Las Vegas Resort Fees 2026 Guide
We manually checked over 100 Vegas hotels to update our resort fee list for 2026!
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Sin City or you’re a seasoned Vegas visitor, understanding resort fees is essential for budgeting your stay. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Las Vegas resort fees in 2026, including how much they cost, what’s included, and most importantly – how to avoid them.
What Is a Resort Fee?
In recent years, most Las Vegas hotels have implemented “resort fees.” These daily supplementary charges are not included in the initial booking cost (when booked through the hotel website or via a third party). The fees are due to the hotel at the end of the stay. In other words, you pay resort fees upon checkout.
In return, these supplementary fees allow you access to some of the services within the facility, typically including:
- In-room Wi-Fi
- Fitness center access
- Pool access
- Local and toll-free phone calls
- Airline boarding pass printing
For several years, these resort fees have been a source of contention as consumers believe that they are, in many ways, hidden charges. Indeed, they are managed completely independently of the quoted nightly room rate, so upon booking, the price per night offered might seem lower.
Important: The amounts listed in this guide are given before taxes. At present, Clark County’s transient lodging tax would add 13.38% to your resort fee!
You will notice that the highest resort fees now reach $55 per night before tax, which is $62.36 including tax per night! Sometimes, the resort fee can be higher than the room rate itself!
2025 Update: FTC Junk Fees Rule Now in Effect
Good news for consumers! On May 12, 2025, the FTC’s “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees” (commonly known as the Junk Fees Rule) went into effect.
What this means for you:
- Hotels must now display the total price including all mandatory fees upfront
- No more “drip pricing” where fees are revealed only at checkout
- The total price must be displayed more prominently than itemized prices
- This applies to all hotels, vacation rentals, and short-term lodging
While this rule doesn’t eliminate resort fees, it does mean you’ll see the real price from the start when booking. No more surprises at checkout!
The FTC estimates this rule will save Americans up to 53 million hours per year spent searching for the true total price of lodging (equivalent to more than $11 billion in savings over the next decade).
Las Vegas Resort Fee Increases in 2026:
Out of the 90 hotels listed below, 45 increased their resort fees in recent months.
Fun fact: if you book one night in each of these 90 hotels in 2026 it will cost you $3,812.48 (+tax) in resort fees. This is an average of $42.36 per hotel!
The average resort fee amount early last year was $39.90, that’s a 6% increase!
Here are a few notable increases observed:
| INCREASE | HOTEL |
|---|---|
| From $50 to $55 | ENCORE, PALAZZO, RESORTS WORLD, THE COSMOPOLITAN, VENETIAN, WYNN |
| From $49.95 to $55 | CAESARS PALACE, NOBU HOTEL, PARIS, PLANET HOLLYWOOD, THE CROMWELL |
| From $45 to $55 | FONTAINEBLEAU, WALDORF ASTORIA |
| From $49.95 to $54.95 | SAHARA |
| From $48 to $50 | VIRGIN HOTEL |
| From $44.95 to $50 | FLAMINGO, HARRAH'S, HORSESHOE, THE LINQ |
| From $44 to $50 | CIRCA |
| From $44.99 to $49.99 | WESTGATE LAS VEGAS |
| From $44.95 to $49.95 | THE STRAT |
| From $41 to $49.95 | TREASURE ISLAND |
| From $39 to $45 | CIRCUS CIRCUS |
| From $42 to $42.99 | PALMS, PALMS PLACE |
| From $38.99 to $40.99 | THE ORLEANS |
| From $30 to $40 | HILTON GRAND VACATIONS SUITES ON THE BOULEVARD |
| From $25 to $40 | ELARA |
| From $37.99 to $39.99 | GOLD COAST |
| From $34.95 to $39.95 | GOLDEN GATE, THE D |
| From $35 to $39 | PLAZA |
| From $33.99 to $36.99 | SUNCOAST |
| From $33.99 to $35.99 | ALIANTE |
| From $30 to $35 | THE LEXI |
| From $29 to $35 | WESTIN LAKE LAS VEGAS |
| From $29.99 to $33.99 | ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR, FREMONT |
| From $29.99 to $32.99 | CALIFORNIA, MAIN STREET STATION |
| From $26 to $30 | EL CORTEZ |
| From $27.99 to $29.99 | SAM'S TOWN |
| From $26.99 to $29.99 | CANNERY |
| From $25.99 to $29.99 | ARIZONA CHARLIE'S BOULDER |
How to Avoid or Reduce Las Vegas Resort Fees
Here are several legitimate ways to avoid paying resort fees during your Las Vegas stay:
1. Earn Casino Elite Status
The most reliable way to have your resort fees waived is through casino loyalty programs:
Caesars Rewards (Diamond status and above)
- Waives resort fees at all Caesars properties: Caesars Palace, Paris, Horseshoe, Flamingo, The LINQ, Harrah’s, Rio, Planet Hollywood, The Cromwell, Nobu Hotel
- Diamond requires 15,000 tier credits per year
MGM Rewards (Gold status and above)
- Waives resort fees at all MGM properties: Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, W, Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, The Signature
- Gold requires 75,000 tier points per year
2. Stay at Hotels Without Resort Fees
See our complete list below of Las Vegas hotels that don’t charge resort fees.
3. Book a Comped Room Through the Casino
High-level casino players often receive complimentary rooms that include waived resort fees. Even mid-tier players can sometimes receive offers that waive the fee.
4. Ask Politely at Checkout
If an amenity included in the resort fee was unavailable during your stay (pool closed, Wi-Fi issues, etc.), you may be able to negotiate a partial refund or waiver at checkout.
5. Use Status Matching
Several programs allow you to match status:
- Wyndham Diamond → Caesars Diamond (must have “earned” status)
- World of Hyatt Explorist/Globalist → MGM Gold
- FoundersCard membership → Caesars Diamond
Which Las Vegas Hotels Do Not Charge Resort Fees?
