Checked in on a Sunday around noon so was a few hours early for the stated 3:00pm check in but had no problem getting the room early. Didn’t target a specific clerk but the one I dealt with was very friendly. Slid her a $20 after mentioning that it was our first anniversary (it actually was so no fibbing there) and I was upgraded from a Resort King to the Panoramic King thereby saving about $120. This was the only time in Las Vegas that my gamble paid off.

Approached the desk in the normal fashion with my ID, $50, CC. Asked if there were any upgrades available. Was immediately told that the tip was to be used after the stay. I asked if there were any upgrades available to which she said no. No harm no foul I guess – should have stayed at the Venetian instead