Las Vegas Resort Fees 2021 Guide
We manually checked over 100 Vegas hotels to update our resort fee list for 2021!
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.
If you are looking to book a hotel in Las Vegas you can find on our website a comprehensive list of all Las Vegas hotel deals & discounts available. 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 2021:
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 2021 it will cost you $2,867.74 (+tax) in resort fees. This is an average of $30.19 per hotel!
The average resort fee amount early last year was $29.91, that’s a 1% increase which is lower than what we have witnessed in recent years with a 5% increase between 2019 and 2020 for example.
Here are a few notable increases observed:
INCREASE | HOTEL |
|---|---|
From $39 to $45 | THE COSMOPOLITAN, FOUR SEASONS AT MANDALAY BAY |
From $37 to $39 | THE SIGNATURE, THE MIRAGE, PARK MGM, NOMAD, MANDALAY BAY, DELANO, MGM GRAND |
From $35 to $37 | BALLY'S, FLAMINGO, HARRAH'S, OYO |
From $35 to $36 | THE STRAT |
From $29.99 to $34 | PALACE STATION |
From $29.99 to $33.99 | JW MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA |
From $20 to $33 | ALEXIS PARK ALL SUITE |
From $25.58 to $32 | SILVER SEVENS |
From $24.99 to $31.99 | THE ORLEANS |
From $24.99 to $30.99 | GOLD COAST |
From $25.99 to $29.95 | DOWNTOWN GRAND |
From $25 to $29.95 | GOLDEN GATE, THE D |
From $25.99 to $28.99 | ELLIS ISLAND |
From $24.99 to $27.99 | ALIANTE, SUNCOAST |
From $19 to $25 | TAHITI VILLAGE |
From $17.95 to $19.95 | ARTISAN, EL CORTEZ |
From $17.99 to $18.99 | ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR |
From $16.99 to $18.99 | CALIFORNIA, FREMONT, MAIN STREET STATION |
From $16.99 to $17.99 | EASTSIDE CANNERY |
Which Las Vegas hotels do not charge resort fees?
A few Las Vegas hotels have not implemented resort fees yet. Here’s a list of Las Vegas hotels without resort fees as of this writing in January 2021.
Detailed list of Las Vegas hotel resort fees in 2021 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 Airport Shuttle Transportation to Strip Free Parking |
| Aliante | $27.99 | 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 | $18.99 | 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 | $19.95 | 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 | $18.99 | 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 | $45 | 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 | $29.95 | In-Room high speed Wi-Fi Access to the D pool area 10% discount to Zingerman's coffee stand Local and toll-free calls Additionally all guest's paying resort fee at the D will be granted 2 entries to Stadium Swim at Circa including one hour early entry (seating sold separately). |
| 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 | $29.95 | Access to the Citrus Grand Pool Deck WiFi connection throughout the property Access to the fitness center Complimentary self-parking |
| Eastside Cannery | $17.99 | 1MB High speed Internet (up to 3 devices) Access To Fitness Center 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 | $19.95 | 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 | $28.99 | 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 | $45 | 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 | $18.99 | 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 | $30.99 | 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 | $29.95 | In-Room high speed Wi-Fi Access to pool area and fitness center at the D Las Vegas Local and toll-free calls Additionally, all guest's paying resort fee at the Golden Gate will be granted entry to Circa Resort's Pool Amphitheater including one hour early entry (seating sold separately). |
| 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 |
| 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 | $33.99 | 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 | $18.99 | 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 | $39 | Wireless Internet Unlimited local/toll-free calls |
| Oasis at Gold Spike | $14.49 | 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 | $31.99 | 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 | $34 | 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 | $32 | 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 | $27.99 | WiFi for 3 devices fitness center access in-room coffee in-room refrigerator local and toll free calls |
| Sunset Station | $21.99 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local, Toll Free, and Domestic Long Distance Calls Fitness Facility Access 20% Discount at the Gift Shop Two for One Bowling |
| South Point | $21 | In-room Wi-Fi Fitness center access Local and toll free in-room phone calls In room coffee maker 24 hours business center computer access Boarding pass printing, in-room safe Casino funbook |
| The Strat (Stratosphere) | $36 | Discounted entry fee for SkyPod* 20% off SkyJump powered by Mountain Dew* Seasonal admission to Elation Pool* 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 | $25 | 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 | Wireless High Speed In-Room Internet Access Unlimited Local, Toll Free, and Domestic Long Distance Calls Cardio Room Access 10% Discount at the Gift Shop |
| 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 | $29 | 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 classes pool services/experiences house car service (3 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 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
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).
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.