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Wait what? Afaik there's no way to decline a Vegas resort fee without being a member of the relevant casino rewards program in the requisite status tier.

• tristor 3y ago
  Yes, you can decline them. I do this every single time at check-in if I'm not on a business trip. If you decline them, then you won't be able to use WiFi since you have to connect with your last name and room number through the captive portal at most properties. This may be property specific, I usually stay at MGM properties. If I'm on a business trip I don't care because it's not coming out of my pocket, and I usually can't choose the hotel I am staying at unilaterally. The resort fee basically covers access to specific amenities (theoretically), if you decline it you will be giving up access to those amenities, that are otherwise not "free". YMMV.
  • pxx 3y ago
    No you can't and I can't find a single report that doesn't confirm. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k8695916-Is_the_MGM_Grand_resort_fee_mandatory-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g45963-i10-k8695916-Is... Specific policy: https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mgm-rewards/daily-resort-fee-waiver.html https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mgm-rewards/daily-resort-fee-w... A lawsuit that specifics names them as mandatory: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/mgm-resorts-facing-lawsuit-over-use-of-resort-fees-2299475/ https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/mgm-re... When was the last time this supposedly worked? These are posts from seven years ago...
    • tristor 3y ago
      It's been awhile, I go to Vegas so much for work the last few years (pandemic not-withstanding) that I haven't done a personal trip in awhile. I have one planned this year though in September, so if I remember I'll report back how it goes then, because I absolutely plan to reject the resort fees.