Caesars Rewards Diamond Status Explained

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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.

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

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.

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.

Update (06/13/2020): Wyndham has announced that they have stopped are not currently accepting status match opportunities from other hotel loyalty programs, which makes the strategy below obsolete. However, status matching between Wyndham and Caesars Rewards is still available.

It takes 15,000 tier credits to reach Caesars Diamond status. The benefits can be quite substantial for frequent Vegas visitors—no resort fees, free parking, and a $100 celebration dinner can really help make a trip more affordable. But is it worth stretching your gambling dollar, succumbing to whims of volatility, all in the pursuit of perks? For low rollers, it’s probably not.

That’s why many turn to an alternative path, the Founders Card. FC is a membership that grants card holders access to a number of discounts and benefits. The most pertinent being complementary Caesars Diamond status. It’s a direct, easy option for those not wanting to put their bankroll at risk. But FC can be pricey. A one year membership costs up to $395. There are benefits beyond Diamond status that can make FC useful, especially if you’re a business owner. But there’s yet an even cheaper option to acquire Diamond status. All it costs is around $100 and a decent credit score.

The key to Diamond for $100 is the direct status match relationship between Wyndham and Caesars. Wyndham and Caesars have, in essence, reciprocal statuses. If you have Diamond status with Wyndham, you can match that to Diamond Status with Caesars, and vice versa. So, it’s possible to reach Caesars Diamond not just directly, but by somehow obtaining Diamond status with Wyndham as well. Currently, Wyndham allows anyone to match a competitor hotel status to into the Wyndham program at the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond level.

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There’s no efficient way to reach Wyndham Diamond through Wyndham itself, but you can reach a top tier status with other hotel programs by simply being approved for and holding on to one of their credit cards. If you’re comfortable with this strategy, a hotel credit card with an annual fee of less than $100 can be your ticket to Diamond. Once you receive the status from the other program, you would match it Wyndham then, once processed, match your Wyndham status to Caesars. Processing times vary, but it usually takes less than three weeks for both to go through.

MilesTalk has a handy post and flow chart, documenting the status you would need at competitor programs to match to Wyndham Diamond. Based on his information, here are some credit cards with annual fees less than $100 that should do the trick:

Key stats:

• $95 annual fee
• 125k bonus points for $2,000 of spend in three months
• Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status
• 12x points on Hilton purchases
• 6x points on restaurant, gas station, and supermarket purchases
• 3x points on all other purchases
  

This is probably my favorite of the bunch. Hilton has a broad portfolio and, in my experience, treats Gold members well, even at some of their more modest properties. Note that the bonus point earnings might seem inflated compared to other cards. It takes more HH points for redemptions than it may other hotel loyalty programs. This is something to be aware of if you’re new to the points and miles and are comparing credit card benefits.

Vegas redemption options include Tropicana, Elara, and the Waldorf Astoria. I’ve seen some great weekday rates at the Waldorf Astoria, which is in a fantastic location in the center of the Strip.

Key stats:

• $89 annual fee
• 80k bonus points for $2,000 of spend in three months
• Complimentary Platinum Elite status
• 25x points on IHG purchases (10x for being a credit card holder, 10x for being IHG Rewards member, 5x for having Platinum Elite status)
• 2x points on restaurant, gas station, and supermarket purchases
• 1x points on all other purchases
  

This is another solid, inexpensive option. IHG has a large footprint with plenty of modestly priced options. If you’re a Vegas visitor, you can use IHG points to redeem stays at the Venetian or Palazzo, which have some of the largest basic rooms on the Strip.

Key stats:

• $75 annual fee
• 85k bonus points (50k after your first purchase, 35k after $2500 of spend in three months)
• Complimentary Gold status
• 6x points on Radisson purchases
• 3x points on all other purchases
• 40k points for card renewal each year
  

I’ll admit that I’m rather ignorant to the Radisson Reward program. Superficially, at least, this appears to be a decent card, especially if your travels have you frequenting Radisson family hotels. You can also use your points to book free nights at Treasure Island in Las Vegas, which is one of the better casinos for gamblers on the Strip at the moment. Currently, it takes 44,000 points for a free night at TI. You’d be just shy of two free nights after the initial sign-on bonus is complete.

I have no idea how long this strategy will be valid. For it to continue, the Caesars and Wyndham partnership needs to remain intact. Further, Wyndham has to maintain its competitor match availability. Both could close at a moment’s notice. I would also anticipate more restructuring of Caesars Diamond benefits. Caesars (El Dorado) has already developed multiple Diamond tiers, designed to specifically reward Diamond members who obtained status through gambling. It remains to be seen if additional perks will be rolled into the Diamond Plus and Elite tiers. But for now, the credit card strategy still works. If you’re able and willing, you can still get valuable Caesars Diamond perks for under $100.

To keep Caesars Diamond perpetually, it’s important to know when each program’s status lapses during the year. Your Caesars Diamond status will expire on January 31st, so prior to, make sure to match your status back to Wyndham, that way you can rematch from Wyndham back to Caesars after January 31st. Wyndham’s Diamond status is promotional. It lasts for 90 days unless you complete certain stay requirements. So don’t match back to Wyndham more than 90 days before January 31st.

Recap

• Get top status at a hotel program that matches to Wyndham Diamond
• Match your Caesars Diamond status back to Wyndham after January 1st
• Match Wyndham Diamond status back to Caesars after January 31st

Resources

MilesTalk shows how you can get even more mileage out of these status match opportunities: The Status Match Merry Go Round Explained

Diamonds Casino Diner Menu

I discuss the Founders Card membership program: Is the Founders Card Worth It?

Caesars Rewards: Benefits Overview by Tier

Diamonds Casino Dinero

The credit card strategy and your credit report: How a “Churn and Burn” Credit Card Strategy Impacts your Credit Score

Diamonds Casino Diners

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