Las Vegas Resort Fees 2016 Guide
Fee increases in 2016
Out of the 77 hotels listed below, 39 of them increased their resort fees in the last months!(Not so) fun fact : if you would book one night in each of these 77 hotels in 2016 it would cost you $1 759 (+tax) in resort fees which is a 7% increase from last year!
Here are a few notable increases observed:
- From $29 to $32: ARIA, BELLAGIO, MANDARIN ORIENTAL, THE SIGNATURE AT MGM GRAND, MANDALAY BAY, VDARA, FOUR SEASONS, PARIS, CAESARS PALACE, PLANET HOLLYWOOD, THE CROMWELL, NOBU
- From $29 to $30: MGM GRAND,
- From $29 to $32: PALAZZO, VENETIAN,
- From $25 to $30: MONTE CARLO, NEW YORK-NEW YORK
- From $25 to $29: BALLY’S, HARRAH’S, SLS, THE LINQ, FLAMINGO, TRUMP
- From $22 to $28: WESTGATE
- From $20 to $25: GOLDEN NUGGET
- From $19.95 to $24.99: WESTIN
- From $17 to $24: TUSCANY SUITES
- From $14 to $19.95: HOOTERS
- From $9.99 to $14.99: SILVER SEVENS
Which hotels do not charge resort fees in 2016?
A few hotels have not implemented resort fees yet (but for how long …?). Here’s the list:
- Arizona Charlie’s Decatur
- Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Highway
- California
- Cannery
- Casino Royale Best Western Plus
- Eastside Cannery
- Elara
- Four Queens
- Fremont hotel and casino
- Lucky club
- M Resort
- Main Street Station
- Wyndham Grand Desert
Detailed list of Vegas hotels charging resort fees in 2016 and what you get for your money:
LIST UPDATED ON 1/5/17:
– Tropicana: From $25.00 to $29.00+tax
LIST UPDATED ON 12/1/16:
– South Point: From $14.00 to $18.75+tax– Treasure Island: From $30.00 to $32.00+tax
LIST UPDATED ON 10/24/16:
– Aria: From $32.00 to $35.00+tax– Vdara: From $32.00 to $35.00+tax– Bellagio: From $32.00 to $35.00+tax– Luxor: From $26.00 to $29.00+tax– Excalibur: From $26.00 to $29.00+tax– Circus Circus: From $21.00 to $24.00+tax
LIST UPDATED ON 9/1/16:
– MGM Grand: From $30.00 to $32.00+tax– Mandalay Bay: From $30.00 to $32.00+tax– Delano Las Vegas: From $30.00 to $32.00+tax– The Mirage: From $30.00 to $32.00+tax– The Stratosphere: From $20.99 to $24.99+tax– Westgate: From $28 to $29.95+tax– Alexis Park All Suite Resort: From $0 to $12+tax
| HOTEL | RESORT FEES/NIGHT (not including taxes) | INCLUDES |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS PARK ALL-SUITES | $12 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Airport Shuttle Transportation to Strip Free Parking |
| ALIANTE | $12.99 | In-room Internet coffee and tea service each morning unlimited local and domestic long distance calls choice of local paper or USA Today concierge services valet parking |
| ARIA | $35 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| ARTISAN | $11.99 | WiFi internet Pool valet service Two bottles of water in the room. There will also be a separate daily energy surcharge of $2.95 (plus tax). |
| BALLY'S | $29 | Daily in-room high speed internet access All local calls Fitness center access for two daily Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| BELLAGIO | $35 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| BOULDER STATION | $14 | in-room Internet Access to fitness center and pool Daily newspaper (Mon-Sat) copy and fax services unlimited local, toll-free and domestic long distance calls |
| CAESARS PALACE | $32 | Daily in-room high speed internet access All local calls Fitness center access for two daily Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| CIRCUS CIRCUS | $24 | in-room wireless high-speed Internet service Two Complimentary Cups of In-Room Coffee 2 for 1 coaster ticket at The Adventuredome free chips and salsa with $8 minimum purchase at Blue Iguana valid for one visit two free Midway games BOGO free drink at West Casino or Slots A Fun bar (or a $5 credit toward other beverage purchase) Fitness Center access complimentary printing of your boarding pass at the Mail and Info desk in the hotel lobby unlimited free local and 800-number calls |
| DELANO | $32 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) unlimited local and toll free calls airline boarding pass printing notary service fitness center access for guests 18+ |
| DOWNTOWN GRAND | $19.95 | Internet Complimentary bottled water upon arrival local and toll-free calls Complimentary coffee each morning Grand Experience coupon book Complimentary self parking (there is a charge for those not staying at the property). Fitness center Access |
| EL CORTEZ | $10.95 | WiFi fitness center access parking in attached garage two water bottles in room daily unrestricted local calls |
| ENCORE | $35 | WiFi internet access for four devices. two Wynn Fitness Center passes per day. unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls. access to more than 2,000 national and international digital daily newspapers and magazines. priority access to Wynn nightclubs for tickets purchased through Wynn Concierge. No resort fees if you stay in the Tower Suites, Parlor Suites and Salon Suites |
| EXCALIBUR | $29 | in-room internet access fitness center access local phone calls |
| FIESTA HENDERSON | $10 | in-room Internet newspaper (Monday-Saturday) copy and fax services unlimited local, toll-free and domestic long distance calls Fitness center access. Copy and fax service. |
| FIESTA RANCHO | $10 | in-room Internet newspaper (Monday-Saturday) copy and fax services unlimited local, toll-free and domestic long distance calls Fitness center access. Copy and fax service. |
| FLAMINGO | $29 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee |
| FORTUNE | $10 | WiFi shuttle service to Strip and McCarran Airport Access to gym, pool and hot tub Business center local calls |
| Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay | $32 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) airline boarding pass printing notary service fitness center access for guests 18+ |
| GOLD COAST | $15.99 | Wireless internet access (up to 1 MB of band width) for up to three devices in-room coffee shuttle to the Strip and Orleans fitness center access Unlimited local and 800 calls fax services |
| GOLDEN GATE | $20 | High-speed WiFi $10 off the D showroom tickets local and toll-free calls |
| GOLDEN NUGGET | $25 | access for two to the Fitness Center daily (does not include the wet areas), basic, in-room daily Internet access for 2 devices daily two bottled waters daily (waters will be located in the guest rooms) complimentary parking complimentary airline boarding passes printing via the Front Desk or Box Office 24/7 complimentary newspapers in your respective tower lobby from 6am to 10am daily downtown destination coupons, plus $5 off per ticket for 2 Gordie Brown tickets |
| GREEN VALLEY RANCH | $26.22 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access Airport & Strip Shuttle Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Shoe Shine Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls |
| HARD ROCK | $25 | In-Room Internet Access Daily newspaper (available for pick-up) Access to the Fitness Room Roundtrip Shuttle to the Fashion Show Mall Unlimited local & toll-free calls Unlimited domestic long distance calls Notary service at Concierge Printing of boarding passes |
