Of all the locations in the world, the vibrant and lavish hotels of Las Vegas would be the last place one would expect to encounter a bed bug infestation. However, the reality of it is far from ideal as several prominent hotels are under the scanner thanks to a health agency. The news has raised concerns among tourists who frequently visit the Las Vegas strip.
Reports of bed bug sightings and bites have prompted both guests and management to take action. Now, the focus is on addressing the issue and preventing further incidents. Let’s take a look at the situation, including a list of Las Vegas hotels affected by bed bugs, a timeline of complaints, practical tips and more.Â
Complete list of Las Vegas hotels with bed bugs
The shocking information was made public by local news outlet KLAS. According to a Southern Nevada Health District complaint, health inspectors have found bedbugs in seven resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The timeframe in question is just over the past 18 months.Â
The Las Vegas hotels reportedly infested with bed bugs are as follows:
- Circus Circus
- Caesars Palace
- Planet Hollywood
- Palazzo
- Tropicana
- MGM Grand
- Sahara
Guests who visit these establishments regularly worry about their health and safety during their stay. Reports of these unwanted pests might just burn a hole in these hotels’ pockets.
Timeline of bed bug reports
- January 2022 – Circus Circus: Bed bugs were found in a guest room after a guest complained of being bitten.
- September 2022 – Sahara Las Vegas: A guest reported a bed bug sighting, describing squishing the bug and seeing blood.
- January 2023 – Caesars Palace: A guest reported being bitten by bed bugs. The room was investigated, and bed bugs were confirmed. The room was subsequently treated.
- January 2023 – Tropicana Las Vegas: A guest reported finding bed bugs in their room. The hotel moved them to another room and treated the original room.
- June 2023 – Circus Circus: Bed bugs were detected again in response to a second guest complaint.
- June 2023 – Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: A guest’s bed bug complaint was validated by inspectors.
The timeline reveals a pattern of incidents across these popular Las Vegas hotels and proves that the reports about bed bug infestations are, in fact, legitimate. Hotel inspections confirmed these incidents as they treated them promptly to address the infestations.
How did Las Vegas hotels respond?
While none of the hotels has directly responded to the emerging bed bug infestation reports yet, they have already implemented various measures. For instance, a spokesperson for Tropicana Las Vegas outlined their protocol for responding to such complaints.Â
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This includes isolating affected rooms, calling third-party experts to assess the situation, and implementing professional treatment if necessary. MGM Grand came up with ideas like moving guests to new rooms, isolating affected areas, and conducting thorough extermination.
How to avoid bed bugs
As a guest, you can avoid bed bugs while staying at hotels by taking a few precautions. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) advises guests to conduct thorough inspections of their rooms before settling in.Â
This includes checking for stains, spots, and bugs on mattresses, bedsheets, headboards, furniture, and other surfaces. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene suggests looking for live or dead bugs, small bloodstains, and bed bug remains.
According to experts, bed bugs are visible to the naked eye and are about the size of apple seeds. Hotels are more prone to these pests due to their high guest turnover rate and occasional lack of effective cleaning procedures.Â
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