A few Las Vegas hotels have not implemented resort fees. Here’s the complete list of Las Vegas hotels without resort fees as of February 2026:
- Casino Royale Best Western Plus
- Desert Rose Resort
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center
- Four Queens
- Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas City Center
- Hotel Jefe (Former Lucky Club)
- Hyatt Place Las Vegas
- Marriott Las Vegas
- Marriott Grand Chateau
- Residence Inn
- TownePlace Suites By Marriott Las Vegas City Center
- WorldMark Las Vegas Blvd
- WorldMark Tropicana
- Wyndham Desert Blue
- Wyndham Grand Desert
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are resort fees mandatory in Las Vegas?
Yes, resort fees are mandatory charges that you must pay regardless of whether you use the included amenities. They are charged per room, per night.
Can I negotiate resort fees?
Generally no, but if an amenity was unavailable during your stay, you may be able to request a partial credit at checkout.
Do resort fees apply to comped rooms?
It depends on your casino status. Most comped rooms still charge resort fees unless you have elite status (Caesars Diamond or MGM Gold and above).
Are resort fees charged per person or per room?
Resort fees are charged per room, per night, regardless of how many guests are staying in the room.
Do I pay resort fees if I book through a third party (Expedia, Hotels.com)?
Yes. Resort fees apply regardless of how you book your room. Third-party bookings do not exempt you from these charges.
Why do Las Vegas hotels charge resort fees?
Hotels use resort fees to advertise lower room rates while still collecting additional revenue. This practice, known as “drip pricing,” allows them to appear more competitive in search results while ultimately charging the same or more than competitors.
Has the FTC banned resort fees?
No. The FTC’s 2025 Junk Fees Rule requires hotels to display the total price (including resort fees) upfront, but it doesn’t ban the fees themselves. You’ll still pay them – you’ll just know about them sooner.
What’s the cheapest resort fee in Las Vegas?
The Mardi Gras Hotel has the lowest resort fee at just $5/night. Among major casinos, Oasis at Gold Spike charges $20/night.
What’s the most expensive resort fee in Las Vegas?
Several luxury properties now charge $55/night before tax, including ARIA, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Wynn, Encore, Venetian, Palazzo, Fontainebleau, and Waldorf Astoria. With tax, that’s $62.36/night.
Detailed List of Las Vegas Hotel Resort Fees in 2026 and Their Inclusions:
| HOTEL | RESORT FEES/NIGHT (not including taxes) | INCLUDES |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Park All-Suites | $33 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Free Parking |
| Aliante | $35.99 | In-Room Internet (Up to 3 devices) 24 Hour Fitness Center Access Overnight Valet Parking Complimentary Self-Parking Bell Service & Luggage Storage In Room Local and Long-Distance Phone Calls Business Center – Printer Access |
| Aria | $55 | Property-wide high speed internet access Fitness Center Access Unlimited local and toll free calls Airline boarding pass printing ARIA Sky Suite guests receive additional amenities, inclusive of exclusive access to Sky Pool and Sky Suites Lounge Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Arizona Charlie's Boulder | $29.99 | 2 complimentary bottles of water per stay Free Self Parking Unlimited in-room and 1-800 calls; Copy service and fax service for domestic and 1-800 numbers; Boarding pass printing In room coffee & refrigerator |
| Arizona Charlie's Decatur | $33.99 | 2 bottles of water per stay; Self and Valet Parking; Unlimited in-room and 1-800 calls; Unlimited fax/copy services; Boarding pass printing; In room coffee & refrigerator |
| Bellagio | $55 | Property-wide high speed internet access Fitness Center Access Unlimited local and toll free calls Airline boarding pass printing Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Boulder Station | $29.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local, Toll Free, and Domestic Long Distance Calls Access to Fitness Facility Access to Pool Copy/Fax Services at the Front Desk |
| Caesars Palace | $55 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| California | $32.99 | In-Room Safe Complimentary Self-Parking Boarding Pass Print In-room Wi-Fi (up to three devices per day) Unlimited Local and Toll-Free Calls In-Room Refrigerator Fitness Center Seasonal Pool Parking |
| Cancun Resort | $35 | Guest internet access Movies/video games Sport equipment including billiards, foosball, air hockey & ping pong Barbecue equipment Access to the self-serve organic garden Hot stone massage upgrade Self-parking for 1 vehicle |
| Cannery | $29.99 | In-Room WiFi Fitness Center Access Overnight Valet Parking In Room Local Phone Calls Outdoor Jacuzzi Access Seasonal Swimming Pool Access Business Center |
| Circa | $50 | Wi-Fi for 2 devices of basic internet connection per day Fitness Center access Concierge services |
| Circus Circus | $45 | In-Room internet access unlimited local and toll free calls airline boarding pass printing fitness center access for guests 18+ |
| The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | $55 | Property-wide high speed internet access Fitness Center Access Unlimited local and toll free calls Airline boarding pass printing Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| The Cromwell | $55 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| The D | $39.95 | Complimentary Self-Parking Wi-Fi for 2 devices of basic internet connection per day Pool access Fitness Center access 10% discount at Zingerman's coffee stand Concierge services Free local & toll-free calls |
| Downtown Grand | $39 | Access to the Citrus Grand Pool Deck WiFi connection throughout the property Access to the fitness center Complimentary self-parking |
| Durango | $45 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local and Toll Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Bottled Water (2 per day) In-room Nespresso coffee machine Casting services on TV Copy/Fax Services Shoe shine |
| Elara | $40 | Internet access Domestic long distance calls (30 min per day) DVDNow w/unlimited movies 2 cups of coffee or 2 16oz bottles of water per day GuestTek to stream media to TV from own device 50% off Rodizio at local dining Pampas |
| El Cortez | $30 | Complimentary glass of wine or 12 oz. domestic draft with purchase of an entrée at the restaurant Fitness Center access Free parking in the attached garage Two in-room water bottles daily (upon request) Unrestricted local calls In-room coffee (limit two extra K-cups per day) Free boarding pass printing at the front desk $10.00 off the full body and back-and-feet combo massages at NV Spa |
| Ellis Island Hotel, Casino & Brewery | $34.99 | secure parking discounts in the café or BBQ high-speed internet in room and in the casino rollaway beds 2 bottles of water daily free coffee or hot chocolate in the lobby Free brewery tours (must be scheduled in advance) |
