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151 Reports From the Caesars Palace Hotel Front Desk

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'All Time' Upgrades: 90% (135/151)


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  • Room Booked: Roman Tower
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-08-19

Jackpot! Jessica Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We checked in at about 5pm, long line up. The clerk too the $20 and upgraded our group to the palace tower

 
   
  • Room Booked: Deluxe Room in Palace Tower
  • Room Upgrade: Petite Suite in Palace Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 31
  • Check-In: 2010-08-01

Jackpot! Jason Cadreau Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We arrived at 3PM on Sunday and the check-in lines were steady, yet not horrible. We stopped and discussed which clerk we were going to ask, and made some basic observations. We decided on a clerk who was in a good mood, smiling and had a bubbly personality. My friend has an innocent looking face and is very polite, so that may have helped as well. It doesn't hurt to be sincerely nice.

As we were greeted by the clerk, we were both smiling. We told her we were very excited to celebrate two birthdays at Caesars and we've read nothing but good things about the hotel. We had two rooms reserved. Following your advice, when she asked for the CC and ID, we had a $50 bill in the sandwich. My friend then asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available for both rooms. She smiled and said, 'Let me take a look." After working the keyboard in a typing fury, she said "You're going to really like your rooms!"

We were upgraded from a deluxe room to a petite suite with a large 2 person jacuzzi bath, 2 bathrooms, a huge 2 person shower and a pool view on the 26th floor. The second room was the same without the jacuzzi. Absolutely beautiful rooms!

Thank you for your advice on the sandwich! I travel frequently and have never heard of this before! Great Tip!

J~

 
   
  • Room Booked: Palace Tower Deluxe
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus Junior Suite w/strip view
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 18
  • Check-In: 2010-07-27

Jackpot! Chris Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

Went for younger looking female clerk. There were a few managers observing so I wasn't sure how it would work out, but they walked away just as I got to the front of the line. Slipped $40 between the credit card and driver's license and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades. Turned out I had already been upgraded to a junior suite in the Palace tower, so she switched me to Augustus tower and gave me an amazing view of the strip and the Bellagio fountain. I'm pretty sure $20 would've done the trick but I was more than happy with the value seeing as I stayed for four nights. I've stayed in the Palace tower many times and the Augustus is definitely a step up.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic
  • Room Upgrade: Jr Suite - Palace tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 18
  • Check-In: 2010-07-08
  • Booked at: Hotels.com

Jackpot! anoynomous Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Hotels.com

 
 

Did not get a choice of agents as there was a line. I handed the agent my sandwich. He quickly saw the $20 and before I said anything, said, let's see what kind of upgrade I can get for you. I said, a suite would be great in the Palace tower as I'm there for a convention in the Palace Ballroom. He did some typing, said he couldn't give me a full suite, but can give me a junior suite (I think online it's called a premium room?). It had 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub, bidet in one of the bathrooms and about 400 sq feet with a view of the pool. I also asked for a complimentary fridge (I had called previously and was told it's $20 a day). He said of course I'll send one right up.

 
   
  • Room Booked: The cheapest room
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower Deluxe
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 18
  • Check-In: 2010-06-22
  • Booked at: Hotels.com

Jackpot! Craig Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Hotels.com

 
 

Went to the young dude and slipped him a $50 sandwich and asked if there were any complimentary room upgrades. There was no line so we had our pick of people. He typed in the computer for about 2 minutes then upgraded us to a palace tower deluxe room. Our friends went to an older guy and slipped him $20. They ended up still having to pay an extra $20 a night for the exact same room, although they did have a pool view.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Forum Tower
  • Room Upgrade: Mini suite Palace Tower With pool view
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 36
  • Check-In: 2010-06-16

Jackpot! Sly Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

Got there around noon so before check-in time. Didnt have to say nothing I just slipped the $20 dollar bill between my CD and Passport and voila he was already on his computer and Jackpot

 
   
  • Room Booked: Roman Tower basic room
  • Room Upgrade: Augusta classic suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-06-05

