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148 Reports From the Bally's Hotel Front Desk

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'All Time' Upgrades: 86% (127/148)


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  • 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 Bally's 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 Bally's 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 at Bally's...

 
 

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 Bally's 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 Bally's 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 Bally's 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 Bally's 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!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Deluxe Guest Room
  • Room Upgrade: Grand Room
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 36
  • Check-In: 2009-05-14

Jackpot! Kevin Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

We just got back from a 5 night stay in Vegas at Bally's. I told my wife about tipping the front desk clerk for a better room and she thought I was nuts. We're standing in line and I look at the various clerks available and I saw the one I wanted and just felt that she knew the system by looking at her as well as interacting with the customers in front of us. Our turn to check in, we stroll casually up to the counter and supply the $20 underneath my license and asked simply if there were any rooms available with a view of the strip on a higher floor. She tells me that there aren't any rooms like that available and what is available has construction nearby so they try to keep those rooms vacant. What she did for us instead was put us up in their Grand Room suite complete with his/her sinks, jacuzzi right off the living area/bedroom and just a lot of room for $20!!! We saved ourselves over $1500 in the room alone and it was completely worth the attempt!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Deluxe North tower
  • Room Upgrade: Same
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-05-05

No Dice For Marty Skinner at Bally's...

 
 

Checked in to Ballys on a Tuesday afternoon around 2:30. Not very busy, but only one male and 3 female clerks.Sandwiched a $20 bill and asked her directly for any complimentary upgrades. just as another clerk yelled out a question.asked her again for "complimentary" upgrades, but she was bewildered.She said that this early, she only had the room I had booked available( the hotel was nowhere NEAR booked).We proceeded to what had to be the worst "deluxe" room in the joint, as far as view goes.Looked out through dirty windows onto a rooftop.I will ONLY use males for the sandwich in the future.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Booked North Tower Deluxe
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 31
  • Check-In: 2009-05-04

Jackpot! K Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

I was in line & just took the next clerk available. I gave her the sandwich & asked if there were any upgrades available. Then remembered and added the words "comp upgrades". She said she would give me a suite. I went up & it was non-smoking. I'm a smoker. Went back down & let several people go by me in line so I was sure to talk to the same girl. Told her I loved the room so, so much, but it was non smoking & I needed smoking. She moved me to the same room, one floor up (25th floor). It was wonderful! Big jacuzzi, large make up mirror, balcony I could actually go out on. Only really decent bet I made on my trip. Thanks to all for the advice I have gotten here.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Standard
  • Room Upgrade: Junior Suite North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-04-29

Jackpot! Anton Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

I checked in at 10 P.M on Wednesday, I was staying through fight weekend so I had my doubts about this working. There were only three attendants. Of the three I got who would have been my second but not last choice. I gave her the sadnwhich and asked, "can you see if I have any complimentary suite upgrades." She said, "is this for me?" I replied, "Yes" and she thanked me. My room was a Junior Suite on the 24th floor.

 
   
  • Room Booked: South tower
  • Room Upgrade: North tower - petite suite
  • Hotel Clerk: female / 36
  • Check-In: 2009-04-17

Jackpot! Mike Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

When we checked in at 11:00 AM, the only clean rooms were Petite Suites which they were offering to other patrons for an extra $25 per night. I handed over the sandwich, asked for a complimentary upgrade and received one of the available rooms immediately. While everyone else was lining up at the bellhop to check their bags and wait for their rooms, we walked right up and settled in. Well worth it!!!

 
   
  • Room Booked: South Tower
  • Room Upgrade: Junior Suite - North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-04-17

Jackpot! M Tan Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

Like the usual, folded up $20 inbetween credit card and license. Didn't even have to say anything --- she saw the bill and asked if I was looking for a nicer room. Upgraded room was really nice!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Basic South Tower
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower, High Floor
  • Hotel Clerk: male / 31
  • Check-In: 2009-04-15

Jackpot! Catpuppy Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

This works time and time again. Who doesn't want an extra $20? People on our conference didn't know about this trick, and ended up with their rooms as booked - bottom-line South Tower.

 
   
  • Room Booked: standard south tower
  • Room Upgrade: upper floor north tower
  • Hotel Clerk: female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-04-09

Jackpot! Dana Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

Checked in for 2 rooms. Presented the $20 with the ID and credit card. Asked politely if upgrades were available. She said she was sure she could do something for us and did. Upgraded both rooms. You can't beat a 2-for-1 deal.

 
   
  • Room Booked: SOUTH TOWER
  • Room Upgrade: NORTH TOWER
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 36
  • Check-In: 2009-04-08

Jackpot! AMANDA Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

DID THE $20 SANDWICHED IN BETWEEN LICENSE + CREDIT CARD, ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY UPGRADES AVAILABLE, HE SAID YES, GOT THE REMOLDED ROOMS IN NORTH TOWER, STILL A BASIC ROOM BUT HEY IT WAS WORTH THE $20

 
   
  • Room Booked: Standard
  • Room Upgrade: Huge Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi
  • Hotel Clerk: male / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-03-20

Jackpot! whyzzer Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

Checked-In with the sandwich and asked for any comp upgrades.
He replied "Of course" - took the 20$ bill with a vermy mysterious move and said: "You'll have a very nice room" - which was true.

I'll try that definately again. thanks to this site!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Standard
  • Room Upgrade: Standard
  • Hotel Clerk: male / 18
  • Check-In: 2009-03-13

No Dice For Ralph at Bally's...

 
 

The clerk was cool and happily accepted the tip, but no upgrade. On the bright side I made a hell of a come back at PH and broke even on the trip.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Basic south tower
  • Room Upgrade: Deluxe Suite in the North Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: female / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-03-11

Jackpot! Dave Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

Did the $20 trick and was moved to the nicer north tower and given free passes to the spa. too easy!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic South Tower - Cheapest one
  • Room Upgrade: North Tower - Petite Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: male / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-03-07

Jackpot! Rahul Got A Bally's Room Upgrade

 
 

Worked like a charm. The upgraded room was very nice. Thanks for the excellent tip.
Initially the clerk said that no upgrades are available then when a saw the 20 sandwiched, he happily upgraded, even gave me 3-4 options and upgraded.

 




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