| Encore | $55 | In-room Wi-Fi for four devices Access for up to two persons to our fitness center Access to the resort pools and sundecks A dedicated concierge offering special dining access, spa reservations and golf tee times A digital newsstand of magazines and newspapers Unlimited local, domestic long distance (including HI and AK) and toll free calls Alexa in-room entertainment services and room controls |
| Excalibur | $45 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Flamingo | $50 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| Fontainebleau | $55 | Internet Access Fitness center access Local Phone Calls Self Parking |
| Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay | $55 | Premium high-speed Internet access for multiple devices in guest rooms, the lobby, Veranda Restaurant, the Spa and the pool Access to Mandalay Bay pools, lazy river and wave pool In-room local and toll-free calls |
| Fremont | $33.99 | Self-Parking In Room Wi-Fi Shuttle Service to Sam's Town & Strip Fitness Center Access at the California In Room Safe and Refrigerator Local and 800# phone calls Boarding Pass Print |
| Gold Coast | $39.99 | 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 | $39.95 | Complimentary parking In-Room high speed Wi-Fi Access to pool area and fitness center at the D Las Vegas Both local and toll-free calls Additionally, all guest's paying resort fee at the Golden Gate will be granted entry to Circa Resort's Stadium Swim including one hour early entry |
| Golden Nugget | $46 | Wi-Fi access for two devices daily per reservation Access for two to the Fitness Center daily (does not include the wet areas) Four bottles of water in room at arrival Self-parking based on garage space availability Airline boarding pass printing via the front desk upon request Downtown Destination coupons |
| Green Valley Ranch | $45 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local and Toll Free Calls Access to Fitness Facility (Open 24 Hours) Shoe Shine In-Room Bottled Water (2 per day) |
| Harrah's | $50 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| Hilton Grand Vacations Suites on The Boulevard | $40 | Guest internet access Stream media to TV from own device 2, 16 oz. bottles of water per day 10% off spa retail and treatments Self-parking Sports equipment including basketball, pickle-ball, shuffleboard, ping pong & pool tables |
| Hilton Grand Vacations on Paradise Las Vegas (Convention Center) | $25 | Guest internet access Domestic long distance calls (30 min per day max) InnSpire to access personal apps and stream media to the TV from own device 2 16oz bottles of water per day 1-800/local calls |
| Hilton Grand Vacations at The Flamingo | $25 | Guest internet access Domestic long distance calls (30 min max per day) DVD NOW with unlimited movies 2 16 oz. bottles of water per day 1-800/local calls |
| Hilton Lake Las Vegas | $29 | Guest internet access 50% off valet or 100% off self-parking 10% off Reflection Bay golf course and resort spa services Fitness center access, including access to spa facilities & amenities Two bottled waters daily |
| Horseshoe | $50 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| JW Marriott Resort & Spa | $45 | Wi-Fi Access (Enhanced only) Daily one -hour bike rental for two; 7a-7p Daily access and equipment for two for the recreational area (Volleyball, Horseshoes & Bocce Ball) 2 Complimentary well drinks at any Casino bar Access to Spa, Daily One round at Angel Park putting course, Daily; for two $10 in Slot Play, Daily; for two 2 Electronic Bingo Packs, Daily; for two Valet Parking, Daily |
| The Lexi | $35 | WiFi internet Pool Valet service Two bottles of water in the room. Fitness center access |
| The Linq | $50 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| Luxor | $45 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| M Resort | $39.99 | daily in-room internet access daily fitness center access from 6:00am-7:00pm two bottles of water upon arrival that are replenished every day daily newspaper (Monday-Saturday) shuttle to and from the airport shuttle to and from the Tropicana unlimited toll-free and local calls |
| Main Street Station | $32.99 | Self-Parking In Room Wi-Fi Shuttle Service to Sam's Town & Strip Fitness Center Access at the California In Room Safe and Refrigerator Local and 800# phone calls Boarding Pass Print |
| Mandalay Bay | $50 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) Unlimited local and toll free calls Airline boarding pass printing Cardio room access for guests 18+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Mardi Gras | $5 | WiFi airport shuttle |
| MGM Grand | $50 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| New York-New York | $45 | 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+ 2-for-1 standard roller coaster admission Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Nobu Hotel | $55 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| Oasis at Gold Spike | $20 | Gold Spike access Parking Wifi- In room and property wide Pool Access Fitness center access Business center/computer access Newspaper Coffee from 6-11am in the lobby Lending library access |
| The Orleans | $40.99 | 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 |
| Oyo | $44.95 | $5 in free slot play and $10 in table games match play. New and current OYO Rewards* Members. High-speed Wi-Fi in guest rooms Hooter's Early Bird 10% off between 2 pm - 5 pm Bottled water in guest rooms, 2 daily 24-hour access to the Fitness Center equipped with Peloton bikes Access to the Pool (Seasonal) Unlimited local and 1-800 calls Printing boarding passes |
| Palace Station | $39.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local, Toll Free, and Domestic Long Distance Calls Access to Fitness Facility Copy/Fax services at the Bell Desk Access to the Business Center |
| The Palazzo | $55 | Access for two to the fitness facility within the Canyon Ranch® spa + fitness In-suite internet access (WiFi or Ethernet) Boarding pass printing Unlimited local and toll-free calls Access to thousands of top newspapers and magazines using PressReader app while connected as guest to Venetian or Palazzo WiFi |
| Palms | $42.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Unlimited Local and 800 calls Fitness Center access Complimentary self and valet parking |
| Palms Place | $42.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Unlimited Local and 800 calls Fitness Center access Complimentary self and valet parking |
| Paris | $55 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| Park MGM | $50 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Planet Hollywood | $55 | WiFi access for two devices and a complimentary upgrade to their premium WiFi speeds All local calls Daily fitness center access for two Caesars Rewards players with Diamond or Seven Stars status can waive the resort fee. |
| The Platinum | $32 | WIFI (Unlimited number of devices) Self-Parking In-Room Coffee Use of In-room Safe Local & Toll-free calls Business Center with Printing Access Use of the Pool Area Use of the Fitness Center In room refrigerator equipped with filtered water and ice makers Enjoy 1 complimentary bottle of wine per-stay issued upon check-in |
| Plaza | $39 | Self-parking Early check-in (based on availability) Baggage storage (gratuity not included) Local/800 phone calls Fitness center admission 2 bottles of water per day Boarding pass printing |
