Looks like there is a welcomed (by tourists and locals) break in much frowned-on parking fees at major hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, observed Grumpy Editor.
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, starting July 1, will stop charging overnight guests for parking while non-hotel guests will avoid parking fees if they spend $50 or more via restaurants, game play, shops, nightclub, shows and lounges.
"We have come to believe that charging additional parking fees is counter to the personalized service we provide," said Maurice Wooden, Wynn Las Vegas president.
Complicated parking charges at Wynn and other Strip hotels, instituted in 2016 after being free for self parking, have kept many grumbling visitors and locals away from most major Strip casinos that already charge resort fees.
At Wynn, self parking has been complimentary for the first hour, then a $7 fee kicks in for one to two hours, $12 for two to four hours, $15 for four to 24 hours and $15 for each additional 24 hours. Valet parking fee has been $18 for up to two hours, $22 for two to four hours, $27 for four to 24 hours and each additional 24 hours.
Paid parking on the Strip was initiated two years ago by MGM Resorts International, followed by Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Both raised parking fees earlier this year.
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