A California traveler successfully secured a room upgrade at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas after slipping a $100 bill to the front desk staff, BroBible reported. Evie Ann, who identifies as a 365 party girl, documented her experiment on video to see if greasing the palms of hotel employees would actually result in a better stay for her birthday weekend. The results of her attempt were pretty impressive. Her video shows the $100 bill resting on the lobby kiosk before transitioning to a view of the Las Vegas skyline from a high vantage point. She confirmed the success of her strategy in the caption, stating, “Finally tried it at the Cosmopolitan and thank God it worked! Had the best birthday weekend!” She also noted on-screen that she was upgraded to a wraparound suite. The footage includes a walkthrough of the suite, showing off a large living room, a spacious kitchen, a modern bathroom, and her two friends relaxing at a high-top table. The highlight of the suite is clearly the balcony view of the city lights. Ann captured the skyline both at night and under the glow of dawn, showcasing the desert city in all its glory. This practice of tipping for upgrades has sparked a wide range of reactions from travelers Some people reported that the method is not always effective. One person wrote, “One time I tipped girly but they gave me no upgrade.” Another user added, “Tipped 60 at Paris for it not to work.” On the other hand, industry insiders provided some insight into how this process works behind the scenes. @lovely_evieann Finally tried it at the cosmopolitan and thank god it worked! Had the best birthday weekend! #vegas #tiptrick #hotelupgrade ♬ suono originale – UMC A person claiming to be a front desk agent commented, “tipping 100 will get you far.” They explained that providing cash at the beginning of the interaction “set[s] the tone for the rest of the check in,” making it more likely that an agent will offer an upgrade if one is available. However, another hotel worker cautioned that it is not a guaranteed system. They wrote, “As a front desk agent in Vegas, I can tell you it doesn’t always work. Just depends on the day and how many days you’re staying.” Other travelers shared their own experiences with similar tactics. One commenter mentioned that they frequently visit the Cosmopolitan and tip $50 to secure an early check-in and a higher floor room, noting, “I’m not waiting till 4pm to check in.” Another traveler described the common practice of the $20 trick, which involves wrapping a $20 bill around a credit card when asking about upgrades. If the staff cannot provide an upgrade, they simply return the bill. This strategy has proven effective in various locations beyond Las Vegas. One person shared that they used the $20 trick at a Hilton hotel in Hawaii to secure a room on the second highest floor and complimentary breakfast for their family. They also gained access to a private pool, which would have otherwise cost an additional $840. Another traveler reported that a $50 bill at Planet Hollywood resulted in a significant room upgrade. While the effectiveness of these tips can vary, many travelers seem to view it as a standard part of the experience when visiting Las Vegas.