Resort fees add 40 to 55 dollars a night to most Las Vegas hotel bills, and they are almost never included in the advertised nightly rate, which makes price comparison misleading.

A resort fee is a mandatory daily charge that bundles amenities such as Wi-Fi, pool access, fitness centre use, and local calls, whether or not you actually use any of them.

The most reliable ways to avoid resort fees are through higher loyalty tier status, casino host arrangements for rated players, and certain package bookings or timeshare-style offers.

For everyone else, the practical strategies are comparing total prices including fees, booking with points where fees are sometimes waived, and asking politely at check-in or via a host.