Las Vegas Resort Fees 2020 Guide
We manually checked over 100 Vegas hotels to update our resort fee list for 2020!
Here is a quick reminder if you’re new to the idea of resort fees:
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 check out.
In return, these supplementary fees allow you access to some of the services within the facility.
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.
Quoted prices never include resort fees, which can create confusion for the customer who finds out only when he has to pay the bill at the end of his stay.
On January 5, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission released an Economic Analysis of Hotel Resort Fees concluding that:
This analysis finds that separating mandatory resort fees from posted room rates without first disclosing the total price is likely to harm consumers by increasing the search costs and cognitive costs of finding and choosing hotel accommodations.
And yet, resort fees persist.
When making your hotel reservations – either directly on the hotel websites or through tour operators and travel agents – we advise you to be very vigilant about resort fees in order to take them into account in your travel budget!
This is why we’ve compiled below the complete list of Las Vegas hotel resort fees that includes the amount charged and the inclusions.
Note that the amounts are given before taxes which, at present, would add an additional 13.38%!
You will notice that the highest resort fees reach $45 per night before tax, which is $51.02 including tax per night! In some cases, the resort fee can be higher than the room rate!
Las Vegas Resort Fee increases in 2020:
Most of the 95 hotels listed below increased their resort fees in the recent months, although the increases were not as spectacular as what we witnessed in previous years.
Fun fact: if you book one night in each of these 95 hotels in 2020 it will cost you $2 841.61 (+tax) in resort fees. This is an average of $29.91 per hotel!
The average resort fee amount early last year was $28.47, that’s a 5% increase!
Here are a few notable increases observed:
INCREASE | HOTEL |
|---|---|
From $39 to $45 | ARIA, BELLAGIO, CAESARS PALACE, ENCORE, NOBU, VDARA, WYNN |
From $37 to $39 | TREASURE ISLAND |
From $35 to $37 | TROPICANA |
From $33 to $36 | HARD ROCK |
From $33 to $35 | THE STRAT |
From $32 to $35 | RIO ALL-SUITE |
From $28 to $35 | TUSCANY SUITES |
From $32 to $34 | GOLDEN NUGGET |
From $28 to $32.95 | POLO TOWERS |
From $25 to $31.95 | CANCUN RESORT |
From $23.50 to $30 | RENAISSANCE |
From $23 to $25.99 | DOWNTOWN GRAND |
From $22 to $25 | PLAZA |
From $22 to $24.99 | M RESORT |
From $20.99 to $24.99 | GOLD COAST, THE ORLEANS |
From $17 to $24.95 | DESERT PARADISE RESORT |
From $14 to $20 | ALEXIS PARK ALL SUITE |
From $14.99 to $17.99 | ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR |
From $14.95 to $17.95 | EL CORTEZ |
From $14.99 to $16.99 | ARIZONA CHARLIE'S BOULDER, CALIFORNIA, EASTSIDE CANNERY, FREMONT, MAIN STREET STATION |
From $6.99 to $12.99 | CANNERY |
Which Las Vegas hotels do not charge resort fees?
A few hotels have not implemented resort fees yet. Here’s a list of Las Vegas hotels that do not charge resort fees as of this writing in January 2020.
