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]
Aug 8, 2012, 4:20 pm
#871
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 58
I think I will have to give up and look elsewhere. Emailed the hotel and rollaways are not allowed in the Cityrooms and the Terrace one bedroom only has king bed so even with someone sleeping on the lounge there is still not 3 beds.
Pity as I found a really good rate ($109 for a city room) that with a LNF would make a cheap room :-)
Pity as I found a really good rate ($109 for a city room) that with a LNF would make a cheap room :-)
Aug 8, 2012, 9:26 pm
#872
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 think I will have to give up and look elsewhere. Emailed the hotel and rollaways are not allowed in the Cityrooms and the Terrace one bedroom only has king bed so even with someone sleeping on the lounge there is still not 3 beds.
Pity as I found a really good rate ($109 for a city room) that with a LNF would make a cheap room :-)
Pity as I found a really good rate ($109 for a city room) that with a LNF would make a cheap room :-)
Try to terrace studio with 2 queen beds...the 3rd person can sleep on the couch. 3 actual beds in a room, unless you get a penthouse suite or something huge, is rare for casino hotels in Vegas.
Aug 9, 2012, 8:39 am
#873
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Lots, some no/low status some high status, can't be bothered to list them :-)
Posts: 1,951
Everyone who has replied since has covered it. It's far from impossible and is very easy. Personally I prefer my own space FWIW rather than a crowded room but each to their own and all that.
Aug 9, 2012, 9:11 am
#874
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SYD
Programs: VA WP, UA 1k, QR G, AZ WP
Posts: 358
If you're going to Marquee, then a single room key only lets you skip the line with one guest.
The couches in the terrace suites are comfy, though I'd rather my own bed and space too (besides, you're in Vegas... if you have guest(s) over, who wants to be sharing a room?
)
Aug 9, 2012, 9:22 pm
#875
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 15
To put the pieces together
You can get 4 keys with a terrace studio. This way you get a balcony which is the only reason you really want to stay at the cosmo. You can't get a balcony anywhere else!!!
If you have Marriott platinum status, I've gotten upgraded to a 2 room suite, but only one king bed. I was on business so I loved it. However, I stayed in a regular terrace studio and slept on the couch, no problem. Don't frett too much because the couches are comfy.
If you have Marriott platinum status, I've gotten upgraded to a 2 room suite, but only one king bed. I was on business so I loved it. However, I stayed in a regular terrace studio and slept on the couch, no problem. Don't frett too much because the couches are comfy.
Aug 9, 2012, 9:29 pm
#876
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 58
We are 3 females (friends) going to US together for 4 weeks and I (or the others) have no intention of inviting anyone back to the room so that is not an issue.
As I said before I am using the trip to do the Marriott Gold challenge and this place looks like the only Marriott on the strip.
Aug 9, 2012, 9:30 pm
#877
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 15
Geesh....people are confusing. I only check this thread when I'm close to coming back, so I apologize if you see my handle a few times.
Here are the essentials with Marriott:
You'll get points for staying
If you are platinum, you should get upgraded to a nice room, especially if it is a weekday.
Never book a city room, only terrace studios. City room's do not have balconies.
You'll get free buffet in lieu of breakfast, just put it on your room (up to 2 per day) and then request it off at checkout. Once again, I only know from a platinum perspective so double check if you are gold.
Yes, you can stand in the preferred line with marriott status, you don't need gambling "identity" status
I LOVE this property and even when I stayed here early on, I always was treated right. Best of luck and shoot me any questions!
Here are the essentials with Marriott:
You'll get points for staying
If you are platinum, you should get upgraded to a nice room, especially if it is a weekday.
Never book a city room, only terrace studios. City room's do not have balconies.
You'll get free buffet in lieu of breakfast, just put it on your room (up to 2 per day) and then request it off at checkout. Once again, I only know from a platinum perspective so double check if you are gold.
