It depends on how full the hotel is, what mood the hotel clerk is in, and a variety of other factors. I was able to get a view of the Bellagio Fountains from my room at Caesars for a $20 tip, which is better than a simple Strip view.
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When you go to the front desk to check into a hotel, they will ask for a credit card, driver's license or passport. Slip a $20 bill between your ID and credit card and ask clerk if there are any complimentary upgrades available. There must be more to it than that, you're thinking. But nope – it's that easy.
Sometimes. It depends on how full the hotel is, what mood the hotel clerk is in, and a variety of other factors. I was able to get a view of the Bellagio Fountains from my room at Caesars for a $20 tip, which is better than a simple Strip view.
Two ways. Either tip the desk agent generously and ask if “there is anything you can do for me” Usually with 20–40 dollars the desk agent will go out of their way to see if they can land you a free upgrade if there is availability. It is still technically a “free” upgrade since you didn't pay the hotel for it.
The Luxor was a good, clean and comfortable hotel. Rooms were very spacious and we had a good view. Beware when booking that you are paying a resort tax on top of your room price - it adds about another $21 a room per night on top of your bill.
By the way its really not called a trick, its a complimentary Up-grade and its done thousands of time a day in Las Vegas so no one is tricking anyone. It can work in any hotel but $20 won't get you anywhere in NYC. We just ask for the nicest room available and hand the desk clerk an appropirate tip.
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How much should I tip the front desk for an upgrade? A $20 tip is the norm, but some of our users prefer to live large. Take a look at our 'best of' section to see what our users say to get some idea of what works at which hotels.