Detailed list of Las Vegas hotel resort fees in 2020 and their inclusions (3/3/20):
| HOTEL | RESORT FEES/NIGHT (not including taxes) | INCLUDES |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Park All-Suites | $20 | In-Room Internet Access Access to Fitness Facility Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Airport Shuttle Transportation to Strip Free Parking |
| Aliante | $24.99 | Basic High Speed In-Room Internet In-Room Coffee & Tea Maker Unlimited Local and Long Distance Calls Daily Local Newspaper Concierge Services |
| Aria | $45 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| Arizona Charlie's Boulder | $16.99 | 2 complimentary bottles of water per stay Self and Valet 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 | $17.99 | 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 |
| Artisan | $17.95 | WiFi internet Pool valet service Two bottles of water in the room. There will also be a separate daily energy surcharge of $3.95 (plus tax). |
| Bally's | $37 | 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 | $45 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| Boulder Station | $19.99 | Access to Fitness Facility Access to Pool In-Room Internet Access Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Copy/Fax Services at Front Desk Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| California | $16.99 | 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 |
| Cancun Resort | $31.95 | Wi-Fi recreational facilities (pools with exciting waterslides, hot tubs and fitness center) covered parking (on availability) seasonal activities business center computer/internet usage boarding pass printing |
| Cannery | $12.99 | In Room Wireless Internet Access Unlimited Local & Toll Free Calls Coffee Corner Access 6am-10am Fitness Center Access 6am-10pm Hair Dryer In Room Refrigerator In Room Iron/Ironing Board In Room Access to Coin Operated Laundry Free Parking Fax Services Boarding Pass Printing Services Pool Access (Open Seasonally mid April through mid October) |
| Caesars Palace | $45 | 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. |
| Circa | $29.95 | Parking High speed Wi-Fi Access to the pool including 1-hour early entry Access to 24 hour fitness center 10% discount at the Coffee Shop Local and toll-free calls |
| Circus Circus | $32 | 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 | $39 | Standard high speed internet access Unlimited local, toll-free and domestic long distance phone calls Fitness center access Tennis court access Hotel guests receive complimentary self and valet parking Resort fee waived for Gold and Platinum Identity players club members. |
| The Cromwell | $37 | 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 | $25 | complimentary parking In-Room high speed Wi-Fi grant entry to the pool area and fitness center $10 off all shows at the D Showroom 20% discount to Zingerman's coffee stand local and toll-free calls. |
| Delano | $39 | 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+ |
| Desert Paradise Resort | $24.95 | Wi-Fi resort amenities (pool and hot tub, gaming room, BBQ area) business center services fitness center local/toll free phone calls complimentary shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip |
| Downtown Grand | $25.99 | Free access to the rooftop, Citrus Grand Pool Deck WiFi connection throughout the property Access to the Fitness Center Complimentary self-parking Two bottles of water per day Complimentary local & toll-free calls FREE Shuttle to and from the Fashion Show Mall SNOOZ® in-room white noise machine Digital offers with over $100 in savings |
| Eastside Cannery | $16.99 | 5MB High speed Internet (up to 3 devices) Access To Fitness Center & Coffee 6am-10pm Daily Unlimited Local & 800 Calls Parking & Valet Parking In-Room Refrigerators Fax Service Boarding Passes Iron & Ironing Board Access To Laundry Facility-Coin Operated |
| Elara | $25 | Guest Internet access domestic long distance calls (30 min per day max) DVD Now w/unlimited movies 2 Starbucks coffees or 2 16oz bottles of water per day 1-800/Local Calls |
| El Cortez | $17.95 | Unrestricted Wifi Access Complimentary glass of wine or 12 oz. domestic draft with purchase of an entrée in the restaurant Fitness Center access Free Parking in attached garage Two water bottles in-room daily Unrestricted local calls In-room coffee (Limit two extra K-cups per day) Free boarding pass printing at the front desk $10.00 off full body and back-and-feet combo massages at NV Spa |
| Ellis Island Hotel, Casino & Brewery | $25.99 | 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 | $45 | 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. |
| Excalibur | $35 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| Fiesta Henderson | $17.99 | In-Room Internet Access Daily Newspaper (available for pick-up Mon-Sat) Copy/Fax Services at Front Desk Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| Fiesta Rancho | $15.99 | In-Room Internet Access Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| Flamingo | $37 | 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 |
