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]
Mar 5, 2015, 6:01 pm
#1996
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
In regards to pool season, the pools gradually open up thru March and all pool club should be open by the 20th. And as you mentioned, March Madness is a ridiculous time in Vegas with all the people who come in to bet + people for pool scene. The worst times to go to Vegas are first week of March Madness and whenever a big boxing/UFC event is taking place. UFC isn't as big as it used to be. Mayweather/Pacquio is the first weekend in May and Vegas will be PACKED beyond any time ever before in the Vegas history (Cosmo is sold out already).
Mar 6, 2015, 3:31 am
#1998
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Wesseling, NRW, Germany
Programs: UA *S , MR LT Titanium, HH Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,940
In regards to pool season, the pools gradually open up thru March and all pool club should be open by the 20th. And as you mentioned, March Madness is a ridiculous time in Vegas with all the people who come in to bet + people for pool scene. The worst times to go to Vegas are first week of March Madness and whenever a big boxing/UFC event is taking place.
Greetings - Dirk
Mar 6, 2015, 5:43 am
#1999
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Philadephia, PA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 477
Mar 6, 2015, 12:11 pm
#2000
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DCA
Programs: MR Plat; AA Gold; UA Silver
Posts: 352
FYI, Cosmo just lowered the Identity points needed for Sterling status to 4k (down from 5k). I had 4053 points and just got the e-mail that I've been made Sterling. Awesome! 1 free night a year and 2-1 at Wicked Spoon!
Mar 6, 2015, 12:39 pm
#2001
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 31
In regards to pool season, the pools gradually open up thru March and all pool club should be open by the 20th. And as you mentioned, March Madness is a ridiculous time in Vegas with all the people who come in to bet + people for pool scene. The worst times to go to Vegas are first week of March Madness and whenever a big boxing/UFC event is taking place.
Mar 6, 2015, 1:00 pm
#2002
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicago
Posts: 425
Cosmopolitan's Identity No Longer Offering Points For Table Game Play
http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/20...ble+Game+Play+
Mar 6, 2015, 10:17 pm
#2003
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Programs: AA Life Gold, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 472
But with no more points for table play, I will no longer be able to earn points as I don't play many slots.
Is the one free night valid on a Fri or Sat?
Mar 6, 2015, 10:51 pm
#2004
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DCA
Programs: MR Plat; AA Gold; UA Silver
Posts: 352
I called and asked about the free night a while ago and was told it was ANY night and totally free - no resort fee or taxes. Subject to availability. I suspect Fri and Sat nights will have limited or no availability but I didn't ask. I'm also not going to hold my breath on the no taxes and no resort fee promise either.
And the elimination of table games for credit is a non issue for me. I don't gamble and got all of my points from food, beverage, and shopping. It never seemed like a good value to try and get ID points from table games anyway when F&B and shopping got you 5 points per $1!
And the elimination of table games for credit is a non issue for me. I don't gamble and got all of my points from food, beverage, and shopping. It never seemed like a good value to try and get ID points from table games anyway when F&B and shopping got you 5 points per $1!
Mar 9, 2015, 12:57 pm
#2008
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 7
I called and asked about the free night a while ago and was told it was ANY night and totally free - no resort fee or taxes. Subject to availability. I suspect Fri and Sat nights will have limited or no availability but I didn't ask. I'm also not going to hold my breath on the no taxes and no resort fee promise either.
Mar 16, 2015, 1:51 pm
#2009
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Gold, MR Plat, Avis First
Posts: 35
I don't mean to be repetitive so forgive me if this is against the rules but I'm seeking to get an answer to a previous question of mine.
I set up a group rate for some friends coming for our stay that was significantly cheaper than published rates or booking conversions using Marriott pts.
I am Identity Gold with Cosmo and Platinum with Marriott (I just recently became Platinum with Marriott AFTER booking the reservations directly with Cosmo).
Can I still pay for my stay in Marriott GCs? Are there other benefits I can take advantage of being Marriott Platinum even though I booked directly through Cosmo or do you only get the Platinum benefits if you book through Marriott.com?
I tried wading through some of the thread so forgive me if some of my question is a repeat. Had trouble finding a clear answer to this scenario.
I set up a group rate for some friends coming for our stay that was significantly cheaper than published rates or booking conversions using Marriott pts.
I am Identity Gold with Cosmo and Platinum with Marriott (I just recently became Platinum with Marriott AFTER booking the reservations directly with Cosmo).
Can I still pay for my stay in Marriott GCs? Are there other benefits I can take advantage of being Marriott Platinum even though I booked directly through Cosmo or do you only get the Platinum benefits if you book through Marriott.com?
I tried wading through some of the thread so forgive me if some of my question is a repeat. Had trouble finding a clear answer to this scenario.
Mar 16, 2015, 4:19 pm
#2010
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,324
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There are no longer any Marriott Platinum benefits except using the check in lounge and maybe a small free upgrade. Yes you can use Marriott GC's.
Originally Posted by mgm32
I don't mean to be repetitive so forgive me if this is against the rules but I'm seeking to get an answer to a previous question of mine.
I set up a group rate for some friends coming for our stay that was significantly cheaper than published rates or booking conversions using Marriott pts.
I am Identity Gold with Cosmo and Platinum with Marriott (I just recently became Platinum with Marriott AFTER booking the reservations directly with Cosmo).
Can I still pay for my stay in Marriott GCs? Are there other benefits I can take advantage of being Marriott Platinum even though I booked directly through Cosmo or do you only get the Platinum benefits if you book through Marriott.com?
I tried wading through some of the thread so forgive me if some of my question is a repeat. Had trouble finding a clear answer to this scenario.
I set up a group rate for some friends coming for our stay that was significantly cheaper than published rates or booking conversions using Marriott pts.
I am Identity Gold with Cosmo and Platinum with Marriott (I just recently became Platinum with Marriott AFTER booking the reservations directly with Cosmo).
Can I still pay for my stay in Marriott GCs? Are there other benefits I can take advantage of being Marriott Platinum even though I booked directly through Cosmo or do you only get the Platinum benefits if you book through Marriott.com?
I tried wading through some of the thread so forgive me if some of my question is a repeat. Had trouble finding a clear answer to this scenario.