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I used to be in the industry so I’ve been on the hunt with my mates for any Vegas recommendations/ deals they can get me etc and they’ve said these days it’s tricky as hotels are controlling their inventory/ looking to monetise their upgrades etc a lot more than they used to. So a tip is likely only to yield a better room in that category or maybe a slight upgrade. + these days a lot more online / kiosk check in happening anyway. But that said the deal is supposed to be they’d refuse the tip if they couldn’t help you so no harm trying
As a rule best upgrades will come from a combo of booking direct, leaving notes re: an occasion, having status, a short stay on a busy night and/or a late check in. A longer stay is tricky for an upgrade as they’ll be missing out on potential revenue
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