Because "Surprise" is for Birthdays, Not Hotel Bills.

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Let’s be real: Resort fees are the #1 headache for Las Vegas visitors. As a former resort marketing executive, I’ve seen how these fees are built into the business model. At LAS Discounts, we’re pushing back. This is our curated Wall of Fame and Shame... a live tracker to help you spot which hotels respect your budget and which ones are hiding the true cost of your stay.

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🏆 The Resort Fee Wall of Fame

These properties are the "Gold Standard" for value. They either skip the fees entirely or keep them low enough to actually justify the "resort" title.
 

• Casino Royale (Best Western): The undisputed heavyweight champion of the Strip. $0 Resort Fees, free parking, and a location that puts you right in the heart of the action without the corporate tax.

• Casino Royale Best Western Plus

• Desert Rose Resort

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center

• Four Queens

• Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas City Center

• Hyatt Place Las Vegas

• Marriott Las Vegas

• Marriott Grand Chateau

• Residence Inn

• TownePlace Suites By Marriott Las Vegas City Center

• WorldMark Las Vegas Blvd

• WorldMark Tropicana

• Wyndham Desert Blue

• Wyndham Grand Desert
   

⚠️ The Resort Fee Wall of Shame

We’re calling out the "Stunts." These are properties where the resort fee can sometimes cost more than the actual room rate.

• The "Daily Surcharge" Giants: We list the properties currently charging $45+ per night for "perks" you might never use, like local landline calls or boarding pass printing.

• The Parking Double-Dip: Watch out for hotels that charge a high resort fee plus a separate daily parking fee. We’ll flag these so you don't get hit twice.
   

These properties charge the highest rates in the city.

Aria / Bellagio / Cosmopolitan (Strip)  $55.00

Caesars Palace / Nobu / Paris  (Strip) $55.00

Wynn / Encore / The Venetian / The Palazzo (Strip) $55.00

Resorts World / Fontainebleau (North Strip) $55.00

Planet Hollywood / The Cromwell (Strip) $55.00

MGM Grand / Mandalay Bay / Park MGM (Strip) $50.00

Flamingo / Harrah’s / Horseshoe / LINQ (Strip) $50.00

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🏨 Mid-Range & Downtown Fees

Treasure Island (North Strip) $49.95

Circa (Adults Only) (Downtown) $50.00

Luxor / Excalibur / NY-NY (South Strip) $45.00

Silverton (South) $35.99

Golden Nugget (Downtown) $46.00

El Cortez (Downtown) $26.00

Mardi Gras Hotel (Off-Strip) $5.00

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💡 The Insider's "Loyalty Loophole"

As I know from my time at Las Vegas resorts, there are professional ways to get these fees waived:

• Status Match: Caesars Rewards Diamond or Seven Stars members never pay resort fees. You can match "earned" Wyndham Diamond status to Caesars to unlock this.

• MGM Gold+: Members at Gold tier or higher get waived fees on all stays.

• Award Stays: Booking with Hilton Honors or World of Hyatt points generally waives the resort fee entirely. Marriott and IHG typically do not waive them on award nights.

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As a Vegas insider, I can tell you that "asking nicely" at the front desk works 10% of the time, but knowing the rules works 100% of the time:

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📋 The LAS Discounts: Resort Fee "Check-in Cheat Sheet"
 

Pro Tip: Your best chance of success is before you sign the digital registration pad. Once you sign, you’ve legally "accepted" the terms.
 

1. The "Broken Amenity" Angle

If a major part of the "resort fee" experience isn't available, the contract is technically unfulfilled.

• The Scenario: The pool is closed for the season, or the fitness center is under renovation.

• The Phrasing: "I noticed the pool is closed for the season. Since a significant portion of the daily resort fee is designated for pool access and amenities, I’d like to request a credit for that portion of the fee for the duration of my stay."
   

2. The "Loyalty Match" Maneuver

Leveraging your status—even if it's from a different industry—can trigger a "courtesy" waiver.

• The Scenario: You have high status at a different hotel chain or even a high-tier airline status.

• The Phrasing: "I’m a frequent traveler and hold [Gold/Platinum] status with [Brand X]. I’m looking to make this my new 'home base' in Vegas. Would it be possible to waive the resort fees for this introductory stay as a courtesy for a potential new loyal guest?"
   

3. The "Points & Partners" Play

As an expert in brand strategy, you know partners hate it when their customers are unhappy.

• The Scenario: You booked with credit card points (Amex/Chase) or through a high-end travel partner.

• The Phrasing: "I booked this stay through [Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts / Chase Travel]. My understanding was that the 'all-in' price was covered by my points/booking. Can we remove the additional daily fee to keep this consistent with the partner agreement?"
   

4. The "I Won't Use It" (Long Shot)

This rarely works at MGM/Caesars properties but is effective at smaller, independent, or Downtown hotels.

• The Scenario: You genuinely don't need Wi-Fi or the fitness center.

• The Phrasing: "I’m here on a strictly 'digital detox' trip and won't be using the Wi-Fi, local calling, or the gym. Is there a 'no-amenity' rate available that removes the resort fee since I am opting out of those services?"
   

💡 Why These Work (The Insider View)

• Specificity over Volume: Screaming "This fee is a scam!" gets you nowhere. Using words like "Unfulfilled contract," "Amenity credit," and "Introductory stay" signals that you understand the business.

• The Power of the Manager: If the agent says "the system won't let me," your next move is: "I understand. I’ve worked in the industry and know the front office manager often has 'discretionary adjustment' power. Could you check with them to see if an exception can be made for this stay?"

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