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Upgraded from Standard to Top Floor, Strip view
Was checked in by older female, handed her the sandwich and asked for any complimentary upgrades. Upon seeing the 20, she offered me several options and I decided on 28th floor w/ a view of the strip.
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Upgraded from comp.deluxe to Le Mans suite
Once again being nice to the people behind the counter and a twenty dollar tip worked. Our first room seemed very small but the Le Mans suite was well over 1000 sq. ft. GO FOR IT !
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Upgraded from Bellagio King to Bellagio King w/ Fountain View
Checked in around 3pm on a Monday and had a male clerk probably closer to 30yrs old.
Slipped him the $20 sandwich and mumbled "Do you have any complimentary upgrades? Something nice with a view?" He put the sandwich down and I was watching it to see if and when he would pocket it. I swear to god I glanced away for like 2 seconds and it was GONE (must have been a sandwich veteran).
No chit chat - just waited patiently to see what he had for me. He hooked it up w/ a view of the fountians/lake right in the center. I read the reviews of people getting upgraded to suites and hopefully I'll get one at whatever place I try it next! Will grease the front desk people from now on... definitely worth it.
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Upgraded from standard room to petite suite
Presented the $20 "sandwich" to the clerk and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades. I was not hopeful as it was 2am and close to new years eve, but was very surprised to be upgraded to a petite suite. I was polite and friendly, which always helps when asking for a favor.
Rack rate for this room was $500, and we stayed for 3 nights. SCORE!
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Upgraded from Resort Room to Resort Room higher floor with Strip view
Check in around 10pm. I was upgraded to 23rd floor with Strip view. The view is really nice but I think this is still a standard resort room. But my wife and I are happy about it. We stay for two nights.
Not everything at the casino has house edge!
Real experience shows that people are getting a hotel room upgrade by tipping the front desk clerk a $20!
