Caesars Palace Room Upgrades

Jackpot! Troy Got A 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.

Jackpot! KF Got A 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.

Jackpot! Mel S Got A Room Upgrade

I checked in around 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. I had to wait on line to check-in. After reading the tips on here I was glad I got a young guy clerk. I was a little nervous about the $20 sandwhich but figured what the heck - it's worth a shot. I said Hi and was friendly to him. He asked for my ID and credit card and I already had my $20 sandwhich prepared. I slid it onto the counter and at the same time asked: "Is there any chance for a complimentary upgrade?" He looked at me and then looked down at the counter, saw the $20 sandwhich and said, "Well, let me see what I have." He then proceeded to give me a Deluxe Room in the Augustus Tower - jacuzzi tub, huge marble bath, couch, coffee table, flat screen tv in the both the main area and the bathroom, king bed, cozy robes, upgraded linens, great view of the strip too! I LOVED MY ROOM! The $20 sandwhich worked like a charm! I wouldn't hesitate to do it again!

Jackpot! Rachel Got A Room Upgrade

Checked in early around 12:30. We are two younger girls and were a little nervous to try the "sandwich." Since we were staying 4 nights we put a $30 DL, CC sandwich and handed it over. We smiled and asked nicely do you have any complimentary upgrades? The guy was a little scary at first because he was older and we weren't sure if it would work. But once he started talking he was very nice. He told us it was very busy this weekend and that the only room available was the palace tower and on the 27th floor. We had booked the hangover package so we still got all of our bonuses and ended up with a great room worth over $1300 total for our 4-night stay! Thanks so much! IT WORKED!

Jackpot! Carin Got A Room Upgrade

Checked in around 10 pm, there was little to no line. I handed her my DL and CC with a $50 in between. We were ther for 5 nights so I thought a $20 wasn't enough. She grinned and asked if we were looking for an upgrade. She had to make a phone call and move someone around but we got a great upgrade. When she asked us how we were, we made sure to mention it was our first trip alone since our twin were born.

Jackpot! Joey C. Got A Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

4 night/5 day stay, Sat - Wed, Checked in about 3:00PM, the line was long so we had time to size up the clerks. We had 4 in our room- 2 of us put in $15, the other 2 put in $10. So we approached the desk with a $50 bill in hand. We decided to try it out with whichever clerk we got (except for this one guy with a white jacket, he looked like a supervisor or manager). It's only by CHANCE that we got the clerk we preferred (if choosing was an option)- a young, tall guy who off of appearance alone was much more charismatic with his customers than the other clerks were, more especially the female ones who seemed to never look up from the computer. I booked a standard room on Expedia. I can't remember if it was the Palace or Forum Towers but I approached the desk knowing exactly what I wanted- and that was to be in the AUGUSTUS TOWER! First words out of my mouth were 'Hey man, how's it going?' he said, 'Great, what name is the room booked under?' I told him the name and said, 'Is there any chance you could get us into the Augustus Tower?' He smiled/smirked when he saw the $50 (which was purposely NOT sandwiched) and said something to the effect of 'Look at you guys and your tricks' and was immediately motivated to see what he could do for us. The $50 was not concealed in any way- he left it laying out next to his keyboard and was very friendly while tapping furiously at his keyboard. Don't bother having anxiety about the transaction because it was apparent immediately that this is common practice. He said we were early, which was good- but finding a room with 2 queens might make it difficult. He asked if we minded a smoking room, since that was the best he had available looking at the computer. None of us smoke or have a high tolerance for people who do so I asked 'How bad is it?' He said, 'In AUGUSTUS- not bad at all.' He was right- the only difference between that room and a non smoking room was the ashtray in the room- it didn't smell of smoke at all!! We were on the 26th floor, right next to the elevator. This turned out to be VERY convenient since the elevators were quiet and there was minimal traffic if any on our floor. In 5 days I don’t think I ever saw anyone besides housecleaning in the hallways. The room was extremely spacious with an amazing bathroom which included a TV, Jacuzzi, separate toilet, etc. Last but not least our view was of the Strip and Bellagio Fountains which served as a great backdrop throughout our stay. Higher floors might’ve had a tad better view- but there is something to be said for being the first off the elevator every time you get on with 4-5 other guests. Long story short- it was easily the best money that me or my friends spent while in Vegas!!

