Now Live: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Joins MGM Rewards

We have exciting news today from MGM Rewards, which purchased The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas last year. Although the popular hotel has maintained its own loyalty program for some time, it has now merged over and joined with MGM Rewards.

Let’s take a look at the details and what it means for travelers.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Switched to MGM Rewards

The Cosmopolitan has been an interesting beast for a long time. Situated in a prime location on the Las Vegas Strip, this high-end hotel has thus far operated independently from casino giants Caesars Rewards and MGM Rewards. Although it was sold to MGM Resorts in 2022, the hotel maintained its unique loyalty program and its relationship with Marriott Bonvoy.

Now, that’s changed, as The Cosmopolitan’s Identity program has been abandoned in favor of MGM Rewards.

What Does This Mean for Travelers?

It’s been a while since The Cosmopolitan was purchased by MGM, and repeated delays have meant that the Marriott Bonvoy partnership went live before The Cosmopolitan was assimilated into MGM Rewards. This has led to … an interesting situation for those with both Marriott Bonvoy and MGM elite status who have wanted to book stays at The Cosmopolitan.

“This marks an important milestone for The Cosmopolitan as we become fully integrated into MGM Rewards, introducing our resort amenities to a broad new audience while offering our loyal guests unparalleled access to iconic destinations across Las Vegas,” said Sean Lanni, President and COO of The Cosmopolitan. “We’re looking forward to welcoming MGM Rewards members from our Las Vegas and regional markets who now have the ability to earn and redeem at The Cosmopolitan as they enjoy the resort’s exceptional accommodations, dining, entertainment, slots and table games.”

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist, don’t worry — The Cosmopolitan is keeping its existing relationship with Marriott’s Autograph Collection brand. This means you can continue to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for stays at the hotel.

Otherwise, those with Cosmopolitan Identity status should see their rewards within MGM’s system:

• Tier points were based on play from July 30, 2023, to July 29, 2024
• Tier points were converted to Tier credits at a 1:2 ratio
• Players received an Identity Table Play bonus based on table play during the last year

There probably aren’t many readers of Upgraded Points who focus on gambling (or maybe there are?), but those who do are likely members of larger rewards programs such as MGM Rewards and Caesars Rewards.

If there are any out there who’ve been focused on Identity status, credit for table games and a doubled conversion of tier points into tier credits will hopefully make the transition to MGM Rewards bearable.

Final Thoughts

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has finished moving over its Identity loyalty program to MGM Rewards. This comes on the heels of its purchase by MGM in 2022. Despite its integration into MGM’s system, The Cosmopolitan remains part of Marriott’s portfolio and can still be booked with Marriott Bonvoy points.