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120 Reports From the Bally's Hotel Front Desk

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  • Room Booked: South Tower Classic
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower Junior Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-01-29

Jackpot! David Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

Checked-in at 3PM on Friday, Jan. 29. Had about twenty people in line, but it moved quickly. Clerk at desk was friendly, courteous and professional. I requested a complimentary upgrade and was assigned a "junior suite" in the remodeled North Tower. (I had booked a standard room in unrenovated South Tower at $190 total for a three-night, weekend stay.) I tipped the clerk for the upgrade and we were in our room three minutes later.

   
  • Room Booked: South Tower Class
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower Grand Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-01-16

Jackpot! Steven Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

We checked in around 6PM on a Saturday night. I didn't really target a clerk but ended up with a male is late 20s (at the risk of judging by appearances he may have been hispanic). After he asked for my name, I gave him the credit car with a $50 wrapped around it and he immediately said thank you and said it shouldn't be a problem. The room was great. My only regret was that I didn't specifically ask for a strip view (we were on the monorail side of the hotel).

   
  • Room Booked: COMP-North Tower Deluxe
  • Room Upgrade: COMP-North Tower Junior Suite w/ early check-in, late check-out
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 36
  • Check-In: 2010-01-05

Jackpot! Kevin Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

I booked via their website and was offered a free room on a Tuesday night (the slowest day in Vegas). I can't pass up a free room...! I prepared my DL, credit card, the $20 bill, and Total Rewards card in line. It was only about noon and I was nervous, since "official" check-in wasn't 'til 3pm. The clerk saw the $20 and I asked if their were any upgrades available. She told me, "all we have ready right now is junior suites" and I told her that would be fine. I also asked if I could have late check out, and she told me that I was all set for 2pm the next day. My room was spacious, clean, and a decent view on the 18th floor. The $20 trick worked for me!

   
  • Room Booked: standard
  • Room Upgrade: Jr Suite North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-11-28

Jackpot! Jeff Miller Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

Got to hotel about 11pm only two clerks on no line went to young black gentleman handed him the sandwich he put 20 right into his pocket. Asked for complimentary room upgrade received Jr suite in north tower as did two other people I work with whom I told about trick who checked in at 3:30 in the afternoon

   
  • Room Booked: The basic south tower room
  • Room Upgrade: Suite in North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-11-12

Jackpot! Jill Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

We arrived on a Thursday night around 9 pm. There was a short line and we didn't get to pick our clerk but ended up getting this younger guy. As he was checking us in, I mentioned it was our first anniversary and he immediately asked if we would like an upgrade. Since we were staying for free (rewards program offer), I figured it couldn't hurt to offer a little more. I said that I would and handed him two twenties between my license and credit card. He said he would need a moment to check what was available and looked to see how much was there, haha. When he got back he offered us the suite. It was on a low floor but we didn't mind too much because it was a fight weekend and very busy. The suite was awesome. Large comfortable bed, big bathtub, and a shower, his and her sinks. The wall paper was a little worn in places but it was clean. We stayed four night so our upgrade cost us about ten dollar a night. It was totally worth it!

   
  • Room Booked: regular King room
  • Room Upgrade: executive suite and it included a Friday night
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-10-21

Jackpot! steve g Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

I used the suggested $20 sandwich, commented on it being a special occasion for my wife and I, and requested an upgrade from a regular King room. She left to see what she could do, and offered an exec suite with large sunken soaking tub and what seemed like 1000 sq ft room! Very relaxing 3 nights.

   
  • Room Booked: Economy
  • Room Upgrade: Executive Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 31
  • Check-In: 2009-10-11
  • Booked at: Priceline

Jackpot! Christopher Got A Room Upgrade
Booked Via Priceline

 
 

My friends and I walked in about midnight and I had the twenty all set gave her my name and handed her the sandwich. She looked at it put a smirk on her face. I asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available for our stay. I threw in there it was our first trip to vegas which it was and Bally's was recommended to us by a previous guest. She mentioned she would see what she could do. She did her thing for about 5 or 10 minutes it seemed as though she was initially going to put us in the celebrity suites but the other girl a few computers next to her butted in and said she could not do that. After another few moments she mentioned that she would not be able to give us adjacent rooms, who was it to complain. After I agreed to that she mentioned she would have to get manager approval walked away for a minute, came back and handed me our keys. Those rooms were AMAZING!!! All for an extra 20 bucks!