| HARRAH'S | $29 | Daily in-room high speed internet access All local calls Fitness center access for two daily Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| HILTON GRAND VACATIONS SUITES ON THE BOULEVARD | $25 | Internet DVD NOW with unlimited movies 2 16 oz. bottles of water per day 10% off spa retail and treatments 1-800/local calls self parking |
| HILTON GRAND VACATIONS ON PARADISE LAS VEGAS (CONVENTION CENTER) | $25 | Internet domestic long distance calls (30 minutes max per day) DVD NOW with unlimited movies 2 16 oz. bottles of water per day 1-800/local calls |
| HILTON GRAND VACATIONS AT THE FLAMINGO | $25 | Internet domestic long distance calls (30 minutes max per day) DVD NOW with unlimited movies 2 16 oz. bottles of water per day 1-800/local calls |
| HILTON LAKE LAS VEGAS | $22 | Internet 20% valet discount shuttle to Las Vegas Strip & within Lake Las Vegas community boarding pass printing golf club storage exercise classes overnight shoe shine 800 local calls |
| HOTEL32 at MONTE CARLO | $30 | high speed internet access fitness center access daily newspaper copying and faxing boarding pass printing local and 800 calls |
| HOOTERS | $19.95 | WiFi fitness center and pool access (available 24 hours) parking two bottles of water Keurig coffee local and toll-free calls |
| JW MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA | $14.99 | High-speed Internet access fitness center access in Spa Aquae 10 percent off one spa treatment local and domestic long distance calls shuttle to the Strip two small bottles of water. |
| LUXOR | $29 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| MANDALAY BAY | $30 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| MANDARIN ORIENTAL | $32 | internet access for up to six devices Fitness & Wellness Center Access (2 passes daily) morning coffee or tea (6-10am) unlimited in-room local and toll-free calls |
| MARDI GRAS | $5 | WiFi in-room coffee airport shuttle |
| MGM GRAND | $32 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| MONTE CARLO | $30 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) unlimited local and toll free calls airline boarding pass printing fitness center access for guests 18+ |
| NEW YORK-NEW YORK | $30 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| Nobu Hotel | $32 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| OASIS AT GOLD SPIKE | $20 | WiFi fitness center access guaranteed parking daily newspaper (pick-up in lobby) copy and fax services |
| PALACE STATION | $15 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Airport & Strip Shuttle Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Copy/Fax Services at Bell Desk Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| PALAZZO | $32 | in-suite internet access (WiFi or Ethernet) Access for two to the fitness facility within the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® boarding pass printing unlimited local and toll-free calls daily newspaper two complimentary coffee or tea beverages at Café Presse per day one two-for-one drink coupon for well drinks, domestic beer or wine at any casino bar excluding the pool decks (must be 21 or older to redeem drink coupon) The resort fee does not apply to Prestige Level suites. |
| PALMS | $29.95 | Complimentary In-Room High speed internet service (faster rates available for additional fee) Complimentary access to Palms Cardio Center & Palms Place Fitness Center Daily Newspaper (available at select locations) Unlimited local and toll-free calls Airline Boarding Pass printing Copies and faxes at the Front Desk and Concierge (does not include color and large print jobs) |
| PALMS PLACE | $29.95 | Complimentary In-Room High speed internet service (faster rates available for additional fee) Complimentary access to Palms Cardio Center & Palms Place Fitness Center Daily Newspaper (available at select locations) Unlimited local and toll-free calls Airline Boarding Pass printing Copies and faxes at the Front Desk and Concierge (does not include color and large print jobs) |
| PARIS | $32 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee |
| PLANET HOLLYWOOD | $32 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee |
| The Platinum | $15 | WiFi Daily wine reception (4pm-5:30pm) Press Reader access to over 3000 domestic & international online newspapers Use of the Steam Room in the Well Spa (10am-5pm) In-Room Coffee Local & Toll-free calls Printing of Airline Boarding Passes Use of the Pool Area Use of the Fitness Center Concierge Services |
| PLAZA | $15 | WiFi fitness center access 800 and local calls two bottles of water parking (self and valet) a coupon book |
| RED ROCK | $26 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) shoe shine Airport & Strip Shuttle |
| RIO ALL-SUITE | $25 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee |
| RUMOR | $13.99 | WiFi two bottles of water parking business center services including copies There will also be a separate daily energy surcharge of $2.95 (plus tax). |
| SAM'S TOWN | $12.99 | WiFi for 3 devices local and toll free calls shuttle service to the Strip and Downtown |
| SANTA FE STATION | $13.99 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Free Game of Bowling Free Cup of Starbucks Coffee Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| SILVER SEVENS | $14.99 | WiFi fitness center access copy and fax services boarding pass printing coffee coupons redeemable in Gift Shop (one per day) a gift shop discount Airport and Strip shuttle |
| SILVERTON | $12.99 | WiFi fitness center access airport and Strip shuttle service Unlimited local and 800 number calls |
| SLS LAS VEGAS | $29 | in-room Internet access access to the pool and fitness center local and toll-free phone calls airport shuttle service |
| SUNCOAST | $15.99 | WiFi for 3 devices fitness center access in-room coffee in-room refrigerator local and toll free calls |
| SUNSET STATION | $16.15 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Two-for-One Bowling 20% Gift Shop Discount Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| SOUTH POINT | $18,75 | Wi-Fi fitness center access public parking airport shuttle (based on availability) local and toll free in-room phone calls in room coffee maker 24-hour business center computer access boarding pass printing in-room safe a casino funbook |
| STRATOSPHERE | $24.99 | Daily unlimited admission to the Stratosphere Tower Unlimited admission to the Stratosphere Fitness Center during stay Unlimited admission to the Resort Pool Daily in-room Wi-Fi access for up to three (3) devices per room In-room local and 1-800 calls All-Day Thrill Ride Pass for the discounted price of $28* 2-for-1 discount for tickets to see PIN UP $20 discount for SkyJump 25% discount for tickets to see MJ LIVE 50% discount for tickets to L.A. Comedy Club 2-for-1 Drink coupon valid at any Stratosphere-owned Bar |
| SUPER 8 AT ELLIS ISLAND CASINO | $12.99 | Super Star Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast buffet Wireless Internet Access Complimentary Airport Shuttle |
| TEXAS STATION | $12.99 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Free Game of Bowling for 2 10% Gift Shop Discount Outlet Line Pass Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| THE COSMOPOLITAN | $30 | standard high speed internet access 24 hour fitness center access tennis court access unlimited local toll-free and domestic long distance calls Resort fee waived for Gold and Platinum Identity players club members. |
