The 20 Dollar Trick, sometimes called the sandwich trick, is a $20 tip sandwiched in between the necessary ID and credit card required at the hotel front desk check-in. In the past, this was a great way to get a complimentary upgrade.
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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!
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.
It really depends on whom you ask. Tipping a cocktail waitress at least $1 for free drinks she brings to you is still recommended, if only to keep them coming back, even finding you if you move to a new table or machine. Tip a bit more per drink and, hey, the pours may get stronger as word gets around.
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.
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.
The 20 Dollar Trick, sometimes called the sandwich trick, is a $20 tip sandwiched in between the necessary ID and credit card required at the hotel front desk check-in.
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.
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!
If you are caught with a fake ID in the state of Nevada, you may face criminal charges. Depending on the circumstances, these could include misdemeanor or felony charges and could result in jail time, fines, and other penalties.
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.