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 16, 2021, 11:13 pm
#2986
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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.
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.
Mar 17, 2021, 1:03 pm
#2987
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 68
Hi everyone, this seems to be the most knowledgeable group about the Cosmo hotel, so I want to ask even though I’m not a Marriott member/have status: how does the AAA rate work? Just book and then show your card at check-in? Is there a specific tier of AAA you need to qualify for the discount? Thanks.
Mar 17, 2021, 1:15 pm
#2988
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Hi everyone, this seems to be the most knowledgeable group about the Cosmo hotel, so I want to ask even though I’m not a Marriott member/have status: how does the AAA rate work? Just book and then show your card at check-in? Is there a specific tier of AAA you need to qualify for the discount? Thanks.
Rates are the same regardless of AAA tier, although check your AAA travel portal as certain regions might have better pricing or packages through their own booking portal.
Mar 17, 2021, 2:20 pm
#2989
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Southwest, Identity
Posts: 11
Hello all, long time lurker. Looking for the most up to date info.
I'm Marriott Gold, which I know gets me an upgrade (if available), as well as invited guest check in and late check out (if available). Judging from the posts, there is a difference between "Invited Guests" and the Autograph Lounge. Is this correct? I'll be getting in around 1pm on Easter Sunday and wanna be as efficient as possible.
I'm Marriott Gold, which I know gets me an upgrade (if available), as well as invited guest check in and late check out (if available). Judging from the posts, there is a difference between "Invited Guests" and the Autograph Lounge. Is this correct? I'll be getting in around 1pm on Easter Sunday and wanna be as efficient as possible.
Mar 17, 2021, 2:44 pm
#2990
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX/TPE
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Hello all, long time lurker. Looking for the most up to date info.
I'm Marriott Gold, which I know gets me an upgrade (if available), as well as invited guest check in and late check out (if available). Judging from the posts, there is a difference between "Invited Guests" and the Autograph Lounge. Is this correct? I'll be getting in around 1pm on Easter Sunday and wanna be as efficient as possible.
I'm Marriott Gold, which I know gets me an upgrade (if available), as well as invited guest check in and late check out (if available). Judging from the posts, there is a difference between "Invited Guests" and the Autograph Lounge. Is this correct? I'll be getting in around 1pm on Easter Sunday and wanna be as efficient as possible.
Mar 17, 2021, 7:25 pm
#2991
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 68
At the Marriott website, when doing your search, just choose AAA from the drop down list of special rates. I don't recall if the card number is requested at time of booking, I believe not, but keep the card with you just in case there is that 5% chance the front desk staff will ask for it at check-in, but that almost never happens.
Rates are the same regardless of AAA tier, although check your AAA travel portal as certain regions might have better pricing or packages through their own booking portal.
Rates are the same regardless of AAA tier, although check your AAA travel portal as certain regions might have better pricing or packages through their own booking portal.
Mar 18, 2021, 3:35 pm
#2992
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 205
Hi everyone, this seems to be the most knowledgeable group about the Cosmo hotel, so I want to ask even though I’m not a Marriott member/have status: how does the AAA rate work? Just book and then show your card at check-in? Is there a specific tier of AAA you need to qualify for the discount? Thanks.
Mar 19, 2021, 10:23 am
#2993
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 694
Hi everyone, this seems to be the most knowledgeable group about the Cosmo hotel, so I want to ask even though I’m not a Marriott member/have status: how does the AAA rate work? Just book and then show your card at check-in? Is there a specific tier of AAA you need to qualify for the discount? Thanks.
Mar 24, 2021, 3:33 pm
#2994
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Marriott LT Platinum+Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Delta Plat, United Silver, AX Biz Cent
Posts: 705
Does anyone know if Suite Night Awards are usable at this property?
I just had a reservation last week, and the website said the reservation wasn't eligible for SNA, and I didn't have a chance to call.
I'll likely be returning in a couple months, and I'm trying to figure out if it's best to book direct with SNA or through Amex FHR (and get the breakfast credit).
I just had a reservation last week, and the website said the reservation wasn't eligible for SNA, and I didn't have a chance to call.
I'll likely be returning in a couple months, and I'm trying to figure out if it's best to book direct with SNA or through Amex FHR (and get the breakfast credit).
Mar 25, 2021, 12:13 am
#2995
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 205
Does anyone know if Suite Night Awards are usable at this property?
I just had a reservation last week, and the website said the reservation wasn't eligible for SNA, and I didn't have a chance to call.
I'll likely be returning in a couple months, and I'm trying to figure out if it's best to book direct with SNA or through Amex FHR (and get the breakfast credit).
I just had a reservation last week, and the website said the reservation wasn't eligible for SNA, and I didn't have a chance to call.
I'll likely be returning in a couple months, and I'm trying to figure out if it's best to book direct with SNA or through Amex FHR (and get the breakfast credit).
