Tropicana Hotel Room Upgrades

Jackpot! Heather Lastra Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

I checked in on a very busy (crazy busy) memorial weekend Saturday. The hotel was sold out so I wasn't very hopeful, but I thought "eh, if I don't get the upgrade, that's $20 I would have fed into the slot machines." The woman who helped us was very nice, even though the check in line was long and people were cranky and frustrated. I did the $20 sandwich and when I was next, I walked up to her, flashed her a smile, held out my "package" and said "Hi there, I booked into the garden tower because the paradise tower wasn't available when I booked, but my friends are in the paradise tower, is there any way we can be upgraded to the paradise tower?" The lady saw the $20 and got a huge smile on her face. She goes "let me see what I can do for you sweetie" and starts tapping. She then says "I have a room on the 17th floor available in Paradise tower" I said we'll take it. Not only did we get a room on the 17th floor, but we got a room with an awesome view of the strip. It really does work!

Jackpot! Louie Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade
Booked Via Priceline

I had booked our hotel through Priceline awhile back and all I wanted was a 3 1/2 star on the strip for less than $50/night. I was staying 3 nights, Fri, Sat, Sun. I got the Tropicana, which I was fine with because I've stayed there before and it's in a good location. And I was just staying with me and a bunch of my buddies, so we weren't going to spend much time in the room anyway.

A couple days before I left, I was surfing the web and came across this website. I got so psyched up reading all the success stories, I couldn't wait to try the $20 sandwich. I was nervous, but what did I have to lose? Worst that would happen is I'd get my money back and be in the same standard room.

Anyway, we were checking in early at 11am, so already I knew I was pushing my luck. There was a very short line and I ended up getting this middle aged guy. He said he needed an ID, so I just handed him over my license with my credit card and I had a $20 folded up between it. Immediately when he saw the $20, he smiled and said to us, "You guys must be bears fans." I think he was trying to lighten the mood. Unfortunately, even though I live in Chicago (he saw it on my ID) I am no Bears fan (Green Bay baby!). So I told him and it turned out he was a Vikings fan. We talked about Favre and what not and the next thing you know he says that he's got a room in the Island Tower available, 18th floor with a view of the strip. I said sounds good!

So we got all checked in and he double-checked that the $20 was a tip. (He said some people pretend they want change and take it back. Not cool.) I nodded and he pocketed it. Then he also told me that if I signed up for a players card and came back to the front desk, he could remove the $8/day resort fee that the hotel tacks on! So I did, and I saved another $24 right there! Totally worth the tip.

To be totally honest, even though the room was an "upgrade", it's the Tropicana, so it wasn't as nice as my buddy's room at the MGM. But it was clean and had an awesome view of the strip. I was very happy and so were the other guys in my group! They loved the story. I also looked up the price difference in the rooms online and it was at least $10 a night more.

Totally worth it. I'm doing it every time I go to Vegas now.

P.S. There was construction everywhere in the Tropicana and pictures of what the updated rooms are going to look like. It's going to be a much classier joint real soon. I'm planning to stay there again when I go out.

Jackpot! Dennis Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade
Booked Via Orbitz

I handed her the sandwich, said my wife and I were there celebrating our anniversary, and asked if she could give us something nice. We got a mini-suite (little bigger room and tub, and a couch) in the Island Tower, with a nice strip view. Not amazing, but better than nothing and worth the $20

Jackpot! Atlantic City Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

Checked in and had $20 bill in my hand and asked if any comp. upgrades were available. Gave me the upgrade with a nice view.

Jackpot! Brad Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

Checked in Super bowl weekend at the Tropicana. gentleman was very nice. He put the 20 infront of the keyboard and we had a general conversation about the UFC fight that was coming up. I asked for an upgrade and I was put in a Mini Suite with a strip view. Decent for the Tropicana and worth the $20!

Jackpot! Townleybomb Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

Since the room was a comp and we had won a bit of money earlier, the BF and I slipped 2 twenties to the front desk clerk. The clerk was very friendly and effusive about the room, which was only on the 7th floor, but was reasonably large and had a very good view. This was my first try with the trick and I was hoping for something a little more impressive, but anything would have looked bad after staying at the Wynn the night before, and I have a feeling that we would have wound up in a much worse room on a busy weekend.

Jackpot! JonnyW Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

This was my first time doing this... after just learning about the tip trick, from this website and others, i gave it a shot. IT WORKED! I was so nervous from being rejected and until I got there, it seemed less likely it would work. My girlfriend and I got there a 4pm (an hour after starting check in time), and the line was so long. We waited and waited... when i finally got to the desk a male clerk told us he was helping whoever was next. He asked for my card and I gave him the I.D., C.C. and $20...but i didnt say anything (from being so nervous) and he quickly took it and said, "let me see what I can do for you...". With a couple clicks he then said, "you're gonna like this..." when we got there it was on the 19th floor and it was a jacuzzi suit...i was so happy..haha

Jackpot! DonkKiller Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

I have done the 20 dollar trick 3 times at the Trop. It always works. I get an upgrade from the cheapest rooms from the back buildings to an expensive room in the front tower

Jackpot! Benz Got A Tropicana Room Upgrade

Worked like a charm.

No Dice For ChoppinFool at Tropicana...

Checked in around 1 a.m. after a long flight. Only one clerk working and she didn't look too friendly. I handed her the sandwich anyway and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades. She told me nothing was available and handed me back the $20 with a frown. A little bummed, I opened my room door and found two double beds (we had called twice to request a king) and a messy bathroom. I politely called the manager, who upgraded us to a suite with a view of the strip. Great room, helped make the trip special, and it didn't cost me $20! But I'll try the sandwich tip again next time I go, as I believe I just happened to find a clerk who wasn't in the mood to try.