Got strip view, but it was smoking, so had to change. Wasted 1 hr doing so. Clerk was very nervous when she saw the $20, worked to get us upgrade on the wknd, but didn’t take the money after all.

Okay, I had never done this before and I was truly skeptical when my friend sent me the link to this site. Well, I gave it a try on my last trip to Vegas and it worked like a charm! I checked into the hotel just after 11PM on a Friday. Completed the $20 Trick so smoothly, that the clerk even commented, “Oh, I’m sure I have a suite available for you Mr. Bond” and giggled! It was awesome!

Had a late check in on Thursday night (about 11pm) and it was pretty quiet. Made some idle chit chat with the desk clerk and slid my folded the 20 in btw my Amex and my license (with the 20 exposed) and asked if there were any upgrades available for our stay. He saw the $20, made a phone call, and put us in the executive suite in the Augustus tower — living room, spa tub, 2 flat screens (one in bathroom!) and beautiful view of strip and Bellagio fountains. Best bet I made in Vegas all weekend!

Worked like a charm. We went from a Deluxe Palace Tower Room (from the $180 / weekend night deal) to a Premium / Petit Suite Palace Tower Room (overlooking the pools (Venus!!!) I might add). The room price difference was $240…so for $20, I’ll take. So, at the end of the day, I got 3 nights of hotel rooms with a normal price (per Expedia) of around $1,500 for $560. Thanks Fatwallet!!!

Oh and for those who are nervous, don’t be. Like someone said earlier, just be friendly and they’ll hook ya up. I was actually nervous myself but after handing her the money (between my ID and credit card) and having her leave it right on the desk while she looked for a better room. Later, when I was in my hotel room, there was a card on “proper tipping” for the International guests and right on there was $20-$50 for a room upgrade. So, sounds like standard practice to me.

Just like you have read, this was way easy. Asian girl at the airport check in was super cool. I slipped the $20 in with ID and credit card. I told her it was our anniversary and asked if there were any upgrades, like maybe the Augustus tower? She typed for a few minutes and then told me that the normal rate for this room was $700 per night, but because it’s our anniversary she would comp the upgrade. We got an awesome room overlooking Bellagio’s water show.

Tipped $20 as soon as I walked up, explaining we would be difficult. Clerk gave it back and I acted confused “doesn’t everyone get tipped in Vegas?” is what I said. I asked for a room facing the Bellagio and she called then said to my wife and I “you are celebrating your anniversary, right?” of course I said “yes we are”. And all was good. Got a great room and then handed her back the $20. My friend did the same thing 2 days later and got the same setup only lower level and used a fifty.

Checked in early at the airport and put two 20’s between my credit card and License. The clerk was was super cool about it, knew exactly what I was doing. She typed away and made several phone calls saying it was my birthday. She tried for a good ten minutes but because it was the first weekend of the tournament, there just weren’t that many rooms available to hook me up. She apologized profusely and gave me my $40 back. Though disappointed, I’ll do this every time I come to Vegas. It will work, you just reduce your chances if you’re going on a big weekend.

Slid a $20 between my CC and license and asked if any comp. upgrades were available. She look a quick look and asked if this was OK. Great room!!!

There was a huge queue for checkin so I had my $20 folded and ready and decided on the clerks who I’d try it with. Luckily got one of my choices who turned out to be one of the VIP clerks helping out due to the queue size.
The $20 was between the passport and cc as I walked up, she saw it instantly and put it on to her keyboard without a second thought and began typing away. We then chatted about the queue size and how busy it was this week due to the Nascar being in town and that it was my 30th birthday that week. etc.. then even without asking for the upgrade I got the.. “well your currently in a standard palace room but I’ve got a really nice room in the Augustus tower but its smoking”, we asked if she could find anything else as we’re non smokers and after a minute or so said.. Yes I’ve got you a lovely suite on the top floor in the Palace Tower with a view of the fountains etc… and here’s my personal VIP number should you need anything.

The suite was amazing and the wife was well impressed with how well the $20 trick worked, all thanks to this website and I didn’t even have to ask for the upgrade !

Chatted with clerk & mentioned a crappy flight, our first trip here/anniversary trip & how excited we were to be at Caesars. I had the tip sandwiched between my ID & CC. I made it partially visible while asking if any upgrades were available. He said yes. After he saw the tip he comped the upgrade (which was about $800 for our 5-night stay) AND!!!! first night was free (~$140). Definitely glad I’ve been following this thread(s).

Room has an excellent view of the strip and Bellagio fountain. Wow!