| THE CROMWELL | $32 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee |
| THE D | $20 | High speed Wi-Fi access $10 off the D Showroom tickets local and toll free calls |
| THE LINQ | $29 | Daily in-room high speed internet access Fitness center access for two daily All local calls Total Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee |
| THE MIRAGE | $32 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| THE ORLEANS | $12.99 | in-room Internet fitness center access unlimited local calls in-room coffee 10 minutes of internet access in the business center shuttle to the Strip |
| THE SIGNATURE AT MGM GRAND | $32 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) Unlimited local and toll free numbered calls Notary and boarding pass printing |
| TREASURE ISLAND | $32 | High Speed (10 Mb/s) Internet Access Access to Fitness Center 2-for-1 Cocktail (one per stay) Newspaper at Guest Services In Room Local/Toll Free Calls Airline Boarding Pass Printing Copies & Faxes (max. 10 pages) $25 Future Stay Credit |
| TROPICANA | $29 | In-room high-speed wireless Internet for up to three devices (additional devices will incur a $9.99 daily charge per device). Use of the pools and whirlpool spas (seasonal) Daily fitness center access 2-for-1 tickets to Laugh Factory (excludes Fri-Sat) Free live entertainment in the Tropicana Lounge (select days) Buy-one, get-one-free signature cocktails, wine by the glass and craft beer in Biscayne Steak Sea Wine® Lounge from 5-7pm daily Two complimentary bottles of water in-room per stay Free printing of boarding pass Free valet and self-parking Free local calls Free 800 toll-free calls |
| TRUMP | $29 | Internet fitness center access shuttle to and from The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and Wynn Las Vegas in-room coffee and bottled water daily newspaper shoe shine service local and toll-free calls |
| TUSCANY SUITES | $24 | in-room WiFi Parking laundry pool and fitness center access in-room coffee machine and safe |
| VDARA | $35 | High-speed internet service in your room & public areas access to the fitness facility unlimited local and toll free calls daily newspaper pickup at the Vdara Business Center or Market Cafe Vdara two bottles of Vdara water in guest room refrigerator per day boarding pass printing & notary services in the Business Center 10% off Spa Retail items nightly turndown service, upon request only |
| VENETIAN | $32 | in-suite internet access (WiFi or Ethernet) Access for two to the fitness facility within the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® boarding pass printing unlimited local and toll-free calls daily newspaper two complimentary coffee or tea beverages at Café Presse per day one two-for-one drink coupon for well drinks, domestic beer or wine at any casino bar excluding the pool decks (must be 21 or older to redeem drink coupon) The resort fee does not apply to Prestige Level suites. |
| WESTGATE LAS VEGAS | $29.95 | WiFi Internet Access for Three Devices Throughout the Resort (excluding the convention center) Local Calls Access to the Fitness Center for Two Adults per Day In-Room Safe |
| WESTGATE FLAMINGO BAY RESORT | $14.95 | WiFi Internet Access Local Calls Shuttle Bus Transportation to and from the Strip and the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Outdoor Sports Equipment Fitness Center Daily Newspaper and Boarding Pass Printing |
| WESTIN LAS VEGAS | $24.99 | high-speed Wi-Fi internet access use of the Hibiscus Spa's sauna and steam room access to the pool, whirlpool and Westin Workout Gym unlimited local, toll-free and domestic long distance telephone calls to all 50 states boarding pass printing, incoming faxes, public notary two bottles of water per guestroom valet and self-parking nightly access to the hosted Happy Hour featuring complimentary beer, wine, and light snacks |
| WILD WILD WEST DAYS INN | $9.99 | WiFi pool local calls |
| WYNN | $35 | WiFi internet access for four devices. two Wynn Fitness Center passes per day. unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls. access to more than 2,000 national and international digital daily newspapers and magazines. priority access to Wynn nightclubs for tickets purchased through Wynn Concierge. No resort fees if you stay in the Tower Suites, Parlor Suites and Salon Suites |
If you find any errors in our table please let us know by using the comments below! Also feel free to share your experiences and your feelings with respect to the resort fees!
Excalibur is now 29.12
Hi Dennis,
Yes i wrote $26 but it is mentionned that this is not including the 12% tax. (sorry if this wasn’t clear enough)
All tax included the total is $29.12 for Excalibur
I have stayed at several of the listed casino resorts. The Aria was nice, but the in room Wi-Fi was almost non existing same with the Monte Carlo. Some floors are.better with reception than others. The one I find hard to stomach is the Flamingo, we stayed there in October 2014, we had no coffee in the room, no water bottles in room the iron was broken, the sink was clogged when we got to the room and mold was growing in the shower. We went to the front desk and was offered a upgrade to a remodeled room for $40 per night more plus resort fee. I am confident these conditions still exist as my son was employed there as a security guard. He had to respond to many calls to the hotel desk regarding these same problems. The resort fees as you know can be wavid if you ask enough. They have tried to do this at properties in Tunica Mississippi but have had a lot of people opting to stay in Memphis and do the 30 minute drive. My last stay there at the MGM Gold Strike they did not charge the fee and wasn’t even mentioned.
Hi Bill,
Thank you for your very detailed review, i am sure this will help others!
Aria is definitely an upper class hotel compared to Flamingo which still has some old ,rooms although they remodeled a large part of the rooms already.
True that there can be some wifi issue in every hotel depending on where your room is located, when it happens to me i usually ask for a room change.
Platinum Hotel & Spa is now charging resort fees 🙁
https://www.theplatinumhotel.com/las-vegas-hotel/amenities
Thank you for the info Alan, i added it to the list!
When will this BS *HIDDEN CHARGE* finally be made illegal?? That is the most extreme case of “unfair competition” or better, deceit of the consumers. In Germany (most of Europe) where they have a rule of “what you see advertised is actually what you pay” this would be completely unthinkable.
when they stop buying the congressmen and senators we currently vote for
PS: Wynn is 35.84 per day, including tax. They also charge you 18.00 a day separately for internet daily but say it is refunded on your final bill if you paid the daily resort fee. why bill it to just refund the charge? guess they make some money off the float.
Wynn also wanted 10.00 to use their internet computers to print a boarding pass. Apparently the resort fee does not include that… the smoke filled air in the casino is free, however.
Thank you Jay, i updated the list for Wynn and Encore ($32 before tax).
I agree that internet refunded fee is weird since the resort fee is supposed to be mandatory unless you stay in the Tower suites.