Jackpot! Jennifer Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

Checked in at 9pm Saturday night. Only a few people in line.
Three clerks, older gentleman, older woman, young woman. Wanted to get the young woman because I felt she would help me more than the other clerks. Older women was free next, so I told next person in line to go as I was digging for papers. Next free clerk was the young women, whom I wanted to get. Gave her my name. She found my reservation, told me I was in the Roman tower and asked for ID and CC. Had the $20 between the cards and as I set it on the counter ask if there were any complimentary upgrades. She smiled and said, let me check. Typed a bit, made a phone call and then told me they have a classic suite in Augusta towers if that would be OK. Was a smoking optional room. Probably hard to get a VIP toom as I was staying for 8 days. I said that would be great. So for $20 I had a great view, huge room, oversized jacuzzi and a room that had no smoke oder. Best $20 spent for a bit of luxery in Vegas for 8 days.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Caesar's Classic
  • Room Upgrade: Forum Deluxe
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-04-22

Jackpot! Jodi Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

So it was my husband's 40th Birthday and there were 8 of us checking in. I told my husband about the "sandwich" trick and he said he would totally try it...so our turn came up to check in (about 3pm) and he handed the clerk his ID and a credit card and held a $50 in his hand so the clerk could see it very clearly (which he kept looking at). My girlfriend and I had our hearts set on the Forum Tower so my husband asked specifically for that Tower and for us all to be on the same floor, the clerk said no problem I can arrange that for you. So he upgraded all 4 of our rooms for $50!!! Another couple that came for his Birthday checked in on Tuesday and didn't offer a tip at check in and they paid $50/night for their upgrade! It really worked and I will try this every time I go somewhere now! I loved Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Caesar's Palace and will definately go back!!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic Room
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower Premium Room
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-04-16
  • Booked at: Expedia

Jackpot! Kara Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

 
 

After reading all of these tips, I was really excited to see if it'd work.

I read that you needed a younger guy to check you in, but unfortunately there was a line, so I didn't get to pick the person who checked us in.

At 7:30pm on Friday night, we got a female- looked late 20s early 30s. I slipped her a $20 underneath my ID when she asked for it- and THEN

I asked "ARE THERE ANY COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADES AVAILABLE?"

She tapped at the computer for a while and told us that she found us 2 Palace Tower Premium rooms (we'd booked 2 classic rooms)!!!!

It was awesome. :)

 
   
  • Room Booked: Roman Tower
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower overlooking the pool
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 36
  • Check-In: 2010-04-15

Jackpot! Rob Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

I had a comped room through my Total Rewards Card in a classic or roman tower room. I stood in line during check-in. I ended up with a very nice woman (don't remember her name). I handed her my $20 sandwich and asked her if any complimentary upgrades were available for my stay. She surprisingly handed me back the $20 for me to hold (said she'd see what she can do). She upgraded me to a Palace Tower on the 24th floor overlooking the pool. I then handed her back the $20 and she thanked me. The room was great and had an oversized jetted tub that I took full advantage of. Great stay.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Roman Tower Room
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus Tower Deluxe Room
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-03-29

Jackpot! Kenneth Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

It was my first time staying at Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Caesar's and we were comped just for the Roman Tower room so I was hoping to get an upgrade especially after reading all these stories. I checked in about 5PM in the afternoon and the line was ridiculously long so I thought for sure we weren't going to get an upgrade. I tried to target whoever seemed friendliest but of course I didn't end up having a choice since the line was about 20-30 minutes just to check in. I ended up getting this girl in her late 20's and even though it was packed, I figured I would give it a shot. I chatted up with her and told her it was one of my friend's birthday which it really was and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades. And then even showed her my friend's license with my credit card and the $20 sandwiched in between. She did her magic and upgraded us to the Augustus Tower Deluxe Room on the 33rd floor overlooking the Bellagio Fountains which was a fantastic view. Definitely worth trying at Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Caesar's Palace since the upgrade are well worth it as I heard some people pay around an extra $50-70 PER night for that kind of upgrade.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Mini-Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 36
  • Check-In: 2010-03-28
  • Booked at: Local Agent

