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Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel [Master Thread]

Old Dec 19, 2013, 9:27 am
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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.

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Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel [Master Thread]

Old Feb 4, 2017, 8:41 pm
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What's the price of the one-bedroom that you are hoping to be upgraded to? It is almost certainly worth just paying for it, if it's that important to you. You may get upgraded further, but wouldn't it ruin your weekend if you pay for the lower room and DON'T get upgrade?
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Old Feb 4, 2017, 8:54 pm
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I agree, fountain view is important at the Cosmo, especially if it is your first time, if I were you I would take choice #2 (with the breakfast) but book a fountain view room so it is guaranteed. Unfortunately not all fountain view types of rooms are available if you don't book through Marriott/Cosmo.
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I only read back a few of the pages. Has anyone been able to get parking comped for any reason?

I know they jumped on the bandwagon because of MGM, but also because they also had a lot of people parking there for convenience and then walking to other casinos. IMO, it is one of the most convenient places to park on the strip. I just hoping they might comp for Identity status or for actual hotel customers.

BTW, someone can update the wiki not that it is past Feb 1. The resort fee is mentioned in 2 places...

Another question... The cosmo website give 5 ID points for ever $1 spent on hotel, spa, dining, and shopping. This includes the parking and resort fees, correct?

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Old Feb 6, 2017, 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by azmojo
I only read back a few of the pages. Has anyone been able to get parking comped for any reason?

I know they jumped on the bandwagon because of MGM, but also because they also had a lot of people parking there for convenience and then walking to other casinos. IMO, it is one of the most convenient places to park on the strip. I just hoping they might comp for Identity status or for actual hotel customers.

BTW, someone can update the wiki not that it is past Feb 1. The resort fee is mentioned in 2 places...

Another question... The cosmo website give 5 ID points for ever $1 spent on hotel, spa, dining, and shopping. This includes the parking and resort fees, correct?
I don't think anyone has comped parking yet since I don't believe they're charging yet. Spring is when they start, which I'm hearing from some friends planning a trip early next month may mean March. Self parking is comp'ed for Identity Sterling or better; valet parking is comp'ed for Identity Gold or better. No idea if Marriott status plays into it although I tend to doubt it. Details on parking are here: https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/parking

You have the posts and the account age, you should be able to edit the wiki yourself, but I made some edits.

Parking is a charge that earns ID points per their parking FAQ. Not 100% certain on resort fee.
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Old Feb 6, 2017, 8:08 am
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Thanks, I had no idea that a 'lowly' user like myself could edit the wiki. Just assumed I couldn't. Didn't realize Cosmo didn't actually start charging yet.

I would have to think (like to think) that Cosmo would 'validate' for parking or do something to ease the burden on their guests and customers, but it is also easy extra money for them so why not? I guess when it's free for Sterling level it kind of accomplishes the same thing. Just read the FAQ, guess they are not planning to validate.

My next hotel bill will exceed $800 which will give me more than the 4000 points needed for Sterling. Would be nice if they would comp parking in these instances or if something could be worked out to pay for parking after paying the hotel bill... which is the status was instant would instantly comp out your parking bill. Just read the FAQ again, guess it takes 24 hours for the new status to take effect so that's a no-go.

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Old Feb 6, 2017, 9:08 am
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Parking Fees

Originally Posted by fordan
I don't think anyone has comped parking yet since I don't believe they're charging yet. Spring is when they start, which I'm hearing from some friends planning a trip early next month may mean March. Self parking is comp'ed for Identity Sterling or better; valet parking is comp'ed for Identity Gold or better. No idea if Marriott status plays into it although I tend to doubt it. Details on parking are here: https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/parking

You have the posts and the account age, you should be able to edit the wiki yourself, but I made some edits.

Parking is a charge that earns ID points per their parking FAQ. Not 100% certain on resort fee.


I called in and checked yesterday and their is no FEE for parking yet. I will confirm this on my Friday arrival.
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Old Feb 7, 2017, 8:36 am
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I called in and checked yesterday and their is no FEE for parking yet. I will confirm this on my Friday arrival.
Welcome to Flyertalk! There isn't a parking fee yet because the parking fees start in 'spring 2017'.

Per fordan's link above:

"Valet and self-parking are currently complimentary at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and available 24 hours daily.