Yes, you can stand in the preferred line with marriott status, you don't need gambling "identity" status
I LOVE this property and even when I stayed here early on, I always was treated right. Best of luck and shoot me any questions!
You need to read the beginning of this forum - back in Dec 2010 when the property opened and I had extensive conversations with the property management and the Marriott team on site to support the opening. We had a Flyertalk group in town during opening and got a private behind the scenes tour. I was also at that time setting up private contacts with Marriott via email if one sent me a PM. Lots of posts at that time.
The Cosmo is NOT a resort. It is not a Marriott property either and it not Managed by Marriott. It only has a marketing arrangement with Marriott. While it is called an Autograph collection - it does not provide Autograph collection hotel benefits because it is privately managed and privately owned.
The property is a bankrupt condo, which is owned by a German bank, and a major investor put up $100M+ to finish the property and make it a hotel. The investor got affiliation with Marriott to improve success of the property - planning to attract the large base of MR members. Hence the condo construction is the reason for the apartment style rooms with kitchens, etc. The units had Washers/Dryers when we got the tour - not sure if they are still in the units.
The Cosmo has it own management team. They pay Marriott a fee for affiliation with Marriott for access to Marriott rewards members for earning and redeeming points - and that is it.
With all the complaints, the on site Marriott management set up the free breakfast for 2 at the buffet for Plats, room upgrades, and a minor gift (like cookies or chocolates) shortly after our visit 1.5 years ago - but no access to the CL for Cosmo top tier. The people behind the check in desk are not Marriott employees nor do they have any affiliation with Marriott. They have only been trained on MR points and giving upgraded rooms to MR top tier.
This is a nice property, and the only Marriott related property on the strip for points earning. But view it as such. I know of no other hotel in the Marriott chain where Marriott does not have any management of the property.
The Cosmo is NOT a resort. It is not a Marriott property either and it not Managed by Marriott. It only has a marketing arrangement with Marriott. While it is called an Autograph collection - it does not provide Autograph collection hotel benefits because it is privately managed and privately owned.
The property is a bankrupt condo, which is owned by a German bank, and a major investor put up $100M+ to finish the property and make it a hotel. The investor got affiliation with Marriott to improve success of the property - planning to attract the large base of MR members. Hence the condo construction is the reason for the apartment style rooms with kitchens, etc. The units had Washers/Dryers when we got the tour - not sure if they are still in the units.
The Cosmo has it own management team. They pay Marriott a fee for affiliation with Marriott for access to Marriott rewards members for earning and redeeming points - and that is it.
With all the complaints, the on site Marriott management set up the free breakfast for 2 at the buffet for Plats, room upgrades, and a minor gift (like cookies or chocolates) shortly after our visit 1.5 years ago - but no access to the CL for Cosmo top tier. The people behind the check in desk are not Marriott employees nor do they have any affiliation with Marriott. They have only been trained on MR points and giving upgraded rooms to MR top tier.
This is a nice property, and the only Marriott related property on the strip for points earning. But view it as such. I know of no other hotel in the Marriott chain where Marriott does not have any management of the property.
Aug 10, 2012, 12:56 pm
#878
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 49
So there are conflicting data points concerning the free breakfast for Platinums here. Do you get 2 per day, or 2 per stay? I know generally for Platinums it's supposed to be 2 per day, but prior comments say it's only 2 per stay wrt to Cosmo given the independant ownership and only Marriott affiliation.
Also, is it me, or does the Cosmo have pretty poor point redemption value? It's 35,000 per night, and even with the 5th night free deal, that's 140,000 points with nights costing $200-$250? At $225 average, that's .8 cents per point if you get the fifth night free, or if you just stay 3 nights $675/105k = .64 cents per point. I suppose there are some additional savings from not having to pay tax (is there a resort fee here?). In general I guess don't value Marriott points at upper level Marriotts or Ritz's more than .8 cents per point.