Jackpot! Stephanie Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Local Agent

 
 

So we start discussing the $20 tip/trick/bribe – to try or not to try. We decide we’d give it a go and start checking out the nearly 15 desk people working. Some look more promising than others, but as we are called we don’t think our chances are that great as he is a bit older. He welcomes us, asks how our flights were, and I notice he was recently an employee of the month – not sure if that is good or bad. He asked for our IDs and credit cards between which we each (3 girls, 3 total rooms) put a $20. As we are each sliding them across, I ask if there happen to be any complimentary upgrades available. He politely says he’d be happy to check, but to hang onto the money until he is successful. It is at this point he notices my sister’s Navy ID. They go into a long conversation about the Navy, being stationed at San Diego, etc. She mentions her deployment and our husband's birthdays all the while he is typing on his computer. bingo!!! He was able to upgrade us from the Classic room we had reserved to three Palace Mini-Suites on the 22nd floor overlooking the pool. We thanked him profusely and gave him his $60. Turns out me and my Dh are at one end (2200) and sister and friend are at the other (2248 & 2246).

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic
  • Room Upgrade: Augusta Tower Deluxe
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 18
  • Check-In: 2010-03-22
  • Booked at: Expedia

Jackpot! John Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

 
 

We were called over to the next available clerk who was a young woman so didn't really get to choose who we went to. This was about 6pm on the Monday after a 10 hour flight from London. We had booked a Classic room with Expedia so tried the $20 sandwich and just asked if there was the possibility of a complimentary upgrade and sure enough she placed the $20 aside and got straight down to moving us to the Augusta Tower. We ended up with a room on the 44th floor overlooking the Bellagio fountains. The room had a Kingsize bed, Flatscreen TV the bathroom had a separate shower big enough for two a jacuzzi and there was even a TV in the bathroom. The room was huge. Overall we were well pleased. I'm sure the Classic room would have been perfectly adequate but this just made the trip even more memorable.

 
   
  • Room Booked: classic
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus tower deluxe
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-03-12
  • Booked at: Expedia

Jackpot! Richard N Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

 
 

we arrived at the hotel around 2pm. i was worried about it being to early to try this as most people say to check in late. when it was my turn to check in we were helped by a friendly gentlemen. for got his name but he was pretty cool. He asked for the name on the reservation i told him and after that i asked him if there were any comp. room upgrades at the same time i gave him the 50 sandwich. He took it and said OK let me see what i can do for you. Im just going to put this right here (by the keyboard the 50.00 was in plain site) he said this will just be for my time entertaining you. then he started looking in the computer typing real fast and gave me two options. the agustus with a great view of the belliagio water show or a deluxe room in the palace towers. Well from me reading the older post that were on here i really wanted to stay in the augustus tower. So we and my wife discussed it and decided to go with the great view......ps i told this other couple that went with to try it and see what will happen... guess what they didnt. however they did get and upgrade in the palace tower deluxe room for 40.00 extra a night.... Now YOU reading this wont it hurt to try?

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower with couch
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-02-12

Jackpot! Adam Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

I didn't have a chance to target any clerk as there was a long line of people to check in at around 4:00pm on a Friday. The check-in clerk was very friendly and asked if I needed change for my $20. I told her no, but I was interested to know if they had any complementary upgrades. She checked the computer for awhile while making casual conversation and then booked us in a Palace Tower room with a tub, near the elevators and facing the pool. Although I'm not sure if the $20 was necessary for this basic upgrade, it sure made the process easier and made the clerk happy so it was worth it to me.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Forum Tower Deluxe
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower Premium "Petite Suite"
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-01-14

