We actually stayed at NoMad hotel but there was no select option for it so we put park mgm since they are in the same hotel. We got upgraded from the classic queen to a double salon. I guess this would be a queen suite(?)There were 3 people at the concierge but the young lady greeted us first so we went to her. It was about 4pm on a Sunday and once we slipped the 20 in she said she was just about to ask if we wanted complimentary upgrades. It seemed like it wasn’t her first rodeo and was more than happy to help us. She said that our room was the best she could do for us at the moment and honestly I couldnt complain. I was just excited the little trick actually worked!

Didn’t use the self checkin, but the regular queues. Which took quite a bit.
After handing over our international passport with 20$ inside it and the credit I asked if there are any complimentary upgrades available.
The lady simply told me “we don’t do that here” and gave me back my 20$. No success though only staying for 2 nights.
Had success at the Excalibur some days before with 20$ on even a 4 night stay.

I had stayed at the Monte Carlo before and didn’t know it had been rebranded to Park MGM. My previous experience with the Monte Carlo was not great. The rooms were dated and prettt dingy even the suites.

I found this website before our trip and thought why not give it a try. We arrived to the hotel at about 9am on Sunday and the checkout craze hadn’t started yet. I asked about an early check in and was told that I would have to check in via their kiosk system.

I thought great there goes my chance. After checking in I asked a nice attendant if there was any upgrades that they had available. He said “let me check” went up the computer and said all the suites were taken but that he would see if there was a room with a better view. Ended up on the 26th floor with a view of the mountains. Also the room has definitely been updated with a more contemporary decor

First, please understand the Monte Carlo is under construction and it was Cinco de Mayo weekend when I tried it. They are doing renovations and had no wiggle room for upgrades.

Gave him the $20 dollar sandwich and he giggled. Said thank you and see what he could do. Wanted to comp our parking but we flew in and had no car. Explained to us that the hotel is under renovations and will be rebranded. He moved us to a lower level floor as far from the construction as possible. Had a great view of the T-Mobile arena and the Park for people watching on the 6th floor. We feel it was worth it based on zero noise from the construction. Slept like a baby.

We had a nice connection with the desk agent, she was Canadian like us, but oops, made a comment about Trudeau and Trump, turns out she loves Trump. No upgrade, no resort fee discount, at least she gave the 20 back.

My recent trip to Vegas, we stayed at the Monte Carlo. We got there at 11:30am on a Monday so it wasn’t busy. I handed the young woman my card, ID, with the $20 bill in between. She upgraded us from a deluxe room to a high floor strip view room. She also waived our resort fee and gave us tons of coupons. At the end of the transaction she handed the $20 back and said, “Use this on a cab ride or something. Free upgrades for you today.” Very successful for me!