What is the sandwich trick?

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.



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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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They hide their 20 dollar bill in between their credit card and ID when they hand it to the front desk staff. Essentially you're providing a bribe or a tip to the staff member in hopes that they can move you into a better room than what you originally booked for no extra cost, other than the tip you provided.

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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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Hotel Front Desk Staffers Appreciate Tips, Too
“If a front desk agent was able to do something extra to make your stay an amazing one, give them a tip as a thank you,” recommends Dandashy. “My rule of thumb for tipping: Tip AFTER an agent (or anyone) has helped you. A tip beforehand seems like a bribe.

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Many hotels have drop boxes in the lobby to leave keys cards when checking out. Some people just leave them on the front desk counter, other guests probably leave them in their room and then there are plenty of people that walk off with key cards whether it is intentional or not.

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