Las Vegas Resort Fees by Hotel
Every major Strip hotel adds a daily resort fee on top of the room rate you see on Expedia. Here's what each property actually charges in 2026, what the fee covers, and the legitimate ways to avoid it.
Quick Answer
Las Vegas Strip resort fees in 2026 range from $45 to $55 per night before tax — which becomes $51.02 to $62.36 after Clark County's 13.38% lodging tax. The Strip average is about $49/night. Caesars Palace and The Venetian are the highest; Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY, Fontainebleau, and Circus Circus are the lowest.
Source: Per-hotel resort fees verified from ResortFeeChecker.com (last updated April 2026), cross-referenced against Vegas4Locals (January 2026). Lodging tax rate from Clark County. Re-verified 2026-04-09.
Resort Fees by Hotel (Sorted High to Low)
All amounts are per night. The "before tax" column is what the hotel quotes; the "with tax" column is what actually shows up on your folio after Clark County's 13.38% combined lodging tax.
| Hotel | Operator | Before Tax | With Tax |
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The Venetian Resort | Apollo / VICI | $55.00 | $62.36 |
Caesars Palace | Caesars Entertainment | $55.00 | $62.30 |
Bellagio | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
ARIA Resort & Casino | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Vdara Hotel & Spa | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
MGM Grand | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Mandalay Bay | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Park MGM | MGM Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Wynn Las Vegas | Wynn Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Encore at Wynn | Wynn Resorts | $50.00 | $56.69 |
The Palazzo at The Venetian | Apollo / VICI | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World | Genting | $50.00 | $56.69 |
Paris Las Vegas | Caesars Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
Planet Hollywood | Caesars Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
Flamingo Las Vegas | Caesars Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
The LINQ Hotel | Caesars Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
Harrah's Las Vegas | Caesars Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
Horseshoe Las Vegas | Caesars Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
Treasure Island (TI) | Phil Ruffin | $50.00 | $56.63 |
SAHARA Las Vegas | Meruelo Group | $50.00 | $56.63 |
The STRAT Hotel & Casino | Golden Entertainment | $50.00 | $56.63 |
Luxor | MGM Resorts | $45.00 | $51.02 |
Excalibur | MGM Resorts | $45.00 | $51.02 |
New York-New York | MGM Resorts | $45.00 | $51.02 |
Fontainebleau Las Vegas | Fontainebleau Development | $45.00 | $51.02 |
Circus Circus | Phil Ruffin | $45.00 | $51.02 |
Showing 27 major Strip properties. Off-Strip, downtown, and independent hotels not included. Fees change throughout the year — re-check the hotel's own "things to know" page before booking.
What Does the Resort Fee Actually Cover?
Inclusions vary by property, but the typical bundle is the same across the Strip. None of these are services you can decline in exchange for waiving the fee — they're bundled whether you use them or not.
In-room Wi-Fi
For two devices on most properties
Fitness center access
Pool access is usually free regardless
Local & toll-free phone calls
A holdover from the era when this mattered
Boarding pass printing
At the business center if the hotel has one
Two bottled waters per day
On select properties; varies
How to Legitimately Avoid Resort Fees
None of these are universal. We're listing what actually works in 2026 — not forum hacks that almost never succeed.
Stay at a Strip property that doesn't charge a resort fee
A short list. On the Strip itself, the only properties consistently documented as charging no resort fee in 2026 are Casino Royale and Jockey Club. Both are smaller independents — they're a budget option, not a luxury comparison to MGM or Caesars properties.
Source: Vegas4Locals, verified 2026-04-09
Use elite-tier loyalty status (Caesars Diamond or MGM Gold)
Both major Strip operators waive resort fees at specific elite tiers — and the lower tiers do NOT qualify. Here's exactly where the waiver kicks in for each program:
Caesars Rewards
✓ Waiver starts at: Diamond (Diamond Plus, Diamond Elite, Seven Stars also qualify)
✗ Excluded tiers: Gold, Platinum
Waived on all reservations at Caesars Las Vegas properties for Diamond tier and above. Platinum members get free self-parking and (at some properties) free valet, but do NOT receive the resort fee waiver.
