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 14, 2016, 10:20 am
#2163
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frozen in Carbonite
Programs: UA Aluminum 0.6MM, Bonvoy Life Sentence, Hyatt Eliteist, AA Super Plutonium
Posts: 2,878
I kicked and screamed about it once and they let it go, but I think that had more to do with the fact that my Identity Gold status expired just a few days before I checked in to the property (resort fee is waived for Identity Gold/Plat), rather than me being MR Platinum.
Apr 14, 2016, 6:35 pm
#2164
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: Hyatt Diamand; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; SPG Gold; LeAccor Platinum
Posts: 67
I totally agree - With the MR/RC Plats, I believed this should change. No Breakfast and Resort Fee being the highest on the strip doesn't make this property worthwhile
May 14, 2016, 12:57 pm
#2165
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EWR, PHL
Programs: UA Silver, DL GM, Hertz 5*, Marriott Plat
Posts: 55
Just finished a 3 night mid-week stay at the Cosmopolitan and wanted to share a few thoughts as a Marriott Plat.
Was able to use the exclusive check-in area (which is to the left of the main desks when you're facing the desks).
Platinum arrival gift still $10 food/beverage credit or 500 points. Coffee service expanded from 6am - 12pm, but didn't utilize this benefit.
Was extremely lucky with room upgrades. I had two city room reservations, and asked if the rooms had a view of the Bellagio fountains (knowing full well that they didn't). Agent replied that they could accommodate upgrades for Platinums and ended up with Terrace Studios with fountain views. And I didn't need to offer a sandwich. I'm sure this would have been a different result had I stayed over the weekend.
Wicked Spoon guests are allowed to use the VIP line and get a discount on meals (I don't remember the exact percentage). The first time I went, they only discounted 2 out of the 5 in our group. The second time, all 5 of us got the discount. YMMV.
No complaints about the room, enjoyed the view.
Late Checkout - since my flight back home was later in the afternoon, I went down to the front desk to inquire about a late checkout. Front desk agent originally did the whole, "unfortunately we're booked full the next day and cannot accommodate" song-and-dance, but blatantly asked, "even for Marriott Platinums?" He replied, "well, that changes things" and was able to offer a 1pm checkout.
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay, and would stay again if the opportunity presented itself.
Was able to use the exclusive check-in area (which is to the left of the main desks when you're facing the desks).
Platinum arrival gift still $10 food/beverage credit or 500 points. Coffee service expanded from 6am - 12pm, but didn't utilize this benefit.
Was extremely lucky with room upgrades. I had two city room reservations, and asked if the rooms had a view of the Bellagio fountains (knowing full well that they didn't). Agent replied that they could accommodate upgrades for Platinums and ended up with Terrace Studios with fountain views. And I didn't need to offer a sandwich. I'm sure this would have been a different result had I stayed over the weekend.
Wicked Spoon guests are allowed to use the VIP line and get a discount on meals (I don't remember the exact percentage). The first time I went, they only discounted 2 out of the 5 in our group. The second time, all 5 of us got the discount. YMMV.
No complaints about the room, enjoyed the view.
Late Checkout - since my flight back home was later in the afternoon, I went down to the front desk to inquire about a late checkout. Front desk agent originally did the whole, "unfortunately we're booked full the next day and cannot accommodate" song-and-dance, but blatantly asked, "even for Marriott Platinums?" He replied, "well, that changes things" and was able to offer a 1pm checkout.
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay, and would stay again if the opportunity presented itself.
May 14, 2016, 12:59 pm
#2166
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
May 15, 2016, 12:21 am
#2167
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
Programs: AA EXP 1.7 M, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, AARP Sophomore, 14-time Croix de Candlestick
Posts: 18,669
Eggslut is opening on June 10th. That $10 credit should cover a Slut (coddled egg special) or a breakfast sandwich. 
May 15, 2016, 9:05 am
#2169
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
May 15, 2016, 2:51 pm
#2171
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EWR, PHL
Programs: UA Silver, DL GM, Hertz 5*, Marriott Plat
Posts: 55
There is a hotel guest line that skips the entire lineup. Just go to the front of the line. You'll need to be cross-checked with a list of hotel guests - 2 admissions per room.
May 15, 2016, 7:29 pm
#2172
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 698
for the day club too? its two complimentry or paid entries per room? is there a fee for more than two? thx
May 15, 2016, 7:48 pm
#2173
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
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Posts: 18,669
There is a current promo package "Access Excess" - two nights minimum, one time admission for 4 people to Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub, two drinks at Beauty and Essex and two pizza slices at the secret pizzarea.
May 15, 2016, 8:36 pm
#2174
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EWR, PHL
Programs: UA Silver, DL GM, Hertz 5*, Marriott Plat
Posts: 55
Not sure about the day club, I only went to the Marquee at night. But it's two complimentary entries per room for Marquee nightclub. I would presume that there would be an additional charge for additional entries beyond two.
May 16, 2016, 12:40 pm
#2175
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium, UA Silver (via Marriott)
Posts: 642
That's awesome! Do you know if it's valid for higher-tier headliners (Dash Berlin, Porter Robinson, etc.) or just for their local resident DJs (e.g. Lema)? Wish I had known about this sooner - I've been to Marquee a couple times while staying at the Cosmo and paid for tickets in advance.