I’ve never stayed at the Luxor Hotel and Casino and after hearing this news, I’m thankful. Three guests are suing the Las Vegas hotel, claiming they were “massacred” by bed bugs during their stay last summer.
One woman, Courtney Gully from Illinois, reportedly had such a severe allergic reaction that an EMT was called and was treated in the parking lot. Luxor’s response? A refund of her resort fee. Seriously.
“It’s on the hotel to make sure that they’re not creating a dangerous condition,” said Brian Virag, the attorney representing the guests. He added that housekeeping needs to be properly trained to identify and address infestations before rooms are turned over to new guests.
Photos and videos submitted with the lawsuits reportedly show bed bugs in the rooms along with visible bite marks on the guests. According to Virag, the bites often appear in a straight line, something he calls “breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
Terrible news. 3 people are suing the Luxor after allegedly suffering bed bug bites. One victim had a severe allergic reaction and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, where they treated her in the parking lot due to having bed bugs. Luxor refunded her resort fee. pic.twitter.com/MYnwTjG67O
— Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) May 13, 2025
This news gained traction on X (formerly Twitter) when @LasVegasLocally shared it (embedded above), calling it “terrible news.” View from the Wing wrote about it too, with travelers chiming in with frustration and concern:
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“Perhaps a result of many hotel rooms not being cleaned on a daily basis anymore in order to save money”
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“Bedbugs are not easy to get rid of and they can be taken home by the hotel guests to cause more problems. I hope the people suing win enough to make hotels take notice”
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“The Luxor being one of the increasing number of properties on the Las Vegas Strip whose demolition would be an improvement”
How to Spot Bed Bugs in a Hotel Room
Before unpacking in any hotel, experts recommend taking a few minutes to inspect the room for signs of bed bugs. Here’s how:
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Check the mattress seams and corners. Pull back the sheets and look at the edges of the mattress and box spring. Bed bugs often hide here.
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Inspect behind the headboard. If possible, check behind the headboard for live bugs or black spots (fecal matter).
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Look for small reddish-brown bugs or dark stains. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed.
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Examine upholstered furniture. Couches and chairs can also harbor bugs.
What to Do if You Find Bed Bugs or Bring Them Home
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Notify hotel management immediately. Request a new room far from the infested one.
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Don’t place luggage on the bed or floor. Use luggage racks or hard surfaces.
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If you suspect you brought them home:
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Wash and dry all clothing on high heat
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Vacuum your suitcase and consider sealing it in a plastic bag
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Call a pest control professional immediately since bed bugs are notoriously hard to eliminate
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As legal proceedings unfold, one thing is clear: travelers expect and deserve clean, safe accommodations. This case serves as a stark reminder that hotel hygiene isn’t just a matter of comfort, it’s a matter of health. Always check for bedbugs and below is a video that will tell you everything you need to know about them and how to deal with an infestation.
