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tingtong

sew109 wrote: »

The $20 Trick does not work at MGM Grand or MGM Signatrure if any employee gets caught taking a bribe for an upgrade will recieve a reprimand, I have been told that this has now been extended to Mandalay Bay but I have not heard that from the horses mouth where as on the MGM Grand I have.

Worked for us at Signature 3 weeks ago ($30 tip for 3 nights). Got a high room (Penthouse floors) with 'strip' view (the airport view would be better though with all the construction).

Steff

July

ferf1223 wrote: »

Was your Orleans booking through a 3rd party? I only ask as the last time I booked with a 3rd party the hotel itself didn't have details of the customer until quite close to the reservation date - the 3rd party buys a block of rooms from the hotel and resells them...close to the date of the booking they advise the hotel of the customer's details.

I don't know how far in advance the hotel gets the info - only mention it as if it's only a few days before that the hotel gets the info, when checking in for the first of 2 7-night bookings they may not have the details of the second one yet.

I agree that 2 bookings is the best option if expedia is giving a better rate than booking direct...just that it may not be possible to link the two reservations at check-in.

Hi ferf - one booking was direct, the second wasnt. You are right - they probably wont have details of the second booking till closer to the time, but Im sure if you ring up half way through your first week it should be ok? Cant think of any other way to do it... Good luck!
Steff

tingtong

nzamcdza wrote: »

Booking the Sig. It is about £40 dearer for a "one-bedroom suite" than a "junior suite". Has anyone stayed in both? Is it worth the extra?

Have stayed in both, if it's £40 extra for a few nights it's worth it. If it's £40 per night, I would take a chance on an upgrade when checking in.

The 1br suite is really nice but we probably spend less than 2 hours a day in the room (except for sleeping of course !). Save your money for your gambling budget !

trets77

April

rachmear wrote: »

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either is good :beer:

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. anyone who has a photo of themselves in front of the Las Vegas welcome sign ( or any other LV landmark ) , please post it and i will make a the a montage of everyones photos as the the start of the guide .

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November/December

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nzamcdza

November/December

nzamcdza wrote: »

Hmm thats what i was thinking however i have read reviews where the $20 tip worked to get a 1 bedroom upgrade but there was also a post there that said the MGM sig have stopped the upgrades. I would br raging if I paid £360 extra (9 nights) when i could get it for a 20 or 40 dollar tip.

Can you pay for an upgrade at the desk and if so will it cost me a lot more than if i booked it now?

That way i could book the junior suite, try the $20 tip and if it doesnt work just pay for it at the desk?

Also im staying for 9 nights, would i need to tip a lot more for a better chance of an upgrade?

pennylane99

May

nzamcdza wrote: »

Also im staying for 9 nights, would i need to tip a lot more for a better chance of an upgrade?

If its the beginning of November you are going, it may be quite busy at MGM

I am staying at the Signature on 7th Nov for 3 nights for the Madonna concerts on 8th & 9th at MGM Grand Arena

nzamcdza

November/December

pennylane99 wrote: »

If its the beginning of November you are going, it may be quite busy at MGM

I am staying at the Signature on 7th Nov for 3 nights for the Madonna concerts on 8th & 9th at MGM Grand Arena

Have you booked yet? Im probably going to book a junior suite with expedia tonight, might try and give $50 tip to see if i can get upgraded to a bedroom suite or maybe even $100 tip. £6 a night would be worth it!

pennylane99

May

nzamcdza wrote: »

With people finding cheaper hotel prices on expedia perhaps the first post in this thread should be updated?

also have a look at cityandshow.com for hotels, I have used them several times, and you only need pay a £99 deposit on booking - if booked more than 12 weeks in advance...they are also on Quidco

They have Signature Junior Suite 4 nights £547 on 5th Nov

and 1 bedroom suite for £689


Think thats a lot cheaper than Expedia at the moment

sue_oh

Fab tip about the filling the cool bag with ice. Ta muchly