A recent tourist’s disastrous stay at Caesars Palace Las Vegas has gone viral, exposing a shocking system of sensor-rigged mini-bars, absurd service charges, and fees so high that many travelers are now labeling the entire city a “scam.” If you’re planning a trip to the Strip, you need to hear this cautionary tale because the days of cheap Vegas fun are definitely over.
Tourist Aaron, a TikToker who shared his experience online, warned potential visitors to “never, ever in your life, for any reason whatsoever, no matter the discount, no matter the reason, no matter the time of day—never stay at this place.” BroBible reported that his problems started the moment he walked into his room and saw the packed mini-fridge and a Keurig machine.
This isn’t just about expensive snacks, folks; it’s about surveillance. While the K-Cups provided with the machine cost $14.99, Aaron discovered that the hotel charges a $19.99 restocking fee if he even touches the inventory. The room is rigged with sensors that alert the hotel when you’ve moved a box or item.
I can’t even imagine not being able to look in the mini-fridge
Aaron’s experience tracks with broader trends and the opinions of other travelers. The average nightly rate at Strip hotels rose nearly 70% between 2015 and 2025. In fact, an executive from MGM, Bill Hornbuckle, even admitted that prices were getting out of control after a story about a $26 bottle of water made the rounds.
On top of the sensor nightmare, you’re getting slammed by high resort fees, around $50 per day, that does not come with additional amenities. Adam shared that “There’s no pool, there’s no continental breakfast, there’s no coffee, there’s no water.” The only real amenity was a 24-hour gym. The worst are the hidden prices that can suddenly hit customer.
The hidden fees don’t stop at the room door, either. When Aaron tried to use the ATM, he was charged a $12 fee. His cheapest room service option, egg fried rice, was a whopping $23, with a $15 service charge for delivery, plus tip. When he decided to pick it up himself, the hotel charged him a $3 service fee. After waiting an hour, he finally got his meal, only to discover it was truly horrible.
Amongst Aaron’s other observations: fees if you want to access wifi on more than two devices, coffee and muffins for “basically double what any of this costs in New York City at a standard restaurant,” and no Uber access at the hotel. At least he got his steps in trying to catch a ride to his conference. Outside of these outrageous fees, the hotels of Las Vegas can even physically harm you.
