MGM Grand Hotel Room Upgrades

Jackpot! Dreammy Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

Checked in at the airport. Approached the desk and I young man helped me. I passed over my "sandwich" and inquired about complimentary upgrades. I had a tower room and he offered a bungalow at no charge or a Celebrity Spa suite for 25 a night with apologies that he could not do better as the hotel was very booked. I decided to stay with my Grand Tower suite and asked if he could get me a room on a high floor near an elevator. He gave me a room in the 27th floor two doors down from the elevator with the most spetacular view you could imagine! I said thank you so much and he passed the twenty back to me and smiled!

Jackpot! Jim Starling Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

Handed over my ID and credit card with the $20 wedged in between and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available.

We were offered a West Wing room but these are quite small and not on very high floors; she then offered a Premium Strip View room on the 27th floor instead - a standard room but with a decent view - we went for that and as we didn't really get a full-on upgrade she gave me back the $20!

Jackpot! PokerRate Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

Checked into the MGM on Friday night of busy President's Day Weekend (plus there was a big fight on Saturday night) for a 3 night stay. Tried the drivers license credit card sandwich with the $20 peeking out and initially was immediately shot down by the clerk. He said that all of the suites were full because of the busy weekend but to come back the next morning (Saturday) and he would see what he could do. Came back Saturday and he was able to give me a queen bungalow suite so I gave him the $20 (I think he was expecting more by his reaction). He offered the 1,500 sq foot Marquee suite for $300 dollars (total) for the next two nights but I was only interested in the Terrace suite (2 story suite with jacuzzi on balcony overlooking strip) and those were unfortunately all booked. Also I was still able to get the poker rate ($40 dollars off per night down to min rate of $89/night for 4 hours of play) even though my room got upgraded. All in all a success!

Jackpot! chemicalx9 Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

Jackpot! Adam Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

I did the trick as explained at the airport check-in. It worked great. The clerk was really nice about it. It really impressed my wife. The room we got was almost 250 SF larger. It was a nice start to a perfect trip.

No Dice For David at MGM Grand...

Airport check-in not available this evening. We arrived at the MGM at 10:15 on Friday evening. The hotel lobby was moderately busy and we were greeted by a hotel employee who was directing arriving guests to available registration desks. I did note a manager wandering around behind the registration clerks. I handed the clerk my license and credit card with a folded $20 partially sticking out. At the same time I asked if there were any complimentary suite upgrades available this evening. The clerk spotted the cash immediately and promtly removed it and stuck it in plain view on top of the counter while saying, "I'm going to leave this right here". She tapped twice on her keyboard and quickly told me there were no suites available - almost too quickly to be believable. I took the $20 bill and put it back in my pocket.
The woman was very professional and courteous throughout our interaction but I got the distinct feeling that her deliberate placement of the bill in such plain view and in such a quick fashion was her way of telling me "this is not going to happen and I want nothing to do with this money". It reminded me of a blakjack dealer clearing her hands for the "eye in the sky".
This was my first attempt but I'm not disuaded - I have no problem believing that this would definitely work under the right circumstances with the right person behind the desk.

No Dice For DB at MGM Grand...

Gave the $20 sandwich to the clerk. She asked what was this for and I explained I was looking for a nice upgrade. She tried to refused but I insisted she keep it. Then she asked if I was interested in an upgrade for only $50 a night. I hinted at the $20 again and asked if there were any beter deals available. She then said this other type of suite was available for $50 a night. I said I'll take the standard room. She then said I'll make sure you're on a high floor with a nice view. The view was nice and I like being high up so at least that came out of it.

Jackpot! J.L. Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

hotel: MGM-grand/"target="_blank">MGM Grand
Date: November 16th-18th
Time: 9pm
Airport or hotel Check-in: hotel
Clerk Gender: Female
Clerk Age Aprox.: 24's-26's
Tip Amount: $20
Success? YES!
Reserved Room: Grand Tower King Bed
Upgraded To: Bungalow Suite w/ Strip View King Bed

How It Happen:

First time doing the F.D.T., Was very nervous since all the employees are literately 4-5ft away from each other with tilted monitors for the cameras to see. Saw a college looking girl which reassembles Christine Lakin on step by step for some weird reason. Blond hair with streaks and wearing a sparkling stone headband, 5'1"-5'2". Her name is Nicole. Handed the sandwich tip to her and she then placed it on the keyboard. She started typing away and going through my head was, "PLEASE LET THIS WORK FOR A FIRST TIMER"! and low-and-behold she said... "we're full to capacity but I'll see what I can do". After 2 minutes she announced, "we have a bungalow suite available". I accepted! Then she gave me the key cards, explained to me how to get to my room and wished me to have a pleasant stay. I was stunned to find out I had a strip view! Also checked with the player club booth before we left to gamble and dealer comped my poker game for a couple hours. I highly recommend the MGM-grand/"target="_blank">MGM Grand and look for Nicole!

Jackpot! Amanda Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

Handed CC and ID with $20 to a girl clerk, Nicole. Asked if any comp suites were available she tapped away for a few minutes and announced that only the Bungalow Suite is available at the moment. I tried asking for the Celebrity or Hollywood Suites but Nicole noted that it'll cost extra per night. I declined and agreed on the Bungalow Suite. I really enjoyed the MGM-grand/"target="_blank">MGM Grand and would go back in a second, great bars, clubs, and restaurants under one roof.

Jackpot! TJ Got A MGM Grand Room Upgrade

Flight arrived around midnight so it was too late for airport check in. We were booked for a West Wing room. When I got there I tried the $20 trick. The clerk typed away and said something like "oh, I'm sorry but it looks like I can't get you into a standard room, but I can put you into the West Wing at no additional charge." So bottom line, I got the room I had booked but at the lower standard room price.