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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.
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]
#1081
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Programs: AA Life Gold, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 472
Good point. I'm going by oxfordjames' statement that bookings before Dec 3 have the option of rejecting the resort fee, which I will do of course.
What's really a problem here is for Marriott plats that used to get Internet and other perks for free, and now they are paying for it just like everyone else. Sad.
What's really a problem here is for Marriott plats that used to get Internet and other perks for free, and now they are paying for it just like everyone else. Sad.
#1082
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 610
Good point. I'm going by oxfordjames' statement that bookings before Dec 3 have the option of rejecting the resort fee, which I will do of course.
What's really a problem here is for Marriott plats that used to get Internet and other perks for free, and now they are paying for it just like everyone else. Sad.
What's really a problem here is for Marriott plats that used to get Internet and other perks for free, and now they are paying for it just like everyone else. Sad.
The plat benefits here are almost nonexistent now
#1084
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 5
Just got back from a 3 night stay at Cosmo. Booked a Terrace Studio and was upgraded to 1BR, 67th floor with a view. I was told at check-in that Marriott Platinums do not get upgraded to suites, even if you book a suite (best you can expect is a better view). I didn't think Studio to 1BR was an upgrade, since when I booked they were the same price.
Ice skating had just opened up on the Boulevard Pool with firepits and hot cocktails. Wonderful stay overall, and the Wicked Spoon buffet is not to be missed!
Ice skating had just opened up on the Boulevard Pool with firepits and hot cocktails. Wonderful stay overall, and the Wicked Spoon buffet is not to be missed!
#1086
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frozen in Carbonite
Programs: UA Aluminum 0.6MM, Bonvoy Life Sentence, Hyatt Eliteist, AA Super Plutonium
Posts: 2,878
Yes, and the points usually do not post properly, so look carefully at what they initially post.
#1087
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frozen in Carbonite
Programs: UA Aluminum 0.6MM, Bonvoy Life Sentence, Hyatt Eliteist, AA Super Plutonium
Posts: 2,878
... I was told at check-in that Marriott Platinums do not get upgraded to suites, even if you book a suite (best you can expect is a better view). I didn't think Studio to 1BR was an upgrade, since when I booked they were the same price.
Ice skating had just opened up on the Boulevard Pool with firepits and hot cocktails. Wonderful stay overall, and the Wicked Spoon buffet is not to be missed!
Ice skating had just opened up on the Boulevard Pool with firepits and hot cocktails. Wonderful stay overall, and the Wicked Spoon buffet is not to be missed!
#1088
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 120
#1089
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
Do incidentals charged to the room post properly and can gift cards be used for payment?
My coworker and I are both used points for rooms for us and the wifes for New Years Eve. We are having an expensive dinner and want to charge it to the room for points and then pay with gift cards (under the current 10 pt/$ promo). Anyone have experiences with either?
TIA!
My coworker and I are both used points for rooms for us and the wifes for New Years Eve. We are having an expensive dinner and want to charge it to the room for points and then pay with gift cards (under the current 10 pt/$ promo). Anyone have experiences with either?
TIA!
#1090
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frozen in Carbonite
Programs: UA Aluminum 0.6MM, Bonvoy Life Sentence, Hyatt Eliteist, AA Super Plutonium
Posts: 2,878
Do incidentals charged to the room post properly and can gift cards be used for payment?
My coworker and I are both used points for rooms for us and the wifes for New Years Eve. We are having an expensive dinner and want to charge it to the room for points and then pay with gift cards (under the current 10 pt/$ promo). Anyone have experiences with either?
TIA!
My coworker and I are both used points for rooms for us and the wifes for New Years Eve. We are having an expensive dinner and want to charge it to the room for points and then pay with gift cards (under the current 10 pt/$ promo). Anyone have experiences with either?
TIA!
You can use Marriott gift cards to make payment; I actually used one last week.
#1091
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 120
Yes! In my experience they haven't posted correctly at first, but incidentals, including meals earn MR points. The last time I called for a correction the MR rep was shocked how much I used from the minibar
You can use Marriott gift cards to make payment; I actually used one last week.
You can use Marriott gift cards to make payment; I actually used one last week.
#1092
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 92
Interesting thing just happened to my upcoming reservation for 1/19-1/22/13. I booked the room back in October for 189.99 on a LNF rate, no mention of a resort fee. Just received an email from my award wallet account showing a change in upcoming reservation. Sure enough I logged into my account and there is a resort fee charge of $28/day. What a bunch of bs.
#1093
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,110
Interesting thing just happened to my upcoming reservation for 1/19-1/22/13. I booked the room back in October for 189.99 on a LNF rate, no mention of a resort fee. Just received an email from my award wallet account showing a change in upcoming reservation. Sure enough I logged into my account and there is a resort fee charge of $28/day. What a bunch of bs.
Cheers.
#1094
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Philadephia, PA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 477
Cosmo is saying it shouldn't be charged with an earlier booking according to their post on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmopol...tal_comments=7
Hey Sharon--guests who booked prior to December 3, 2012, but arriving after January 1, 2013, will not be charged a resort fee. If you have any questions, please call Resort Services at 702.698.7575. Thanks!
#1095
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,110
Cosmo is saying it shouldn't be charged with an earlier booking according to their post on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmopol...tal_comments=7
https://www.facebook.com/TheCosmopol...tal_comments=7
Cheers.