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]
Jul 25, 2012, 8:26 pm
#856
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
Jul 25, 2012, 8:53 pm
#857
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 29
I'll bet there are more comp nights in them then people paying $10k a night.
I produce events and a VIP travel program in August every year. This year I bought 1350 room nights with the Cosmo, so it comes down to what I am negotiating when I sign my deal. That's how I got my Lanai. Cosmo is great to work with.
But yes, I would never pay $10k a night for a hotel room. That's above my pay grade!
Can you tell me more about the Bungalows and Penthouses? Or any other off the menu type rooms at Cosmo?
I produce events and a VIP travel program in August every year. This year I bought 1350 room nights with the Cosmo, so it comes down to what I am negotiating when I sign my deal. That's how I got my Lanai. Cosmo is great to work with.
But yes, I would never pay $10k a night for a hotel room. That's above my pay grade!
Can you tell me more about the Bungalows and Penthouses? Or any other off the menu type rooms at Cosmo?
Jul 25, 2012, 8:55 pm
#858
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 445
I am so in love with the cosmo (again).
Checked in as MR Plat with lowest tour operator room rate incl. BF
Got:
- Upgrade to terrace suite with fountain view
- 3x 500 Points (as 3 separate reservations were merged)
- 3x brunch (ok, incl. in rate)
- lounge access (been there yesterday around 7:30 pm, even was offered some juice for take away)
- compl. dinner for two due to small service issues
Cosmo is the best in town.
Checked in as MR Plat with lowest tour operator room rate incl. BF
Got:
- Upgrade to terrace suite with fountain view
- 3x 500 Points (as 3 separate reservations were merged)
- 3x brunch (ok, incl. in rate)
- lounge access (been there yesterday around 7:30 pm, even was offered some juice for take away)
- compl. dinner for two due to small service issues
Cosmo is the best in town.
Jul 25, 2012, 9:17 pm
#859
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
I'll bet there are more comp nights in them then people paying $10k a night.
I produce events and a VIP travel program in August every year. This year I bought 1350 room nights with the Cosmo, so it comes down to what I am negotiating when I sign my deal. That's how I got my Lanai. Cosmo is great to work with.
But yes, I would never pay $10k a night for a hotel room. That's above my pay grade!
Can you tell me more about the Bungalows and Penthouses? Or any other off the menu type rooms at Cosmo?
I produce events and a VIP travel program in August every year. This year I bought 1350 room nights with the Cosmo, so it comes down to what I am negotiating when I sign my deal. That's how I got my Lanai. Cosmo is great to work with.
But yes, I would never pay $10k a night for a hotel room. That's above my pay grade!
Can you tell me more about the Bungalows and Penthouses? Or any other off the menu type rooms at Cosmo?
This is also for sammyindc:
I hear that these are usually reserved for the high rollers/whales. A casino host at the Palazzo once told me that a guy flew in from China on his private jet. He played blackjack for 3 days/4 nights and lost $8 million. They comped him the largest suite while he was there etc...so the penthouse would be the type suite that the Cosmopolitan would want to leave open for THAT type of guest...
From what I was told, the bungalow and penthouses are in the same price range..$10,000+. Personally, I would take the Bungalow because it It walks right out onto the pool at MARQUEE!!! During the day party and at night, that's super convenient to bring chicks for the "after party"
Here is a video of the Bungalow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVeLX9VEGnE
Here is a video of the penthouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLK5ghKeir8
The Cosmopolitan also has a "2 bedroom city suite" that is not listed on the website. It has 2 queens in 1 room, and 1 king in the 2nd room (1500sqft i think)...it doesn't have a balcony though. Not sure why they don't list it on the website, but its a nice suite.
Before the Cosmo opened, I used to stay at the Aria. I've stayed in their penthouses and they also have sky villas which are reserved for the HIGH rollers as well..
http://www.arialasvegas.com/hotel/sky-villas.aspx
Ill be back at Cosmo, for stay #6, for labor day weekend. Have two 2 queen terrace studios booked...just enough
Jul 26, 2012, 5:35 am
#860
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
Thanks. Very nice rooms. I think i'd rather stay in the penthouse as I am not of a party person. Also, if in a bigger group, seems like the penthouse might be better with several bedrooms.