You may be able to get a slight upgrade when you check in depending on availability, but you're generally not going to go from a basic-ish room to a terrace suite/wraparound suite unless you have identity status with cosmo directly.
Mar 30, 2021, 7:03 pm
#2996
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Delta DDM 720, SPG Unobtainium, CC Adamantium, can I keep bragging now?
Posts: 306
I know you cannot earn Identity and MR points in the same stay.
But can I earn Identity points and Marriot NIGHTS in the same stay? If so what do I need to do to make sure I get credit?
Thanks!
But can I earn Identity points and Marriot NIGHTS in the same stay? If so what do I need to do to make sure I get credit?
Thanks!
Apr 6, 2021, 2:47 am
#2997
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Unfortunately this is not possible, I even had a (Cosmo) VP look into it last year when I was considering regaining MR status; the crediting is either all MR or all Identity. But this shouldn't be an issue except in very limited circumstances, since points can be transferred between the programs.
Last edited by gengar; Apr 6, 2021 at 3:03 am
Apr 6, 2021, 12:05 pm
#2998
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 941
Just a quick update, stayed there this past weekend, one night, checked in Sat, checked out Sunday. Marriott Gold member.
No issues or lines checking in around 12:30pm Sat. Room was a 1 bedroom with balcony with spectacular views of the strip
No issues with pool overcrowding either (they have capacity limits everywhere in Nevada). I stayed at Mandalay the day before and it took hours to get into their pool (I added myself to the waitlist at 1pm, and received a text to come at 4:30pm. Pool closed at 6pm so didn't get much time there). Lots more families and kids at Mandalay however.
Very busy at the bars and restaurants at Cosmo and everything required reservations. Chandelier Bar was full for the evening already when I checked, but did get a walk in reservation on the lowest level after waiting about 15 min. Dinner at Beauty & Essex was great!
Tried for the nightclub there which was open, but they required $750 minimum spending per table - passed!
Finally, they honored a 1pm late check out automatically for being a Gold member (they sent a text, so didn't even ask), but would not extend beyond that. They were super busy Sunday afternoon with people checking in, I'm assuming spring breakers.
No issues or lines checking in around 12:30pm Sat. Room was a 1 bedroom with balcony with spectacular views of the strip
No issues with pool overcrowding either (they have capacity limits everywhere in Nevada). I stayed at Mandalay the day before and it took hours to get into their pool (I added myself to the waitlist at 1pm, and received a text to come at 4:30pm. Pool closed at 6pm so didn't get much time there). Lots more families and kids at Mandalay however.
Very busy at the bars and restaurants at Cosmo and everything required reservations. Chandelier Bar was full for the evening already when I checked, but did get a walk in reservation on the lowest level after waiting about 15 min. Dinner at Beauty & Essex was great!
Tried for the nightclub there which was open, but they required $750 minimum spending per table - passed!
Finally, they honored a 1pm late check out automatically for being a Gold member (they sent a text, so didn't even ask), but would not extend beyond that. They were super busy Sunday afternoon with people checking in, I'm assuming spring breakers.
Apr 6, 2021, 1:06 pm
#2999
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 694
Just a quick update, stayed there this past weekend, one night, checked in Sat, checked out Sunday. Marriott Gold member.
No issues with pool overcrowding either (they have capacity limits everywhere in Nevada). I stayed at Mandalay the day before and it took hours to get into their pool (I added myself to the waitlist at 1pm, and received a text to come at 4:30pm. Pool closed at 6pm so didn't get much time there). Lots more families and kids at Mandalay however.
Tried for the nightclub there which was open, but they required $750 minimum spending per table - passed!
Finally, they honored a 1pm late check out automatically for being a Gold member (they sent a text, so didn't even ask), but would not extend beyond that. They were super busy Sunday afternoon with people checking in, I'm assuming spring breakers.
No issues with pool overcrowding either (they have capacity limits everywhere in Nevada). I stayed at Mandalay the day before and it took hours to get into their pool (I added myself to the waitlist at 1pm, and received a text to come at 4:30pm. Pool closed at 6pm so didn't get much time there). Lots more families and kids at Mandalay however.
Tried for the nightclub there which was open, but they required $750 minimum spending per table - passed!
Finally, they honored a 1pm late check out automatically for being a Gold member (they sent a text, so didn't even ask), but would not extend beyond that. They were super busy Sunday afternoon with people checking in, I'm assuming spring breakers.
Apr 6, 2021, 5:26 pm
#3000
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 941
Nice to hear that about the Cosmo pool. How was the situation with the pool loungers at Blvd pool if you went there? That's the only pool I like going to at the Cosmo. Yeah, at the Vegas clubs currently- there is no general admission due to the restrictions. Only table/bottle service. We will see what May 1st holds for Vegas as that's when restrictions will possibly be lifted.
Yes, May 1st is supposed to be the next date when most of the restrictions are lifted
Last edited by tstauck; Apr 6, 2021 at 5:32 pm