The provided source material details several complimentary benefits and promotional offers available at Las Vegas nightclubs, primarily focusing on guest list access, comp tables, and birthday freebies. These offers are structured to attract specific demographics, such as female guests or birthday celebrants, and often involve interactions with VIP hosts or promoters. The information covers venues including Intrigue, XS, Jewel, Encore Beach Club, Wet Republic, and Daylight Beach Club, as well as broader casino promotions.
Guest List and Free Entry
Many Las Vegas clubs offer free entry to guests who register on the club's guest list. This is a common strategy to fill the venue early in the evening.
- XS Nightclub: Located at Wynn Las Vegas, XS offers free entry to guests on the guest list. This access is available from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The guest list is open to both men and women; however, parties with an even gender ratio are more likely to ensure that men also gain free admission. XS operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Jewel Nightclub: This venue, described as a smaller but engaging club with a 24,000-square-foot setup and LED displays, provides free access via the guest list. This offer is valid every Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM.
- Intrigue Nightclub: At Intrigue, female guests on the guest list may receive free entry to the neighboring XS Nightclub. This is particularly likely on nights featuring performances by The Chainsmokers at XS. An Intrigue VIP host may escort these guests to XS before the headliner takes the stage, provided XS has not reached capacity.
Comp Tables and Bottle Service Promotions
Complimentary tables, often referred to as "comps," are a significant perk, though their availability is strictly limited and not guaranteed.
- Intrigue Nightclub: The venue offers comp tables specifically for female guests, known as "girl comps." These are most likely to be available on Thursday nights. To request a comp table, guests are advised to contact an Intrigue VIP host a few days to a few weeks in advance.
- Limitations: Comp tables are rarely available on very busy nights and are usually only granted for a limited duration (e.g., the first hour or two) while the club attempts to sell the table to a paying party.
- Expectations: Even if a comp is promised by a host or promoter, it is not guaranteed. Clubs may revoke the offer if the venue sells out or changes plans.
- Gratuity: While the table is complimentary, standard etiquette suggests tipping the server approximately $100 per bottle of alcohol served.
- Industry Nights: Intrigue hosts "industry nights," which are described as parties offering exceptional savings on bottle service reservations. These nights still feature top DJs. By spending the early evening at Intrigue, guests may secure benefits such as girl comp tables and drink tickets.
Birthday Freebies
Birthday celebrations in Las Vegas often come with specific perks at pool clubs and casinos.
Pool Clubs
Several pool clubs offer complimentary entry or discounted packages for birthday guests, though availability often depends on the day and crowd levels.
- Encore Beach Club: Known for celebrity appearances, this club often provides free or discounted entry for the birthday person.
- Wet Republic at MGM Grand: This venue offers birthday packages that may include expedited entry, complimentary drinks, and potentially a private cabana, depending on group size and availability.
- Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay: Birthday packages here may include free entry, a reserved cabana or daybed, and drinks.
Casino Promotions
Casinos frequently offer birthday freebies through players' club loyalty programs.
- The Venetian and The Palazzo: Members of the players' club at these properties often receive birthday offers that can include free slot play or dining credits.
Venue Features and Technology
The sources highlight specific features and technological advancements at Intrigue Nightclub, which influence the guest experience.
- Design and Layout: Intrigue, which opened in 2016, was remodeled from the former Tryst nightclub. It features a modern aesthetic with gold and cream color palettes. The club includes an indoor/outdoor experience with floor-to-ceiling windows, a waterfall, a pond with fire features, and chandeliers hanging from trees. An outdoor bar is available near the waterfall.
- Audio/Visual: Intrigue utilizes a sound system designed by John Lyons, capable of reaching 110 decibels, and features one of the largest LED screens in Vegas, which syncs graphics to the DJ's performance.
- Guest Amenities: For bottle service guests, the booths include drawers for storing belongings. The club also features dance shows on the main stage and video booths.
- XS Nightclub: XS is noted for its "elegant setup" and EDM music, operating from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM on weekends.
Promoter Dynamics
The relationship between club promoters and guests is a mechanism for securing free entry or tables, though it carries potential risks.
- Parisian Promoter Model: A case study of a promoter in Paris illustrates the business model. Promoters earn money in two ways:
- Table Reservations: They receive a 10% commission on the spending of affluent customers who reserve tables through them.
- Guest Volume: Promoters are paid by the club based on the number of female guests they bring to the venue.
- Risks: While these relationships can result in free nights out, some clubbers report that the "cost" (likely referring to pressure to attend or spend) can outweigh the benefits.