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Caesars Rewards Diamond Status Explained
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., formerly Eldorado Resorts, Inc., is an American hotel and casino entertainment company founded and based in Reno, Nevada that operates more than 50 properties. 4 Eldorado Resorts acquired Caesars Entertainment Corporation and changed its own name to Caesars Entertainment on July 20, 2020. Caesars Rewards, formally known as Total Rewards, is the loyalty program offered by Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The company recently added some new features to this popular loyalty program. Today, we’re going to look at exactly what Caesars Rewards has to offer.
For the past five or so years I have been an M life loyalist when it comes to Vegas. I typically stay at M life properties as they are partnered with Hyatt. Recently I status matched my IHG Platinum status to Wyndham Diamond, and then Wyndham Diamond to Caesars Rewards Diamond. NOTE: As of February 1, 2019, Total Rewards has been renamed as Caesars Rewards. The same benefit will remain with a few additional benefits being added.
Caesars Rewards, the loyalty program of Caesars properties, has a total of 4 tiers:
- Gold (Entry Level)
- Platinum (5,000+ Tier Credits)
- Diamond (15,000+ Tier Credits)
- Seven Stars (150,000+ Tier Credits)
Learn more about Tier Credits, and how to earn them, here.
Below I cover some of the perks I experienced (and a few I haven’t yet) as a Diamond on my recent stay at Caesars Palace. These benefits are current as of January, 2020.
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No Resort Fees
I hate resort fees. I avoid hotels that have them. Unfortunately every hotel/casino on the strip charges them. At the nicer hotels the fee is $45+ tax per night. As a Diamond, the resort fee is waived. Essentially Diamond status saves you about $50 a night.
Discount on Spa Day Pass
This is a benefit that I could not find advertised anywhere. When I was staying at Caesars Palace this weekend, I wanted to visit the highly rated Qua Spa. Online the cost of a day pass for a hotel guest is $35. For someone staying at another Caesars property, the price is $60. The price for the general public is $65. Just to use the spa facilities!
However, as a Diamond, I was told the price was only $20 for a day pass. And that price was good even when not staying at a Caesars property.
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Other Caesars properties offer free spa access for Diamond elites. Qua at Caesars seems to be the nicest of the lot (hence the $20 fee). The only other property that charges for a day pass is the Linq spa that charges $12.50. Update: As of December 2019, most spas now charge Diamond members a fee if they aren’t staying at the hotel. Planet Hollywood and Paris both charge $20 for a day pass — definitely not worth it as these spas are dated.
Two Free Show Tickets
Each calendar month, Diamond elites get two free tickets to select Caesars shows. These can be used for two tickets to the same show or can be used for one ticket to two different shows. Read more about this benefit here.
My friend and I went and saw Penn & Teller at the Rio. It was pretty painless to get the tickets. You must first stop by the Caesars Rewards desk to get your vouchers printed. Then take them to a ticket box office (Caesars’ “remote box office” is just south of OMNIA and opens at 11am but each property has their own box office — just ask at the Caesars Rewards desk) and exchange them for the tickets. We tried to get our tickets the day of the show but it was sold out, but we got tickets for the following day.
Don’t expect to get tickets to see Celine or Backstreet Boys — these shows are second (or third) tier entertainment.
I have created a post with a list of show available for free. You can also ask for the list of eligible shows at the Caesars Rewards desk.
$100 Celebration Dinner
Each year (February 1 – January 31), Diamond elites get a Celebration Dinner which is a $100 dining credit to various Caesars property restaurants. Again, you can find a list of restaurants at Caesars Rewards desks or here. The $100 credit is added to your Diamond card and essentially used like a debit card; though the $100 must be used all at one time in one location. Read more about this benefit here.
Shorter Lines
Whether you are checking in to the hotel, getting a taxi, or stopping by the buffet; many Caesars locations have Diamond lines reserved for elites. Hotels have Diamond check in lounges with shorter lines and more personalized service.
In addition, most of the buffets have reserved seating for elites. These offer better service and a bit higher luxury (cloth napkins, drink service) depending on the buffet.
There are also Diamond Lounges at each casino, but as of 2018 you had to redeem points to gain access.
“Free” Stay at Atlantis (That Isn’t Free)
Base level Diamond elites are eligible for 4 nights stay at the Atlantis Resort for about $200. Though advertised as complimentary, you are actually charged about $50 per night (in the form of a mandatory resort fee). The food is apparently WAY overpriced and not good (according to DEMflyers). Plus they have captive dolphins which is completely cruel. I likely won’t be visiting Atlantis with this offer.
Other Perks
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There are a number of other small perks such as a free parking at any Caesars property and other discounts.
Overall I found that Diamond status at Caesars is much more recognized and overall has better perks than M life Platinum Status. I would like to see M life improve their loyalty program as I do like that you can get Hyatt points and stay credits at M life properties.
Not yet a member of Caesars Rewards? Sign up using this link and you get a bonus 500 Tier Credits when you pick up your membership card at any Caesars property! In full disclosure, I also get 500 Tier Credits when you sign up.
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Interested in other information about Caesars Rewards? Check out my Caesars Rewards page with tips to help you make the most out of your next visit including how to easily get Diamond status, access to free shows and food, reviews of hotels and much more.