LAS - Caesars' (formerly Harrah’s) hotels now charging resort fee

[wiz]

I couldn't find any thread about this on AFF, so here's the news: Caesars reverses, adds resort fee to Las Vegas hotels. Been in effect from 01 March 2013.

Here’s what comes up when you go to book direct at Planet Hollywood ($20 daily resort fee):

The daily resort fee provides you with a comprehensive bundle of amenities, including:

• Internet service for one device
• Fitness center access for two
• Free local calls

The following daily resort fee will be charged to you in two parts; one day will be charged at the completion of this purchase and the rest will be charged to you at check-in.
Please note: the daily resort fee may be waived for certain Total Rewards members.

One device? That’s just plain cruel!

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[cove]

Caesars is still one of the great resorts in Vegas so don't be put off by a fee.
If you don't lose gambling then this one is really very good.

 

[wiz]

Same thing applies to properties that have been charging resort fees since long ago - some of them are great too. It may or may not affect people's decision to stay there... Although, since this has only just been introduced, there may be a whole bunch of people caught out, not realising the fee was mandatory until check-in / check-out.

 

[Simo]

One Wifi connection at a time that is cough.

Apart from that I would still stay there.

To me it is a bit like a fuel surcharge for an airline.

 

[Berlin]

Just stay somewhere else. I personally would prefer the Venetian and the Palazzo next to it over any of Harrah's properties

 

[Mrmaxwell]

I stayed there last month and queried wifi access at check in - it was $27 per 24hrs PER DEVICE! So the 'resort fee' is actually a discount on the previous charging however now having no choice is a downer - had to happen with every other resort charging it.

I actually found the Vegas resorts some of the most expensive places in the USA on my recent trip - it really paid to eat, drink and shop outside the properties.