Bellagio Hotel Room Upgrades

Jackpot! Mike Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

We went with the $50 trick. Checked in at 11:00am with Aga, a very nice clerk. She was very appreciative of the $50, and actually offered us a suite. That would have been great, but the suite had now direct view of the fountains. We opted for the lower upgrade of a fountain view room, since the wife really wanted to watch the fountains from the room. She gave us a gift certificate for free perfume at one of the shops. She was surprised that we didn't take the suite, but understood. Great experience. This was my first attempt at the trick, and didn't feel weird at all.

Jackpot! Bob L Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

Did the trick, with the twin placed between my ID and AMEX...started to ask the clerk for an upgrade and he interrupted me with a 'stop' hand gesture, and told me not to say anything. We just talked as he filled out the Line Pass card for the restaurants for me, then as he gave me my keys to the room, said 'enjoy your lake view'...very nice!

Jackpot! jahnke771 Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

It was a busy check in and had to wait about 15 minutes for this snotty upscale women complaining about something. The manager was right behind our clerk the whole time. I just said that "seems busy today huh!" I then asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available. She didn't hear me so I had to say it again (I was a little nervous) I put the twenty in between my id and credit card like everybody else. She typed in for a minute and said that she has a fountain view available. After the check out she left the twenty on the counter and asked if I needed any change! I said that is for you hun. The manager and her were super cool. My wife and I were excited and it was a great view.

I wouldn't recommend giving $50 a room for only two nights.

Jackpot! Lance Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

Just like the others have done. I put the 20 between my CC and ID and gave it to the clerk. He put the 20 aside and started typing away.

Got a Lakeview room with an awesome view of the fountain shows!

Jackpot! David Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

I was in at the Bellagio for a sales rally and my company had already booked and paid for my room weeks in advance. Upon check-in, I handed over the twenty between my DL and credit card. The woman behind the desk took the twenty and placed it aside without acknowledging it. After searching for my reservation, she said to me, "Currently we have you with a pool and garden view, is there something else you were looking for?" When I asked for a lake view, she responded that at this time of day (1 PM), those rooms are extremely rare. But she checked anyways, and a minute later this is what she said: "Sir, I hope you plan on doing some gambling because this is your lucky day! This is the first time I've ever seen a lake view room available at this time of day." She booked me on the 18th floor with a perfect central view of the lake. It made my trip!

Jackpot! mercermama Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

I had the $20 bill folded under DH's driver's license during entire check in process. Our clerk was familiar with our hometown location - Wine Country - which started a conversation about her next visit to our area. I gave her my business card and said she should email us next time she was coming out and that we would be happy to help her with her visit. DH asked if there were any comp. upgrades available for a full lake view (knew what we wanted), she said sure, and that they were allowed to accept gratuities, so DH slid the $20 over. She was very pleasant, and the trick worked so well.

Jackpot! ChiTownAlex Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

It was my first time going to Vegas and I was really excited about trying the $20 dollar trick. I was skpetical at first as I booked the hotel via Travelocity and I read from this forum that hotels are known to give Travelocity customer the worst rooms and do not allow upgrades. But I gave it a try anyways. I arrived to Bellagio at 11 am (while the standard check-in time is 3:00 pm)
All of the Check-in Clerks were available thus I just went up to a random one. I started to have small talk with her and asked how her day was going. Then I gave my credit card and driver's license to her with the $20 in between. After she saw that, I asked if "IS there any complimentary upgrades available as it was me and my gf's 5th year anniversary and I want to make it extra special for her..." Unfortunately, she said no at first as she claimed the hotel is fully booked today, then she asked "I am sorry, but Do I have to give this back? (Referring to the $20)" OF course i dont want to sound cheap so I told her its okay. Then after typing for a minute or two on the computer, she said "Oh Mr. _____ , I have found a room facing the fountain at no extra cost to you, would you like that?" Of course i said yes, then she said "be right back" and she went to the office. When she came back, she said, "Congratulation Mr. ____ , we want to make your annivesary extra special, here is a complimentary vouchers for our Bellagio perfume and cologne that you could redeem at our giftshop at no costs." I thanked her once again when the transaction was done.

Key points: As long as you are nice, you will be able to get upgrades even booking hotels via Priceline or Travelocity.
It never hurt to ask, even at hotels like Bellagio.

Jackpot! sjn Got A Bellagio Room Upgrade

Sent my wife in and she told them it was our anniversary. (it was close enough, haha). She typed for several minutes and then went in the back for a while.
Not sure she even saw the $20 but we gave it to her anyway. Also got a line pass for the buffet (it sucked btw, Beau Rivage in Biloxi was MUCH MUCH better), and a free gift of
their Bellagio colonge and perfume from the gift shop. ($40 value)

No Dice For Anonymous at Bellagio...

I never knew about this trick but when I stayed at the Bellagio for my Honeymoon, but I asked if we could be upgraded to a room over looking the fountains. The lady at the check in was very polite but said there was no rooms available but to check back tomorrow. We didn't end up checking back the next day as the standard rooms are amazing to begin with but next time I will try the $20 trick to see what it gets me!

Highly recommend Bellagio, amazing hotel!

No Dice For Shoppgirl at Bellagio...

Booked a Bellagio Suite, husband folded a twenty between ID and Credit Card. Put it on the counter and the clerk saw it as Husband asked if there were any suites with a lakeview. He left the cards and bill on the counter and said he would look. Nothing. He went to the back to probably ask someone and was gone a few minutes. Came back and said no. All booked, supposedly. He took the card and ID, leaving the bill on the counter. He gave us a high floor with a nice view of the pool and mountains though.