flamingo confirm-fee

RAG Context: Escalation guideline for Flamingo Las Vegas guest messages where the guest confirms, accepts, authorizes, agrees to, or approves a fee or charge — as opposed to disputing one. Covers acceptance of a quoted surcharge or add-on cost: adjoining / connecting room fees, room upgrades, early check-in or late checkout fees, resort fees, parking, pet fees, rollaway bed or extra-guest charges, extra-night charges, and any "per room / per night" or "extra fee" the guest agrees to pay (e.g. "Yes, we'd like to confirm the adjoining rooms for the extra fee of $25 per room, per night."). The LLM cannot process payments, apply charges, or guarantee paid add-ons or availability, so every confirmation must be handed to a human to action. Maps to risk category FEE & CHARGE CONFIRMATION (tag CONFIRM-FEE) in the master Flamingo Risk Management Framework (flamingo-las-vegas-hotel-casino-escalations.md). All matches require immediate escalation. Do not confirm the charge is applied or the add-on secured — acknowledge and route to a human.

Confirmation of a Fee or Charge

Guest asks / says:

• "Yes, we'd like to confirm the adjoining rooms for the extra fee of $25 per room, per night."
• "Yes, please go ahead and add the [resort fee / early check-in / late checkout / upgrade] charge."
• "We accept the $X fee — please confirm."
• "Go ahead and charge me for the [rollaway bed / pet fee / parking / connecting rooms / extra guest]."
• "That's fine, please add it to my bill / room."
• "Confirmed — please proceed with the upgrade at the quoted price."
• "Yes, we agree to the additional cost / surcharge."
• "Please charge my card for the extra night."

Trigger keywords (non-exhaustive): yes please confirm, we'd like to confirm, go ahead and charge, charge me, charge my card, add it to my bill, add it to my room, accept the fee, agree to the charge, agree to the fee, approve the fee, okay to charge, that's fine charge, proceed with the upgrade, confirm the extra fee, extra fee, additional charge, additional cost, surcharge, add-on, per night, per room, willing to pay, sounds good charge me, confirm the [adjoining / connecting] rooms.

Disambiguation: This category is for a guest accepting / authorizing a new or quoted charge (a forward-looking action that must be executed by a human). If the guest is disputing, questioning, or asking to remove an existing charge, that is a billing dispute — see General Escalation Rules §K (Billing Issues & Charge Disputes). When a message both accepts a fee and disputes another, apply both tags.

TAG as confirm-fee

Respond with

Thank the guest for confirming and acknowledge the specific fee/charge they accepted. Never state that the charge has been applied, the payment processed, or the room / upgrade / add-on secured; do not quote, adjust, or negotiate the amount, or guarantee availability. Make clear that a team member will finalize the arrangement and apply the charge. The LLM is not authorized to process payments or confirm paid add-ons.

Before escalating

Do not apply, process, or confirm the charge, and do not guarantee the booking change. The LLM is authorized to acknowledge and thank only. Capture the guest's exact wording in the escalation record — the specific charge accepted, the amount, the unit (per room / per night / one-time), what it is for (adjoining / connecting rooms, upgrade, pet, parking, late checkout, extra guest, rollaway, extra night), and full reservation details — so the concierge can apply the charge and confirm the arrangement.

Escalate when:

• Always. Any guest message that accepts, authorizes, agrees to, or confirms a fee, surcharge, add-on, or paid request is an immediate escalation so a human can apply the charge and confirm the arrangement — regardless of amount, tone, or whether the guest asks for confirmation. The LLM has no authority to process payments, apply charges, or guarantee paid add-ons or availability.
• If the confirmed fee is tied to a booking change (room type, adjoining / connecting rooms, dates, occupancy) controlled by a 3rd-party channel (Expedia, Booking.com), still escalate and capture the booking channel so the team can route the change correctly.
• Tag the conversation: [CONFIRM-FEE] + [TIER LEVEL] + [CHANNEL: Expedia] and route to the Flamingo Concierge queue with priority flag.

RAG Context: Section 1 upsell escalation rules for Flamingo Las Vegas — guest-initiated upsell flows for Early Check-In Guarantee, Late Check-Out Guarantee, Connecting Rooms, and Room Upgrade / Stay Extension. For each: trigger phrases, the exact message to send the guest, and the escalation decision rule. Core rule: do NOT escalate simply because a guest asks; escalate only after confirmed guest intent to purchase/proceed, and send a holding reply first. Part of the master framework in flamingo-las-vegas-hotel-casino-escalations.md.

Section 1 — Upsell Escalation Rules

Upsell inquiries are initiated by the guest. The LLM presents the offer and collects guest intent. Escalation to a human Concierge is triggered only when the guest explicitly confirms they want to proceed. Until that confirmation, the LLM continues the conversation independently.