| Polo Towers | $28 | Basic guest internet PressReader access Board games Barbecue equipment 50% off Rodizio at local dining Pampas $15 off 1 hour massage or facial |
| Red Rock | $45 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local and Toll Free Calls Access to Fitness Facility (Open 24 Hours) Casting services on TV In-Room Bottled Water (2 per stay) Copy/Fax Services at Bell Desk Shoe Shine |
| Renaissance Las Vegas | $30 | One local draft beer, whiskey flight and a mini dessert Free wi-fi |
| The Reserve at Park MGM | $50 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Resorts World | $55 | Guest internet access Smart TV casting ability 10% off spa or fitness retail 5% off spa or fitness treatments 5% off cabana experience 5% off 2 pool chair experience Unlimited local and toll-free calls |
| Rio | $50 | High Speed WIFI for two devices per room per day All local calls Fitness center access for two daily |
| Sahara | $54.95 | In-room Wi-Fi Internet access - unlimited devices; Fitness center access and in-season pool access; Complimentary self-parking; Two complimentary bottles of water; Local and toll-free phone calls; Airline boarding pass printing; Notary services for registered hotel guests during business hours |
| Sam's Town | $29.99 | WiFi for 3 devices local and toll free calls shuttle service to the Strip and Downtown |
| Santa Fe Station | $29.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local, Toll Free, and Domestic Long Distance Calls Access to Fitness Facility Copy/Fax Services at Front Desk Buy one (1) game of bowling up to 4 people, get one (1) game free |
| The Signature at MGM Grand | $50 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Silver Sevens | $39 | WiFi fitness center access copy and fax services boarding pass printing Airport and Strip shuttle |
| Silverton | $35.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Unlimited Local and 800 calls Fitness Center access Complimentary self and valet parking Wine tasting for 2 Airport Shuttle In Room Refrigerator In Room Coffee In Room Smart TV Casting Ability |
| Suncoast | $36.99 | WiFi for 3 devices fitness center access in-room coffee in-room refrigerator local and toll free calls |
| Sunset Station | $39.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local, Toll Free, and Domestic Long Distance Calls Access to Fitness Facility Copy/Fax Services at Front Desk |
| South Point | $33 | In-room Wi-Fi Fitness center access Scheduled airport shuttle service Local and toll free in-room phone calls In room coffee maker 24 hours business center computer access Boarding pass printing In-room safe A casino funbook |
| The Strat | $49.95 | Discounted entry fee for the Tower Discounts on attractions, and entertainment 24-hour Fitness Center access Access to the pools (seasonal) Complimentary local and toll free calls |
| Tahiti Village | $39 | Free transportation to and from the Strip. Free Wi-Fi Internet access in public areas. Free Lazy River tube rentals. Save $5 per person per day on inner tube rentals for their popular Lazy River attraction. Free local phone calls. Free faxes (incoming and outgoing). Free use of their nicely equipped fitness center conveniently located on the third floor of Tower Five. Open 24 hours. |
| Treasure Island | $49.95 | Free Valet Parking & Self Park Garage High Speed (≤ 20 Mbps) WiFi Internet Access for Unlimited Devices Daily Use of Fitness Center Newspaper at Guest Services In Room Local/Toll Free Calls Airline Boarding Pass Printing Copies & Faxes (up to 10 pages) |
| Trump | $39 | Wireless internet, guest room and public spaces, up to eight (8) devices $25 credit towards a 50/80 minute salon or spa service and 10% savings on a boutique purchase at the Spa at Trump Two (2) bottles of water in guest room In room coffee Unlimited local, domestic long distance and toll free calls Printing of boarding passes |
| Tuscany Suites | $42 | self/valet parking in-room wireless internet fitness center admission in-room coffee |
| Vdara | $55 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) Unlimited local and toll free calls Airline boarding pass printing Digital newspaper Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Venetian | $55 | Access for two to the fitness facility within the Canyon Ranch® spa + fitness In-suite internet access (WiFi or Ethernet) Boarding pass printing Unlimited local and toll-free calls Access to thousands of top newspapers and magazines using PressReader app while connected as guest to Venetian or Palazzo WiFi |
| Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | $50 | High speed internet access 20% discount on spa services 15% discount on spa retail 1 complimentary appetizer (with purchase of 2 dinner entrées at the kitchen at commons club) 2 for 1 drink at the bar at commons club(vouchers provided at check-in) Two (2) bottles of water(provided in your chamber) In room live streaming (hulu, netflix, etc.) Unlimited local, domestic long distance, and toll-free calls |
| W Las Vegas | $50 | 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+ Resort fee waived for Gold, Platinum & Noir MGM Rewards members. |
| Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas | $55 | Guest Internet access Fitness club access Fitness classes Pool services/experiences House car service (3 mile radius) Notary services (2 documents daily) Local and toll-free calls. |
| Westgate Las Vegas | $49.99 | 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 | $29.99 | 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 | $35 | Cocktail tastings Dessert Yoga Free wi-fi |
| Westin Lake Las Vegas | $35 | Daily 30 minute Electric Bike or Scooter Rental for 2 guests Daily 1hr Bike Rental for 2 guests Daily SouthShore Driving Range Access for 2 guests Daily Welcome Cocktail 2 guests Daily Enhanced Hi-Speed Internet Access |
| Wynn | $55 | In-room Wi-Fi for four devices Access for up to two persons to our fitness center Access to the resort pools and sundecks A dedicated concierge offering special dining access, spa reservations and golf tee times A digital newsstand of magazines and newspapers Unlimited local, domestic long distance (including HI and AK) and toll free calls Alexa in-room entertainment services and room controls |
Final Thoughts
Resort fees remain one of the most frustrating aspects of booking a Las Vegas hotel, but with proper planning, you can minimize or even eliminate this expense. Whether you earn casino elite status, stay at fee-free hotels, or simply budget for the additional cost, being informed is your best defense.
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In The Past I’ve asked the question .
what specifically are the resort fees for and I understand the internet the gym blah blah blah whatever they made up …I mean why iS A $100 room just $100, why do they add “Resort FEE” feels like some type of scam or joke like we’re idiots, I’m not sure ..no one has ever answer that question for me… I’m even trying to search it on the internet… is it a Tax thing Etc, initially I figured it was so the room would look cheaper and then boom they hit you with the resort fee ..but that’s old now ” we all know” …so WHY?
