It was memorial day weekend…which meant it was BUSY.

Either way i reserved a room in the east building of the IP. It costed 89/99/69 for fri sat sun of that weekend…pretty dirt cheap for a bunch of guys there to play poker.

The east building is basically part of their parking structure and is really terrible looking. So I basically upgraded from the crack whore house to the dungeon. Overall however, the room wasn’t bad. It was a smoking room, however, the smoke cleared out in a few hours if you just open the window.

The basement room was really really hard to get to. I had to walk through a maze to get to my room. But considering the prices of rooms during that weekend, we probably paid less for 3 nights than a room for 1 night.

Tried this trick for the first time in May 2007. It was the night of the De La Hoya / Mayweather fight, and I was staying for 7 nights. I checked in mid-afternoon on Saturday, and was told the hotel was sold out, which I believe to be true, because attempts to book another room through any website (hotel or otherwise) prior to my trip was unsuccessful. (It said no rooms were available for one or more days during my stay.) Obviously shorter stays and mid-week attempts may prove more successful. I did have a corner room (which was bigger) overlooking the pool. For a no-frills room center strip, you can’t beat location or price. It’s my first time staying here, and it met my needs, but was nothing spectacular.

Gave the clerk my name and ask for upgrade. Handed her ID and credit card with $20 in between. This is a very busy weekend. Was upgraded to a high floor Deluxe room in a tower overlooking the Strip. Good luck to you all

Gave the clerk my confirmation info along w/ my credit card. Pulled out my ID w/ a $20 bill behind it. Asked if I could get an upgrade on my room–clerked checked the system and said sure I have a suite available. Handed her the tip money and she declined to take but still upgraded my room. Her name is Genet by the way in case you decide to stay there. It was an expensive weekend (St. Paddy & March Madness) and I paid about $200 for that 1 night. Since she upgraded me to a suite I didn’t really feel ripped off. I wanted to stay at Ceasars, but it was in the $400-$500 range.

Clerk refused the tip. I handed the bill between my DL and CC. She did ask if I wanted high up, away from Carnival Court, near elevator, etc., but was not receptive to the $20 trick at all.

I don’t think she noticed the $20 before I asked so I may have gotten the upgrade anyway. It’s still fun trying! And she seemed appreciative. I’m so happy we got it as well because it was a crowded weekend and our friend’s standard room was way out back near the parking garage and not as nice.

Did the trick at Imperial Palace on one of the busiest weekend this past week because of the fight. Worked to perfection and got a suite. Wasn’t anything special except a jacuzzi in a large room. Although, we did fit 8 people since every hotel was booked or charging $300-$500 a night.

Was at Aladdin on May 24-26 and checked in at hotel. Slipped the $20 under the CC and the guy at the counter knew exactly what was going on, he was very smooth and got us a great comp. Girlfriend and I were compeltely satisfied…will try it again when we go back next time!

Just got back from staying at IP with a casino rate room. I put the 20 under my CC and asked nicely if there were any upgrades available on my room. He wasn’t able to offer me a suite, but I got one of the remodeled rooms, a pretty nice view of the strip, and the room was on the end of hallway. Definitely worth it, if not just for the fun of trying.

Slipped a $20 for a room in Imperial Palace and the Lead Clerk originally said no when I asked without the $20. Once I laid it out on the desk, immediately, a suite became available. Scored a suite with a living room.