Does the Vegas sandwich trick work?

Just like anything else, the sandwich trick is successful on a case-by-case basis. Some hotel clerks are more receptive to it than others, and some hotels have more flexible upgrade policies than others. Some of the more receptive hotels in the past have been the Luxor, The Mirage, Hotel Paris, and Bellagio.



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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.

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The $20 Trick Worked!!! If you don't know…at check-in, hand the front desk clerk $20 with your credit card. If a room upgrade is possible, the clerk KEEPS the $20. If no upgrade is available, the $20 will be returned to you.

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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.

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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. They will start typing on their keyboard and will do their best to give you a complimentary upgrade because they want the tip!

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Admission to the Luxor Pool is free for hotel guests with a valid room key. Non-hotel guests are welcome to come and experience the pool with a day pass that costs $15. Heated pools mean the pool area at Luxor is open 365 days a year!

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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.

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Sandwiched the $20 in between my ID and credit card and asked if there were any complimentary room upgrades. He said he'd see what he could do, asked us if we wanted a room with a view or a quiet room. We chose a view. We were upgraded to a Rush Tower room with a view of Fremont street.

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Quick tips: Simply asking the hotel concierge can grant you a free hotel room upgrade. Joining a hotel loyalty program can win you an upgrade. Signing up for a co-branded credit card can earn you an upgrade. Increase your chances of an upgrade by traveling during the off-season.

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