Resort fees: the nightly charge on top of the room
A resort fee is a mandatory nightly charge many casino hotels add to the room rate. It usually covers Wi-Fi, gym and pool access. In Las Vegas it often runs $35 to $55 a night plus tax.
Reviewed Oct 15, 2026
Answer first
90s- 01Resort fees are charged per night, even if you never use the pool or gym.
- 02Since May 2025, the FTC requires hotels to show the total price including mandatory fees.
- 03Players with good status or offers can often get the fee waived.
Key numbers
Resort fees in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- Compare total nightly price, not the base rate.
- Resort fees are taxed like the room.
- Comped rooms often still carry the resort fee.
- Ask the host or check your offer for a fee waiver.
Progress
What you pay per night
- 1
Room rate
The base price
- 2
Resort fee
Mandatory, per night
- 3
Room tax
On both rate and fee
- 4
Parking
Often extra
- 5
Total
What hits your card
Check each line on the booking page.
Typical resort fees (examples)
| Area | Typical range per night |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas Strip | $40 to $55 |
| Downtown Las Vegas | $20 to $40 |
| Atlantic City | $15 to $40 |
| Regional resorts | $0 to $30 |
Ranges are rough and change often; check the property.
What the fee usually covers
Most resort fees bundle Wi-Fi, fitness center access, pool access and sometimes local calls, printing or a small food credit. You pay it whether you use these or not.
Some properties list the inclusions on the booking page or in a printed card in the room.
Example: 3 nights on the Strip
| Line | Per night | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Room rate | $120 | $360 |
| Resort fee | $50 | $150 |
| Tax at about 13.4% | $22.80 | $68.40 |
| Total | $192.80 | $578.40 |
Example only, before parking.
The FTC total-price rule
A federal rule effective May 12, 2025 requires hotels and short-term rentals to show the total price including mandatory fees up front. Taxes and optional extras can still be shown separately.
You should now see the resort fee in the first price on most booking sites. If you do not, scroll to the final screen before paying.
Sequence
Ways to lower or avoid the fee
Step 01
Use your players card
Ask about fee waivers.
Step 02
Check casino offers
Some include the fee.
Step 03
Pick no-fee hotels
A few still exist.
Step 04
Compare total cost
Including parking.
Step 05
Ask at check-in
Polite requests sometimes work.
Comps and resort fees
A comped room often still carries the resort fee. Higher tiers in casino loyalty programs often waive it, and hosts can sometimes remove it for players with steady play.
Read your room offer closely. Phrases like "resort fee included" or "resort fee waived" matter.
Floor rules
Resort fee terms
Know before you sit
- Resort fee
- Mandatory nightly add-on charge.
- Total price
- Rate plus mandatory fees.
- Waiver
- Removal of the fee, often for players.
- Room tax
- Local tax on rate and fee.
Booking direct vs third-party sites
Booking direct can give you casino offers and a better chance of waivers. Third-party sites must now show the total price too, but changes and waivers are harder.
Players card offers are only available when you book through the casino.
Fee vs no-fee hotel (example, 3 nights)
| Hotel | Rate | Fee | Total before tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| With fee | $120 | $50 | $510 |
| No fee | $150 | $0 | $450 |
A higher rate can still be cheaper overall.
Common mistakes
- Comparing base rates only
- Use the total price.
- Assuming comps cover fees
- Often they do not.
- Forgetting tax on the fee
- It is taxed.
- Ignoring parking
- It can add more.
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01Basics
What is a resort fee?
A mandatory nightly charge on top of the room rate at many casino hotels. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
What does it cover?
Usually Wi-Fi, gym and pool access, sometimes small credits. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
Can I refuse to pay it?
Usually not, since it is mandatory; ask about waivers. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
02Costs
How much are Vegas resort fees?
Often $35 to $55 a night on the Strip, plus tax. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
Is the fee taxed?
Yes, local room tax usually applies to it. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
Do comps cover the fee?
Often not; check your offer. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
03Rules
Do hotels have to show the fee?
Yes. Since May 2025, the FTC rule requires the total price up front. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
Which hotels have no fee?
A few downtown and regional hotels; check before booking. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
Can a host waive it?
Often yes, for players with steady play. Rules differ between licensed sportsbooks, so read the house rules.
Sources
- Federal Trade Commission — Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees · accessed Oct 15, 2026Total price rule for short-term lodging
- Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Visitor and room data
- American Gaming Association — Research Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026US casino industry data
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER