That will be interesting about the concierge lounge. I am curious to know if the smoke-free policy only applies to hotel and conference rooms or does it also apply to the 100,000 sq ft casino area.

Resort or not?
 

From the description on the Marriott site:

Opening December 15th, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers an uncompromising resort experience.

I smell a "resort" exemption regarding the lounge, etc. coming our way.

It is an Autograph property. I have not seen reference to Autograph Resorts.

I would be extremely surprised if there was a lounge and if this property is not exempt from being required to provide all normal MR program benefits. Nothing in LAS is free. :-:

http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=3732
https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com...23010&nights=3

125 NYE packages now available for $5,600 (earns marriott rewards??)

* 3 night stay dec 30 > jan 2 (not bookable otherwise)
* jay z / coldplay NYE concert (not bookable otherwise)
* nightclub pre-opening party (not bookable otherwise)
+ $300 F&B credit for dinner and brunch

most properties have separate lounges. IIRC mirage lanais/villas are the only way to book access to a VIP lounge.

re "resort" - what vegas casino hotel is not referred to as a "casino resort"?

Great info. Thanks!

Hey all,
I am Gold and also wondering about any amenities Cosmo may offer to Gold members. M Rewards has updated their info page to include Autograph Collection hotels, of which Cosmo is branded. Copied below. They'll prob call this a resort to get out of the lounge and voucher promise, but looks like internet is free--That's usually about $20/day in LV

Platinum, Gold and Silver Membership Benefits:
Bonuses on Rewards Program Points: Bonus Points vary by Elite Membership level (Silver, Gold or Platinum) and are calculated based on base Points earned during a stay. Available to Rewards Program Members at all participating Marriott brand hotels.

Weekend Rate Discount: Receive a 10 percent discount on the regular room rate for Friday and Saturday night stays at participating Courtyard by Marriott and SpringHill Suites by Marriott locations. Rates vary from hotel to hotel. Weekend rate discounts are not valid with any other discount or on upgraded rooms at Courtyard by Marriott, and may not be available during certain special events.

Marriott Gift Shop Discount: 10% discount on items, excluding sundries, at participating Marriott-operated Gift Shops (Membership Card must be presented to obtain discount). Participating locations include: JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, EDITION Hotels, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott Conference Center locations

Priority Late Checkout: Simply call the front desk the morning of checkout and let them know your planned departure time. Available at all Marriott brand hotels except Marriott Vacation Club.

Elite Reservations Line: Exclusive reservations number available for Elite Members:1-800-228-2100.

The Ultimate Reservation Guarantee: To be eligible, Member's Rewards Program Membership Number and a valid credit card number must be included with the reservation. If hotel is unable to honor the reservation, it will pay for comparable accommodations nearby for the Elite Member that night, and compensate the Member for the inconvenience. Compensation varies by lodging brand, as specified below:

At JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, EDITION Hotels, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Conference Centers, and Marriott Vacation Club: Alternative accommodations, plus $200 USD and 2 free room certificates.

At Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott: Alternative accommodations, plus $100 USD. (Platinum Elite Members also receive 2 free room certificates.)

Additional Platinum and Gold Membership Benefits:
Free Local Phone: Free, unlimited local phone calls at participating JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, EDITION Hotels, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and SpringHill Suites by Marriott locations in North America.

Free Faxes: Free faxes, up to 15 pages per day, to any US and/or Canada destination at participating US and Canada Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and SpringHill Suites by Marriott locations.

Guaranteed Concierge/Executive Club Lounge Access/Free Continental Breakfast*: at JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Autograph Collection during normal hours of operations. For JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Autograph Collection without a Concierge/Executive Club Lounge, Elite Members can still enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast for weekday stays, Monday through Friday; simply show Membership Card and room key in the hotel restaurant. *Not available at resort locations; weekday stays only.

Exclusive Offers: Receive exclusive Elite Member offers available to You throughout the year.

Free Room Upgrade: Suites not included; based on room availability at check-in and limited to a Member's personal guestroom. For Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites, upgrades from Studio rooms to 1- or 2-bedrooms are not guaranteed. Not available at Marriott Vacation Club.

High Speed Internet: Complimentary internet access at all JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts in the United States, including the District of Columbia, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Guaranteed Room Type: Guaranteed priority for Your requested type of bed. Subject to availability at participating locations only for North America when your qualifying Elite level and specific preference are noted on the reservation for your stay. (Pillow, room location, extra bed, crib requests, etc. are not included in Guarantee.) Outside U.S. and Canada: smoking/non-smoking preferences may also be given priority, based on availability; exact bed sizes may vary.

Here are some pictures taken inside the hotel
http://photo.ratevegas.com/Other/Cos...91220190_wHuQp
and outside
http://westvegas.com/cosmopolitan_las_vegas.html

and a TV ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdE-...layer_embedded

Reports from anyone staying
 

I'm not sure anyone has had the chance to stay at the hotel yet, but please report when you do.

I see there is a East and a West Tower... which one will the Marriott Autograph Hotel primarily operate out of, or if both, is there an advantage to either one?

I'm planning a trip in June, I found a rate of $140 for a Weds and Thursday night stay.

I've also seen where you can book the room from Marriott's site, and the http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com site as well... does anyone know if we can book from the Cosmo site and still earn the Marriott rewards?

The cosmospolitan site has a couple extra special offers that I don't find on Marriott.

Interestingly they also have their own rewards program? http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/...-now-form.aspx

I just got back from Vegas and stayed literally 10 feet away from the Cosmo. If you have the option choose the east tower which is right on the strip. The west tower is an extra 7-10 minute walk off the strip. The property is beautiful. I wasn't able to get inside, but I was inside the Aria and a few other buildings nearby which I believe are all the same architect. Stunning - really!

Every resort-casino in Vegas has their own rewards program so don't read too much into that.

Yes, I agree with jbart. The rewards program seems to be more in line with their casino rewards than a "loyalty program" to stay at the hotel. I think if they had an internal program to compete against marriot, that'd be a direct violation.

I'm curious to find out if status gets your room upgraded as opposed to the $20 trick. I'll be platinum when I go in January and am crossing my fingers I will get a nice upgrade even though I booked a standard room. I think it's possible they may still have a "vegas mentality" and really not recognize marriott status. Hope I'm wrong!

Photo Gallery of LV Cosmo on LA Times
 

http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-...8.photogallery

I specifically love the "eye in the sky" photo over the blackjack table. Looks stunning from the pics here. I will be staying here just before the christmas weekend. I'm hoping that they will upgrade me somehow as a Marriott Plat.

Will put a review after my stay. Hopefully it will be a good one but I'm sure I will run into some hiccups since it would be only one week old when I arrive there.

Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel
 

Has anyone stayed at the New Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel? Any thoughts or experiences from this location? I will be out there in mid-January and will either stay at the Grand Chateau or Cosmopolitan, but I'm not sure if the new hotel is worth the extra 10,000 points per night. Stayed at the Grand Chateau a few years ago and has nice rooms, but basically nothing else in the hotel.

Thanks for the link. I did notice the announcement when it came out, but was hoping to get some thoughts from those that might have reservations and end up staying there in Dec/Jan. I'd like to get a feel to see if this is worth the extra 10K/night over the Grand Chateau. From what I can tell, it looks like it will be worth it.