Beginning in spring 2017, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will charge for both valet and self-parking.*

Guests who booked with us prior to Jan. 2, 2017 will not be charged for self-parking. All guests utilizing valet parking will be subject to posted parking rates.

SELF-PARKING RATES (BEGINNING SPRING 2017)
0-1 hour: Complimentary
1-4 hours: $7
4-24 hours: $10
24+ hours: $10 per day (or additional portion thereof)
IDENTITY MEMBERSHIP & REWARDS MEMBERS: Self-parking is complimentary for Sterling status or higher, subject to availability. Must have Identity card present.
Motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles: Exempt from parking fees
Rates are subject to change.

VALET PARKING RATES (BEGINNING SPRING 2017)
0-4 hours: $13
4-24 hours: $18
24+ hours: $18 per day (or additional portion thereof)
IDENTITY MEMBERSHIP & REWARDS MEMBERS: Valet parking is complimentary for Gold status or higher, subject to availability. Must have Identity card present.
Rates are subject to change.

CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
During events and peak periods on The Las Vegas Strip (such as concerts or holidays like New Year’s Eve), special pricing may apply to ensure The Cosmopolitan’s guests have sufficient access to parking. Generally, event pricing is in effect from 4 – 11PM. Identity members and registered hotel guests are not subject to event pricing."
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Old Feb 28, 2017, 9:11 pm
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How does room availability work with the cosmo in regards to what marriott is able to sell and what cosmo sells directly through their own channels like their website?

For the week of the 19th of this month, there are no point redemption rooms available. If I search as a cash stay, it shows just wrap around terrace suites available. If I switch to a points redemption option, i get the error that no rooms are available however for some reason, a standard room (city view) room becomes available..why? Why didnt it show when i searched for a straight cash stay?

Also, if i check on the cosmos site directly, a terrace suite is shown as available...which marriott would normally allow me to reserve with extra point but as said above, it does nto show available. Are rooms kept out of the marriott system and reserved only for the cosmo to offer?
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Old Feb 28, 2017, 10:14 pm
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Originally Posted by swintec
How does room availability work with the cosmo in regards to what marriott is able to sell and what cosmo sells directly through their own channels like their website?

For the week of the 19th of this month, there are no point redemption rooms available. If I search as a cash stay, it shows just wrap around terrace suites available. If I switch to a points redemption option, i get the error that no rooms are available however for some reason, a standard room (city view) room becomes available..why? Why didnt it show when i searched for a straight cash stay?

Also, if i check on the cosmos site directly, a terrace suite is shown as available...which marriott would normally allow me to reserve with extra point but as said above, it does nto show available. Are rooms kept out of the marriott system and reserved only for the cosmo to offer?
A couple of weeks ago I ran into a situation where there were no King Terrace studios available on Marriott but they were available on Cosmo website. After a few days though the situation fixed itself and the Terrace studios rooms reappeared on Marriott. I think it's just a momentary glitch.
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Old Mar 1, 2017, 10:01 am
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Originally Posted by azmojo
A couple of weeks ago I ran into a situation where there were no King Terrace studios available on Marriott but they were available on Cosmo website. After a few days though the situation fixed itself and the Terrace studios rooms reappeared on Marriott. I think it's just a momentary glitch.
It has been like this a little over a week which is why it made me question what these independent hotels do in regards to what they maek available to marriott versus what they hold for their own booking process.
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Not sure it makes any difference & it might be the reason you're out there, but your stay is in the middle of March Madness.

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Marquee experiences

Heading to the Cosmo in a few weeks and will probably spend a night at Marquee. I know as a hotel guest you get to jump in a shorter line (guessing still will mean a wait)...but for MR Plats, is there anything better than that advantage-wise?

Not dying to spend $800 on table service for our party of four, but I wouldn't mind a slightly more elevated, semi-VIP experience.

Thanks for any thoughts.
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Old Mar 2, 2017, 7:16 pm
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Originally Posted by UA-NYC
Heading to the Cosmo in a few weeks and will probably spend a night at Marquee. I know as a hotel guest you get to jump in a shorter line (guessing still will mean a wait)...but for MR Plats, is there anything better than that advantage-wise?

Not dying to spend $800 on table service for our party of four, but I wouldn't mind a slightly more elevated, semi-VIP experience.

Thanks for any thoughts.
Spending the night in the club would be cheaper than staying in one of the hotel rooms if you can pull it off, but you still might want somewhere to sleep in the early morning hours when they kick you out.
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