In Las Vegas, you can gamble away $60 in seconds. Or you can spend it checking into a budget-friendly hotel on the Strip a few hours early.
A social media post depicting a $60 (plus tax) early check-in fee on a digital kiosk at Flamingo hotel-casino went viral over the weekend. The service charge struck a nerve with many social commenters who expressed disbelief at the high cost from a mid-tier resort and frustration at the seemingly endless nickel-and-diming of Las Vegas visitors.
The post, originally shared by X user @wonderousATX around 1:30 p.m. on May 31, was shared by two of Las Vegas’ largest social media influencers, Las Vegas Locally and Vital Vegas, which amplified its reach.