| Four Seasons at Mandalay Bay | $39 | 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 | $16.99 | 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 | $25.99 | 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 | $25 | High-speed WiFi $10 off the D showroom tickets fitness center access located at the D Las Vegas local and toll-free calls |
| Golden Nugget | $34 | WiFi for 2 devices of basic internet connection per day 2 bottles waters per day in room up to 2 fitness center passes per day (does not include wet areas) complimentary Las Vegas newspaper (provided daily from 6am - 10am while supplies last - lobby level of each tower) Downtown Destination coupons boarding pass printed free at front desk or box office free parking. |
| Green Valley Ranch | $39 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access Airport & Strip Shuttle Access to Press Reader Shoe Shine Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls |
| Hard Rock Hotel | $36 | Access to the Fitness Room Unlimited local & toll-free calls Unlimited domestic long distance calls Notary service at Concierge Printing of boarding passes |
| Harrah's | $37 | 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 | Guest internet access DVD NOW with unlimited movies 2 16 oz. bottles of water per day 10% off spa retail and treatments self parking 1-800/local calls |
| 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 | Internet access Vegas Strip & area golf courses shuttle 50% off valet & free self-parking 20% off Reflection Bay golf course Spa Fitness Studio access; notary two bottled waters p/day daily beverage voucher local/toll-free calls |
| JW Marriott Resort & Spa | $29.99 | High speed Internet Spa fitness access Outlet discounts |
| The Linq | $37 | 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 |
| Luxor | $35 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| M Resort | $24.99 | 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 | $16.99 | 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 | $39 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| Mardi Gras | $5 | WiFi airport shuttle |
| MGM Grand | $39 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| The Mirage | $39 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| New York-New York | $37 | Internet Access Fitness Center Access Local & 800 Phone Calls Additional Inclusions |
| Nobu Hotel | $45 | 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. |
| Nomad Las Vegas | $37 | Wireless Internet Unlimited local/toll-free calls |
| Oasis at Gold Spike | $22.60 | 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 | $24.99 | 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 | $37 | two bottles of water In Room Safe Access to the Gym Facilities printing of any Tickets or Boarding Passes |
| Palace Station | $29.99 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access Airport & Strip Shuttle Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Copy/Fax Services at Bell Desk Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| The Palazzo | $45 | 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 | $39 | high-speed internet daily fitness center access boarding pass printing in-room local and toll-free calling newspaper |
| Palms Place | $39 | high-speed internet daily fitness center access boarding pass printing in-room local and toll-free calling newspaper |
| Paris | $37 | 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 |
| Park MGM | $39 | 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+ |
| Planet Hollywood | $37 | 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 | $28 | WIFI (Unlimited number of devices) Daily Wine Reception 4:00pm-5:30pm Use of the Steam Room in the Well Spa + Salon (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 In room refrigerator equipped with filtered water and ice makers |
| Plaza | $25 | self/valet parking local and 800 in-room telephone calls 2 bottles of water fitness center admission airline boarding pass printing (up to 2 per room) |
| Polo Towers | $32.95 | access to rooftop pool and hot tub, children's splash pad, BBQ area business center services (including boarding pass printing) fitness center laundry facilities wireless internet in the rooms free local phone calls |
| Red Rock | $39 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access Airport & Strip Shuttle Shoe Shine Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Access to more than 7,300 digital daily newspapers and magazines powered by PressReader |
| Renaissance Las Vegas | $30 | 2 one way Monorail passes $10 Daily Casino credit @ Westgate LV enhanced Wi-Fi Daily 50 minute exercise class (yoga) Kona draft beer (1 per day) complimentary dessert (1 per day) Sun Kit with lip balm and Sunscreen (1 per day) access to Press Reader complimentary shoe shine |
| Rio All-Suite | $35 | 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 |
| Sahara | $37.95 | In-room Internet access; Local and toll-free phone calls; Pool and fitness center access; Concierge services; Valet and self-parking. |
| Sam's Town | $22.99 | WiFi for 3 devices local and toll free calls shuttle service to the Strip and Downtown |
| Santa Fe Station | $19.99 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access Two Free Bowling Shoe Rentals Free Cup of Starbucks Coffee Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| The Signature at MGM Grand | $39 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) Unlimited local and toll free numbered calls Notary and boarding pass printing |
