Thanks FDC. I am a Grazie card member just don't gamble there a whole lot. 95% of the time I stay at MGM casinos on the south strip. I received the generic mailer from V/P about a slot tourney that week. So I am getting the room comped for the 3 nights besides the resort fee. How is the comp/point system compared to Milfe? I'm primarily a slot player with some LIR, UTH and some craps in between.
Regarding the resort fee, sometimes they comp it as part of your offer, sometimes they don't. I know several that have gotten it waived (without expressly asking) with the $20 trick. So its worth a short.
I'm not overly familiar with Mlife's point system, we do Grazie and Total Rewards primarily. I always found Mlife's express comps system a bit confusing (I'm sure its very simple), so I really like Grazie's approach. I have been told I'd earn a lot more points playing at Mlife than Grazie, and I know I would earn more with more play at CET as well. But the rooms keep us coming back. That said, you'll earn absolutely no points for table games - either toward comps or status level. They will consider the theo for backend comps, you just can't earn free play with it. For that reason I normally do most of my craps sessions down at O'Sheas, Cromwell, etc. TR doesn't give a ton of points but at least its something.
Edit: And good luck in the slot tournament. My wife always has a blast in those.
Hmmm. I've stayed at VP comped 4 or 5 times and have never had to pay a resort fee on a comp'd room. They sometimes charge the fee despite the comp? grr.
Palazzo is our home base, so ask away. 900 wing, even, high is what to ask for. Dining options are superb: breakfast at Morels or Bouchon, dinner at Delmonico or Morels. The best cocktail service is in the banks of machines between Grand Lux and the elevators. Grimaldi's has great pizza and it's easy to drop down, pick it up and take it back to your room. For that matter, Palazzo room service is very good. Nice menu, prompt service and hefty portions.
Visit the Canal Level and pick up Godiva chocolates for the missus.
Stay away from Buddy V's for all that is holy. Other food recs are Table 10. Cut, Tao, and Yardbird.