Horseshoe just charged us about $57 per night resort fee. Time to update the list again?
It’s a way to hide pricing and for the rooms to show at a lower price than they really are in website searches. A recent example: LINQ Hotel showed rooms at a rate of $39.68/night recently on Expedia. Buried in their pricing there was language “does not include resort fee”. So the room shows up as cheap in a website search but in reality the room, when the resort fee is added, is $79.36 (which is still competitive, since the majority of the other hotels do the same thing: list the “room” price without the resort fee, which they will add when you check in.) Additionally, taxes as an amount are usually not added, just mentioned. So your “bargain” is quickly not what you thought it was.
A part of “business” in the US is trying to extract as much money from you as they can even if it means you’re upset at check-in when presented the bill and your choice if you object is to wheel your luggage down the Strip to try to find a cheaper room because you didn’t read their fine print.
It sucks. I wish Expedia and the other search engines listed the actual price you’ll need to pay as their Search price rather than the “Room Price” to which you then need to add the “Resort Fee” and sometimes other required charges (taxes, etc.)
After Vegas Disneyfied into a “family” destination it was no longer a bargain that made up for it in gambling revenue. No more $5.99 buffets or the other perks to lure you in.
Just stay away from LV if you want a vacation during which you can relax, have fun, enjoy and afford.
And yes, they do think we are “idiots” and see the confusion enough times at check-in to confirm that; especially if we think we got a “deal”.
I work at a beautiful resort in Vegas… Desert Club Resort 1/2 a block from the strip. We have gorgeous 1 and 2 bedroom villas and we have never charged parking or resort fees. Vegas isn’t always about the strip. We have 4 pools and activities every day. Our city is totally worth coming to!
I just called the Desert Club Resort in Las Vegas and its actually a Holiday inn.
However when I ask them if they have a resort fee, they told me yes, but its only $15.00 a night.
Only? Resort fees are a cash grab and nothing more.
Are there any descent hotels in old Vegas?
They do it so they can offer “free” rooms to high rollers. You still pay the resort fee on comped rooms
Virgin hotel does charge a resort fee
Now. $51/night
You do not pay resort fees as a high roller. I don’t even consider myself that and I haven’t paid them in years. Only the low- mid level rewards members will pay those on comped rooms. I am a rewards member at both MGM resorts and Caesar’s and don’t pay a dime for my stays- in fact they give me money to play with each visit to gamble with- and I am at the highest tier at either place.
They get money out it me with playing… which is why they want me there, often. Trust me- they make more money off of the people in the “comped” rooms then anyone paying for the room/fees.
* meant I am NOT at the highest tier level ..
Nope. Not even close. If you’re paying resort fees on a comped room- you’re NOT a high roller. You’re not even a roller. I am mid level at both MGM and Caesar’s and haven’t paid a resort fee on comped rooms since I was at the first tier. And trust me- that are making more $ from the people in the comped rooms then those paying for a room.
Resort fees are a pure cash grab…. very simple. And generally when your room is comped you don’t pay the resort fee either
Yes u still pay resort fee and taxes per day
Fees for everything seem to just keep rising and rising. Pretty soon it’s going to cost $100 to take out $20 at an ATM machine. Hopefully, we’ll be rich soon so that we can keep up with the price increases everywhere.
I agree, but, if you’re a person that likes to work out, swim, like morning coffee, there’s a bright side. Starbucks is $7 a cup, pool fees are $20 a pop, gym is $20 a pop. Resort fees all of a sudden look like a bargain.
Splurge, treat ourselves sometimes.
Here’s something millions don’t know, legally you have the right to refuse to pay the resort fee, it’s up to the supervisors at the front desk if it can be waved. Sometimes there’s a nice person there.
I say give it a try, if they say there’s the door, pay the fee and enjoy your trip. If the fee is waved, leave a tip for the desk clerk, bell hop and housekeeping with it. They will appreciate the extra cash daily.
Would be nice if the fee went directly to the staff like Norwegian does on their cruises. There’s a $14 fee daily perp person per room, it goes directly to housekeeping, waiters and bartenders.
That’s a few I have no complaint on paying.
Whatever you decide, have a great time on your vaca. We have all had a rough 16 months. Vegas is sounding great to me right now.
Stay safe
That’s about what it costs now at a Casino ATM
I don’t understand why they charge resort fees, when most of the hotels around the world all have free Wi-Fi pools gyms and no hidden costs,price per night and no added feed
…because they can.
I am one of the VAST MAJORITY OF AMERICANS who will not even consider going to Las Vegas for a gambling vacation. I love to gamble. It is FUN !!! Primarily Texas Hold ‘em, a little “21”, & Roulette !!! It’s really thrilling. I miss it. But I can NOT have a good time when they change from being a For-Profit and cross the line into being a Pro-RipOff! I suggest they stop the FRAUD!!! I budget $12-20K to play with, depending upon how much time I have to stay. I stayed at a Motel Six out of town & took my cash with me. No gambling, no shopping, no dining, I AM NOT COMING to be abused. I’ll give it all to the Indians to which we owe so much to anyway! Leadership there must take affirmative steps to prohibit this obscenity! Honesty is Essential!!! I prefer to go many other places before I ever consider going back to Las Vegas! GAMBLING IS NOW EVERYWHERE! And do NOT put me onto your SPAM LIST !!! SHAME ON LAS VEGAS! Come visit South Beach / SOBE / MIAMI BEACH / MIAMI instead, where we have Casinos of Seminole AND Miccosukee & the best clubs anywhere! And great looking people, too!
You summed it up very well
They do it because enough people will pay it. If people stopped booking altogether, you could watch those resort fees vanish and prices come down. It’s all about supply and demand and what the market will bear, and corporations will push that envelope as hard as they possibly can.
Rent a car in Vegas for 3 weeks?
Base Price: 1252.00
Taxes and Fees: 510.80
Insurance: 608.79
Total: 2731.59, or $112.93 per day.