| Silver Sevens | $25.58 | WiFi fitness center access copy and fax services boarding pass printing Airport and Strip shuttle |
| Silverton | $18.99 | WiFi fitness center access airport and Strip shuttle service Unlimited local and 800 number calls |
| Suncoast | $24.99 | WiFi for 3 devices fitness center access in-room coffee in-room refrigerator local and toll free calls |
| Sunset Station | $21.99 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access Two-for-One Bowling 20% Gift Shop Discount Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| South Point | $21 | Parking In-Room Wi-fi Fitness Center Access Local & Toll Free Phone Calls Boarding Pass Printing Airport Shuttle service (based on availability) Fun Book – one per guest 21 and older, per stay 24 hour Valet Service |
| The Strat (Stratosphere) | $35 | Discounted entry fee for SkyPod* $30 off SkyJump powered by Mountain Dew* $10 off when you spend $20 at STRAT Café $20 off when you spend $40 at McCall's $10 off when you spend $20 at BLVD & MAIN Taphouse One FREE drink at any casino bar Up to 50% off Celestia 25% discount MJ Live tickets* 50% discount L.A. Comedy tickets* 10% off brunch or dinner at Crafted Buffet 24-hour Fitness Center access Complimentary local and toll free calls Free Parking and Free Valet *Valid for up to four (4) guests staying in the same room |
| Tahiti Village | $19 | 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. Free onsite resort activities. Free local phone calls. Free faxes (incoming and outgoing). Free use of fitness center. Open 24 hours |
| Texas Station | $19.99 | Access to Fitness Facility In-Room Internet Access 10% Gift Shop Discount Outlet Line Pass Daily Newspaper (Mon-Sat) Unlimited Local & Toll-Free Calls Unlimited Domestic Long Distance Calls |
| Treasure Island | $39 | Free Valet & Self Parking Garage High Speed (up to 20 Mbps) WiFi Internet Access for Unlimited Devices Daily 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 (up to 10 pages) |
| Tropicana | $37 | In-room high-speed wireless Internet Daily fitness center access Two complimentary bottles of water in-room per stay Buy-one, get-one-free signature cocktails, wine by the glass and craft beer in the Oakville Steakhouse Bar/Lounge from 5-7 p.m. daily Discounted show tickets 2-for-1 tickets to Laugh Factory (excludes Friday and Saturday) Free valet and self-parking Use of the pools and whirlpool spas (seasonal) Free local calls Free 800 toll-free calls Free printing of boarding pass |
| Trump | $35 | High speed Internet access on property Courtesy shuttle to and from The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and Wynn Las Vegas Evening turndown service upon request In-room coffee - replenished daily In-room bottled water - replenished daily Access to over 2,000 digital newspapers and magazines daily Complimentary shoe shine service Printing of incoming faxes and boarding passes Unlimited local, domestic long distance and toll free calls |
| Tuscany Suites | $35 | self/valet parking in-room wireless internet local and 800 in-room telephone calls fitness center admission airline boarding pass printing |
| Vdara | $45 | Property-wide high speed internet access (public spaces and in-room) Unlimited local and toll free calls Airline boarding pass printing Notary service |
| Venetian | $45 | 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 |
| Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas | $45 | Guest Internet access fitness club access fitness and yoga classes pool services/experiences house car service (2 mile radius) notary services (2 documents daily) local and toll-free calls |
| Westgate Las Vegas | $33.99 | 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 | $16.99 | 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 | $32 | high-speed Wi-Fi internet access local, toll-free and domestic long distance telephone calls to all 50 states valet and self-parking access to pool, whirlpool and Westin Workout Fitness Studio boarding pass printing |
| Westin Lake Las Vegas | $29 | Resort pools, hot tub, waterslide, beach and fire pits Family Fun Zone (Giant chess and checkers, ping-pong, and bean bag toss) Beach/pool towels Lake Las Vegas Intra Resort Shuttle Concierge Services Internet Access in guest rooms and lobby areas only Toll-free Local Phone calls Daily Newspaper Self-parking Complimentary Notary Service |
| Wild Wild West Days Inn | $15.99 | WiFi pool local calls |
| Wynn | $45 | 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. |
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.
Mr Riposki says , do not visit Lost Vegas, you will not win anymore
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?
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!
They do it so they can offer “free” rooms to high rollers. You still pay the resort fee on comped rooms
Resort fees are a pure cash grab…. very simple. And generally when your room is comped you don’t pay the resort fee either
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 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.
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”.