MGM Rewards
✓ Waiver starts at: Gold (Platinum, Noir also qualify)
✗ Excluded tiers: Pearl
Waived on up to two rooms when booking direct with MGM (not through third-party sites like Expedia). Available at Bellagio, Aria, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY, Vdara, and The Cosmopolitan. Pearl members get free parking but no resort fee waiver.
Sources: Caesars Diamond — KnowYourSlots cross-referenced with The Points Guy. MGM Gold — NerdWallet cross-referenced with AwardWallet. Verified 2026-04-09. Tier policies change — verify directly with the hotel before relying on a waiver if it's the deciding factor in your booking.
Book with comp nights from a casino host
If you're a regular table-game or slot player and have a host relationship, comp nights typically come with resort fees waived. Casual players will not qualify.
Stay off-Strip or downtown
Off-Strip and downtown Las Vegas resort fees are typically lower than the Strip equivalents — and a handful of downtown properties charge no resort fee at all. The trade-off is location: you'll need rideshare or the Deuce bus to get to most Strip activities.
What doesn't work
Disputing resort fees at checkout almost never succeeds. Front-desk staff do not have authority to waive them and you'll just burn time. Booking through a third-party site or with points doesn't avoid the fee either — it's collected at the property regardless of how the room was booked.
What This Means for Your Trip
On a 3-night stay at an average Strip property, you're paying roughly $168 in resort fees alone — on top of the room rate. On a 4-night stay at Caesars Palace or The Venetian, it's closer to $249. Always add the resort fee × number of nights to your hotel quote when comparing rates between properties — the cheap-looking room is often not actually cheaper after fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers to the resort fee questions people search for most.
What are Las Vegas resort fees?
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A daily mandatory charge that almost every Strip hotel adds on top of the room rate you see on Expedia, Booking.com, or Google Hotels. The fee is positioned as covering wifi, fitness center access, and other amenities — but it is not optional and you cannot decline it. You pay it regardless of whether you use any of the included services.
How much are resort fees in Las Vegas in 2026?
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Strip resort fees in 2026 range from $45 to $55 per night before tax (about $51 to $62 after the 13.38% Clark County lodging tax). The Strip average is approximately $49 per night before tax. Caesars Palace and The Venetian are at the top of the range; Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY, Fontainebleau, and Circus Circus sit at the bottom.
Are resort fees mandatory?
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Yes. Every property on the list charges the resort fee whether you use the wifi or the gym or not. They are added to your folio at check-in and you pay them at checkout. You cannot decline them at the front desk.
Are resort fees taxed?
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Yes. The fee itself is subject to Clark County's 13.38% combined transient lodging tax, which is why a $50 resort fee shows up on your bill as $56.69. The lodging tax breaks down as 2% Nevada state, 9% Clark County, and 2.38% LVCVA tourism assessment.
Why doesn't the room rate include the resort fee?
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Because hotels can advertise a lower headline rate that way and still extract the same total revenue. Federal regulators (FTC) have been moving against junk fees, but as of April 2026 Las Vegas resort fees are still legal and still ubiquitous. Most online travel agencies show the resort fee in fine print or at the final step of checkout — always look for it before booking.
How can I avoid paying resort fees?
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A handful of ways: (1) Stay at a property that does not charge a resort fee — on the Strip those are limited to a few smaller independents like Casino Royale and Jockey Club. (2) Use loyalty status: Caesars Rewards Diamond tier and above waives resort fees on all reservations at Caesars Las Vegas properties; MGM Rewards Gold tier and above waives them on up to two rooms when booking direct with MGM (not through third-party sites). Caesars Platinum and MGM Pearl get free parking but NOT a resort fee waiver. (3) Book with comp nights from a casino host. (4) Stay off-Strip or downtown, where resort fees are typically lower or absent entirely. Disputing fees at checkout almost never works.
Do all Las Vegas hotels charge resort fees?
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Almost all Strip resorts do. Off-Strip and downtown Vegas is more mixed — some downtown properties charge no fee, some charge a smaller one. Airbnb and vacation rentals do not charge resort fees but are subject to Nevada's short-term rental rules.
Are resort fees included when I use points to book?
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Generally no — even when you redeem points or certificates for a "free" night, the resort fee is still charged in cash at checkout. The exception is loyalty-status waivers, where eligible elite members may have the fee waived on point bookings as well as paid stays. Always confirm before assuming.