for 4nts comped. I know I'll have to pay the resort fee, but are there any other fees (taxes on the resort fee or anything else I can't think of)?
Jan 3, 2014, 8:42 am
#1704
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
The problem is, I am a local and don't go down to the strip when I gamble (not that it is even that often anymore, anyway). Is there any other way to get a comped room without gambling (other than using MR points) on NYE?
Jan 4, 2014, 2:13 am
#1706
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Delta P, SPG G, Marriott S, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,007
There is a $3 tax on the resort fee, so it's actually $28 and not $25.
It was actually $600 before tax for a queen city room. I presume the terrace suite was more.
Please report back on your successes.
The buffet, at least on new years morning, was $90.80 with tax for two.
The problem is, I am a local and don't go down to the strip when I gamble (not that it is even that often anymore, anyway). Is there any other way to get a comped room without gambling (other than using MR points) on NYE?
It was actually $600 before tax for a queen city room. I presume the terrace suite was more.
Please report back on your successes.
The buffet, at least on new years morning, was $90.80 with tax for two.
The problem is, I am a local and don't go down to the strip when I gamble (not that it is even that often anymore, anyway). Is there any other way to get a comped room without gambling (other than using MR points) on NYE?
Just got offers from JW marriott for rooms, buy one night at 69 get one night free, plus $150 casino credit. I spent a total of $400 there one time gambling.
Another offer today from silverton casino, free rooms, and spent a whopping 200 there a few years ago.
Now that Macau is seven times the gambling rate of Las Vegas, you will see more and more comps to get you to their property.
Jan 4, 2014, 5:33 am
#1707
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Philadephia, PA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 477
Jan 4, 2014, 11:47 am
#1708
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 26
as a lowly gold, there wasn't much in the way of perks at the cosmopolitan. but the rooms were very nice and shiny. resort fee was 25 + fees, ended up at 28 per night.
the in house toiletries are cc bigelow for those who care. and for those enamored by the bathrobe, they are $125 if you take them from the room, but $95 at the gift shop.
the in house toiletries are cc bigelow for those who care. and for those enamored by the bathrobe, they are $125 if you take them from the room, but $95 at the gift shop.
Jan 4, 2014, 12:06 pm
#1709
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
as a lowly gold, there wasn't much in the way of perks at the cosmopolitan. but the rooms were very nice and shiny. resort fee was 25 + fees, ended up at 28 per night.
the in house toiletries are cc bigelow for those who care. and for those enamored by the bathrobe, they are $125 if you take them from the room, but $95 at the gift shop.
the in house toiletries are cc bigelow for those who care. and for those enamored by the bathrobe, they are $125 if you take them from the room, but $95 at the gift shop.
Jan 4, 2014, 12:53 pm
#1710
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