I agree with Stefan. I am in the UK and the price you see is the price you pay. Obviously if you want to book breakfast separately you pay for that but the room price is the price end of story. I love visiting the USA, I have been to Boston, New York, San Francisco, LA and Las Vegas a few times and find it so annoying that in Las Vegas the hotels do this nonsense. Look I agree with the free market, charge what you like that is your choice but stop sneaking around by offering a seemingly good room rate to then add a big fee on top at check in. in 2013 year we stayed at the Luxor in a Tower room, it was lovely and we were going to go back but this time BA who we book with no longer add the resort fee in to the hotel cost so we thought we had a good deal then a friend mentioned about resort fees, I looked it up and found that on arrival we would have to pay an additional $364 in resort fees for our stay. That is disgraceful.
When you book a hotel you book on the basis of the location, amenities and cost. You can not make a fair assessment if it is hidden. We are now staying at the Four Queens which does not have a resort feel. I am amazed that this sort of sneaky practice is allowed in America. Be honest and upfront with your fees and let your customers make an INFORMED decision.
Ditto
I think a great “Sales Gimmick” for the hotels is to offer a FREE room and adjust the Resort Fee to cover the room costs. Something like that would trick an unending number of suckers into the hotels. Something like:
Aria – All Rooms are Free (Resort fee varies from $135-$1024/night)
Why not – this is a hidden fee anyway…
I heard they’re also planning on offering free meals in their restaurants, with added meal fees obvisously 🙂
Super 8 – Ellis Island also charges the fee. $12.99+tax
$9.99 is old amount.
Thank you Kenny i added it to the list!
The Golden Nugget resort fee is now 28.00 per night.
Hi Joe,
As stated in the first line of my list the resort fees amounts listed are not including taxes. I am sorry if it wasn’t clear. Golden Nugget charges $25 + tax (12%) = $28 after tax as you mentionned 🙂
I live in Northern Ireland and i visited Vegas twice last year feb & sept. We didn’t pay any resort fees. I wanna book to go again this year but now worried in case I get charged resort fees we will have 2 rooms and will be staying 10 nights so expensive stuff.:/
Hi Sandra, Where were you staying last year?
Hi goin to las Vegas next Friday stay in the luxury hotel for 5nite just want to no how much do the change for resources free if anyone no .Thanks
Hi Donald, what is the name of the hotel you’re staying at?
Can someone tell me if the T.I waives their fees?
Hi Tasha,
As in every casino make sure to use the player’s card everytime you gamble during your stay, and when it’s time to check out ask for a casino host to check your points and they might be able to waive the resort fees depending on your play.
Does any SEARCH SITE display the true cost to book a room ?
I visited Vegas 3 times in 2015 and I’ve stayed at different hotels such as Venetian/Palazzo, Wynn/Encore, Planet Hollywood, etc. I love Venetian/Palazzo the most because all of the rooms are suite-styled and most importantly my resort fee was waived. I declined the resort fee at the front desk when I checked in by telling them that I won’t be using the fitness centre, soa, etc. I tipped the front desk person $40, I got an upgraded room and the resort fee was waived at the Palazzo. However, it didn’t work on the fromt desk people at Encore and Planet Hollywood.
I will be visiting Vegas soon staying st the circus circus can anyone tell me what I can expect to pay for resort Fees. I will be staying 7 nights. There will be 2 of us in the room if that had any bearing on price ? Thanks
Hi Daryl,
Circus Circus charges $21 + tax (= $23.52) per room per night.
For your 7 nights stay you’re looking at a total of $164.64 tax inclusive.
These fees are getting out of hand…they can be the equivalent of 25%-30% of the room rate in some cases (i.e.: staying downtown during low season – The Plaza for 2 weeks is $745 and the resort fees are $210). What a racket! I recall they used to be optional at some places and, if you knew that, you could ask for them to be waived or removed, but now it seems they are mandatory at places that do charge them.
As the author said, do your due diligence and check those fees, and remember there’s tax on top of that. Try to milk every penny out of any fees you are charged – make sure you get that free water, wifi, etc, and get the coupon books and use as many as you can where it makes sense – especially on food, drinks and match play.
The D – I believe they do not have a fitness centre.
Thank you Pete, you are right i deleted that mention.
Although the mistake comes from The D webswite itslef, when you make a booking there it is stated that :
“Room Reservation Terms & Conditions:
A Resort Fee of $20 per night, plus taxes, will be applied to all reservations. Resort Fee will include free high speed Wi-Fi access, access to fitness center, $10 off the D Showroom tickets and free local and toll-free calls.”
Just booked Gold Coast Las Vegas. The fee is now 15.99 (17.91 with tax).
Thank Joshua, i just updated it! Hard to follow sometimes, so many increases 🙁
If anyone is curious to know – Palms Casino Resort fee with tax is $33.54.
Thank you Tina, i think that for the 2017 list i’ll just put all the amounts including tax it will be more clear for everyone i guess.
I think it is clear as is… I prefer to see the fee w/o tax. Your list is great, appreciate all you dobto keep us informed. Thanks!
I stopped going to Vegas because of these, and now I come here to see who doesn’t have the fees and go there when I have to go to Vegas for work. At the Rio it almost doubled cost of room, there goes my steak and Penn and Teller money! Thanks for this list.
Hi, I just got a question if the resort fee at each hotel is per room or per guest?
best wishes,
Mario
Hi Mario,
Resort fees are charged per room per night (no matter how many people are staying in the room)
Excalibur room deal @ $19/night + resort fee of $26/night and now another $10/night to park???
Been spending 3-4 weeks every summer with the fam in Vegas….this year we just booked Daytona Beach!
Vegas can eat a D!CK!!!!!!
We can get a condo on the beach all in for less than the nightly resort fee Vegas charges…
Vegas has turned into one big tourist trap. …..in 2015 I spent 35 nights in Vegas / 5 vacations.
So far in 2o16 on 2 trips there for a total of 8 nights.
Suck on that Vegas Tourism!
I stay at Paris Las Vegas twice a year, but I I’m tired of paying resort feeds. What’s the use of getting a good rate if you end up paying all the resort feeds. I personally never use the resort
Is the tax applied only on the resort fee or is it just rated on the whole thing?
Correct me if im wrong…
5 nights at Tuscany: $504.44
5 night resort fee: $24 = $120
Added Tax: 624.44 × 1.12 tax
Will total be $699.37?
Or
504.44+(120×1.12) = $638.84
Hi J,
It depends if your Tuscany room rate already includes the tax or not but otherwise you are right the 12% tax is applied on both the room rate and the resort fees.
But usually bookers will give you the room rate tax included, where did you get that rate (the 504.44)?
I like the BlueGreen Club. It’s a little off the strip, but their advertised rate is seemingly more honest.
