Last updated: October 30, 2026. Resort fee amounts are the 2026 rates published by the hotels and compiled by Las Vegas fee trackers; rules are from the US Federal Trade Commission. Fees change, so check the total before you book.
Short answer: a resort fee is a mandatory charge per room and per night that some hotels add to the room rate. On the Las Vegas Strip it is about $45–55 per night in 2026, plus about 13% tax. Since May 12, 2025, US hotels and booking sites must show the total price including such fees up front, but the fees themselves are still allowed. The main ways to avoid them: stay at a hotel without one, or have loyalty status that waives it.
What a resort fee is
A resort fee (also called a destination, amenity, facility or urban fee) is a daily charge on top of the room rate. Hotels say it covers things like Wi-Fi, the pool, the gym or local calls, but it is usually mandatory whether you use them or not. It is charged per room, not per person. Optional extras such as parking or breakfast are different: you only pay them if you use them.
What resort fees cost in Las Vegas (2026)
| Fee per night (before tax) | Examples |
|---|---|
| about $55 | The highest fees on the Strip, for example at Caesars Palace and the Wynn properties |
| about $50 | MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Flamingo, Harrah’s, The LINQ, Horseshoe, Rio |
| about $45 | Luxor, Excalibur, New York-New York, Circus Circus |
Sources: 2026 Las Vegas resort fee lists compiled from hotel websites, checked October 30, 2026. Nevada adds roughly 13% tax on top. Amounts change; the hotel’s booking page shows the current fee.
Example: in our weekend getaway check, two nights at the Luxor were listed at $439. With a $45 resort fee per night plus tax, about $100 more can come on top if the fee is not already included. On a 4-night stay at a $55 hotel, the fee alone is $220 before tax.
The rules since 2025
The FTC’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect on May 12, 2025. It requires hotels, vacation rentals and booking sites that show a price to include all mandatory fees in that price, so you see the real total up front. It does not ban or cap resort fees. In practice, most major sites now show the total, but presentation varies, for example calendars that still show the room rate first. Always look at the final total before you pay.
Where else you will see them
- Las Vegas and other casino hotels.
- Beach resorts in Florida, Hawaii and Mexico.
- Theme park hotels.
- “Urban” or “destination” fees at some city hotels, for example in New York.
All-inclusive resorts usually include everything in one price, but check for extra resort or service charges in the fine print.
How to avoid or reduce resort fees
- Compare the total, not the room rate. A cheaper room with a $50 fee can cost more than a pricier room without one.
- Choose hotels without a resort fee. Many off-Strip, downtown and chain hotels do not charge one; check the price breakdown.
- Use loyalty status. In Las Vegas, higher tiers of Caesars Rewards (Diamond and above) and MGM Rewards (Gold and above) waive resort fees at their own hotels. Some hotel loyalty programs waive them for top elite members or on award stays.
- Ask about it. If an advertised amenity is broken (no pool, no Wi-Fi), ask at the front desk to remove the fee for those days.
- Dispute hidden fees. If a mandatory fee was not shown in the total when you booked, contact the hotel and your card issuer, and you can report it to the FTC.
More ways to save on hotels: hotel booking tips based on our price tests and the best time to book hotels.
FAQs
Are resort fees mandatory?
Usually yes. If a hotel charges a resort fee, every room pays it, whether or not you use the amenities. Exceptions are loyalty tiers that waive it or a manager agreeing to remove it.
How much are Las Vegas resort fees in 2026?
About $45–55 per room per night on the Strip, plus about 13% tax.
Did the FTC ban resort fees?
No. Since May 12, 2025, the fees must be included in the total price shown up front, but hotels can still charge them.
Are resort fees per person?
No, per room and per night.
Do I pay resort fees if I book on Expedia or another site?
Yes. The fee is charged by the hotel no matter where you book. The booking site should now include it in the total price.