Anyways, I don't think I'll be paying $10,000 a night anytime soon but who knows maybe a nice upgrade or a comp would be nice
Anyways, I don't think I'll be paying $10,000 a night anytime soon but who knows maybe a nice upgrade or a comp would be nice
Very nice!
This is also for sammyindc:
I hear that these are usually reserved for the high rollers/whales. A casino host at the Palazzo once told me that a guy flew in from China on his private jet. He played blackjack for 3 days/4 nights and lost $8 million. They comped him the largest suite while he was there etc...so the penthouse would be the type suite that the Cosmopolitan would want to leave open for THAT type of guest...
From what I was told, the bungalow and penthouses are in the same price range..$10,000+. Personally, I would take the Bungalow because it It walks right out onto the pool at MARQUEE!!! During the day party and at night, that's super convenient to bring chicks for the "after party"
Here is a video of the Bungalow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVeLX9VEGnE
Here is a video of the penthouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLK5ghKeir8
The Cosmopolitan also has a "2 bedroom city suite" that is not listed on the website. It has 2 queens in 1 room, and 1 king in the 2nd room (1500sqft i think)...it doesn't have a balcony though. Not sure why they don't list it on the website, but its a nice suite.
Before the Cosmo opened, I used to stay at the Aria. I've stayed in their penthouses and they also have sky villas which are reserved for the HIGH rollers as well..
http://www.arialasvegas.com/hotel/sky-villas.aspx
Ill be back at Cosmo, for stay #6, for labor day weekend. Have two 2 queen terrace studios booked...just enough
This is also for sammyindc:
I hear that these are usually reserved for the high rollers/whales. A casino host at the Palazzo once told me that a guy flew in from China on his private jet. He played blackjack for 3 days/4 nights and lost $8 million. They comped him the largest suite while he was there etc...so the penthouse would be the type suite that the Cosmopolitan would want to leave open for THAT type of guest...
From what I was told, the bungalow and penthouses are in the same price range..$10,000+. Personally, I would take the Bungalow because it It walks right out onto the pool at MARQUEE!!! During the day party and at night, that's super convenient to bring chicks for the "after party"
Here is a video of the Bungalow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVeLX9VEGnE
Here is a video of the penthouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLK5ghKeir8
The Cosmopolitan also has a "2 bedroom city suite" that is not listed on the website. It has 2 queens in 1 room, and 1 king in the 2nd room (1500sqft i think)...it doesn't have a balcony though. Not sure why they don't list it on the website, but its a nice suite.
Before the Cosmo opened, I used to stay at the Aria. I've stayed in their penthouses and they also have sky villas which are reserved for the HIGH rollers as well..
http://www.arialasvegas.com/hotel/sky-villas.aspx
Ill be back at Cosmo, for stay #6, for labor day weekend. Have two 2 queen terrace studios booked...just enough
Aug 7, 2012, 6:45 pm
#862
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
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Posts: 1,135
Haven't stayed in one, but look like standard hotel rooms. I imagine it'll fit. I'd check with the hotel to see if they even allow them in the room.
Aug 7, 2012, 8:59 pm
#863
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston
Programs: AA Plat Exec
Posts: 447
The rooms are quiet big so it will fit easily. Not sure if they will charge you more with a rollaway, but IMO, the couch is pretty comfortable and could work out very well (but again, I am in my 20s and don't mind sleeping on a comfy couch)
Aug 7, 2012, 9:16 pm
#864
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
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The city room doesn't have a couch, according to the website...are you referring to to the studio or terrace 1 bedroom?
Aug 8, 2012, 5:36 am
#865
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
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Posts: 7,330
Terrace 1 Bed have a decent sized couch someone could sleep on. Whether the hotel would allow it is another matter entirely.
Aug 8, 2012, 6:36 am
#866
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Aug 8, 2012, 6:41 am
#867
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
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Aug 8, 2012, 12:57 pm
#870
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston
Programs: AA Plat Exec
Posts: 447
It's really easy after the check-in to go back to the front desk and tell them that you locked out yourself and get an extra key (on top of the 2 given at initial check-in)