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Originally posted by: friedmush
For the sake of some context, parking fees are not a "Las Vegas issue." In fact Las Vegas is just catching up to the rest of the world. On my recent business trips here are what the hotels charged, though I didn't have a vehicle. Chicago Marriott ($46 per day for off site parking, $61 per day for valet), Crowne Plaza Denver ($27 per day, self park), San Diego Hyatt ($32/$47 valet per day), The Hutton in Nashville ($26/$34 per day), Marriott Baltimore ($26/$40), Renaissance Nashville ($13 per day for off site parking, $26 valet). Most of these places also had some kind of resort fee. Same with local staycation at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, which had a $30 daily resort fee.
The primary reason to separate these fees is to prevent all of the Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, etc. from collecting a commission.
True. Many resorts charge you to park even if you are a guest - but not casinos.
And that gets to the broader point. I think MGM is officially making the move from being a casino-based resort to a recreational/spa resort that just happens to have a casino. Its probably indicative of the fact that they are getting substantially more revenue from non-gaming activity now.
It doesn't mean you have to like it. And it doesn't mean you cant boycott them. I am. For those of us who still see Vegas as a gambling destination this is a sad transition. Sorry, MGM, I don't like being charged to park so I can have the honor of losing my money in your casino that already has high limits, tight machines, lousy tables...and a worthless players club.
