Venetian Hotel Room Upgrades

Jackpot! Maarten Got A Venetian Room Upgrade
Booked Via Priceline

We made an offer through Priceline for about 105 USD (3 weeknights) and got a king room in The Venetian, which is already a very good deal.

When we checked in, we told the clerk we had a graduation to celebrate and offered him 20USD hidden between our cc and id and asked for any complimentary upgrades, after some smalltalk.
After about a minute of searching on his computer, he offered us a king room in The Palazzo. When he warned us about the weight-system of the fridge, we asked if we could put our own drinks inside. Immediately he answered he'd comp us a fridge to the room as well, cause I just graduated.

Even though we didn't get a high floor (18), we had an amazing strip view in a superb room, all for only 105/night + tax & resort fee + one 20 USD tip. We obviously were beyond stoked.

Jackpot! Peter Got A Venetian Room Upgrade
Booked Via Expedia

I had a Vegas vacation booked since January and had initially booked the Hard Rock hotel until about 1 month ago I saw a 25% off sale for Venetian suites.

I checked the rates and for an average of 149 for 6 nights I was booked into a Venetian Luxury Suite at 650 sq ft. More than I had hoped for but meh it was bigger than a normal room.

As a regular at JC forums I decided to try the 20 dollar sandwich. By pre researching I had decided that my next upgrade from the luxury suite would be the Piazza suite. This suite is actually 1400sq ft and is just huge and amazing.

Anyway Unsure if this would work I had my license and my amex in one hand with a 20 in between and my passport and my visa in the other hand with 80 wedged inside.

I finally arrived at the hotel and got called to the front desk by a lovely lady. Right behind her were 2 other workers which seemed to be managers.. I quickly freaked out and lost my nerve and when she asked for my ID i left the 20 in my pocket and thought forget it i cant do this.

So the first thing the lady asks is if i want an upgrade to a piazza. I asked how much and she said 150 per night. For 6 nights this is 900 dollars I politely said no thanks.

She then replied and said we have plenty available how about for 100 a night. Knowin this was still 600 more I said no thanks.

By wit or smartnes or by seeing money poking out of my passport she beckoned for my passport I was holdong on the counter.

I handed it over and awkwardly said is there anything else u can do. She opened it up quickly took the money (4 x 20s) And slipped it under her keyboard). She then said, have you ever stayed at the piazza suite before I said no.. She said you will love it. I got you a strip view. Woot! I had done it.. an 80 dollar sandwich

In hindsight I could have placed any value there. 20, 40 , 50 or 100 however I believe you have to be fair and 80 for 6 nights into a piazza suite is more than fair. I the end I upgraded from 650sqft to 1400sqft for about 15 per night.

Once I was in my room and had finished my happy dance she rang up and asked how everything was. I asked about internet and she said its part of your daily charge but if i come down on checkout maybe she can sort that out too (wink wink).

I will probably give another 20 for her wiping the daily charge of 18 dollars (x 6 days).

All in all the room is amazing. breathtaking and it just exuberates optulence and luxury. I dont even know if that is a word but I dont care.

The moral of the story here is never be afraid and never skimp on what you think is good value.

ciao or as they say here benevuti

Jackpot! Mike Got A Venetian Room Upgrade

I arrived around 6:30 PM on a Friday night. There was a line of about 10 people, with plenty of clerks. There was an attendant at the end of the line who would greet you, ask your name, and direct you to the first available rep, to whom they would give your name.

I handed her the sandwich and told her I was wondering whether they had any strip views available. She saw the tip, which she kept between the credit card and driver's license, with the $20 just peeking out. We made some small talk while she worked her magic. After she told me where we would be staying, she asked if I needed change. Of course, I replied, "No, thank you."

She placed us on the 30th floor with a nice strip view. One enormous benefit of the higher floor was the more private bank of elevators. Throughout the trip, we could see that the other sets of elevators were much more crowded. While walking to the spa on level 4, we also heard that the lower floors are much busier. Our room was far from the elevator, quiet, and fantastic.

