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]
Apr 3, 2014, 1:25 pm
#1801
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 186
I got that exact same offer too... I am MR Plat, but I was also already Identity Plat!!! Wrote to complain and they switched it back to Platinum... The lady told me a few weeks ago they'd be revamping pretty siginificantly. 2 for 1 at WS and free nights is great. But its unclear for Gold and Plat how many free nights
Apr 3, 2014, 6:39 pm
#1803
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,357
I just saw this. I wonder why restrictions are around the complimentary room night per year. I am currently gold and get 2. I have never even heard of this.
Sterling Benefits (5k+ pts)
One complimentary room night per year.
2x slot multipliers all day, every day.
One 2-for-1 Wicked Spoon dining offer per month.
VIP Reservations.
Line Access to special offers.
Gold Benefits (20k+ pts)
Two complimentary room night per year.
Two complimentary companion room nights per year.
Complimentary resort fee which includes high speed internet access, 24 hour fitness center access and tennis court access.
3x slot multipliers all day, every day.
One in-room movie per visit.
2-for-1 dining and priority access at Wicked Spoon.
2-for-1 concert & event tickets along with VIP access.
2-for-1 tickets to Vegas Nocturne.
VIP access to Rose. Rabbit. Lie.
VIP Reservations Line.
Early Check-in and Late Check-out when available.
Sterling Benefits (5k+ pts)
One complimentary room night per year.
2x slot multipliers all day, every day.
One 2-for-1 Wicked Spoon dining offer per month.
VIP Reservations.
Line Access to special offers.
Gold Benefits (20k+ pts)
Two complimentary room night per year.
Two complimentary companion room nights per year.
Complimentary resort fee which includes high speed internet access, 24 hour fitness center access and tennis court access.
3x slot multipliers all day, every day.
One in-room movie per visit.
2-for-1 dining and priority access at Wicked Spoon.
2-for-1 concert & event tickets along with VIP access.
2-for-1 tickets to Vegas Nocturne.
VIP access to Rose. Rabbit. Lie.
VIP Reservations Line.
Early Check-in and Late Check-out when available.
Apr 3, 2014, 6:47 pm
#1804
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: YYC; YYZ
Programs: SPG Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 231
Identity levels are simply based on "identity points".
Although I always credit all my Cosmo stays with Marriott points. The past few stays I have had spend at the hotel and credited that spend towards my identity membership (5 points per $/hotel spend)
My 14,000 points on a rolling year earned me the sterling. its only another 6k points to Gold (or $1200 more spend at the hotel)
The free nights make this a HUGE incentive and this alone has renewed my faith and future stays at the cosmo.
Although I always credit all my Cosmo stays with Marriott points. The past few stays I have had spend at the hotel and credited that spend towards my identity membership (5 points per $/hotel spend)
My 14,000 points on a rolling year earned me the sterling. its only another 6k points to Gold (or $1200 more spend at the hotel)
The free nights make this a HUGE incentive and this alone has renewed my faith and future stays at the cosmo.
Apr 3, 2014, 7:00 pm
#1805
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,357
Identity levels are simply based on "identity points".
Although I always credit all my Cosmo stays with Marriott points. The past few stays I have had spend at the hotel and credited that spend towards my identity membership (5 points per $/hotel spend)
My 14,000 points on a rolling year earned me the sterling. its only another 6k points to Gold (or $1200 more spend at the hotel)
The free nights make this a HUGE incentive and this alone has renewed my faith and future stays at the cosmo.
Although I always credit all my Cosmo stays with Marriott points. The past few stays I have had spend at the hotel and credited that spend towards my identity membership (5 points per $/hotel spend)
My 14,000 points on a rolling year earned me the sterling. its only another 6k points to Gold (or $1200 more spend at the hotel)
The free nights make this a HUGE incentive and this alone has renewed my faith and future stays at the cosmo.
Apr 3, 2014, 9:16 pm
#1806
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,323
After our last stay, maybe 18 months or so ago, I maintained I would never return, ever, ever.
In January, I received an invite (from Identity Club marketing, I think), giving me two free nights, plus $280 in free play.
So, I booked and went in early March. Same old housekeeping issues.
Two weeks later, another offer, for two free nights, plus $350 in free play.
Since we barely set foot in their casino, this was surprising.
Apr 4, 2014, 9:43 am
#1807
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,357
Funny about housecleaning
I think they DO need/want the business.
After our last stay, maybe 18 months or so ago, I maintained I would never return, ever, ever.
In January, I received an invite (from Identity Club marketing, I think), giving me two free nights, plus $280 in free play.
So, I booked and went in early March. Same old housekeeping issues.
Two weeks later, another offer, for two free nights, plus $350 in free play.
Since we barely set foot in their casino, this was surprising.
After our last stay, maybe 18 months or so ago, I maintained I would never return, ever, ever.
In January, I received an invite (from Identity Club marketing, I think), giving me two free nights, plus $280 in free play.
So, I booked and went in early March. Same old housekeeping issues.
Two weeks later, another offer, for two free nights, plus $350 in free play.
Since we barely set foot in their casino, this was surprising.
Apr 4, 2014, 8:17 pm
#1808
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,323
Ha, that IS funny. We had a similar experience . . . eerie, it is almost as if housekeeping lies in wait for guests to return, knowing they will NOT want the room cleaned whilst in the room, and then notes on their room inventory checklist "guest refused service today." SUCCESS!
