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Recent Hotel Deals & Upgrades
Recent Room Upgrades: 0% 0/0
All Time Upgrades: 63% 25/40
We checked in at about 10pm on a Friday night. There were two front desk employees working, I was hoping to get the older filipino lady( I have a lot of Filipino friends and I thought I could use that as an advantage) I ended up with the younger Hispanic lady. I told her my name, she asked for my ID, and credit card, I handed it to her while holding a $20 bill in my hand. I asked if there were any COMPLIMENTARY upgrades, she smiled, and said she would see what they had available. She ended up upgrading us to a room that was three levels higher than what we reserved. It wasn’t facing the strip but, it had a special elevator that went from the lobby, to the 30th floor and above, which ended up being super convenient not having to wait with the people on the lower floors. I felt like a high roller. We had a GREAT 1st anniversary thanks to the sandwich trick!
We targeted a younger woman at around 4pm and gave her the sandwich. At first she was confused. I explained I was interested in comped upgrades and we ended up with a booklet good for some free drinks, free morning paper and a upgrade to the next level room with a strip view.
Got in after midnight. Only 3 people ahead of us and the line went quick. Gave the clerk my credit card and drivers license, but had the money in my hand. My wife asked if there were any available upgrades. I added, free upgrades. He checked and said he had one, but it was a smoking room. We took it and luckily it didn’t smell bad at all. He even threw in a bunch of free drink coupons. At the end of the transaction, I thanked him with the $40. Was my first time asking and it worked beautifully!
Arrived around 4pm on a Friday. Place looked packed. Made the 20 visible to her and she told me she couldn’t that if I wanted to upgrade I had to pay the normal rate. Booked a broadway deluxe room, all I wanted was a strip view but couldn’t get it. Will try again next time!
Flight arrived late – after 11 PM – though this would be good for an upgrade – stood in line for over an hour only two clerks working the check-in line – approached available clerk – presented the sandwich with a $50 for upgrade – asked if any were available – told nothing was available – saw the 50 – looked at me upset – said she could place me in a smoking room – passed – room we received had a great view of the backside of the same hotel – service from front desk on was poor – did not even gamble here – will stay at TI next trip
GAVE THE TIP ASKED FOR A PLAYERS SUITE SAID THEY WERE FULL, SHE DID UPRAGED US TO A MARQUIS ROOM WITH A CORNER VIEW WITH FLOOR TO CIELING WINDOWS OVERLOOKING BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF STRIP. WELL WORTH THE $20.00. WILL TRY THIS EVERYTIME.
it was a long time ago but was told as we had prepaid accom we couldnt get upgraded
then found we would have got comped nights if we didnt prepay
Couldn’t target the young guy I wanted to talk to, got a 40-something woman from the Philippines.
I gave her my friend’s ID cause the room was in his name, then I gave her my sandwich w/ my ID & CC, saying I wanted to put the resort fee on my card.
When I handed the sandwich, I asked if there were any complimentary room upgrades available, and she said no first without looking at the computer. she said that all the spa suites were booked because of the Lady Gaga and Rush concerts that weekend. She checked on the computer, too. I even leaned over the counter and nudged my CC so that the $20 was more visible. She just ran all the info and then handed back the cards & $20 without ever acknowledging the money. Totally ignored it. FAIL