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Does the $20 sandwich trick work in other cities?
May 11, 2012 at
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But I used a $30 sandwich even in NYC and got a suite for a single night...lol
Things like this sounds best to be done with a female partner as she can seduce the male clerk
EVERYONE does this..so you're not going to get into trouble or anything...nor is it illegal. Vegas operates on tips! So it's perfectly acceptable to do this.
Do your research...and know what kind of upgrades you'd like. You have a much higher chance of getting something good, if it's a weekday..and not for too many nights.
And above all, be polite. Ask nicely. And if it's a special occasion that you're celebrating, say so.
Good luck!
EVERYONE does this..so you're not going to get into trouble or anything...nor is it illegal. Vegas operates on tips! So it's perfectly acceptable to do this.
Do your research...and know what kind of upgrades you'd like. You have a much higher chance of getting something good, if it's a weekday..and not for too many nights.
And above all, be polite. Ask nicely. And if it's a special occasion that you're celebrating, say so.
Good luck!
But if there's nothing, or if get some newbie, then chances are that they'll hand it back to you...saying "there's nothing available" or "I'm sorry, we don't do that kind of thing here"
If they say that they don't do that kind of thing there...chances are you've gotten a newbie or someone in a mad mood or something.
Heck there are even entire websites dedicated to this.
Like this one- http://www.frontdeskti
Which shows you the success rate of different hotels.
This one too - http://www.thetwentydo
I think you guys are onto something with the U.S. Grants...
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And the reason why I started this thread was to see if others have had luck using it anywhere else...
How would you react if the CSR pocketed the $20 thinking it was a tip?
I'd probably tell him what that $20 was for.
I think you guys are onto something with the U.S. Grants...
Knowing what kind of an upgrade you want, helps.
I will say that, generally, being super nice and patient will work wonders. Front desk clerks, especially in super busy hotels, deal with hundreds or thousands of rude jerks every single day. A kind guest will stand out.
I did the $20 trick last time I was in Vegas and it worked VERY well. The clerk gave me eight buffet passes and pretty much our choice of rooms. She actually apologized that she couldn't give me a suite. Really, I was just happy with the buffet passes.
Knowing what kind of an upgrade you want, helps.
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I think it could work...but you'd have to be more vocal about what you're doing.. I think if you just slipped in a $20 between your ID and credit card, they'd probably think you included it by mistake.