Today, we’re going to try tipping at the Planet Hollywood of Las Vegas.
They have a lively atmosphere and of course the pleasure pit.
This place isn’t going to be your upscale hotel, but it offers great value for the younger crowd
First, I booked the cheapest room which was the Ultra Hip Room for $17/night
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Next, I noted down which room I actually wanted.
I didn’t want to be too greedy, so I went two steps up and chose the Ultra Resort Vista
Room
That’s it.
Got some $20 bills, packed my bags and got some rest.
Planet Hollywood sent me an email to check-in online
I ignored it
They also have these check-in kiosks
I ignored them too
I wanted to talk to a hotel clerk so I have a say in my room.
No matter how many times I do this or what I tell myself, I still get nervous.
The feeling is like a combination of a bet I really want to win and the feeling I get
when opening a gift because I don’t know what I’m going to get.
When I got to the hotel front desk,
I scoped out the workers to see who I might get along with.
As I was walking with a bill in my hand, a worker, I swear he saw the bill in my hand
and called me over.
Great~!
This looks promising.
Ok Kenji, relax and try to be charming…
I tried to smile and handed him my ID, credit card, and the $20 bill
“Hey, I’m just checking in.”
I’ll get you taken care of sir.
We have you for 2 nights
Let me put you in one of our newer rooms
I didn’t like the way that sounded, I’ve been told something ambiguous like
I’ll be getting a higher floor or the nicest room only to find out I wasn’t given an
upgrade at all.
So I asked “Is it the Ultra Hip Room?”
Let me see, uhh yes it’s the Ultra Hip Room
What?
That’s the exact same room I booked
He tried to play me off cat.
You.. how could you look at me like that.
Did you think I would go to my room and never find out?
You could've just told me that there are no upgrades available
You were trying to make it seem like you were doing me a favor
aaaaaAAAAAAAA!
No. No. stay calm.
It’s not over.
We can still work something out.
uh.. I was hoping that I can try your Ultra Resort Vista Room
Oh, those rooms are a lot nicer
I remained silent with a smile.
There “may” be none available
His tone didn’t sound firm so I was just trying to gently push him over.
I apologize for wasting your time, but is it ok if you please check if it’s possible?
And then...
I saw the crack...
Those Vista rooms are a lot bigger, but this …
And the worker looked down at the $20 bill I gave him.
And I understood.
So he tried to put me in the standard Ultra Hip Room
For the $20 tip
I said, I really wanted to try the Resort Vista Rooms
He said those are bigger and looked at the tip
and said "but this is.."
so I said "how about I'll give you another one"
Then he said let me see what I can do.
So we got the Resort Vista Room, I just had to give him $40.
Alright, let's go
I'm excited
Do you see these?
Hey, this is really nice
Is this a strip view?
With our $6 water
Britney Spears Key
They have her everywhere
oh my gosh
Oh my god, look at this!
oh my god
This is facing the strip, I can see Mandalay Bay from here
Wow
There is this little bar
The sofa
Oh, look at that
This is great!
Oh wow
You can see the whole City Center Building!
This is not bad at all
The remodeled ultra resort vista room felt very modern and it was a pleasure eating in the
room with a view.
I really appreciate the upgrade, but Planet Hollywood remodeled their rooms and if you
had to pay the actual asking prices, I think the regular ultra hip room is where the best
value is.
Planet Hollywood is not known for their buffet or their shows or their nightclubs, but you
are right across the street from the well known
attractions and restaurants.
And to finish your day, you can come back to a lively environment to gamble and a modern
room to rest in for a reasonable price.
If you’re in Las Vegas to have fun on the strip on a budget, Planet Hollywood is a great
choice
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