Is there anyway to not have to pay the resort fee? I dont understand where the money is going. Niagara falls canada has an added tax, but if you know about it and tell them your not paying for it, they take it off. Apparently it is supposed to go towards tourism etc…but niagara already thrives and survives off the tourists..without having to pay the damn fee.
I was just told by a rep since i had 3 complementry night they waive resort fees for those 3 nights is this true?? Im calling back tomorrow and double checking if he lied im going to another hotel. I hate resort fees.
Hi Mary,
It depends on the hotel, having a complimentary night doesn’t always means you won’t pay the resort fees, but it’s very possible that they waive it, you should talk to a casino host maybe to make sure that there is no misunderstanding.
Mary, if you’ve not already taken your trip, have the reservation person send you an email confirming your room is complimentary and there are no resort fees with your room.
I’ve done this a couple of times. It’s nice to have the backup in case they surprise you at checkout.
Rio is charging 32.50 per night and $5 to accept a package for me. WTF?
No more Rio or any other Ceasars/MGM properties for me. MGM properties charge an additional $10 for parking.
My mother and I are planning a trip to the luxor in August. We have 2 separate rooms. Is the resort fee for both rooms? Do we get it back if we don’t use any services?
Hi Brian,
Yes, resort fees are charged PER room per night.
You’re not supposed to get it back if you don’t use the hotel amenities.
Although, when you’re checking out you can always point out that you didn’t use the pool or the fitness center, depending on who you’re dealing with you could get a partial refund of the fees.
Would NEVER stay at any hotel that charges resort fees. Definitely not worth it.
Hi,
Sorry new to this – first trip to the states ever!
Oct 2016. Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas x6 nights.
$29 resort fee x 6 = $174.00
Tax at 12% = $20.88
Total = $194.88 additional to pay
(on top of hotel booking and flights and ESTA etc.)
Have I got my sums right?
Need to budget for all the SHOPPING!
Hi Haley,
You sums are right that’s a $194.88 resort fee that they’re going to charge you at the check out on top of your hotel booking.
Have a safe trip and good luck in vegas 🙂
How much are the fees in NewYork NewYork including tax? Thanks
$33.60
M resort per Travelocity:
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 14.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night
Facilities fee: USD 15.99 per person, per day and includes use of:
– Fitness facilities
– Spa tub
– Spa
These fees are a SCAM. How many people use the stuff they are charging you for? In the UK even very cheap hotels have kettle and tea and coffee provided. I don’t need access to a pool I’m not going to use, free local calls, free newspaper. They are NOT FREE. Why not have a fee for the pool etc and people can pay for what they want to use.
Places where you charge a resort fee could at least provide a fridge, kettle and tea and coffee. Oh of course you don’t want to do that because they are things people would actually use!!!
Stop ripping us off.
Don’t come to Vegas. We don’t need cheapos here.
Maybe we’d like to have the money to spend on tipping you when we see you cleaning vomit or feces in the restroom?
There’s a difference between being a cheapo and being ripped off!
F— you!
When it says “Daily in room high speed internet access” does that mean WIFI? I’m looking at The Linq.
Hi Stacey,
Yes, The Linq does includes WIFI in the resort fees.
It looks like the WILD WILD WEST DAYS INN is 11.19 including tax.
Hi Mike,
you are right, their resort fee is now $9.99 + tax!
Thanks for the info i will update the list!
If you sign up for FoundersCard (which is a discount card, not a credit card), you can be automatically upgraded to Caesar’s Diamond status, and resort fees are waived for Diamond members.
FoundersCard is pricey at the regular annual fee of $595, but if you’re referred by a current member the annual fee is only $395. There are A LOT of perks to Caesar’s diamond status ($100 annual meal voucher, 2 free show tickets every month, discounted rooms, no resort fee, etc), so if you visit Vegas annually, it doesn’t take long for FoundersCard to pay for itself.
I’m a FoundersCard member and am happy to give my referral code for anyone who is interested in signing up at the reduced rate.
(Also, I don’t work for FoundersCard. I just hate paying the Vegas resort fees!)
Great information here, well done! Just wrote an article that details out hidden fees and taxes when booking hotels too: https://lookintohawaii.com/hawaii/47893/hotel-resort-fees-taxes-information-all-islands-hi
Quick question.. Is the resort fee a MANDATORY fee, or can I ask that I just not have access to whatever the resort fee includes?
Hi KAffy,
Unfortunately yes, resort fees are mandatory wether you’re using what they include or not 🙁
Horrible, isn’t it Kaffy?
Thank you for the list. This is why I love the Treasure Island tv special that is $59-69 per night for bookings Sunday through Thursday. The resort fees for this special booking, can be WAIVED. This is the only hotel I use in Las Vegas because I detest these resort fees.
New York New York:
Free WiFi? – Yes but, the speed is less then DSL. Just about dial-up speed. Want High Speed? That will cost you $50.00/day.
are there resort fees for hostels too?
Hi Hilary, I haven’t heard of any hostel charging resort fees.
Not only are the resort fees going but have anyone noticed the room rates are extremely higher than usual. These hotels really need to give up something else for these resort fees. I mean who needs a notary or most people use their phones now to check in for boarding passes. Everything they offer seems so outdated.
Tthank you all for all the info-a group of us are off to vegas from uk in 4 weeks time. i just mentioned to the rest of group about resort fees and none of them had known about them. per room its going to cost about $200 for our stay. none were happy about it but better knowing before we go than getting hit by it when we get there
Hi Joan,
Yes it is quite confusing especially when you come from Europe where this is not common at all. I don’t know who you booked your stay with, but this shows that unfortunately a lot of people still learn about the fees only when they check out.
I am glad you found our post to learn about it, even though it won’t change the fact that they’re going to charge them, still, as you said it’s better to know it first!
I wish you a great stay in Vegas, and best of luck if you’re gambling!
I’ve stayed in Vegas once or twice a year, but this year I was surprised with the resort fee of $30/ night charged by Treasure Island. In addition I was also struck with a no return of the cost of two night’s, because I had to leave two nights earlier than expected of the 4 I had paid upfront through Expedia. I tried to get a refund, but it was denied by the Hotel (Treasure Island). Just a warning to those who travel and stay at this type of hotels/resorts. This was my first time, I’ll be much more cautious the next time I book a room or stay in a Hotel in Vegas.
Wedtgate resort fees are $15 which we didnt know about as booked through travel agent. We didnt even get coffee in the room for that. The swimming pool is only open between 9am and 6pm so didnt get a chance to use it.
Hi Christine,
Are you referring to the Westgate Flamingo Bay?
