Along with gambling and over-imbibing, resort fees have sadly become a way of life in Vegas. These per-night, plus tax, add-ons can turn that cheap Vegas deal you found into an unexpected Sin City splurge, especially since some resort fees are collected at the time of check-in, and not at the time of booking (and budgeting).
In fact, it’s quite common to see a hotel’s room rate going for about the same price as the hotel’s resort fee. And like the odds at the sportsbook, the resort fees are constantly changing. As it stands right now, there’s no law on the books that restricts Vegas hotels and casinos from raising their fees whenever they want to however much they want. Consumers are losing out.
The casinos are also constantly adjusting what’s included in the resort fee, typically paring down the amenities. For example, MGM Resorts, which runs about a dozen properties in Las Vegas, did away with free parking, without lowering their resort fees.
In fact, it’s quite common to see a hotel’s room rate going for about the same price as the hotel’s resort fee. And like the odds at the sportsbook, the resort fees are constantly changing. As it stands right now, there’s no law on the books that restricts Vegas hotels and casinos from raising their fees whenever they want to however much they want. Consumers are losing out.
The casinos are also constantly adjusting what’s included in the resort fee, typically paring down the amenities. For example, MGM Resorts, which runs about a dozen properties in Las Vegas, did away with free parking, without lowering their resort fees.
We have a list of Vegas’ resort fees, including tax, as of April of 2018. These can and will change so be sure to read the fine print both at the time of booking and at check-in, but they give you a strong sense of what each property is up to.
We also include what the properties claim the money is going to—but of course, most of the things they name used to come in the price of a room, so ignore their hot air if you will.
Are you as turned off by these oversized surcharges as we are? You can always try to get out of them—here are Frommer's' tips on how. There's one thing you can do to curb them in Vegas: Head downtown, where the resort fees are nearly half what they cost on the glitzy Las Vegas Strip.
We also include what the properties claim the money is going to—but of course, most of the things they name used to come in the price of a room, so ignore their hot air if you will.
Are you as turned off by these oversized surcharges as we are? You can always try to get out of them—here are Frommer's' tips on how. There's one thing you can do to curb them in Vegas: Head downtown, where the resort fees are nearly half what they cost on the glitzy Las Vegas Strip.
ARIA Las Vegas: $39 plus tax
Includes: Access to the Fitness Center at The Spa & Salon at ARIA, in-room wired and wireless internet access, wired and wireless internet access throughout the ARIA campus, in-room local and toll-free telephone calls, access to PressReader's thousands of electronic newspapers (including for a limited time after your departure) and airline boarding pass printing.
http://www.aria.com
Bally’s Las Vegas: $35 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
http://www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas
Bellagio Las Vegas: $39 plus tax
Includes: In-room high speed and wireless Internet, In-room local and toll-free calls, fitness center access, notary service at the concierge, and airline boarding pass printing.
http://www.bellagio.com
Caesars Palace: $39 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
http://www.caesars.com
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino: $32 plus tax
Includes: Two cups of in-room coffee, free in-room wireless high-speed Internet service, 2-for-1 coaster ticket at The Adventuredome, free chips and salsa with $8 minimum purchase at Blue Iguana valid for one visit, two free Midway games, BOGO drink at West Casino or Slots A Fun bar (or a $5 credit toward other beverage purchase), fitness center access, complimentary printing of your boarding pass, and unlimited local and 800-number calls.
http://www.circuscircus.com/
The Cromwell: $37 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
https://www.caesars.com/cromwell/hotel
The D Las Vegas: $25 plus tax
Includes: High-speed Wi-Fi access, access to fitness center, $10 off the D Showroom tickets and local and toll-free calls.
http://www.thed.com/hotel/
The Downtown Grand: $23 plus tax
Includes: Self-parking, in-room Wi-Fi, complimentary bottled water upon arrival, Grand Experience welcome letter and coupons, complimentary coffee each morning, local and toll-free calls, and access to the fitness room and outdoor pool (seasonal.)
http://www.downtowngrand.com/
Delano Las Vegas: $35 plus tax
Includes: Wireless internet service in the room and public areas, cardio center access located on the Beach Level, daily newspaper, unlimited local and 800-number calls, outgoing faxes, notary services and airline boarding pass printing at the business center desks or concierge.
http://www.delanolasvegas.com
El Cortez Hotel & Casino: $14.95
Includes: Wi-Fi, complimentary glass of wine or 12 oz. domestic draft with purchase of an entree in the restaurant, fitness center access, free parking, two water bottles in-room daily, and unrestricted local calls.
