Resorts World Las Vegas Scraps Resort Fees to Draw Summer Visitors

Resorts World Las Vegas has taken a daring step to lure more guests during the quiet summer months. The hotel has gotten rid of all resort fees for stays until September 11, 2025. This comes after the property already decided to drop parking charges. Now, it stands as the only big casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip to completely do away with both these costs.

Resorts World Responds to Slowing Tourism with Fee-Free Stays and Summer Discounts

The $4.3 billion complex situated at the quieter north end of the Las Vegas Strip, has struggled since it opened in 2021. Even with its up-to-date facilities, top-notch restaurants, and huge casino area, visitor numbers have fallen short compared to hotels in the busier central Strip. To turn this around, Resorts World is now getting rid of two of the most disliked extra fees in the business.

The resort shared a post on its social media pages presenting its choice as a kind gesture to guests seeking a hassle-free vacation. They highlighted a “no resort fees” and “free parking” experience. Before this change, the usual resort fees at the property ranged from $50 to $55 each night. For many visitors, this added cost had a big impact on the total price of their stay.

The Las Vegas market stays pretty strong overall, thanks to big events like Formula One races and huge concerts. However, tourism numbers have gotten a bit weaker. Visitor counts took a noticeable hit this spring, down almost 8% in March compared to last year. This has led many hotels to offer summer deals. Resorts World now has discounts up to 40% on rooms in its Conrad and Crockfords towers. They are also giving nightly credits for food and drinks.

Resorts World Challenges the Resort Fee Model and Changes Guest Experience

Resort fees first showed up in Las Vegas in the early 2000s and spread, causing headaches for many visitors. Hotels claimed these charges covered things like internet and fitness centers, but most people saw them as a trick to make rooms look cheaper on travel websites. The US government has recently cracked down on how hotels can show these fees, leading some places to change how they price rooms.

Some folks wonder if hotels have raised their basic room rates to make up for dropping these fees. However, right now, Resorts World seems to be trying to fill more rooms and get more people through the door during a time when Las Vegas sees fewer tourists.

By taking this step, Resorts World joins a small group of Las Vegas Strip hotels, such as Circus Circus and Treasure Island, that do not charge for parking. However, it now stands out as the only one to do away with the often-hated resort fee. It is unclear if this will start a wider trend across Las Vegas.