I just checked their website unfortunately they don’t give in room coffee here is what they say the resort fee includes:
“WiFi Internet Access, Local Calls, Shuttle Bus Transportation to and from the Strip and the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Outdoor Sports Equipment, Fitness Center, Daily Newspaper and Boarding Pass Printing.“
Hi, am trying to book five rooms for 8 nights starting Nov 30th. I was going to go for Harrahs. They now want $140 for the Wednesdayand Thursday nights plus the dreaded resort fees, this is more than the weekend. Anyone got any ideas of where else to stay of a similar standard and more regular pricing. Thanks john
Hi, John!
You mean checking in on 11/30 and checking out on 12/8?
Hi
I’m staying for 6 nights in the mgm
How much will this cost me on resort fees & when do I pay it??at check in or at check out??
Hi James,
For 6 nights at the MGM Grand, you will be charged 6 x $32 = $192 + tax (=$215.04 tax included) for the resort fees.
You will pay it when you check out.
Can you demand a refund or refuse to pay the resort fees?
Hi Doldores,
You can always ask, but they are mandatory so in most cases the hotel won’t give you a refund.
Although, if you have faced some problems during your stay (bad housekeeping, bad internet connection for example) you can complain when you check out and, in my experience, the managers have the possiblity to reduce the resort fees as a compensation for the inconvenience.
Some advice please guys . . .
Looking to visit for the first time next year, i am aware of the resort fees which in my book are absolute crazy.
I have also researched something about “Daily Deposits” ? with some charging $100 per night which means $1000 for 10 nights stay, is this correct ?
They will take this amount from your Debit Card and refund it when you check out ?
surely this cant be true, can it ?
Hi Nick,
Security deposits are very common when you check in a hotel in the US. They basically take a hold on your credit card and cancel it when you check out if there was no problem (damage to the room, bill unpaid etc..) so the amount is not really charged from your account it is just a hold.
As for debit cards i am not sure how it works and if they can take a hold on a debit card so they might have to really charge you and refund it when you check out.
Stayed at the Flamingo from August 28-Sept 1/16 and was charged $131.90 resort fees (US) $177.29 (CDN) which we understood would be charged when we checked in. On receipt of our credit card bill today we were also charged $207.85 (US) $279.38 (CDN) on top of the other fee. What is that for. We were not informed of other fees. It was just my husband and I and we sure didn’t ruin the room in anyway.
Hi Vickie,
Resort fees at the Flamingo are US$29+tax per night (=$32.48 tax included).
For a 4 nights saty you should be charged $129.92.
About the other 200$ charge you should contact the Flamingo to ask for a detailed bill, it could be some room charges (restaurants etc), mini bar etc…
When you are checking out make sure to always ask to see your bill so that you can check if there was not anything wrong with it before you leave the hotel.
Thank you so much for the info. We have cancelled our plans , and will no longer visit Vegas a few times a year, as we have done for the past 20 years. We were too busy the last two years and were about to start going again until I read this. Good-by Ceasar’s Palace and the Venetian. It was fun. I am disappointed.
How much are the fees in linq incuided taxes? To stay in december 2016. Thanks
Hi Adrian,
The Linq charges $32.48 tax included per night.
Thank you very much for this information. I have just cancelled my annual trip to Vegas because of these fees. I doubt if I will ever go back. I don’t use house phones or internet. I have never been in the pool and use my phone for internet and boarding passes. The casinos in the past made their money from gambling and it was a fun place to visit. Now you cannot be comfortable because you never know how much something will cost. I will gamble in tunica and go to Europe instead of Vegas.
We are staying at the Mirage. Yesterday when we arrived, we were told that Valet parking was $18.50. Added to the room and resort fees, there is nothing free anymore. Makes me very sad.
You should also add that all of the MGM resorts are now charging parking fees. We stay at the M spa, south of the airport. Beautiful casino and rooms and no resort fee.
Hi Marion,
We did write an article about the parking fees: https://www.lasvegasjaunt.com/mgm-resorts-parking-fees-rules-rates/
I agree M resort is a very good option!
I will never travel to Las Vegas again. The resort fees are just a theft of your money. Very dirty and terrible service. I’ve stayed in several of the hotels over the last 30 years and find the city going downhill fast. I can just go to Biloxi or Tunica instead.
Hotels.com is now showing you the resort fee you will pat the hotel before pressing the booking button.
Looking for a recommendation for a low total cost (including resort fees) clean hotel room for Nov 16-18. I’m out of work & coming to a trade show to network. I’m OK using Uber so location close to the Convention Center is not that critical.
I called TReasure Island directly to book for a weekend in March 2017. I was told resort fee at desk is $100 per room, per night. Sounds crazy to me.
Hi Carolina,
There must be a misunderstanding, resort fee at Tresaure Island is $35.84 tax included per room per night.
Then there is a $100 security deposit, but it will just be a hold on your credit card, which means if you don’t break anything or leave the hotel without paying your bill that hold will be canceled.
Maybe once people stop going to Vegas they will reconsider the resort fee. In some cases the resort fee is almost higher than the stay itself.
We stayed in the Tropicana in April and were offered an upgrade for $12 a night which we took.
When we checked out we didn’t have to pay the fee which was sweet.
Returning again in May 17 so hooping to get the same offer
The El Cortez Resort Fee has been $10.95 Plus Tax for years now
You are right thank you for spotting that!
I’m staying at Harrah’s on Oct 15th, I see that the resort fee is $29.00. Is that per night, per person, or just one time fee?
Thanks
CV
Is there any other extra hidden fee or charges I should be aware of at Harrah’s? And has anyone herd of the 20$ trick, slip the front desk a 20$ and may get some upgrades or something??
Hopeful thinking I guess!
Thank
CV
No other hidden fee except the resort fee.
Yes you can try the $20 trick, just slip a bill to the font desk person and ask nicely if they have any complimentary upgrade available. Usually either you’re lucky and she/he offers you a nice upgrade and you can let him keep the $20 as a tip or he’ll just give it back to you if he wasn’t able to updgrade you.
Hi Cris,
Resort fee at Harrah’s is $29+tax (=$32.48) per night per room (no matter hw many people are staying in the room).
Why is the Wynn Hotel not mentioned?
Hi Liz,
Wynn is listed (last line of the table).
Resort fee is $35 + tax (=$39.20) per night.
Hi Im staying at the the Signature at MGM and I was wondering do I have to pay the resort fee during Check In or can I do it at Check Out?
Hi Dave,
You will pay the resort fee when you check out.
Have a wonderful trip good luck to you!
We booked our December 2016 trip to Vegas 3 months ago. We’re from the UK. Our accommodation is mixed, staying at Stratosphere first (4 nights) & then Venetian for 6 nights. The total resort fee for the Stratosphere is higher than the total cost of the room!!!