Jackpot! Adam Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

My wolfpack arrived for check-in around 9 o'clock Thursday night. We had been comped a Forum Tower Deluxe Room, but we wanted a bigger room for activities and strippers and tigers and stuff . We got a very friendly male desk clerk in his late 20's (who we were hoping for). He asked for my ID, so I slipped him the sandwich with a $50 bill in it, gave him a sexy wink and asked for any possible upgrades for rooms with some more space. He said "no problem" and typed away on the computer, with the sandwich still sitting on the counter. Speaking of sandwiches, I'm at work and I'm kinda hungry. After a minute or two, we were offered a choice between the Palace Tower "Petite Suite" or the Forum Tower Executive Suite. We took the smaller Petite Suite based on his recommendation, because it had two beds. The room was on the 14th floor, and had a view of the pools. It also had a walk-in shower and two connecting bathrooms, which was cool even though we had to see each other's wieners the whole trip. The friendly clerk pocketed the $50, thanked us and also gave us some tips about clubs and bars, which we ignored because we wanted to go see boobies. Though we probably should have taken the bigger Executive Suite, it was still a successful room upgrade. And we had a great time in Vegas! Especially my friend Don because he had so many boobs in his face I thought he was gonna suffocate. Thanks Front Desk Tip!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic Room
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower Junior Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 18
  • Check-In: 2010-01-13
  • Booked at: Hotels.com

Jackpot! Troy Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Hotels.com

 
 

I arrived on a Wednesday around 7pm and there was no line waiting to check-in. I approached an available male desk agent and handed him my ID and credit card with $100 in between. I asked for a complimentary upgrade and he said "certainly, let me see what's available." He told me off the bat that he couldn't get me a suite, but he could get me a junior suite. I was sharing the room with my friend so we needed two beds. After booking the room he was very appreciative of the tip. You could tell this wasn't anything new for him. He also threw in some nightclub passes and called up to our room 15 minutes later to make sure everything was ok. The room was amazing complete with two bathrooms and a jacuzzi tub.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Standard
  • Room Upgrade: Suite on the 43rd floor overlooking Bellagio Fountain
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2010-01-06
  • Booked at: Travelocity

Jackpot! Rocco Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Travelocity

 
 

Well it was luck of the draw. We had a standard room and I put my 20 in a sandwich. We got upgraded it was that easy. My brother did 50 he got a jr. Suite by overlooking the pool awsome room. Thanx for the tip!

 
   
  • Room Booked: 2 classic rooms
  • Room Upgrade: 2 dulux Luxury Guest Room
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2009-11-23

Jackpot! KF Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We were taking my in-laws to Vegas for the 1st time. We booked 2 classic room through an airline vacation package. As we got to the hotel, I was so nervous I couldn't remember the word "complimentary". We checked in about 5pm in the evening, there was no line only a couple of people in front of us. There were 4 male clerks and 3 females. We decided to pick the male clerk who looks really friendly about late 20 early 30. Went up to him, smile and said something like hi, how are you... we have a reservation under LASTNAME and as he was looking us up on the computer I said "and we were wondering if you wouldn't happen to have any accomo-mentary upgrades available... something in the Augustus tower ... " and strategically placed the $50 sandwich next to his keyboard just enough hidden so that he can see it. Thought that I totally messed it up but he understood what we wanted. He quickly slipped the 50 in his pocket and said, "let me see what I can do for you" and typed away so fast, then said "I got you a beautiful room with a really nice view of the Bellagio fountain," with those words, I was floored. It was so worth it, $50 for 2 rooms upgrade. 35th floor deluxe room with marble bath, I think it was about 1030 sq ft. What a vacation it was.

 
   
  • Room Booked: forum tower
  • Room Upgrade: augusta tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 31
  • Check-In: 2009-11-22

Jackpot! karen Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We checked in about 2:00 PM on a Sunday, we were already comped for 5 nights in the forum tower (we had never stayed at Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Ceasers before) comps came from other harrah properties. I asked nicely if there were any complimentary upgrades with a $50 bill, she smiled and immediately got us a room in the Augusta tower over looking the bellegio fountains with a spa tub, separate toilet, shower and double sinks, it was a awesome stay. Thanks Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Ceasers.

 




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