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]
May 7, 2011, 11:55 am
#302
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,641
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/stay/packages.aspx
Note also that Cosmo will do package deals for smaller groups, so it might be worth looking into for this trip:
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/...ebrations.aspx
When you can get a room for $112/night it just doesn't seem worthwhile spending your heard earned 40k when you could stay in a Ritz-Carlton property worth $350/night for the same amount.....
Join their Identity Loyalty scheme and you'd be Platinum almost instantly if you booked everything through your name, and you get to double dip with their scheme and Marriott Rewards, so it's a no brainer to pay rather than redeem when rates are low (obviously depends which week/weekend you're visiting).
I would be very interested if anyone who has stayed can tell me the difference between the two towers, so I know which one to request in my booking:
Can anyone tell me if the Terrace Suites are "premium view" rooms (overlook the Bellagio fountains)?
Also, which rooms have the best views of the Bellagio Fountains?
Additionally, do rooms in the east tower (smaller square tower) have worse views of the Bellagio fountains than the west tower since the rooms in the east tower are exactly perpendicular to the fountains?
Thanks.
Also, which rooms have the best views of the Bellagio Fountains?
Additionally, do rooms in the east tower (smaller square tower) have worse views of the Bellagio fountains than the west tower since the rooms in the east tower are exactly perpendicular to the fountains?
Thanks.
May 9, 2011, 9:30 am
#304
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Cary, NC
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Early check-in fee??
I just heard Cosmo has a new policy of charging $80 if you try to check-in prior to 3pm. Has anyone experienced this? I routinely arrive at many hotels prior to the "official" check-in, not only in Vegas but elsewhere, and I don't ever recall being hit with an extra charge. If this is true, it is sure to piss off a lot of people.
May 9, 2011, 11:49 am
#305
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
I just heard Cosmo has a new policy of charging $80 if you try to check-in prior to 3pm. Has anyone experienced this? I routinely arrive at many hotels prior to the "official" check-in, not only in Vegas but elsewhere, and I don't ever recall being hit with an extra charge. If this is true, it is sure to piss off a lot of people.
I arrived at 1:00 PM.
I am a Marriott Plat however, so perhaps a privilege as Plat is early check in?
May 10, 2011, 2:28 pm
#306
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,641
Some great deals on the cosmo promo page (direct, not via Marriott); City Rooms from $112 midweek, minimum 4 night stay, a 25% saving:
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/stay/packages.aspx
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/stay/packages.aspx
Not a problem for me, as I won't change dates, but others might expect the usual marriott.com one day pre-charge and get a nasty $1000++ surprise instead..!
May 10, 2011, 2:41 pm
#307
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: IAH (for now)
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Platinum, National Executive Elite, Hilton Silver (Yuck)
Posts: 138
Some great deals on the cosmo promo page (direct, not via Marriott); City Rooms from $112 midweek, minimum 4 night stay, a 25% saving:
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/stay/packages.aspx
Note also that Cosmo will do package deals for smaller groups, so it might be worth looking into for this trip:
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/...ebrations.aspx
When you can get a room for $112/night it just doesn't seem worthwhile spending your heard earned 40k when you could stay in a Ritz-Carlton property worth $350/night for the same amount.....
Join their Identity Loyalty scheme and you'd be Platinum almost instantly if you booked everything through your name, and you get to double dip with their scheme and Marriott Rewards, so it's a no brainer to pay rather than redeem when rates are low (obviously depends which week/weekend you're visiting).
I would be very interested if anyone who has stayed can tell me the difference between the two towers, so I know which one to request in my booking:
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/stay/packages.aspx
Note also that Cosmo will do package deals for smaller groups, so it might be worth looking into for this trip:
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/...ebrations.aspx
When you can get a room for $112/night it just doesn't seem worthwhile spending your heard earned 40k when you could stay in a Ritz-Carlton property worth $350/night for the same amount.....
Join their Identity Loyalty scheme and you'd be Platinum almost instantly if you booked everything through your name, and you get to double dip with their scheme and Marriott Rewards, so it's a no brainer to pay rather than redeem when rates are low (obviously depends which week/weekend you're visiting).
I would be very interested if anyone who has stayed can tell me the difference between the two towers, so I know which one to request in my booking:
Additionally, our number has dropped to 6 or 7, so we should definitely be fine.
May 10, 2011, 4:02 pm
#308
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/stay/packages.aspx
Thanks for the link! I just used it for an upcoming 4 night trip (over a long weekend) and reduced my cost by $150 and got me a one bedroom instead of a studio. Thanks!
Thanks for the link! I just used it for an upcoming 4 night trip (over a long weekend) and reduced my cost by $150 and got me a one bedroom instead of a studio. Thanks!
May 10, 2011, 7:10 pm
#309
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 1,357
I checked in yesterday for a 2 night say. This is my second stay at the LV Cosmo. I was upgraded to a Wraparound Terrace king. Huge 1200 sq ft room.
My first visit was nothing special for an upgrade.
When i checked in they did notice i was a returning guest, she called someone about what room to put me in, i did not even ask for an upgrade. you want a 89 on the end of it if you are in the East tower. They have 4 wraparounds per floor.
My first visit was nothing special for an upgrade.
When i checked in they did notice i was a returning guest, she called someone about what room to put me in, i did not even ask for an upgrade. you want a 89 on the end of it if you are in the East tower. They have 4 wraparounds per floor.
May 11, 2011, 9:47 am
#310
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
I checked in yesterday for a 2 night say. This is my second stay at the LV Cosmo. I was upgraded to a Wraparound Terrace king. Huge 1200 sq ft room.
My first visit was nothing special for an upgrade.
When i checked in they did notice i was a returning guest, she called someone about what room to put me in, i did not even ask for an upgrade. you want a 89 on the end of it if you are in the East tower. They have 4 wraparounds per floor.
My first visit was nothing special for an upgrade.
When i checked in they did notice i was a returning guest, she called someone about what room to put me in, i did not even ask for an upgrade. you want a 89 on the end of it if you are in the East tower. They have 4 wraparounds per floor.
May 13, 2011, 11:21 am
#311
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, National Exec Elite
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Marriott.com both times, also invoked the Lowest Rate as well...Room rate ended up being 175. Rack rate on wraparound terrace was 575. Again only had a two night stay. I bet anything more and over a weekend people will be out of luck.
May 13, 2011, 9:02 pm
#312
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Just curious, has anyone booked a city room (<$200) for one day on Marriott.com and got upgraded to a wraparound suite on a Sunday?
May 13, 2011, 9:39 pm
#313
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May 13, 2011, 10:39 pm
#314
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In today's USAToday Best of Vegas Daytime, the Wicked Spoon was selected as best buffer and the Casino also was rated tops.
It also topped Travel + Leisure's list of new hotels, City category.
Shrimp, check. Roast beef, yup. But what makes Wicked Spoon the next generation of Vegas all-you-can-eats is up-to-the-minute, delish dishes (clams with jalapeņo, Yucatan green rice, arugula and blackberry salad). Presentation is outstanding: sweet potato fries in miniature metal "fryers"; mini chicken pot pies.
Although the nearly 5-month-old Cosmopolitan doesn't have the largest casino, it is intimate and glam, with crystal chandeliers, mirrored pillars and natural light filtering in from picture windows fronting the Strip
May 17, 2011, 11:21 am
#315
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