Advice on getting Vegas room comped

I will be making my first trip to Vegas soon. One of my goals is to get a downtown room comped. I have never been to any of these casinos before, but from reading forum posts, I am under the impression that I can ask for a room comp at the end of my stay (so long as i play x amount of hours).

These are my criteria for a room:

1. Safety and feeling safe walking to and from the hotel late at night
2. Quietness for sleeping. I will probably go to bed around 2 AM.
3. Casino with good blackjack and/or VP

Nice to haves:
1. Hotel/Casino draws a younger crowd of people


Which casinos should I be looking at, how much to bet, how long to play, etc. in order to achieve my goal? I am most interested in the Nugget, but I am willing to settle for less if getting comps would be too hard.

Quote: Avincow

I will be making my first trip to Vegas soon. One of my goals is to get a downtown room comped. I have never been to any of these casinos before, but from reading forum posts, I am under the impression that I can ask for a room comp at the end of my stay (so long as i play x amount of hours).

These are my criteria for a room:

1. Safety and feeling safe walking to and from the hotel late at night
2. Quietness for sleeping. I will probably go to bed around 2 AM.
3. Casino with good blackjack and/or VP

Nice to haves:
1. Hotel/Casino draws a younger crowd of people


Which casinos should I be looking at, how much to bet, how long to play, etc. in order to achieve my goal? I am most interested in the Nugget, but I am willing to settle for less if getting comps would be too hard.

Call the casino you wish to stay at (anywhere downtown but the Golden Nugget and you are risking a bad experience, IMHO) and ask to speak with the host on duty. Tell them you a re wiring in front money and/or ask them if you can apply for credit over the phone. They will ask you questions about your play and if you have players cards from other casinos (informing them of the level can lend some veracity to the level of play).

If you want to set something up with a host, I can put you in touch with my host at Golden Nugget. no guarantees but, if you wire money and/or get a line of credit, he will take excellent care of you.

What AceofSpades said, except I don't personally believe that Golden Nugget is the only good place to stay. For one example, the rooms at Downtown Grand are gorgeous, and I would also imagine some of the other Downtown casinos would require less front money and/or lower approved credit line to comp you free rooms.

Quote: Avincow

I will be making my first trip to Vegas soon. One of my goals is to get a downtown room comped. I have never been to any of these casinos before, but from reading forum posts, I am under the impression that I can ask for a room comp at the end of my stay (so long as i play x amount of hours).

These are my criteria for a room:

1. Safety and feeling safe walking to and from the hotel late at night
2. Quietness for sleeping. I will probably go to bed around 2 AM.
3. Casino with good blackjack and/or VP

Nice to haves:
1. Hotel/Casino draws a younger crowd of people


Which casinos should I be looking at, how much to bet, how long to play, etc. in order to achieve my goal? I am most interested in the Nugget, but I am willing to settle for less if getting comps would be too hard.

We need to know more about what games and limits you play, That's the key in determining how to best take advantage of comps.

It's ended now,(5 days ago) but recently you could get a free room and a minimum $38+ EV advantage for just getting a players card and very little play.

Quote: AxelWolf

We need to know more about what games and limits you play, That's the key in determining how to best take advantage of comps.

Blackjack: I usually play $15 and $25 min tables. My average bet would be around $30 and $50 respectively.
Craps: I play table minimum ($5 - $10) on Pass line with 2x - 20x odds
VP: 25 cent to $1
Poker: 4/8 limit or 1/3 NL

>>>Blackjack: I usually play $15 and $25 min tables. My average bet would be around $30 and $50 respectively.
>>>Craps: I play table minimum ($5 - $10) on Pass line with 2x - 20x odds
For each of these, 3 to 4 hours of play with a players card will get you sufficiently noticed for a good shot at a MIDWEEK room. I'd up things a bit for a WEEKEND room and start out with a Dealer Bet so they really notice you.

VP: 25 cent to $1
Poker: 4/8 limit or 1/3 NL

For VP and Poker.... I've no idea.

Don't expect a host to guarantee anything, they don't like to do that for anything less than black chip play.

You can use casino websites for credit applications but I think its best to do it in person if you do it at all.

Many downtown casinos have older structures wherein rooms are small and elevators noisy but things generally go well.

Las Vegas is on its own time and many tourists stay up the whole night in the casino and don't even realize it.

I haven't stayed on Fremont for over a year, but, with the exception of the Plaza (off to the side), every place was noisy even at 2AM, mostly because of the FSE. The D is particularly bad, since there's a concert podium right next to them.

Whenever I stay downtown I always try to get a room away from the FSE because It's quieter. Stayed at the Downtown Grand with a "northern view." And since the DG is a block away from FSE and the rooms almost two blocks away there's less noise.

I agree with what Mission said that the Downtown Grand has done a great job with the rooms. They are looking for players and are worth a shot. The walk back off Fremont is quick and safe and you are right next to Pizza Rock and Hogs & Heiffers, 2 of my favorite DT places.

Truthfully it's all relative- what some people think is nice I wouldn't pay 1 dollar for- in vegas the Cosmo rooms and aria sky suites are the nicest to stay- surprised ace thinks golden nugget is nice- I don't think they come even close to the reval. I usually grade hotels based on four tiers. You have motel 6 level. Holiday in level. Hyatt level and four seasons level- I equate anywhere downtown to at best a holiday inn- ace could be staying at aria sky suites but he just doesn't work the conps to his best advantage

Nice is relative, so I've got to disagree with AoS, there are other options downtown. MSS has great VP, 20x craps, and a decent double deck blackjack game at $5. Room was tolerable, kind of loud air con, but close to the casino and spotless. I didn't play enough to get comps when there, but it fits your play requirements.

Four Queens has good VP and pretty fair immediate comps... Can't comment on amenities. Will personally stay there eventually.

Look at vpfree2 for vp games and the wizard's surveys for blackjack and craps. The reviews on this site are good for their pictures.