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160 Reports From the Caesars Palace Hotel Front Desk

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  • Room Booked: we had a classic
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus deluxe in Augustus Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2011-11-07

Jackpot! Dennis Bainbridge Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We have always wanted to stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas but it was always out of our price range. That was until we joined Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Caesar's Total Rewards. We were going to stay at Caesars in one of their classic rooms comped. for five nights. Now we arrived at their lobby at about 8 pm Monday evening Nov. 7th. The lobby was empty. I was shocked. We walked to the desk and I saw this very attractive woman with a great smile looking at us so we went to her. I told her my name and confirmation # and she had our reservation in seconds.The clerk then asked me for my licence and credit card . I had place a twenty dollar bill between the two and as I handed to her I smiled and said we were in Vegas celeberating our 44th anniversary and was wondering if she had an free upgrades. This woman congratulated us and tped some more and then she said if we spent the night in the classic room they could upgrade us the next day because al of the quailty upgrades were sold out for that night. We said sure. Boy was I glad we did wait. Thanks to the twenty dollar tipidea we now had a beautiful room in the Augustus toer room # 3652. .It had a hugh living area that had a sofa and two tables . It also had a big dresser with a 32 inch flat screen tv on the wall that swivled. The view was awesome. We could se on one side the Bellagio and the fountains. Now we could also see the Eifel Tower and the over sizes balloon as well as the Flamingo and that area. This room also had a BIG bathroom with a hugh walk in shower and a large whirlpool .Now across the room facing the tub we had a portable tv on the wall I could watch from the tub. All in all Caesars is a MUST stay if you can.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus Deluxe with Bellagio fountain view
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2011-09-18

Jackpot! Travis Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

After waiting in the short line for the three people in front of me, I went to the next available desk clerk, handed over the sandwich, and mistakenly said "do you have any complementary rooms available?" "Let me check," she said, while I corrected myself to say "complementary upgrades". A few keystrokes later, she asked if I'd been there before (yes) and what room I'd been in before (Augustus tower with a view of the valet parking area). She upgraded me from the classic room (low conventioneer rate) to the 33rd floor (probably 10 stories up) with a view of the Bellagio. Yay! She then took the sandwich, pulled out the $20, showed it to me, and asked what it was for. "For you," I said, "thanks." She was appreciative and pocketed the $20.

 
   
  • Room Booked: classic
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 36
  • Check-In: 2011-06-25
  • Booked at: Orbitz

Jackpot! Alex Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade
Booked Via Orbitz

 
 

We had used this before, last year same time, same place. Tucked a twenty in between id and credit card. I asked if there were any free comp upgrdes. The gentleman said I'll check. After a minute or two of keyboarding, we got an upgrade to the Palace Tower, 19th floor, with a strip view. Well worth the twenty!!!

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic Room
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus Tower Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2011-06-16

Jackpot! Debbi Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We came to Caesars for a 4 night stay, with a Classic Room Booked. We went up to a guy in his late 20s-early 30s and told him how excited we were to be there. I gave him my name, and put a $50 bill in between my driver's license and credit card, and simply asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available. He said let me check, started typing on the computer, then said he could give us the Augustus Tower Suite. It was double the space of the Classic Room, had incredible view of the Bellagio Fountains... a great Jacuzzi Tub, and was on the 32nd floor.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Palace tower deluxe
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus tower luxury
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 25
  • Check-In: 2011-04-18

Jackpot! Russell lane Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

4:00 pm check in. Didn't have a choice with which clerk to use. First available was a female in her 30's very attractive. I had been comped a deluxe room in the Palace tower already which is a nice room but thought, what the heck. Slipped a twenty between my license and credit card and asked if there were any complimentry upgrades available. She put the twenty aside and went to town on the keyboard. Then said she could put me in a luxury room in the Augustus tower overlooking the fountains at the Bellagio. Awesome view!! Well worth the 20 bucks. Plus you don't have to drag your luggage through the casino since the Augustus Tower is right by the front desk. Thank you for this website! I just discovered it last month and check in will never be the same again.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Classic room
  • Room Upgrade: Augustus Tower deluxe room
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 25
  • Check-In: 2011-03-10

Jackpot! Tami Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

Checked in about 5pm on Thursday. Sandwiched the $20 and asked if any upgrades available. Clerk handed it back and said he would check. We were upgraded to an awesome room in the Augustus Tower (with jacuzzi tub) for no additional charge. We had booked four nights via our Total Rewards offer - so all nights were comped. The clerk didn't even reach for the $20 on the counter so we sort of flicked it over to him with the credit card and said Thank you very much!! Had a great time. Everyone was so friendly.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Roman Tower Room
  • Room Upgrade: Palace Tower Junior Suite
  • Hotel Clerk: Male / 18
  • Check-In: 2010-11-05

Jackpot! Marcus Got A Caesars Palace Room Upgrade

 
 

We looked for a male clerk in his 20s and simply asked if an upgrade was possible, he started looking before I could offer the sandwiched $20. At first I thought there was no chance as the hotel was sold out, here we are in a much better room than I thought we would get.

 
   
  • Room Booked: Standard Room
  • Room Upgrade: None
  • Hotel Clerk: Female / 36
  • Check-In: 2010-09-22
  • Booked at: Expedia

No Dice For Never Again at Caesars Palace...
Booked Via Expedia

 
 

Arrived at 3:00 and there was a line so I was unable to choose. Later/middle aged woman took my $50 (5 nights) and didn't upgrade me AT ALL. I was very polite, but it didn't work. I was stuck in the Roman Tower while my friends who didn't try the sandwich trick ended up in the Palace and Augustus Towers with 700 sqft rooms with views of the pools. I got a room with a view of the roof of an adjacent buliding on the "50th" floor, which is really the 2nd floor of the Roman Tower. I had no bathtub, the tv in the bathroom didn't work and the handles on my dresser were broken. I will never stay at Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Caesar's again. Perhaps she was trying to punish my attempt? Hope she enjoyed the $50! I could have used it at the Roulette table. :)

 
   
  • 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).

 




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