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| - "A Cheapskate's Guide to Having a Kickass Time at Marquee NIghtclub"
Who says that you need to be filthy rich, a celebrity VIP, or attached to a group of skankily-dressed girls in order to waltz into what is (supposedly) the hottest nightclub in the USA right now? I'm a nobody, but they let me into Marquee -- and I had a blast! Here are my tips:
1. BE A HOTEL GUEST. Assuming there isn't some special event going on, Cosmopolitan hotel guests don't pay cover (which, in the case of guys, is upwards of $50). Hotel guests even have their own line, which means only 5 minutes of waiting instead of the usual 2+ hours. That's all it took for me to move past the velvet rope. (It also helps to be super polite to the bouncers and door staff. They're used to self-entitled douchebags throwing money around, so a simple "please" and "thank you" will go a long way.)
2. PREPARTY APPROPRIATELY. In my case, it was a Yelp event down the street. In your case, it may be vodka in your room or a cocktail in the Chandelier bar (conveniently located across from the Marquee entrance). Anything to avoid paying for $20 well drinks inside the nightclub.
3. FIND A LIQUOR REP. Speaking of avoiding overpriced drinks -- it turns out that many Vegas nightclubs have reps from beverage companies giving out freebies of new booze that they're trying to market. Look for these people, be friendly to them, and tip them a lot! The night I was there, Asahi beer reps were giving out free bottles, and girls in short skirts were carrying trays of free vodka cocktails. Good times!
4. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. Marquee is a gorgeous venue, but it's enormous and spread out over several levels. I was lucky enough to be whisked up to the club via elevator, but latecomers have to walk up some 4-5 flights of stairs. On the main level, there is the main room with a dancefloor, the pool/dayclub/cabana area, as well as the smaller Boombox room. Up even higher is the Library (my personal favorite), with a more eclectic music selection and stylish decor.
5. MEET OODLES OF CRAZY BRAZILIANS AND AUSTRALIANS. Vegas nightclubs are especially popular with international tourists -- and Marquee is no exception. Foreigners are especially keen on meeting Americans, drinking with Americans, dancing with Americans, and then proceeding to make out with Americans. Take advantage of this... if you dare.
6. DANCE SO MUCH THAT YOU FORGET HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO SIT. It's true that there's nowhere to sit in Marquee unless you're dropping thousands of dollars on table service. Screw sitting down -- that's for wimps anyway. I recommend that you stay standing -- and dance the night away instead. :-)
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