   
  • Room Booked: south tower classic
  • Room Upgrade: north tower grand suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-09-23

Jackpot! Larry Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

Checked in with a South Tower Classic room. Tipped the clerk $20 and was upgraded to North Tower Grand suite.

   
  • Room Booked: Standard
  • Room Upgrade: Junior Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-09-21

Jackpot! Sam Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

I took the first available clerk and tried the sandwich trick. It worked! The clerk was so excited when she saw the $20. Without even asking, I was upgraded to the renovated tower and was given a junior suite (which is a little bigger and had a wet bar area).

   
  • Room Booked: Basic
  • Room Upgrade: Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-08-18

Jackpot! Drick Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

I couldn't really pick out my clerk, but I wanted the guy or the younger woman with braids. When I got the the front the woman called us over and we were very friendly and handed over my information. It was my birthday and I asked her if there was anything she could do for me. She went in the back for a while and then came back with a book to even show us pictures of the huge room. I was very excited and she was going to give me the upgrade without the tip, but she did such a great job I slipped a $20 in with the receipt. The room was HUGE and we had a great view of Paris. Will try again, worked like a charm.

   
  • Room Booked: cheapest south tower comp
  • Room Upgrade: north tower junior suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 36
  • Check-In: 2009-08-09

Jackpot! Jen and fiance Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

When we got there, long line to check in and we picked out a lady who we did not want cause she was super slow. Sure enough we are next in line and get called to her, we think ugh!!! We still decided to try the sandwich and see what happens. Well, as luck would have it, she was able to upgrade us from a the cheapest south tower comp room to a north tower junior suite. Room was nice, but I wouldn't call it a suite. Only thing different than a regular room was the bathroom was bigger and had a separate vanity and sink for the ladies! We also got put on the 21st floor with a view of the north strip. Well worth the $20!!!

   
  • Room Booked: South Tower Classic
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 36
  • Check-In: 2009-07-19
  • Booked at: Orbitz

Jackpot! Roger & Karen Got A Room Upgrade
Booked Via Orbitz

 
 

We just got back from a 4 night stay in Vegas at Bally's. I told my wife about tipping the front desk clerk for a better room and she was very nervous about it. We're standing in line and I looked at the various clerks available and saw the african american male who was outgoing now we were just hoping to get to him as there were 6 clearks working. Our turn to check in, we stroll casually up to the counter and supply the $50 underneath my license and asked simply if there were any complimentary room upgrades available with a view of the strip, as we are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary tuesday. He looks down at the sandwich and smiles tells me let's see what we can do. He types for a few minutes walks away to talk to another employee(Manager?)and TA DA a SUITE over looking the Paris Pool, Eiffel Tower, Bellagio Fountains WOW complete with his/her sinks, jacuzzi right off the living area/bedroom and just a lot of room for $50!!! The best part was his kindness he shook our hands and stated if there is anything at anytime during your stay you need you come see me directly I am here until 3:30 everyday! OUTSTANDING 20TH ANNIVERSARY!

   
  • Room Booked: Southtower
  • Room Upgrade: Renovated Northtower
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-07-10

Jackpot! Angelo Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

There was a lineup so i just went to the next clerk available. Gave her my credit card and I.D with a 20$ bill in the middle. Right away she asked" is this for me". I said "yes, just wondering if im eligible for a complimentary room upgrade" She said " well thank you very much let me see what i can do" and she then moved us into one of the renovated rooms in the northtower

   
  • Room Booked: South Tower
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-07-04
  • Booked at: Expedia

Jackpot! Gerald Hubbard Got A Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

 
 

I asked for any complimentary upgrades and slipped her the sandwiched twenty. She thanked me and asked how long we would be staying. I told her eight days, and I got the impression that we would have gotten something nicer if our stay had been shorter. Anyway we were upgraded to a North Tower room just the right distance from the elevator. Bally's rooms are really nice and huge! I will always try this trick in the future!

