MGM Members Can Get a Free Status Match at Hard Rock Hotels

Hard Rock Hotels has officially purchased The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The sale of the property means that it has the MGM Resorts portfolio and its MGM Rewards (formerly known as M life Rewards) loyalty program and into Hard Rock’s Unity program, as reported by Miles to Memories.

And now, the Unity program is offering a status match for MGM members in a bid to increase business in the coming years.

Here’s what you need to know about this new opportunity!

Table of Contents

Why Is Hard Rock Offering a Free Status Match?
Status Match — The Details
Final Thoughts

Why Is Hard Rock Offering a Free Status Match?

If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas, you’re likely familiar with hotel groups offering status matches.

They’re practically given out like candy, but there’s a reason for that. With several different hotel and casino groups along the Strip and elsewhere, there’s fierce competition to get gamblers in the door. While these resorts do make money off of hotel rooms, entertainment, and food, the real money is in the gambling, and the more loyal customers you have, the more profitable you’ll become.

The Mirage used to participate in the MGM Rewards program, and Hard Rock is hoping many of those customers who enjoyed that hotel and casino will transition over to the Unity program now that the hotel has changed hands.

Status Match — The Details

MGM Gold and Platinum members — the mid-level tiers in the MGM Rewards program — will be matched to Hard Rock’s highest public tier, ICON.

ICON benefits include:

Priority access at various venues including taxi lines, restaurants, and entertainment
The “best seat in the house” and priority seating at Hard Rock Cafes
Member-only rates

There’s also a higher tier, X, that gets you upgrades, complimentary valet, lounges access, and more, but this tier is invite-only, so you’ll need to be a top gambler to even get a chance at accessing these benefits.

Hard Rock Cafes Vegas — Some benefits of the Unity ICON tier are valid at Hard Rock Cafes. Image Credit: Hard Rock Cafes

To match your status, simply visit any guest services desk on the property and show proof of your MGM Rewards status. You’ll be matched on the spot and will receive your new member number and card.

Miles to Memories has also pointed out that you’ll get bonus credit as a new member:

$50 for Pearl members
$100 for Gold members
$300 for Platinum members

Hot Tip: It’s worth noting that it’s possible to match your World of Hyatt status to MGM Rewards, and then match that status to Hard Rock’s Unity program

Final Thoughts

If you’re a frequent visitor to Las Vegas — or someone who just enjoys dining out at the Hard Rock Cafe — consider matching your MGM Rewards status to Hard Rock’s Unity program to get some extra perks on your next visit.

Even if you’re not someone who enjoys Las Vegas, many of the benefits are valid at restaurants worldwide which could prove useful during your travels.

14 comments

Loretta Simonsen January 18, 2023

Can you get status match online?

Jarrod West January 19, 2023
Hi Loretta,
It must be done at the Casino guest services desk.
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Mary February 4, 2023

Is the status match limited to MGM rewards or are other rewards programs i.e Caesars being matched as well? Very informative article!

Joe February 27, 2023

My status at MGM is Gold and I have a comped room reservation at Hard Rock (Mirage) for early June. The MGM app on my iPhone shows my Gold Status but I do not have an actual MGM players card. Do I need an actual card to get my status upgrade when I check into the HardRock in June?

Chris Hassan February 27, 2023
Hey Joe,
It is recommended to provide the physical card. You can easily have it printed at a neighboring MGM property before you visit the loyalty desk at the Mirage. Of course, you could try with the app, and if that doesn’t work then go grab your MGM card after.
Chris
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- Joe February 27, 2023
  Chris, Thanks for the fast reply. I do have a old M Life Platinum card that has expired. I’m just trying to get my ducks in a row before my trip. Thinking that I will go straight to the Bellagio from the airport get my new card and then taxi over to the Hard Rock to start the vacation. I would like to have everything ready before I check in…
  Thanks
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  - Chris Hassan February 28, 2023
    Good plan!
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Wendy rantz March 6, 2023

Can you use bonus points for free play?

Jarrod West March 6, 2023
Hi Wendy,
Yes, you should be able to.
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Tom April 4, 2023

Is MGM pearl equivalent to Legend Unity? I was told it is so you get free parking. Thanks

Chris Hassan April 5, 2023
Hey Tom, yes MGM Pearl and Unity Legend are equivalent. At The Mirage in Las Vegas, you would get complimentary self-parking with Legend status.
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Ori April 21, 2023

As a data point, I did a successful match last week to Unity icon (gold) however was not awarded any credit. The tier credits still shows 0 under the icon status.