Jackpot! Jong Got A Venetian Room Upgrade
Booked Via Priceline

Walked up to first available counter at 7:30am on a Saturday, asked if we could check in early: "its much too early"...asked if there are any comp upgrades: "its much too yearly to know"...gave the DL, CC, and 20...:"give me a minute pls, (goes to back room)...I can put you on a high floor at the Venetian, give me your cellphone and we'll call you around 9AM when your room is ready!" WOW! He did not even notice that I gave him my sister's DL (I am male), wrong name, wrong gender....STILL WORKED! AMAZING! Got a better suite with strip view, got $25 slot credits, and eary check in!

Jackpot! Cory Got A Venetian Room Upgrade

First time trying this technique. Sandwiched $20 between my cc and dl and said "oh, I was wondering if you had any complimentary room upgrades available". She immediately knew what was up and snuck the $20 under her keyboard with ninja-like precision. She asked me what type of upgrade I had in mind. Not being prepared to answer, I just said, "the best you can do." She said "how about a room in the Palazzo [I was originally booked for Venetian] with a nice view of the strip?" Perfect, I said. She also waived my $18/night resort fee which was awesome bc that was $54 I was going to have to pay, so basically got $34 + Palazzo + strip view for free bc of this trick. I'm hooked. Will always do this; can't wait to try it at Treasure Island in three days.

Jackpot! Jackie Got A Venetian Room Upgrade

Check-in line at 11.00 pm was very long. We approached a dark coloured clerk and I asked him (while handing over my credit card with 20 dollar) if there were compimentary upgrades available. He said let me check what I can do for you. Finally we got a luxury room with strip view on the 28th floor.

Jackpot! Alex Got A Venetian Room Upgrade

There was little to no line. I simply went up to the first available clerk. Made a $50 sandwich and asked if there were any complementary upgrades available. He said he would see what he could do. Upgraded us to Palazzo from Ventian, Bella from Luxury, and gave us an amazing view from 46th floor. Also got some slot credit and other coupons. To be honest I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but after trying it my relatives and I will do this every time from now on when we go to Vegas.

Jackpot! Howard Got A Venetian Room Upgrade

I booked a 3 nights stay from Club Grazie promotion for Venetian Venezia Tower 2 queen beds suite to celebrate my 25th birthday over the weekend. We arrived Venetian front desk around 12 am and I was quickly attended by the female staff. I simply handed my driver license and credit card and asked if there's any complememtary upgrade available; at the same time, I put the $20 with my baggage claim ticket in a way that the staff noticed. First. staff informed me I can be place in 11th floor in Venezia Tower with no view or I can come back next day morning to see what are the options. I declined the offer and asked whether if anything is available from Palazzo instead. The staff informed me that she needs to ask the manager since it was a Club Grazie deal. After 10 minutes later, the staff came back informed me only the 21st floor is available and I immediately since I have previously stayed at Palazzo and love the hotel. My friends were amazed by the trick and all of us had a blast throughout the whole trip!! Definitely will do the trick whenever visit Sin City!!

No Dice For James at Venetian...
Booked Via Expedia

Checked in on a Sunday afternoon around 3,
very long line, got the first available clerk.
Offered the $20 sandwich and asked if
there were any complimentary upgrades
available. She cheerfully made the 20
disappear faster than any magician
working the strip. Results seem questionable, just got the same room
but on 25th floor with a pretty nice view
towards the Mirage. Generally you
probably just get a higher floor which
you could just ask for or moved to the
Palazzo.

Jackpot! Joshua Got A Venetian Room Upgrade

We booked the standard Venetian Luxury Suite and checked in around 3pm on a Saturday for a 2-night stay. After waiting in line for about 30 minutes, we finally made it to the front of the line and were talking with a greeter who let us know that the Venetian was at approximately 98 percent capacity, so I wasn't too optimistic about an upgrade.

We were then directed to a youngish, blond, female to check us in. I gave her my CC and license, with a $20 bill hidden in the middle. As I gave it to her, I asked if any upgrades were available. She quickly saw the $20 bill and, like David Copperfield, the $20 quickly disappeared up her jacket sleeve. After some checking, we were upgraded to a high floor at the Palazzo - in a Palazzo Bella Suite. Whenever going to Vegas, I will definitely try this again!