Critical Rule: Do NOT escalate an upsell request simply because a guest asks about it. Only escalate after confirmed guest intent to purchase/proceed. Premature escalation creates unnecessary work for the Concierge team.

A — Early Check-In Guarantee

Trigger Phrases

• "Can I check in early?"
• "My flight arrives at 9 AM — can I get my room sooner?"
• "Is early check-in available / offered?"
• "What time can I get into my room if I arrive in the morning?"

LLM Response — What to Send the Guest

"Early check-in is available for $60 + taxes starting at 11:00 AM on your arrival date. Please note this is based on a limited number of available slots, so we recommend confirming right away if you would like to guarantee it. Would you like us to set this up for you?"

Escalation Decision Rule

• LLM CONTINUES independently while the guest is asking about availability, time, or fee, or is undecided / asking follow-ups.
• ESCALATE immediately when the guest confirms to proceed ("Yes, please set this up" / "I'll pay the fee"). Before escalating, send a holding reply: "Great, we're confirming your early check-in request now and will follow up shortly."

B — Late Check-Out Guarantee

Trigger Phrases

• "Can I check out late?"
• "What are the late checkout options / fees?"
• "Can I stay in my room until 2 PM?"
• "Is late checkout available?"

LLM Response — What to Send the Guest

"We'd be happy to arrange a guaranteed late check-out for you. Here are the available options:"

Checkout Time	Tue – Fri Departure	Sat – Mon Departure
12:00 PM	$20 + tax	$30 + tax
1:00 PM	$30 + tax	$40 + tax
2:00 PM	$40 + tax	$50 + tax
3:00 PM	$50 + tax	$60 + tax
4:00 PM	$60 + tax	$70 + tax

"To secure your preferred departure time in advance, just let us know which time works best and we'll get that arranged. If you'd prefer not to pay a fee, late checkout is also available based on availability by calling the front desk directly on the morning of departure."

Escalation Decision Rule

• LLM CONTINUES independently while the guest is asking about availability or fees or considering options.
• ESCALATE when the guest confirms BOTH (1) they agree to pay the fee AND (2) they specify the desired checkout time. Example: "Yes, I'd like 1 PM — Friday departure." Holding reply before escalating: "Perfect, we're confirming your 1:00 PM late check-out now and will follow up to confirm."

C — Connecting Rooms

Trigger Phrases

• "Can we have connecting rooms?"
• "Can our rooms be next to each other / on the same floor?"
• "We need rooms that connect — traveling as a family."

LLM Response — What to Send the Guest

"We can guarantee connecting rooms in advance for an additional fee of $25 per room, per night. To confirm this for your stay, please provide the name and confirmation number for each reservation you'd like connected and we'll get this set up for you."

Escalation Decision Rule

• LLM CONTINUES independently while the guest is asking if connecting rooms are available or about the fee/process.
• ESCALATE when the guest confirms ALL of: (1) they agree to the $25/room/night fee, AND (2) they provide names and confirmation numbers for ALL rooms to be connected. Holding reply before escalating: "Thanks! We're coordinating your connecting room request now and will confirm once it's set up."

D — Room Upgrade or Stay Extension

Trigger Phrases

• "Can I get an upgrade?"
• "Is there a better room / renovated room available?"
• "Can I extend my stay by a night or two?"
• "Can I get a strip view / high floor / specific bed type?"
• "I booked Room Assigned Upon Arrival — can I guarantee a bed type?"

LLM Response — What to Send the Guest

"We'd be happy to look into upgrade and extension options for you. To have our hotel team reach out directly with availability and pricing, could you please share the best phone number to reach you?"

Note on Upgrade Information: Always set the expectation that upgrades are subject to availability. Do not confirm inventory or guarantee any specific room type. The human Concierge team handles all actual availability checks and pricing.

Escalation Decision Rule

• LLM CONTINUES independently while the guest is asking about upgrade possibilities, cost, or process.
• ESCALATE when the guest provides their contact phone number. Example: "Sure — my number is 702-555-1234." Holding reply before escalating: "Perfect, thank you. We've shared your number with our hotel team and they will be in touch shortly to discuss options."

Section 2 — General Escalation Rules

These rules apply to routine guest-service requests that arrive via message. The LLM should acknowledge professionally, provide any information it can, and escalate when the situation requires human action or decision-making.

E — Name Additions & Guest Authorization

Trigger Phrases

• "Can you add a name to my reservation?"
• "Can someone else check in before I arrive?"
• "Can I change the name on my booking?"

✓ LLM Responds Directly	⚠ Escalate to Human Concierge
Collect the additional guest's name. Explain that a valid government-issued photo ID and the card used to book are required at check-in. Note the request with full reservation details.	Guest wants to change the PRIMARY guest name. Guest wants a guarantee that another person can check in without the booker present. Any billing authorization, third-party payment, or identity mismatch.