   
  • Room Booked: cheapest south tower room
  • Room Upgrade: north tower deluxe
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-06-19

Jackpot! Brandon Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

first time trying the sandwich - let people in line go in front of us because we wanted to get a female clerk...handed her the sandwich and asked if there were any 'complimentary upgrades'...she asked if the $20 was for her and we nodded...she quickly slips the money into her pocket and starts to type away (floor by floor i saw her trying from floor 10 - 16)...we said we didn't care about view because all we wanted was a bigger more comfortable room...she worked out some deal with the clerk standing next to her and i heard the other clerk tell his guest "sorry - all we have available is a king size bed in the south tower" hahaha....clerk tells us we are moved to the north tower deluxe for free...success

   
  • Room Booked: Standard
  • Room Upgrade: Spa suite
  • Hotel Clerk: male / 31
  • Check-In: 2009-06-13

No Dice For Sixxgirl...

 
 

The clerk was nice and friendly. But i think the manager near him blew the free upgrade for us. We were offered an upgrade at fifty bucks a night and accepted it. It was well worth it to us. The room was dated but still pretty cool . Better luck next time.

   
  • Room Booked: two regular rooms
  • Room Upgrade: one suite and a large adjoining room
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 18
  • Check-In: 2009-06-13

Jackpot! John Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

checked into at about 8 p.m. on a Monday evening. We had reserved two regular rooms, one for myself and one for my sister & niece. We gave the clerk two $20 "sandwiches". We asked firstly if he could ensure that we had adjoining rooms. We said my niece had graduated college in NYC the day before (which was true) and if there was any way to upgrade us it would be nice. He worked on the computer a bit: Said he had a suite w/ an adjoining room but that it was "smoking". We said we'd check it out. He said come back if we weren't happy. The rooms were in the North Tower with no hint of smoke. Worked to perfection. (Also, the clerk added he'd be there at 7 p.m. every night for the whole week if we needed anything else!!)

   
  • Room Booked: South Tower
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 46
  • Check-In: 2009-06-07

Jackpot! Tom Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

We checked in on Sunday, June 7. I was hoping for a guy since most of the clerks were female. Got an older guy. Told him we were there for 20th wedding anniversary and could he get us a free upgrade. He checked in the system and said yes. When we filled out some info for him, we slipped him a $20. I was surprised we got upgraded from South Tower to North Tower since the rooms were comp rooms to begin with.

   
  • Room Booked: Comp
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower Deluxe Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-05-22

Jackpot! Jaycub Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

I arrived earlier than my check in time on Friday May 22nd for my memorial day weekend stay. I glanced over at the counter to see two fairly large African American Women at the check-in desk. Not very hopeful at this point I got desperate and put a $50 in the sandwich, I figured what the hell can I lose I'm getting it comped anyways. I handed over the sandwich and she immediately set it down not knowing there was money in it. She went through the usual process and I finally say "Is there anyway to get a complimentary upgrade, I think there's something you passed over in their" (pointing to the sandwich)she slides the top open to find a 50$ and goes "oh my" she goes let me see what I can do, she says it's usually 20 so here you go, (and hands me back the 50 and I hand her a 20) she upgraded me to a North Tower Deluxe Suite and 2 free drinks from the bar that she wrote out right then and there. I can't believe how well this worked. Thank you!

   
  • Room Booked: Comp
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower Deluxe Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-05-22

Jackpot! Jacob Got A Room Upgrade

 
 

Booked a comp room at Bally's for my memorial day weekend stay. I arrived a little earlier then check in time and it wasn't busy at all. I glanced at the clerks and found two larger black women working. I decided to try a 50 instead just to be sure, I figured I'm not paying for the room anyway. I walked up checked in and handed her the sandwich she immediately set it down not knowing what was in it. After checking me in I asked for a complimentary upgrade and the money in "their" was for her effort. She pushed it apart and said "oh ok" and explained to me it is usually 20 dollars and handed me back the 50 and I handed her a 20 and she pocketed it. She went to work for a little while and upgraded me to a North Tower Deluxe Suite with a decent strip view. It was awesome!

 

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