What is the sandwich trick in Las Vegas?

Basically slipping a $20 in your passport when checking in and asking for a nicer room or on a higher floor? Some used it on busy restaurants to get a head of the line.



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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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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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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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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.

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How to give a tip? Easiest way, stop by earlier, don't ask to check in, ask to check your bag while you go out. Ask for directions for anywhere, after the agent shows you, compliment their service and tip them. $20-$50 will get you very very far as of these upgrades are $100+/night, $20 is fraction of the cost.

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It all comes down to triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13.

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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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Tipping for room service is expected in destinations where tipping is customary and when a room service charge has not already been added to the bill.

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It doesn't hurt to ask, so you should just go for it. The best time to ask is at check-in. Ask the hotel staff if they can give you a free room upgrade and provide them with a context or reason for your request. As previously mentioned, it may help to bring up a special occasion.

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