http://www.elcortezhotelcasino.com
Encore Las Vegas: See Wynn/Encore Las Vegas, below
Encore Las Vegas: See Wynn/Encore Las Vegas, below
Excalibur: $39.68
Includes: Wi-Fi in the guest rooms, access to fitness center, incoming faxes, and a daily newspaper.
http://www.excalibur.com/en.html
Flamingo Las Vegas: $35 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
http://www.excalibur.com/en.html
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas: $39 plus tax
Includes: Internet access for multiple devices, access to the fitness and wet areas, in-room coffee and tea service, daily newspaper, unlimited in-room local and toll-free calls, and shoeshine service.
http://www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas/
The Gold Coast: $24
Includes: Use of fitness center, in-room coffee, unlimited local and toll-free calls, shuttle to the Strip and The Orleans, and Wi-Fi for up to three devices.
http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/
The Golden Gate: $25 plus tax
Includes: High-speed Wi-Fi access, $10 off the D Showroom tickets at The D Las Vegas, and free local and toll-free calls.
http://www.goldengatecasino.com/
Golden Nugget: $29.50
Includes: Access for two to the Fitness Center daily (does not include the wet areas), in-room internet access for two devices daily, two in-room bottled waters daily, parking, airline boarding passes printing, complimentary newspapers in your respective tower lobby from 6am to 10am daily, and downtown destination coupons, plus $5 off per ticket for 2 Gordie Brown tickets.
http://www.goldennugget.com/lasvegas/
Green Valley Ranch: $35 plus tax
Includes: Access to fitness facility, in-room Internet access, airport and strip shuttle, daily newspaper (Monday–Saturday), shoe shine and unlimited local and toll-free calls. http://greenvalleyranch.sclv.com/
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (soon to be Virgin): $33 plus tax
Includes: Internet access, daily newspaper, access to the fitness room, shuttle service to Fashion Show Mall, unlimited local and toll-free calls, unlimited domestic long distance calls, notary service at concierge, and printing of boarding passes.
http://www.hardrockhotel.com
Harrah’s Las Vegas: $35 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
http://www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/hotel
JW Marriott: $20 plus tax
Includes: Spa fitness center access, 10 percent off one spa treatment, internet access, in-room bottled water, in-room coffee, and parking.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lasjw-jw-marriott-las-vegas-resort-and-spa/
Luxor Las Vegas: $35 plus tax
Includes: In-room and property-wide wireless Internet, local and toll-free call and fitness center access.
http://www.luxor.com
Mandalay Bay: $37 plus tax
Includes: High-speed wireless internet service in guest room and public areas, cardio center access located on the Beach Level, unlimited local and 800-number calls, outgoing faxes, notary services, and complimentary airline boarding pass printing at the business center desks or concierge.
http://www.mandalaybay.com
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas: $39 plus tax
Includes: Internet access for up to six devices, fitness and wellness center access (2 passes daily), morning coffee or tea (6-10am) and unlimited in-room local and toll-free calls.
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino: $35 plus tax
Includes: In-room high-speed internet, daily USA Today newspaper, local and toll free numbered calls, limited business services such as outgoing faxes, copies, notary, and boarding pass printing, free access to the Spa Fitness Center for guests 18 and older.
http://www.mgmgrand.com
New York-New York Hotel & Casino: $35 plus tax
Includes: In-room and property-wide wireless Internet, in-room local and toll-free calls, fitness center access, daily electronic newspaper, airline boarding pass printing and notary services.
http://www.newyorknewyork.com
Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace: $39 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
https://www.caesars.com/nobu-caesars-palace
Palace Station: $22 plus tax
Includes: Access to fitness facility, in-room Internet, airport and strip shuttle, daily newspaper (Monday–Saturday), copy/fax services, unlimited local and toll-free calls, and unlimited domestic long-distance calls.
https://palacestation.sclv.com/
Palms Casino Resort: $32 plus tax
Includes: In-room internet, access to Palms cardio center and Palms Place fitness center, daily newspaper, unlimited local and toll-free calls, airline boarding pass printing and copies and faxes at the Front Desk and Concierge.
http://www.palms.com/
Paris Las Vegas: $37 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
http://www.parislasvegas.com
Park MGM (formerly Monte Carlo): $37 plus tax
http://www.parkmgm.com
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino: $37 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
https://www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood
Red Rock Resort: $39 plus tax
Includes: Access to fitness facility, in-room Internet, airport and strip shuttle, daily newspaper (Monday–Saturday), shoe shine and unlimited local and toll-free calls.
https://redrock.sclv.com/
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino: $30 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two each day.
https://www.caesars.com/rio-las-vegas/hotel
Silver Sevens: $21 plus tax
Includes: Unlimited Wi-Fi access in the guestrooms, scheduled shuttle service to airport and the strip, access to the fitness center, boarding pass printing, copy/fax services, daily coffee coupons (one per person per day).
http://www.silversevenscasino.com/
SLS Las Vegas: $32 plus tax.
