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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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Old Feb 25, 2021, 5:08 am
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Originally Posted by Carolyne Nguyen
Hi guys.. just wanted to give everyone an update. I was able to use my husband’s Marriott status even though we booked under my name. The original booking was for a city room. They did not automatically upgrade us .. but as soon as my husband brought up if there were any available upgrade.. and before he could finish his sentence.. she responded almost instantly that she could help us with that. She upgraded us to a terrace one bedroom fountain view.

My husband has no game play at cosmo. He is diamond at caesars and gold at mlife.. so I thought that was pretty awesome we were able to get the upgrade. I’m pretty sure due to the pandemic.. they are pretty lax when it comes to upgrade. Hope this help and thank you everyone for your advice and help!
Aww, awesome! I'm glad to hear that! I know people give Cosmo crap about upgrades, but as I said they have always been good to me. I've been upgraded even without status to a casino or hotel loyalty program. I do think kindness and pleasantries of a guest goes a long way coupled with the status. As you can see, it never hurts to ask. Closed mouths certainly don't get fed, lol.

Was Wicked Spoon buffet open? If so, I'm wondering if it's going to be with staff serving/handling the food behind plexiglass. Not self-service of course.

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Old Feb 25, 2021, 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by Cat88L3

Was Wicked Spoon buffet open?

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It is not.
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Old Feb 28, 2021, 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Cat88L3

Was Wicked Spoon buffet open? If so, I'm wondering if it's going to be with staff serving/handling the food behind plexiglass. Not self-service of course.

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I believe it is open during covid only at 8am- 3pm Thurs - Mon. The staff will be serving you at the buffet stations.
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Old Feb 28, 2021, 12:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Carolyne Nguyen
I believe it is open during covid only at 8am- 3pm Thurs - Mon. The staff will be serving you at the buffet stations.
Thank you for posting this. I spoke to someone yesterday who was at the property. He told me Wicked Spoon was open.

I think all buffets should be staffed like this. This is how they do buffets at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean in these COVID times. The staff serves guests with the food behind glass. Guests do not come in contact with the food. We already know that buffets are very suspect because of people/other guests' poor hygiene habits. I love this.
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Old Feb 28, 2021, 6:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Cat88L3
Thank you for posting this. I spoke to someone yesterday who was at the property. He told me Wicked Spoon was open.

I think all buffets should be staffed like this. This is how they do buffets at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean in these COVID times. The staff serves guests with the food behind glass. Guests do not come in contact with the food. We already know that buffets are very suspect because of people/other guests' poor hygiene habits. I love this.
they probably should update their website if it is open...
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Old Mar 3, 2021, 2:18 pm
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Any recent DP's on early check in with Marriott Gold status? It's formally posted that check in starts at 3pm. Would noon be an issue?
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Old Mar 3, 2021, 7:30 pm
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Originally Posted by tstauck
Any recent DP's on early check in with Marriott Gold status? It's formally posted that check in starts at 3pm. Would noon be an issue?
Vegas hotels are usually generous with check-in time. I get early check-in without any problem. They are strict on check-out time, though.
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Old Mar 3, 2021, 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by tstauck
Any recent DP's on early check in with Marriott Gold status? It's formally posted that check in starts at 3pm. Would noon be an issue?
​​​​​​There have been a couple occasions where we arrived a bit early and "our room was being cleaned"

Since covid, the occupancy rates are so low it shouldn't be an issue.
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Old Mar 4, 2021, 2:05 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyingFrZ
​​​​​​Since covid, the occupancy rates are so low it shouldn't be an issue.
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Supposedly, occupancy rates are going up especially on the weekends.
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Old Mar 4, 2021, 2:10 pm
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I've had early check-ins with the Cosmo and this was before I even had Marriott status. Have them note it on the reservation and you will see if it happens.
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Old Mar 4, 2021, 5:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Carolyne Nguyen
I believe it is open during covid only at 8am- 3pm Thurs - Mon. The staff will be serving you at the buffet stations.
Originally Posted by Cat88L3
Thank you for posting this. I spoke to someone yesterday who was at the property. He told me Wicked Spoon was open.

I think all buffets should be staffed like this. This is how they do buffets at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean in these COVID times. The staff serves guests with the food behind glass. Guests do not come in contact with the food. We already know that buffets are very suspect because of people/other guests' poor hygiene habits. I love this.
Originally Posted by GoSh4rks
they probably should update their website if it is open...
Wicked Spoon has been closed since early January.
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Old Mar 4, 2021, 6:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Cat88L3
I've had early check-ins with the Cosmo and this was before I even had Marriott status. Have them note it on the reservation and you will see if it happens.
Yes, will do, thanks. I'm there Sat April 3, which is Easter weekend. Not sure if that means more crowded or not lol.

Will report back. Also will see if they'll honor a later checkout without charging (lot of hotels are $30-50 extra for 2pm check out).
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Old Mar 15, 2021, 11:37 pm
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Originally Posted by gengar
Wicked Spoon has been closed since early January.
As an update, Wicked Spoon will be reopening on 25 March. Thursday-Sunday only. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/ma...o-reopen-late/
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Old Mar 15, 2021, 11:46 pm
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Originally Posted by gengar
As an update, Wicked Spoon will be reopening on 25 March. Thursday-Sunday only. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/ma...o-reopen-late/
We almost tried it during our holiday trip, but the menu and cost were just not that appealing. I am hoping the Wynn Buffet re-opens soon with some sort of service where the staff handle the food serving. In my opinion, Wicked Spoon, among other buffets, need to eliminate lines by requiring reservations and giving diners a fixed period during which to enjoy their meal, such as 90 minutes, so people are not waiting in a line outside. It was always the most distasteful part of the buffet experience, and keeping people in the gaming area and out of food lines is better for the casinos anyway. You should have a fixed reservation time, and when your table is ready your phone will be called and you have 'x' minutes to show up and claim the table or they move on to the next party.
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Old Mar 16, 2021, 11:08 pm
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Originally Posted by bocastephen
We almost tried it during our holiday trip, but the menu and cost were just not that appealing. I am hoping the Wynn Buffet re-opens soon with some sort of service where the staff handle the food serving. In my opinion, Wicked Spoon, among other buffets, need to eliminate lines by requiring reservations and giving diners a fixed period during which to enjoy their meal, such as 90 minutes, so people are not waiting in a line outside. It was always the most distasteful part of the buffet experience, and keeping people in the gaming area and out of food lines is better for the casinos anyway. You should have a fixed reservation time, and when your table is ready your phone will be called and you have 'x' minutes to show up and claim the table or they move on to the next party.
This is one of the funniest posts I've seen on here.

Listen, if you want a nice Las Vegas dining experience, Cosmo (and Vegas in general) have plenty of world class restaurants to check out. You can make a reservation, show up at a specific time and never have to wait in a line.

However, if you want to stuff your face with as much food as you can eat for 30-40 bucks, then go to a buffet, but you might have to wait in line with the rest of the people who didn't want to shell out 80/90/100 bucks a person for a fine dining experience.

It's your pick, choose one or the other, you can't have the best of both.
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