Even if you don’t get the insurance (which almost no one should) the taxes and fees add 40% to the “base price.” Clark County Tax, Airport concession (10%), Consolidated facility charge (what the hell is that?), Government fee (10%), Vehicle License cost, and sales tax. And don’t forget $50.00 per day on top of all that just because we love shoving a glass cactus up your butt and can get away with it. (Just kidding, but that’s what it feels like).
If you do your quick and easy research, this is technically illegal to. It is also highly recommended to stand your ground and refuse to pay it. If you STILL end up paying, call your credit card company and give them detailed information (talked to ?, didn’t use ??? services, charged WITHOUT your consent) and most of the time it’ll be removed. Most people either don’t know or don’t care.
The “resort fee” fiasco has even caught on to the budget hotels ie: Super 8 on the strip and Travelodge by Circus Circus charge an extra fee. Resort fees are here to say and keep climbing every year. Eventually it will catch up to Las Vegas with many states having casinos and now sports betting. How these new mega resorts will survive after the newness wears off is beyond me.
Seems like a big scam and everyone is paying without taking any notice. So sad.
The Gold Coast resort fee is now $29.47.
Thank you Manuel i just updated the list! ($25.99+tax)
BConnected resorts such as the Orleans, Gold Coast, Main Street Station, California, and Fremont do not charge a resort fee on comped rooms.
Hotels pay commission to booking agencies but do not want to pay the appropriate percentage on the whole deal. So they shave off as much as they dare (calling it a resort fee) and the customer pays that “fee” actually at the hotel when visiting. In this way the hotels avoid paying a HUGE amount of commission to agents. Probably, in the case of Vegas that amounts to millions of dollars!
I believe palace station is higher threat u list.
I work at a beautiful resort in Vegas… Desert Club Resort 1/2 a block from the strip. We have gorgeous 1 and 2 bedroom villas and we have never charged parking or resort fees. Vegas isn’t always about the strip. We have 4 pools and activities every day. Our city is totally worth coming to!
Cassninteen, what’s the name of the hotel pls?
Hi Kenny,
It looks like she is talking about the “Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Desert Club Resort”.
They have amenities fee included of 15 – not sure what makes it a resort as it just has one pool
I have visited Vegas about 14 times.
No longer as I wish to go to hotels where I am respected and treated fair.
There are many places you can stay at in the world that do not rip you off.
So I now go elsewhere.
Las Vegas has been my “second home” for many years. I visit 4-8 times per year. I live on the east coast.
The resort fee it’s per room or per person?
Hello David, Resort Fee is charged per room per night.
this is why they charge themm…because people of this level of intelligence
I think you’re rude .. maybe they’ve never travelled to vegas before .. it was a genuine question .. whether pp or p room .. have a little more compassion and less snide comments on others intellect.
Just get extra towels and take them. I get enough to pay for the resort fee daily screw them
Tonight my husband & I (locals) walked right out of the Flamingo. Room rates advertised A SPECIAL: $36 per night. We checked in on a kiosk which was very confusing as it said: includes room taxes, resorts fees & a $200 deposit will be charged. At the check out before we proceeded our credit card it finally snuck in resort fees. I looked at the website again & it was so HARD TO FIND! 3rd page of Terms & Conditions half way down tiny print. It was very hidden. I asked to talk to the manager who wasn’t at all nice . I told her how deceptive it was. She said, “ that’s what we charge, it never changes.” Then she told me I may get charged if I cancel. I told her again, “ wrong, deceptive &! I will keep calling boss after boss higher & higher until I received an app root answer I asked to speak to the manager & she said she was. I asked to talk to her supervisor. She wouldn’t give me the number, but cancelled out reservation. We drove out of the parking lot to not have to pay $12. Sat there looking for a room with out a resort fee. Almost impossible. We went home out of the sheer point of the deception. The food is so expensive, they charge parking, the machines don’t hit anymore, gift shops are a rip off & the resort fee. I’m done with the B.S.!
Wow. I have been going to las vegas since the early 80’s and over the years I have noticed these now incredible prices on everything. Food used to be almost free. I go every year to play in the world series except last year which was canceled (probably this yr too). I’m big on laying at the pool. I have just been searching for a non resort fee place and I may check out the Desert Club on my next visit. Just looking at that website as we speak.
Virgin Hotel doesn’t charge a resort fee nor any fees for valet. However, their restaurants are VERY pricey..even the Dunkin donuts concession in my opion was over priced. I bought a donut and breakfast sandwhich (that was it, not coffee or other beverages) and the total came to over $13.00.
However, their pool area is outstanding. It’s huge and heated to perfection. I would book there again, just for the pool…but NOTHING else. Try to find deals on 3rd party booking sites.
alot of the comp rooms don’t charge it.
This thread has some really insightful comments… Perhaps I can expand on them…
RIPOSKI JONWEIGAL: it’s not if you win or lose its the “action”. If you don’t know that… you already lost. I bet you rock at Scrabble tho huh?
MARK: They don’t “think” you are an idiot, Mark… you are an idiot. Wait till he finds out the gratuity is included at his local Applebee’s all of this time.
DANA: Yes… why Dana?
MARILYN: oh dear woman…. you figured out high roller system! (Not really. Close tho… Just kidding not even remotely close)
GARY BROWN: you should do a buddy cop movie with Marilyn.
ARLO: I know dude… It’s insane! Like gas used to cost $1.35 …and now it’s $4.
PAULA: *See John’s reply below.
MARTIN: The Travelodge by Circus Circus does NOT have a resort fee. I’m sitting in it right now. Motel 6 and motels like these do not have resort fees. Many states DO have casinos now, and have for decades. But Vegas no longer relies on gambling only… gambling is less then 50% of revenue now. And mega resorts have been here now for 30 years. I think the “newness ” has worn off. Otherwise great post and info!
FAISAL KHAN: I knew a mouse once named Faisal. Cool mouse.
Manuel Bostos: good input Manny!!
Mike Wilson: almost Mike. Recently discovered the booking websites owe Vegas hotels millions in revenue.
PHILIP MILLINGER: So you think it will take 14 trips to worldly places to learn they don’t respect you? And do you yell at kids to get off your lawn? I think you do.
KAREN: you are why people come here. But don’t waste time trying to convince people who rant on Yelp…
STEVE: Starts with towels, Steve…then you’re stealing cars. Also … maybe stealing their towels is why they “screw” you with resort fees? Hmmm.
