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]
Nov 14, 2019, 11:08 am
#2836
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
I've learned to send an email shortly after the stay to the Resort Services folks at the hotel asking them to manually forward my folio to Marriott for processing.
Nov 15, 2019, 4:41 pm
#2840
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
Data point: I sent my follow up email to the Cosmopolitan Resort Services email address post stay asking that they forward my folio to Marriott Bonvoy for processing and my nights and points posted within 24 hours.
Which is quite shocking to me. The PAG points didn't post correctly (not shocking) but a customer service agent fixed it within 5 minutes over the phone.
I've updated the Wiki with the suggestion that folks email Resort Services after their stay asking for the folio to be manually forwarded to Marriott Bonvoy for processing.
Which is quite shocking to me. The PAG points didn't post correctly (not shocking) but a customer service agent fixed it within 5 minutes over the phone.
I've updated the Wiki with the suggestion that folks email Resort Services after their stay asking for the folio to be manually forwarded to Marriott Bonvoy for processing.
Nov 16, 2019, 2:08 am
#2842
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 64
I only stayed at the Cosmopolitan once this year but just noticed my comped stay at the hotel got me the 1 night credit and 6,500 points. I gamble enough to get comped the suites and I don't pay anything but gratuity but maybe I should start staying at the Cosmopolitan instead of Caesars.
Also got 2 nights and almost 4,200 points when I got a hotel comped through my host at Cleveland JACK Casino. I was paying $300-$400/night out of Pocket to stay at the 9. I'm only at 10 nights but I can easily hit 15 more between a few Vegas trips and a few trips to Cleveland.
We're planning a trip to the StR Maldives next year. Will the status bump from Silver to Gold really do anything? Will be paying out of pocket for the villa not points...
Also got 2 nights and almost 4,200 points when I got a hotel comped through my host at Cleveland JACK Casino. I was paying $300-$400/night out of Pocket to stay at the 9. I'm only at 10 nights but I can easily hit 15 more between a few Vegas trips and a few trips to Cleveland.
We're planning a trip to the StR Maldives next year. Will the status bump from Silver to Gold really do anything? Will be paying out of pocket for the villa not points...
Nov 23, 2019, 9:25 am
#2846
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SAN
Programs: DL DM / 2MM - Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,518
Has anyone found a rate that does not require full pre-payment? They bury it at the bottom of the checkout page. The Marriott site clearly states you do NOT have to pre-pay but then they always send me nasty emails saying to pre-pay or they will cancel my reservation.
Nov 23, 2019, 9:28 am
#2847
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
what’s the cancelation policy? Pre pay is ok if you can cancel.
Dec 6, 2019, 3:23 pm
#2850
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Delta DDM 720, SPG Unobtainium, CC Adamantium, can I keep bragging now?
Posts: 306
Hi
I wanted a 'fountain view one bedroom terrace' but on the marriott.com for the hotel there is no 'fountain view option' it only appears as a 'Terrace, Guest room, 1 King, Balcony' and the specific fountain view is only on the cosmo.com site.
Do I have to do my first booking through the marriott site for lnf to go through?
Also, If I book on cosmo/marriott am I given priority to the better rooms like request which tower I would like?
Thanks!
I wanted a 'fountain view one bedroom terrace' but on the marriott.com for the hotel there is no 'fountain view option' it only appears as a 'Terrace, Guest room, 1 King, Balcony' and the specific fountain view is only on the cosmo.com site.
Do I have to do my first booking through the marriott site for lnf to go through?
Also, If I book on cosmo/marriott am I given priority to the better rooms like request which tower I would like?
Thanks!
When booking a Terrace Suite on marriott.com, it always lists a Fountain View. I have an upcoming stay there and booked through Marriott, so I'll be expecting a fountain view. I mean, either way it is booked through Amex, so if what I end up with differs from what was described when I paid, it'll be easy to resolve.