Jackpot! JB Got A Room Upgrade

Just heard about this site prior to going to Vegas. Had the wife with me on a business trip, so I wanted to try this out. The clerk took the sandwich and put the 20 to the left of his keyboard while he searched - typed on his keyboard for about 3 minutes.

Ended up with a regular sized room, bit it had an upgraded bathroom witha whirlpool. He said this room would usually be a $139 per night upgrade from the room I booked. Good deal for the $20.

Jackpot! Lynn Got A Room Upgrade

I booked an air and hotel package through Allegiant Air from Colorado Springs. It was a classic room, and upon check-in, the desk clerk said it was in the Forum Tower. I did the $20.00 trick and explained that the conference was in the Palace Tower and that I could not do a lot of walking due to a back injury. In a few seconds, he offered me a mini suite in the Palace Tower on the 20th floor. It was 700 sq. ft. and just beautiful with a view of the pool and partial strip view. To get to the pool, I just took the elevator down to the casino level and walked out the door. Best $20.00 I ever spent! The room was gorgeous and had two bathrooms and a jacuzzi. Bedding was a dream, and the room also had a sofa and desk/ with mini bar and every amenity you could name. When I checked in, there was almost no one around, and most of the conference members weren't checking in until the next day, so I got lucky. I would definitely recommend the $20 trick to anyone who wants a good room.

Jackpot! Jeannie Got A Room Upgrade
Booked Via Travelocity

I arrived at Caesars about 10pm on a Friday night. Working the front desk were two guys and a girl. The line was moving pretty fast, I was relieved to see the person in front of me get the girl clerk, so I knew I would get either of the male clerks. I started to get nervous and had last minuet thoughts of not asking, thinking it would not work. When he motioned me over he had a
smile on his face and seemed to be in good spirits, I suddendly regained confidence. I smiled as I approached and greeted him when I got to the desk. I made some small talk about it being a busy night and the weather. He asked me my last name so I told him, he read me the days I would be staying there, then he asked for my credit card and ID. I had prepared the 'sandwich' while I was in line. As I handed it to him I asked if I could get a complimentery upgrade. He put the $20 on the counter in plain sight and said he'd see what he had available, he punched away on his computer before finally offering a 1300 square foot suite w.a master bedroom/king size bed, a living area and dinning area, two plasma TV's and a jacuzzi. I said that'd be just fine. He said to check out the room and if I didn't like it, to some back down and he'd see what else he could do. When I got to the room I was floored! The room was beautiful and spacious and was beyond what I thought I would be get. Outside our windows was the collisum and we could see the Mirage and TI (it wasn't much of a view, but beggers can't be choosers) It is definently worth the shot to ask. I am convinced that if I would have given him $40 we may have gotten even a better room (like with a view of the strip or fountains@the Bellagio)I will always try this trick no matter where I go!

The only things I have to gripe about is this:
1)I got to the pool @10:45 am on a Sunday and could NOT get a loungechair. For having 3 pools I didn't expect this to happen, guess it really is a big hotel.

2)The food court and snack shops in this hotel is a huge rip off! Everything is marked up at least 3X's it's value. And don't be swayed by the deliciuos looking gelatto in the middle of the Fourm Shops. I bought the second to smallest cup and when they rang me up the total was $18!

3)The maid on my floor just bargged right with her
key numerous times throughout my weekend stay. Even when the privacy alert was on.

4)The goodies in the fridge and on the entertainment stand ARE SENSORED. if you pick it up, when you check out they will try to stick you with the bill. There was an $80 bill just for things we pickd up to look at. When we checked out the lady at the desk was nice enough to waive the fee.

Overall my stay here was wonderful!

No Dice For Jeff...

There was a long line so we just got the first available clerk. Handed her my DL, Credit Card and a $50 in the middle. I asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available and she looked for a minute and said no, and placed the $50 on the counter in front of me. After asking for at least a change a new tower they did move us to a redone Forum tower room which was very nice.