Hotel resort fees are a big part of staying in Las Vegas—and they often surprise first-time visitors. Here’s a clear, no-confusion explanation 👇
🏨 What is a resort fee?
A mandatory daily charge added on top of the advertised room rate.
You pay it even if you don’t use the amenities.
- Typical range: $35–$55 per night
- Charged per room, per night
- Added at booking or paid at check-in
💡 What do resort fees usually include?
Packages vary by hotel, but commonly cover:
- Wi-Fi (often limited devices/speeds)
- Fitness center / gym access
- Pool access & towels
- Local phone calls
- In-room safe
- Boarding pass printing
- Newspaper / basic concierge services
⚠️ These are not optional add-ons.
❗ Important things travelers miss
1) Advertised prices exclude resort fees
That “$59/night” room can become $110+ after:
- Resort fee
- Hotel tax (≈13–14%)
2) You must pay even if you don’t use anything
Didn’t visit the pool or gym?
Still charged.
3) Fees apply on “free” rooms
Even:
- Casino comped rooms
- Reward/free-night offers
You still pay the resort fee + tax.
🧾 Example (realistic)
- Room rate: $80
- Resort fee: $45
- Resort fee tax: ~$6
- Room tax: ~$11
Actual nightly cost: ~$142
🚫 Can resort fees be waived?
Usually no, but rare exceptions:
- High-tier loyalty members
- Special corporate or conference rates
- Direct hotel negotiations (very uncommon)
Hotels with NO resort fees (limited):
- Some off-Strip hotels
- A few downtown properties
🧠 Smart ways to deal with resort fees
- Always check “total price” before booking
- Compare off-Strip vs Strip hotels
- Stay Sun–Thu (lower room rates help offset fees)
- Use loyalty programs if you visit often
- Budget +$40–$55 per night upfront
✅ Quick Summary
- ✔️ Resort fees are mandatory
- 💵 $35–$55 per night
- ❌ Not avoidable on most Strip hotels
- 🧮 Always calculate room + resort fee + tax
