1. The Zero-Commission Mandate
Luxury Stays operates without commercial affiliate relationships. We do not earn referral fees when readers book a hotel room, nor do we receive kickbacks when readers register with gaming loyalty programs.
When reviews are tied to commission payouts, publishers have an undeniable incentive to praise high-converting properties and suppress critical observations regarding noise, thin mattresses, or disadvantageous table rules. By eliminating all affiliate revenue, our critique remains answerable solely to the reader.
2. Anonymous Inspection Protocols
All resort audits are conducted by inspectors traveling under unlinked residential aliases. We do not notify property public relations departments, front desk managers, or casino hosts prior to our arrival.
Every expense incurred during an audit (including room nightly rates, resort fees, valet parking, dining, wine pairings, and spa services) is paid in full from our private editorial fund. Inspectors never request media discounts or present business credentials at check-in.
3. The Two-Score Integrity Principle
Our core methodological rule requires that the Hotel Score and Casino Score remain strictly separate.
Evaluating a casino resort through a single blended number obscures vital information. A property might earn an exceptional 9.4 for quiet bedding, fine art curation, and culinary excellence while operating a crowded casino floor with 6:5 blackjack payouts and poor ventilation. Keeping scores distinct guarantees transparency across every aspect of your stay.
4. Strict Conflicts of Interest Code
Every member of our review staff is bound by a comprehensive code of ethics:
- Equity Prohibitions: Staff members and immediate household family may not own equity, options, or debt in reviewed gaming corporations.
- No Gratuities or Comps: Inspectors are barred from accepting complimentary room upgrades, casino host invitations, tournament entries, or merchandise.
- Cooling-off Periods: Former employees of evaluated resort brands must observe a mandatory three-year cooling-off window before auditing properties owned by former employers.
5. Factual Corrections Timeline
While our subjective editorial critiques and scores are never altered on request, we actively welcome factual updates regarding table minimum changes, restaurant chef transitions, or completed room tower refurbishments.
Factual correction notices submitted via our Contact Channel are evaluated within 48 business hours. If corroborated against verified public documentation or regulatory records from agencies such as the Nevada Gaming Control Board, amendments are recorded in our public change log.