Extra Person Charge: Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. There is a $50.00 per person, per night charge for each third or fourth person sharing the same room/suite, regardless of age, with a maximum of four (4) guests per room/suite.
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You cannot simply refuse to pay resort fees, but — just as some hotel employees are occasionally empowered to compensate you — the employee might have authority to remove your resort fee. Just understand that this is the exception, not the norm. And while it doesn't hurt to ask, it helps to ask nicely.
The only way you can use the pools at Mandalay Bay is if you reserve a cabana for the day. Else the pools are only for guests staying at Mandalay Bay or Delano.
Is The Manalay Bay pool open to other MGM Resort guests? The only way you can use the Mandalay Bay pool is if you are 1.)a guest of Mandalay Bay, Delano, or Four Seasons 2.) Pay for a cabana (which will cost far more than a room at MB). or 3.)
First, by separating a mandatory resort fee from a quoted hotel rate, hotels can make their rates look more attractive to potential guests. Travelers, of course, disagree and feel that this practice is deceptive and unethical. Another reason why amenity fees are charged separately is due to taxation.
Hotels charge fees for a few reasons. A lower base rate might pique a customer's interest in a hotel they might not otherwise have considered. Hotels then make up the difference in revenue by charging a resort fee rather than one higher, singular base rate. But it's not just about getting customers in the door.
If you feel you didn't get your money's worth by paying the resort fee, speak up and ask if it can be waived. You might be surprised at how many hotels are willing to waive the fee, especially if you can make a case for why you didn't use the hotel's amenities. Just be polite, and don't be afraid to ask.
Resort fees are generally not refundable, though there may be some exceptions depending on the resort. It is essential to check with the resort directly to find out their refund policy. Most resorts do not offer refunds for their resort fees, but there may be some exceptions depending on the particular hotel.
While resort fees may include certain hotel services, amenities, and access to different areas, they do not include tips or gratuity for hotel staff. Some travelers assume that tips for housekeeping, concierge service, or luggage delivery are included in the resort fee, but the fee is paid directly to the hotel.