I like Vegas, but this is our last trip, unless they drop these silly hidden fees. Just charge what you think the room is worth. If we like the price, we will visit. If not, the World is a big place with loads of other fantastic holiday options.
Hi guys really glad I stumbled across your site, heading to Vagas on the 22nd of Nov and knew nothing about these fees, travel agent never mentioned them, staying in the luxor for 5 nights how much should I expect to pay, and is the wifi any good in the rooms..Tks Tony.
Hi Tony,
Unfortunately travel agents don’t always do a serious job…
For 5 nights at the Luxor, you will be charged a total of $162.4 tax included.
May i ask what rate did your travel agent offer?
I haven’t stayed there in a while so i can’t really say much about the wifi in the rooms. Quality can also vary depending on where your room is located.
We stayed at Harrahs Las Vegas on November 10,11,and 12 which was a holiday weekend and were charged $32 resort fee per night
Tried to get it waived because the whole pool area was closed and they said the pool isn’t included in resort fee
Thanks for the list it will be very helpful
We will not be staying at a Harrahs again
I stayed at South Point over Thanksgiving. Resort fee is now $21.00 daily.
Hi John, you are right thank you i just updated the list to 18.75+tax (=$21)
In may 2015 staying at Excalibur I was shocked to find I was being charged resort fees. I decided never again to stay in vegas. However I’m back as part of a cruise deal and again paying them at circus circus. This is now going to be my final visit to Vegas as I can go anywhere where I’m wanted without paying hidden resort fees!!the hotels in vegas are being very greedy and unfair. It’s almost if the mob were back!!!
Resort fee at Treasure Island is now $32 + tax with the same inclusions as before. However, the resort fee is optional with their TV Ad Special offer and for qualified TI Players Club casino members. Also, they still have free parking!
Thank you, list updated!
I don’t get it! Why do these hotels charge “Resort Fee’s”?
If a hotel room is $200 per night and there’s a $29.00 resort fee =$229.00. ..do we need a towel washing fee, vacuuming room fee, electriciticy fee? Thiese “Resort Fee’s do nothing. It piss people off! I asked what the resorts fee included and the response was “it gives you wifi pool and gym access.” I said I don’t use any of those things and your charging resort fees to every single customer? Why can’t they charge $229.00 for the room with NO resort fees? I would rather go to a hotel that charges me for the room with no resort gees then, if I so choose to use the gym or wifi, then charge me for them. Resort Fees psychologically piss people off. What a racket. If I was marketing director some where in Las Vegas, The first thing I would do is eliminate the resort fee and simply charge more for the room !
12/28/2016
For those too “Young” to know & those who just don’t know any better
Las Vegas Casino’s NEVER used to charge those Resort fee’s back in the days of the 1960’s & 1970’s & 80’s era, very few if any,,,,,
They wanted people to come out and Drop their MONEY into the Casino Slots and tables and long periods of time.
Also, back in the 1960’s, 1970’s 80’s you could eat at the majority of Casino Buffets for as little as $5.00 to $8.00 dollars, unlike today with their outrageous BS $25.00 to $ 30.00 supposed Buffet deals, that aren’t really deals at all, with food that’s dried out and been under a heat lamp warming for the last 8 hours !!!
We used to go there a lot in the 1960’s & 1970’s 80’s when Las Vegas was Fun, Classy & has ambience, and was actually affordable.
Since the corrupt Federal Government went after the Mob and took them out of the picture and let those CORRUPT East Coast Wall Street Crooks take over and Corrupt East Coast Bankers & Hedge Fund Fraudsters take over the last 10-15 years, everything is going to hell !!
It appears they are are purposely trying to Bankrupt the Casino’s in Vegas, so they can hope for a Bail Out like Chrysler & General Motors at the TAX PAYERS expense again as well as the Banks.
I was there for 9 days in December of 2013, stated at the Luxor Casino / Hotel and I was “NOT” impressed at all, with the Hotel or the Food, I ended up going back up to the Old Vegas on freemont street that I’m used to from back in the era and it was much better.
These newer over-hyped over rated overly expensive Casino’s are just that Hype and BS, if that’s what you want ,,,,,,
Looks as if all those newer pricer over hyped Casino’s want ALL your Money before you ever get to Vegas to enjoy the stay, leaving ya’ with very little money money for Gambling & eats, NOT like it used to be back in the day !
Seen a lotta deadbeats & bums, wino’s drifters lurking around the Casino Cross overs too, while there and even passed out on the over head sidewalks – that would NOT of been tolerated at all, back in the Days (60’s 70’s 80’s), I know Tony , Frank and Moe Dalitz, and the crew wouldn’t tolerate any of that BS , as it’d leave a badd impression on tourists & visitors, who may not come back if they’d allowed that.
Now days, those Degenerate N.Y Wall Street Clowns could give a flyin Shit less what happens outside or inside their over hyped junky Casino’s, all they want is your Money, and I mean ALL of it, before you ever leave home and arrive in Vegas !!!!
Resort Fees, Now Parking Fees, over priced Lousy Food Buffets, soon probably an Oxygen TAX for breathing the Casino’s frickin’ Oxygen !
These East Coast Degenerate Wall Street Clowns are worse than the Mobsters that the Corrupt Federal Government went after !
Do they really think people are going to flock to vegas and spend that kind of money with all the RIVER BOAT Gambling Casino’s they’ve built the last 10-15 years across the country ???
They wonder why Caesars Casino is in Bankruptcy and the MGM and the others as well, won’t be long before Vegas goes thru another major Crisis like in 2008/2009, only next time it’ll be way way worse and no recovery, as it dries up and becomes a Desert again like how it started out to begin with.
Tellin’ Ya, Bugsy, Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano, Moe Dalitz, Frank Costello, Frank Rosenthaul, Tony Spilotro, Dean & Sammy, Sam Giacanna , Santos Traffancte would all be royally upset at what those Degenerates have done to Las Vegas the last 10-15 years, utterly pathetic & Disgusting !!
Tropicana also charge $29 resort fees now.
Thank you Tracy! i just updated the list accordingly!
“Resort” fees are utter bullshit. They are just tricking us into thinking we are getting a lower price for the hotel than we are actually getting. They say they are charging 100.00 when they are really charging $130.00. The thing that bothers me the most is the TRICKERY. I think of those poor people who book a hotel, so excited about their trip and are unaware of the “resort” fees (and the hotels WANT them to be unaware of them – AWFUL)and are horrified that they haven’t the money to pay what they owe. So sad. So sad. So much bullshit.
This is a great website. Thanks!
