The Venetian and Palazzo resorts, sister hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, have started their paid self-parking programs.
They are just the latest facilities in Las Vegas to break the long-standing tradition of free parking.
The Wynn Resort is said to be next.
The paid parking program at the Venetian and Palazzo began on August 29. Parking will remain free for loyalty club tiers Elite and above.
It’s really not a revenue-generating move – although it will make some money -- but rather a move to discourage free parking for people who just park their cars and walk the strip. That is especially true now that the Sphere entertainment complex is open.
The Wynn is expected to make an official announcement next week. In many respects, the Wynn felt as though it had no choice but to charge for parking, since it is so close to the Sphere.
Parking for the new entertainment facility is said to be at a premium.
Almost all Las Vegas strip resorts now have paid parking. The only other free parking near the Sphere is at the Fashion Show Mall.
In a world where most grocery stores charge a quarter just to use the shopping carts, it’s par for the course.
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