The Secret Vegas Hack: How a Simple Phone Call Can Save You Hundreds

Pay attention to your hotel rate once you've booked.

We’ve all been there. You spend hours scouring the web for the perfect Vegas suite, finally hit "book," and feel a sense of accomplishment. But then, a week later, you glance at the hotel’s website only to see the exact same room listed for $50 less per night.

Most travelers sigh, call it bad luck, and move on. But at LASDiscounts.com, we want you to know the truth: That money still belongs in your pocket, not the casino's.

What is a Rate Adjustment? A rate adjustment is simply asking the hotel to honor a new, lower price for a reservation you’ve already made. Because Las Vegas hotel prices fluctuate like a high-stakes poker game based on occupancy and demand, prices often drop as the date nears if the hotel hasn’t hit its booking targets.

How to Score the Discount

The process is surprisingly straightforward, but it requires a bit of diligence:

• Book Direct: This is the golden rule. If you book through a third-party "discount" site, the hotel usually cannot touch your reservation. When you book directly through MGM, Caesars, or Wynn, they own the booking and have the power to change it.

• Monitor the Rate Calendar: Don’t stop looking at prices once you have a confirmation number. Bookmark the hotel's booking page and check it once or twice a week.

• The "Re-Price" Call: If you see the price has dropped, call the hotel’s primary reservations line.

  • What to say: "Hi, I have an existing reservation (have your confirmation number ready). I noticed that the current rate for my dates has dropped. Could you please adjust my booking to the current lower rate?"

• The "Cancel and Rebook" Backup: If the agent says they can't adjust it, check your cancellation policy. As long as you are outside the penalty window (usually 48–72 hours before arrival), you can simply cancel your old booking and immediately re-book at the lower price.

Why Hotels Actually Do This

You might wonder why a hotel would willingly give you money back. It’s simple: Loyalty and Logistics. Hotels would much rather keep you as a guaranteed guest at a lower rate than have you cancel your stay entirely to move to the competitor across the street who just lowered their prices.

Pro-Tip: Check One Last Time Before You Fly

The biggest price drops often happen within the 14-day window before arrival. One final check before you head to the airport could fund your first steak dinner or a few extra rounds at the blackjack table.

In Vegas, the house usually wins... but with this trick, you get to take a little bit of the edge back.