Includes: Wi-Fi, local and toll-free calls, pool and fitness center access, concierge services, valet and self-parking.
SLS Las Vegas: $32 plus tax.
Includes: Wi-Fi, local and toll-free calls, pool and fitness center access, concierge services, valet and self-parking.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
South Point: $21 plus tax
Includes: In room Wi-Fi, fitness center access, local and toll free in-room phone calls, boarding pass printing, airport shuttle (based on availability) and a casino fun book.
http://southpointcasino.com/hotel
Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino: $33 plus tax
Includes: Daily unlimited admission for up to four guests staying in the same room to the Stratosphere Tower, access to the fitness center, in-room Wi-Fi for up to three devices, 2-for-1 discount tickets to see the PIN UP show, and all-day Thrill Ride pass for a discounted price.
http://www.stratospherehotel.com/
The Mirage: $25 plus tax
Includes: In-room wireless high-speed Internet access, property-wide wireless Internet access, access to the Fitness Center at The Mirage Spa, unlimited local and toll-free calls, complimentary notary service and up to 10 copies or faxes (black and white only), and complimentary printing of boarding passes at the business center.
http://www.mirage.com
The Orleans: $21 plus tax
Includes: In-room coffee, Wi-Fi for up to three devices, unlimited local and toll-free calls, unlimited use of the in-room safe, daily access to the fitness center, and shuttle to Las Vegas Strip.
http://www.orleanscasino.com/
The Plaza Hotel & Casino: $18 plus tax
Includes: Self or valet parking, luggage storage (gratuity not included), early check-in (if available), in-room internet, local and 1-800 phone calls, fitness center access, two bottles of water per stay, boarding pass printout, notary service, discounted airport drop-off service and a coupon book valued over $300.
http://www.plazahotelcasino.com/
The Linq: $35 plus tax
Includes: Daily in-room high-speed Internet access, all local calls, and fitness center access for two daily.
https://www.caesars.com/linq
The Venetian/Palazzo Las Vegas: $45 plus tax
Includes: Access for two to the gym, in-room Internet access, boarding pass printing, unlimited local and toll-free calls, access to newspapers and magazines via an app.
http://www.venetian.com
http://www.palazzo.com
Treasure Island: $35 plus tax
Includes: High-speed internet access, access to fitness center, 2-for-1 cocktail (one per stay), newspaper at guest services, in-room local and toll-free calls, boarding pass printing, copies and faxes (max. 10 pages) and a $25 future stay credit (one per stay.)
http://www.treasureisland.com
Tropicana Las Vegas: $35 plus tax
Includes: In-room internet for up to three devices, daily fitness center access, ticket discounts for shows at Tropicana, BOGO cocktails, wine and beer from 5-7pm at the Biscayne Steak Sea Wine Lounge, two bottles of water in-room per stay, faxes, copies, and boarding passes in the business center, local and toll-free calls and free valet and self-parking.
http://www.troplv.com/
Tuscany Suites & Casino: $28 plus tax
Includes: Access to pools and fitness center, along with in-room safe and in-room coffee.
http://www.tuscanylv.com/
Vdara: $39 plus tax
Includes: High-speed internet service in the rooms and public areas, unlimited local and toll free calls, daily newspaper pickup at the Vdara Business Center or Market Cafe Vdara, two bottles of Vdara water in guest room refrigerator per day, access to the fitness facility, boarding pass printing and notary services in the Business Center, 10% off Spa Retail items, and nightly turndown service, upon request only.
http://www.vdara.com
Westgate Hotel & Casino: $34 plus tax
Includes: Wireless internet access on three devices throughout the resort, local and toll-free domestic calls, access to the cardio room for two adults per day, in-room safe, and a resort credit towards a future stay.
http://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/
Wynn/Encore Las Vegas: $39 plus tax
Includes: In-room Internet, unlimited local and domestic long-distance calls, and two fitness center passes per day.
http://www.wynnlasvegas.com
http://www.encorelasvegas.com
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