F — Stay Modifications & Cancellations

Trigger Phrases

• "Can I change my dates?" (a same-length date shift; to ADD nights or push checkout later, see the Stay Extension note below)
• "Can I shorten my stay?"
• "I want to cancel — can I get a refund?"
• "Can I combine two reservations?"
• "Can I change my room type?"

Adding nights is NOT a modification — do not send the guest to Expedia. If the guest wants to ADD nights, stay longer, or move their checkout / departure date later, treat it as a Stay Extension upsell — ask for the best phone number and escalate when supplied. The third-party "contact Expedia" rule below applies only to shortening, cancelling, date shifts, or room-type changes.

Adding a guest's NAME is NOT a modification — handle it directly, do not send to Expedia. If the guest wants to add an additional guest's name for check-in (even on a third-party booking), follow item E — collect the additional guest's full name and explain that a government-issued photo ID and the card used to book are required at check-in (names are typically added up to 24 hours before arrival). Only a change to the PRIMARY guest name, or a cancellation, goes through the booking channel.

Before escalating — always tell the guest: If the reservation was made through a 3rd-party booking channel (Expedia, Booking.com), the guest must contact that platform's customer service directly to modify or cancel. The LLM cannot make these changes.

✓ LLM Responds Directly	⚠ Escalate to Human Concierge
Explain the modification policy based on booking channel (the guest must contact the third party to modify). Direct guest to the appropriate channel (Expedia, Booking.com, or Caesars direct). Adding an additional guest's name for check-in is handled directly — see item E.	3rd-party booking cannot process the modification. The PRIMARY guest name, dates, room type, or confirmation structure must change and the channel cannot assist. Complex booking complications requiring hotel intervention.

G — Invoice / Folio / Receipt Requests

Trigger Phrases

• "Can you send me my invoice / receipt / folio?"
• "I need an itemized folio / itemized bill / itemized receipt."
• "I haven't received my incidentals deposit back."
• "I was overcharged / there's a charge I don't recognize."

Standard response — send this for any folio / invoice / receipt request, including itemized: "Your invoice will be emailed to you automatically after checkout. If you have not received your invoice, please check your spam or junk folders. If you still cannot find it, please visit https://www.caesars.com/help-and-support/hotel-folio-request." This is self-service — do not escalate a folio / itemized request. Debit card holds may take 7–10 business days to release. For any billing change or dispute, the front office team must be involved.

✓ LLM Responds Directly	⚠ Escalate to Human Concierge
Send the standard folio response above for any folio / invoice / receipt request, including an itemized folio, bill, or receipt (caesars.com self-service link; no escalation). Note that debit card holds take 7–10 business days to release.	Guest disputes a charge or requests a correction. Guest requests a refund. Business invoice format required (a company-addressed invoice the self-service folio cannot produce). Incidentals hold not released after the expected timeframe.

H — Room Issues & Housekeeping

Trigger Phrases

• "My room is dirty / has a bad smell."
• "The AC / heater / TV / lights aren't working."
• "There's something broken in my room."
• "We need more towels, linens, pillows, or amenities."
• "There are bugs / the room is unacceptable."

Always direct to front desk first: Ask the guest to contact the front desk directly — by calling Guest Services or using the Laurel in-room text feature — before escalating. Escalate only if the front desk was already contacted and the issue remains unresolved.

✓ LLM Responds Directly	⚠ Escalate to Human Concierge
Apologize sincerely and acknowledge the inconvenience. Gather full details of the issue. Direct guest to front desk or Laurel in-room text service. Reassure the guest that the team will assist.	Front desk already contacted and issue is unresolved. Issue impacts guest safety or health. Guest requests a room move, repair, or compensation. Guest is in-stay with an urgent problem needing immediate attention.

I — Maintenance Requests

Trigger Phrases

• "Can someone fix the AC / heater?"
• "The sink / shower / toilet isn't working."
• "The safe / TV / WiFi isn't working."
• "There's a maintenance issue in my room."

Always direct to front desk first: Guests should call Guest Services or use Laurel in-room texting for immediate Engineer dispatch. Escalate only if the front desk was unresponsive or the issue persists.

✓ LLM Responds Directly	⚠ Escalate to Human Concierge
Acknowledge the issue and express regret. Direct guest to front desk (call) or Laurel text to request Engineer dispatch. Collect issue details for documentation.	Repair is needed and front desk has not responded. Guest already contacted front desk and issue remains unresolved. Issue is impacting guest safety.

J — Noise, Neighbor & Safety Complaints

Trigger Phrases

• "The room next door is too loud / there's a party."
• "I don't feel safe."
• "There's suspicious activity on my floor."
• "I had an accident / there was an incident in my room."

Security Team — available 24/7: Guests with immediate safety concerns should be directed to Security at 702-733-3523. All safety, medical, and injury incidents must also be escalated to the hotel team regardless of whether the guest has already contacted Security.