Also, is it me, or does the Cosmo have pretty poor point redemption value? It's 35,000 per night, and even with the 5th night free deal, that's 140,000 points with nights costing $200-$250? At $225 average, that's .8 cents per point if you get the fifth night free, or if you just stay 3 nights $675/105k = .64 cents per point. I suppose there are some additional savings from not having to pay tax (is there a resort fee here?). In general I guess don't value Marriott points at upper level Marriotts or Ritz's more than .8 cents per point.
Aug 10, 2012, 1:21 pm
#879
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,077
So there are conflicting data points concerning the free breakfast for Platinums here. Do you get 2 per day, or 2 per stay? I know generally for Platinums it's supposed to be 2 per day, but prior comments say it's only 2 per stay wrt to Cosmo given the independant ownership and only Marriott affiliation.
Aug 10, 2012, 2:01 pm
#880
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,114
Actually the conflicting reports are due to Cosmo changing what they used to do for breakfast. The fact that it's a resort means they don't have to do squat, but they used to provide a pretty good breakfast bennie & scaled back, which is why Maverick22 shouldn't make his comments so absolute, as evidently it's changed since the last time he stayed there.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Aug 10, 2012, 3:07 pm
#881
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 343
So there are conflicting data points concerning the free breakfast for Platinums here. Do you get 2 per day, or 2 per stay? I know generally for Platinums it's supposed to be 2 per day, but prior comments say it's only 2 per stay wrt to Cosmo given the independant ownership and only Marriott affiliation.
But I think it was by mistake that later on they also credited me the 500 points.
Aug 10, 2012, 6:29 pm
#882
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
So there are conflicting data points concerning the free breakfast for Platinums here. Do you get 2 per day, or 2 per stay? I know generally for Platinums it's supposed to be 2 per day, but prior comments say it's only 2 per stay wrt to Cosmo given the independant ownership and only Marriott affiliation.
Also, is it me, or does the Cosmo have pretty poor point redemption value? It's 35,000 per night, and even with the 5th night free deal, that's 140,000 points with nights costing $200-$250? At $225 average, that's .8 cents per point if you get the fifth night free, or if you just stay 3 nights $675/105k = .64 cents per point. I suppose there are some additional savings from not having to pay tax (is there a resort fee here?). In general I guess don't value Marriott points at upper level Marriotts or Ritz's more than .8 cents per point.
Also, is it me, or does the Cosmo have pretty poor point redemption value? It's 35,000 per night, and even with the 5th night free deal, that's 140,000 points with nights costing $200-$250? At $225 average, that's .8 cents per point if you get the fifth night free, or if you just stay 3 nights $675/105k = .64 cents per point. I suppose there are some additional savings from not having to pay tax (is there a resort fee here?). In general I guess don't value Marriott points at upper level Marriotts or Ritz's more than .8 cents per point.
Aug 10, 2012, 9:15 pm
#883
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Programs: AA Life Gold, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 472
LV is a fairly unique market where world class 5 start hotel rooms can be had pretty cheap during the week. You have to be selective when using points. Weekend rates, particularly on holidays or "full Vegas" weekends (such as UFC fight weekends) can get pretty high and those are the best nights to use your points on.
Aug 11, 2012, 12:48 am
#884
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
To be a resort - the name of the hotel needs to have the word resort.
The Cosmos is not a RESORT - it is just an affiliated hotel. Whatever benefits you get have been set up - and are not due to Marriott rules.
The Cosmos is not a RESORT - it is just an affiliated hotel. Whatever benefits you get have been set up - and are not due to Marriott rules.
Aug 11, 2012, 2:25 am
#885
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
actually this point was been repeatedly argued by others and although I would agree with you that a resort "should" contain the word resort in its name, Marriott says refer to our hotel list
https://www.marriott.com/hotel-search/resort.hotels/
where the one-off Cosmo is listed within "resorts"
https://www.marriott.com/hotel-search/resort.hotels/
where the one-off Cosmo is listed within "resorts"