I had Platinum Status with the status match from Hyatt. The agent told me about the $32 resort fee, how to get my M Life Rewards card and the location of the elevators. I chose the designated check-in line for Gold or higher. Check-in was quick, only one couple was in front of me. If you don’t have your M Life Rewards card yet, just take a ticket and tell the front desk agent that you have tier status with M Life (if you do) and they will take care of the rest. I decided to head to the parking garage to check-in. Upon my arrival, I didn’t know I could have used valet parking for free. They game the system and that’s why you should too.

It’s just another way to take your money. It’s mandatory and it gives you free internet access, pool access, and other amenities, which are usually included in a regular hotel. Be also warned about the resort fee you will encounter during your stay. Parking used to be free and now these Resorts come up with more ways to get your money. This info is to help you save some dollars during your visit to Vegas. I believe, I never talked that much about parking. Check this link or the website of your MGM Resort property. Again, if you have any status with M Life Rewards you can park for free without being a hotel guest. These privileges are good across all MGM properties in Las Vegas. As a registered hotel guest, you have in and out privileges. Use your M Life Rewards card to access and leave the parking garage. M life Rewards members level Gold and higher get valet parking for free as well and can decide rather to self park the car or use valet.

However, if you have any status with M Life Rewards, the rewards program of MGM, you can self-park for free. MGM properties implemented the parking fees in June 2016.

Most Las Vegas Hotels & Casinos are charging you now for parking. They won’t allow you to stop in front of the hotel to check in and get your luggage unloaded. If you arrive by car, be prepared to either drive to the valet or park it in the self-parking garage. Another point speaking for the Mirage was that it is an MGM Resort property and I could use my matched status to M Life Rewards and also collect valuable nights to reach the top tier of World of Hyatt. Las Vegas knows how to get to your money. The Mirage is conveniently located not too far from the convention center and it was the cheapest hotel I could find during the time of booking and in this class. The Mirage Casino and Hotel is located towards the north end of the “strip” and close to the more famous casinos and locations like the Bellagio, Linq, Ceasars Palace and so on.

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