If they want to charge a resort fee, give us aride to and from the airport. Then I would start going again. I take extra towels and soap the first day, so they don’t have to clean my room. I should get a credit for that
Just returned from Las Vegas after a stay at the Westgate (formerly Las Vegas Hilton). I was shocked to see resort fees on my bill so I went down and spoke to the Check-Out counter, fees would not be reversed. I booked through reservations but was never told of the fees. Probably the last time I will visit Las Vegas, many other places in this world to gamble. Great website wish I knew about resort fees before I booked my trip.
This makes no sense. How do you charge a resort fee and you are not on a resort? MGM signature states the resort fee is of high speed internet, local & Lind distance calls ( a high majority of people will use their cellphones to make calls) and passport printing-what? It’s just another bs way for them to make more $! What can hotel patrons collectively do to stop being guaged?
I think the resort fees are a racket.what if you don’t want to use anything that the resort fee is for. You still have to pay for it. That is not right.
I had no idea about resort fees until I booked a room at the Golden Nugget for the weekend. I normally stayed at the Fremont and never paid resort fees. My son was stayed at the Nugget so I decide to go there. They charge for using the pool area and it was closed for the winter. I have an I-Phone 6 and it doesn’t need Wifi, so I was forced to pay for services I never used. I learned my lesson “I WILL NEVER BE BACK.” I will stay at the Fremont and if they start charging resort fees that will end my stay there as well. I know they are hurting because of the Indian casinos but this is just plain thievery!
Just got back after a 5 night stay at Harrah’s. Booked airfare and rent a car through Expedia. Had to buy the rental insurance(long story) $168. Checked in to our completely free room for $163 resort fee. Luckily didn’t have parking fee open yet. Out over $320 before I see my room or the casino floor. Been to Vegas at least once a year for 10 years straight, even got married there. Will never stay on the strip again because of fees, barely want to visit and pay to park. Staying off strip or downtown sounds fine to us, but whats the point of going to Vegas if you don’t even go to the strip. As someone said earlier, can now gamble anywhere.
there are alot of hotels right off the strip that offer free shuttle service and that do not charge a hotel fee so you are going to the strip just being inconvenienced to get there but lets say your in vegas for 5 days then split it do 2 days on the strip and 3 days off it so you get best of both worlds
Lets do the math… Resort fee, not optional…. Trip to Vegas, optional… well then. Screw Vegas, I am going to Yellowstone this year.
Same reason my other half won’t go to Cheddars any more, as they charged her 50 cents extra for more sour cream. People don’t like getting ripped off.
Hi, I’m coming to Vegas with 9 friends, I’m ready to book our room with Booking.com, the total cost for 3 rooms for 7 nights is £2301.00. The small print shows “Not included: 13.38 % Tax, US$ 32.88 resort fee per night”. Is the 13.38% tax referring to the room charges which is £2301.00 as well as 3 x $32.88 x 7 nights?
Hi Nicky,
That’s right always be careful with booking.com because they don’t include any taxes in their rates.
13.38% is the room tax and $32.88 is the resoert fee per room per night.
So your total cost would be (£2301 x 1.1338) + (3rooms x $32.88 x 7nights)
Wow, so glad I’ve not already booked. Thanks for your help.
Hi I’m traveling to Las Vegas in June for 6 nights and I will stay at Luxor Hotel. Expedia tells me that I have to pay a deposit of $ 50 plus a charge of 34.01 per night. The deposit is something that is refunded every night, am I correct? And the fee is paid per night per room? Do you know how much I would end up paying in total per room?
Hi Mariana,
The deposit is a hold on your credit card for incidentals but it will be canceled at the end of your stay.
the resort fee at the Luxor is $34.01/night tax included so for 6 nights you’re looking at a total of $204.06 on top of the initial room rate.
The reason these fees exist is because people aren’t gambling in Vegas anymore. You have a bunch of broke people visiting Vegas and eating at McDonald’s.
Casinos have to make the money up from somewhere. Again if you want to blame anyone for the resort fees blame those who come to Vegas take advantage of free attractions and never gamble.
I do gamble but in the sportbook rooms I limit myself but I also spend hundreds on eating at fancy restaurants and go to a few shows; but just because I am not a big Gambler doesn’t mean that broke ass poor people are coming to vegas to get free attractions… Vegas isn’t what it use to be either back in the day they gave you free drinks when your were gambling today they charge you for a bottled water and offer you watered down drink for a 10 dollar fee.
Adding insult to injury All MGM Properties charge for parking now as well as the CET Properties unless you are Diamond and above.
Last year we have been to Las vegas. We went there over the Christmas and New Year period We had great time and overall experience was excellent.
Hello,
Only days ago I learned about the resort fees. Traveling to Vegas – 35 days, it’s costing a bundle.
Stratosphere now charges $5 for unlimited daily entry to observation tower.
Mandalay Bay is 39.95 per night. Okay the resort fee should be per stay not per night unless your getting a complimentary blowjob from a really hot chick per night
Very disappointed to learn of resort fees 29 dollars plus 12 per cent tax at the Excalibur nearly 250 dollars on top of an already expensive holiday. Can someone tell me if this still applies if you are disabled?
Gas station fee, grocery store fee, barber shop fee. What we if we all did that. Make up a fake charge. It is rude. It is greed. It is unethical at best.
Don’t understand why the resort fees are so high it cost about the same amount for the rooms it’s like paying for two rooms
The M Resort is now charging a resort fee. I just booked it yesterday.
“Resort Fee: $19.99 per night (Includes: tax, internet, fitness center, 2 bottles of water on arrival replenished daily, free parking, newspaper, shuttle to and from the airport, shuttle to and from Tropicana Hotel, 800 and locals calls)”
Hi Lucas,
you are correct but please refer to our updated 2020 resort fee guide here: https://www.lasvegasjaunt.com/resort-fees/
where we did update the M resort fee already 🙂
thank you!
PAID a $60 resort fee at the TROPICANA!
Not happy!
Many of the hotels charge a $60 fee.
The resort fees are crazy. I just booked through Snaptravel at the Rio for 4 nights. Rates were $64 a night but, with an additional $34.01 resort fee per night. I never use any of the amenities either, when I visit. Resort fees blows your trip. I definitely will be changing up my vacation plans in the future from now on.
Just got back from Vegas having stayed at the Flamingo and was shocked to see the charge for the resort fee. This is the fifth time we have stayed at the Flamingo in four years so I was well aware of the resort fee. This time though, I was charged for the breakfast which has always been included in the resort fee, up to $9 dollars per person per day.
We were never told it was not included on this visit when we checked in or when we visited Club Cappuccino. As we took and paid for our children it has added a further £150.00 to the cost of a very expensive holiday. We won’t be rushing back and will look at other destinations, really disappointed.
thanks for the info
Paris Las Vegas is now charging $41.95 resort fee. I’m sure that’s with the 12% tax, of course. Pretty outrageous.