I arrived at the Aladdin last night, having booked via the deal which allegedly requires the club card. I arrived at approx. 12 am. and proceeded straight to the players club window (which was open) and signed up for the card. I then checked in. NO ONE ASKED ME TO SHOW THE CARD WHEN I CHECKED IN.
Bottom line answers:
1. No one asked me for the card upon check-in. Further, I have read many, many, posts related to this topic on fatwallet.com and (although people are frequently asked when they call) I am not aware that ANYONE (who has booked with the online promo code) has ever been asked to present the players club card upon check-in.
2. the players club window is open after 12pm until 2am.
3. DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL. - book online.