WAIT!!! Hold everything. Lol in
Heidi: did you say gift shops are rip offs? When did that happen?
Well who died and made you the authority on everything Vegas? Wait,… this just in…. PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION BASED ON THEIR EXPERIENCES!!!
Gary, kind of a smarmy little fucker, aren’t you. Enjoy your only friend The Internet Comment Section.
Wow. What a smug, obnoxious, post. You sure do like yourself.
Flamingo is $45 a night resort fee.
Hi Jesse,
As stated on top of the table, our list of Resort Fees does not include tax.
Flamingo resort fee is $39.95 before tax (That is $45 tax included).
This is hilarious! Thank you! Made my day because exactly what I was thinking.
I live in California and the resort fee reminds me of Pizza Hut’s mandatory Service Fee for “doing business in California.” Thankfully there are LOTS of better options available and I have not stepped in to a Pizza Hut since.
As for Vegas, everybody is trying to separate you from your money (or more of your money) so you have to do your due diligence. It shouldn’t be that way but that is the reality, just like in life. I will go with the lowest final price, with or without fees, if the place meets my standard. In case you haven’t noticed, cost of living/maintenance has gone up. Resort fees started around 2000s. You don’t expect your salary to stay the same as decades ago do you? (Or your company tells you they have the option to give you a raise and they choose not to.)
PS: That Desert Club Resort on Koval Lane now has $15/day resort fee. Looking at their rates, they are higher than my Wynn suite rate, and I am not even a high roller. If you have a family and use their amenities, that may be worth it to you.
They ruined vegas. I stayed at the sratosphere. Over priced on everything. Resort fees to line politics pockets. Atm charges. Poor drinks and food. Mafia ran vegas was way better. No more trips to vegas. Enough people stop going they will stop ripping people off.
Don’t have to really worry about people not coming back to Vegas because Vegas, more than likely will not exist in the next 5 years! You can’t run a town without water! and right now, Lake Mead levels are dangerously low… and there’s no coming back from that!
Like many others I am going to vegas for a conference with no time to use pools etc ( which ‘right now’ are closed anyway )
I certainly DO. Feel ripped off – because its not a choice ….
I will not use public wifi – i use my phone hot spot.
I think if they are going to try to charge these fees then everything needs to be updated
Extra sockets especially for charging usb . Extea lights so you can damn well function . Mirrors to the floor for ladies getting dressed up. Remote controls that you dont have to call housekeeping to get a replacement.
Free bottles of water ( 17c at trader joe)
So many small things could be improved.
Interesting comments. Unfortunately resort fees have become the norm. Yes, these fees, the high price of buffets and food, seldom seen cocktail waitresses on the floor, ridiculously prices shows, etc. have ruined Vegas. Unfortunately, even Laughlin’s casinos charge the fees. Now to top it off most are increasing the fees. Sure the casinos have taken a beating during Covid. However like many businesses don’t understand instead of raising prices, you lower prices and make up the difference with volume. Once a business looses a customer not only does that customer never return but they tell 10 or more friends about the business.
I have been going to Las Vegas since 1964. Got married there. .. like money , that didn’t last very long!.. I tried Las Vegas again, 1969 ..got married there-again. Funny thing. —The same man preformed the marriage ceremony both times.— Different chapel!! That was a big loss gamble both times !!…I lost both times!!!
but in those days I loved going to Las Vegas to see the lights , the people ,the lounge singers and the Big Stars preforming there. .. Gambling, carrying the bucket and getting your hands dirty from money clanking out of the machines.. Bells ringing and lights flashing !!! It was like the machines would call you – play me and lots of times I would win. !!——-
Rooms were much less…you just paid regular tax for room like any other hotel or motel in any other town …..
Drinks were free, when gambling…you gave tips, food was much less -you gave tips! —but we made much less money working in those days!
Those days of Las Vegas are long gone!!! I go to Las Vegas now to visit family and friends…… I really never gamble anymore, I just don’t even want to put money in a machine …,I hate getting a piece of paper out of the machine. I miss getting a $2 tool of nickels and putting 2 nickels in and hitting a jackpot and winning $500. Putting a $1 in a machine and winning $300. Those were the days !!
____THE MORAL OF THIS POST IS… .…. I NEVER WENT TO LAS VEGAS , WITH ANY MORE MONEY THAN I COULD AFFORD TO “LOSE “___ (((throw away, didn’t need. — give away. Etc…))).
Also the last time I got married , 37 years ago ,it was NOT in Las Vegas.!!
. Good Luck Everyone!!!!
Look at it for what it is. You are hung up on the term “Resort Fees”. Where can you get a room for $39? The resort fees are just a different way of charging you the same money. $39 room + $40 resort fee is still cheaper than the $139 Holiday Inn down the street from me in my hometown in Michigan. If it was $80 with no resort fees you would be happy with it.
It’s extremely simple to avoid resort fees but people are too spoiled, want to stay on the strip and then complain about resort fees. There are dozens of hotels within a block of the strip or a few minutes away. Hilton and Marriott properties mostly. No resort fees for all Hilton and Marriott properties that are not on the strip.
a total rip—-resort fees all bull shit—this is true—i bet on the races a total of 80.000. $ in 3 days—I paid full price —-before I left my g/f asked maybe we could get a breakfast–thus i went to the floor manager—they said they do not give comps only on table games—the 80 thousand was my turnover on bets—but sports batting they give zero comps–the stardust did years ago —frank
I am from UK and used to visit Vegas every other year and always stayed in budget hotels like Gold Coast or Orleans as they were cheap and cheerful but will never visit again as even those budget hotels have jumped on the resort fees band wagon… they’re not yet charging for parking like the bigger hotels but no doubt will start… I really don’t understand why Vegas is supposedly booming again in terms of visitors when it now offers poor value for money and angry customers at check out/in being presented with resort fees… Big business tries to make an increase on profits every year but there must come a point where people say enough is enough… I really do wish people would start to boycott Vegas as a holiday destination and go somewhere else just to let those corporations see that people can’t be taken for a ride forever… They just assume people will visit what ever they do in terms of price rises and up to now they are being proven right. I guess the money paying public like us lot are mugs and they know it – a fool is easy parted from his cash and the owners of these hotels know it… I genuinely wish the paying public would stand up and take their business elsewhere – we should all be looking for value for money from energy suppliers to broadband suppliers and our holidays should be no different. Value for money should be a key consideration of any holiday and those suited fat cats in Vegas won’t give you that so look elsewhere.