Apr 5, 2014, 1:11 am
#1809
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Bonvoy Platinum, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,811
Apr 5, 2014, 5:14 pm
#1810
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Philadephia, PA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 477
Apr 6, 2014, 2:15 pm
#1811
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,113
Cosmopolitan has a promo going with United. On my ORD-LAS flight the UA flight attendants were handing out little boxes to passengers. It said Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Inside were a packet of mints, along with some coupons for discounts (example, 2-for-1 Wicked Spoon Buffet, etc, etc). All coupons had to be redeemed at the Identity desk, so I'm assuming they'd try to sign you up for the Identity program.
I have to head to the convention center in a few minutes. When I get back I'll post what the discounts are. I'm staying at the LAS Marriott, so doesn't really matter to me - but the breath mints will come in handy as I forgot to buy a pack before getting on the plane.
BTW - on the convention booking page for the Cosmo it had "earns Marriott points" underneath the Cosmo name, so even though they're reducing elite bennies they're still trying to milk the Marriott connection.
Cheers.
I have to head to the convention center in a few minutes. When I get back I'll post what the discounts are. I'm staying at the LAS Marriott, so doesn't really matter to me - but the breath mints will come in handy as I forgot to buy a pack before getting on the plane.
BTW - on the convention booking page for the Cosmo it had "earns Marriott points" underneath the Cosmo name, so even though they're reducing elite bennies they're still trying to milk the Marriott connection.
Cheers.
Apr 6, 2014, 6:43 pm
#1812
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,113
Ok, here are the coupon deals. All but one require an Identity Membership, hence having to get the actual thing at the Identity desk.
So the one that doesn't require a membership:
"3-For-2: Book 3 nights for the price of two. Call 855.435.0005 or visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Offer Code: MUAIR14 Must be 21 years or older. Must book by 8/30/14 & travel by 12/01/14. Minimum 3 night stay required. Discount applied as 33% off each night stay.
Now for the ones requiring a membership:
Complimentary Cocktail. Enjoy a signature cocktail with any purchase of $25 or more. Redeem at Rose.Rabbit.Lie. Must be 21+. Valid w/ purchase of $25 or more. Expires 8/31/14.
Enjoy a cocktail on Jose. Enjoy a complimentary Salt Air Margarita at China Poblano or Cava Sangria at Jaleo with equal or greater purchase. 21+. Expires 8/31/14
Let's Play. Enjoy $25 in Identity Play to game on your favorite slots in our casino. 21+. 8/31/14 expiration.
Receive a $25 retail credit with purchase of $160 in service (Sahra spa). 21+. Surrender at time of redemption. 21+. Expires 8/31/14.
2-for-1. Enjoy two dining experiences for the price one at Wicked Spoon. Expires 8/31/14.
Bling - Receive a complimentary accessory rental from Rent The Runway at Cosmopolitan (RTR rents evening gowns etc). 21+. Surrender at time of redemption. 8/31/14 expiration. Complimentary rental must be $25 or less. Valid only in the Las Vegas store. Can't be combined with any other offer.
Cheers.
So the one that doesn't require a membership:
"3-For-2: Book 3 nights for the price of two. Call 855.435.0005 or visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Offer Code: MUAIR14 Must be 21 years or older. Must book by 8/30/14 & travel by 12/01/14. Minimum 3 night stay required. Discount applied as 33% off each night stay.
Now for the ones requiring a membership:
Complimentary Cocktail. Enjoy a signature cocktail with any purchase of $25 or more. Redeem at Rose.Rabbit.Lie. Must be 21+. Valid w/ purchase of $25 or more. Expires 8/31/14.
Enjoy a cocktail on Jose. Enjoy a complimentary Salt Air Margarita at China Poblano or Cava Sangria at Jaleo with equal or greater purchase. 21+. Expires 8/31/14
Let's Play. Enjoy $25 in Identity Play to game on your favorite slots in our casino. 21+. 8/31/14 expiration.
Receive a $25 retail credit with purchase of $160 in service (Sahra spa). 21+. Surrender at time of redemption. 21+. Expires 8/31/14.
2-for-1. Enjoy two dining experiences for the price one at Wicked Spoon. Expires 8/31/14.
Bling - Receive a complimentary accessory rental from Rent The Runway at Cosmopolitan (RTR rents evening gowns etc). 21+. Surrender at time of redemption. 8/31/14 expiration. Complimentary rental must be $25 or less. Valid only in the Las Vegas store. Can't be combined with any other offer.
Cheers.
Apr 6, 2014, 8:03 pm
#1813
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,357
Ok, here are the coupon deals. All but one require an Identity Membership, hence having to get the actual thing at the Identity desk.
So the one that doesn't require a membership:
"3-For-2: Book 3 nights for the price of two. Call 855.435.0005 or visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Offer Code: MUAIR14 Must be 21 years or older. Must book by 8/30/14 & travel by 12/01/14. Minimum 3 night stay required. Discount applied as 33% off each night stay.
Cheers.
So the one that doesn't require a membership:
"3-For-2: Book 3 nights for the price of two. Call 855.435.0005 or visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Offer Code: MUAIR14 Must be 21 years or older. Must book by 8/30/14 & travel by 12/01/14. Minimum 3 night stay required. Discount applied as 33% off each night stay.
Cheers.
I also got my very first survey, they must be trying new things. Also the Point of Sale System went down for over 12 hrs on my last visit. They asked me to go to an ATM to pay for the 50 dollar bar tab. They ended up running it on the room as an offline charge.
Apr 7, 2014, 6:21 pm
#1815
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Southwest, Identity
Posts: 11
Basically having planned two bachelor parties bumped me to gold pretty quick.