Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli indicated that MGM Resorts is considering introducing a fee for premium restaurant seating, particularly for high-demand areas like window tables. While it's unlikely to generate significant revenue, such tiered seating could provide high-margin income streams if successfully implemented.
MGM Resorts, a major player on the Las Vegas Strip with properties like the Bellagio and MGM Grand, has already implemented fee increases for parking and resort stays, currently charging $55 daily at Bellagio. Adding fees for prime seating is yet another method of extracting revenue from guests.
This potential move towards charging for premium seating isn’t new in Las Vegas. For example, the Eiffel Tower restaurant requires a $40 per person prepay for a window table, which does not include food, illustrating how higher-end dining experiences capitalize on prime location.
As dining prices increase across Las Vegas, more customers are feeling the pinch, making affordable meal options scarce. Some diners are now drawn to less expensive meals like the $30 three-course option found within the Fashion Show mall.
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