As of today flamingo charges $45 per day in resort fees. Ill be sure to include that in my review…
I was at the Orleans last year, and tried to use the business office for my 10 minutes. I was told that it no longer was included in the resort fee, because a private company was running it, and there was a cost. I’ve been to the Orleans for many years, but no more. I don’t use the pool, I don’t work out, and I don’t carry a computer. SO, the resort fee is just an add-on to the cost of the room, without any “plus.”
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Resort fees came into play after covid to make up for the loss of revenue. I’m sure they made their money back 100 times over. Being greedy is why the resort fees are still around. Sounds somewhat illegal to me but Vegas is Vegas!
Resort fees were there before Covid
Regular visitor from UK 2000.until 2018, resort fees climbing each year.Regular visitor friends revisited this spring telling us vegas no longer a value resort,so we won’t see our visits into double figures,
these hidden fees need to be banned entirely. freakin ridiculous! they need to treat visitors with more respect and show transparency in room rates, all in!!!
Is a Vegas resort fee per room in the reservation or per person? If the resort fee is $39 +tax / day at a hotel and 2 people stay in the room, is it $39 plus tax for the room or $78 plus tax for the 2 people in the room? This may be a silly question, but when I posed it to a hotel on the strip they would not answer me. bizarre.
Hi Brett,
Resort Fee is charged per room per night no matter how many people are staying in the room.
If 40% of the visitors to Las Vegas only booked at hotels with NO so called resort fees the hotels may get the message! However; in this country people just pay up like the fools they are. I have never stayed at a hotel there in Las Vegas or anywhere else in the US. For me I stay at the Four Queens located in the downtown district as it is clean, has very good service, and decent rates. As the old saying goes “Just ask one question when you book and that question is “will that be the total cost for my stay?
Hi, my wife and I after a lot of discussion, have just about decided to go to Vegas for around 10 days in Oct 2024, (from Ireland,) but my wife has always also wanted to go to New York (that is her #1). Sin city or Big Apple ( I believe) So is Atlantic city a good alternative to Vegas and do they do resort fees ? Info on this web site is top class, Thank you.
I meant to reply to your post, but while registering and what not, it looks like my reply was posted to the main post of this thread.
Atlantic City is nothing like Las Vegas. AC is a dump in comparison to Vegas. There are many things to see other than the casinos in Vegas but nothing to see in AC besides the casinos themselves, and the AC casinos just don’t compare to what’s in Vegas except for maybe Borgata and Ocean. The AC casinos have just as high resort fees as the Vegas casinos do. However, you can take a day trip to New York city via bus or train while staying in AC though.
If the purpose of your travel is sightseeing, then definitely go to Las Vegas. If the main purpose is gambling, then it doesn’t really matter which city. I practically lived in the AC casinos for the past 4 years straight since the COVID-19. I can probably get you comped rooms with no resort fees if I’m still living in AC by October 2024. In Las Vegas, I pay nothing for the comped rooms because of my player level, but in AC there are other mandatory fees like the occupancy fee, the tourism fee, and the NJ state room fee which add up to $7.54 per night on top of the resort fees. So, that’s what I pay to stay in AC casino hotels per night. I’m in Caesars casino hotel right now as I type, but I swear CET is going down hill fast as they stopped serving hot food in their player lounges starting this year when I can eat there for free by achieving Diamond Plus. That player level is totally useless except for not getting charged the resort fees.
Good insight, thank you Sun!
Sadly today’s Las Vegas is a pale imitation of yesteryear. I’ve been vacationing in Las Vegas since 1990 but no more. Apart from the ridiculously high resort fees for things like free local calls (OK if you’re local and know loads of people in city limits) and fitness room which you can never find and access to pool, LV’s “special offers” have been getting fewer and fewer plus slots tighter than ever. Even the once famously themed resorts have tamed their attractions to exterior visual only (i.e. Treasure Island pirate ship battle is a bloody nightclub now). Killing the golden goose is the phrase that comes to mind Las Vegas.
Everyone has cell phones so free local calls mean nothing. If you want to avoid the resort fees then you just need to achieve a certain player level (Diamond and up for CET, Gold and up for MGM, but don’t know about the other casinos) and you won’t get charged anything in Vegas from comped rooms. Don’t play the slots. It’s just donating your money to casinos. Learn other games like Baccarat to have any chance of winning.
I meant “… you won’t get changed anything in Vegas for* comped rooms.”
Jesus, I meant “… you won’t get charged* anything in Vegas for* comped rooms.” Too much gambling last night has fried my brain and I can’t even spell correctly or have proper grammar.
I am going to Vegas for 3 weeks in May and June and I won’t be paying even a penny for the duration of my stay with all comped rooms. It’s too bad my duration is getting shorter and shorter as I had 2 months straight stay 4 years ago, 1 month straight stay 2 years ago, and now down to just 3 weeks this year but I am staying at Harrah’s Southern for 2 weeks prior to Vegas for nothing. Since I don’t touch the slot machines and play mostly Baccarat with some Pai Gow Tiles (only 2 games besides craps where you have any chance to win in casinos ever since the automatic shufflers were invented), I manage to not lose; otherwise I would be paying for everything. MGM started this resort fee bullshit and everyone followed. Didn’t they also start charging for parking and everyone else followed again? MGM is the DEVIL.
You mentioned 4 Queens but you didn’t mention Binions. Binions also doesn’t charge a resort fee.
This is so ridiculous. And how they list what you get a slap in the face. Free Internet?? Every hostel offers free internet. Every Casino when I walk through offers free internet. It’s not really free if I have to pay mandatory ressort fee, no?? Same for parking. Not free, if I have to pay something. Free use of swimming pool?? That’s the bare minium, that I can use the swimming pool of the hotel I’m checked in. Also, not free, if I have pay the ressort fee for it. And why am I made to pay for the fitness center?? Maybe I don’t even want to use the fitness center. This is such a rip off.