A family from Southern California has accused the Paris Las Vegas hotel of housing bed bugs, claiming the pests attacked them while they slept. The hotel's owner, Caesars Entertainment, has refuted these allegations, presenting reports from a pest control company that found no evidence of bed bugs.
The family, led by Aaron Kinsella, 48, stated that his wife woke up with numerous bites on her arm during their stay on a Saturday. Initially believed to be mosquito bites, the itching intensified throughout the day, leading the family to suspect bed bugs.
According to Kinsella, the family discovered what they believed to be signs of bed bugs in their hotel room bedding and alerted hotel staff. The hotel offered to move the family to a different room, but Kinsella expressed concern when the new room was on the same floor as the original one. The family reported finding similar remnants in the second room, prompting them to check out of the hotel and book accommodations elsewhere.
In response to the claims, Caesars Entertainment commissioned an inspection of both rooms by PREMIER Pest Control. The company's reports indicated that no evidence was found to support the guests' claims. A spokesperson for Caesars Entertainment stated that its properties undergo frequent inspections and preventative pest control measures by independent experts, and that both rooms had been cleaned and cleared by housekeeping before the inspection.
This incident occurs amidst ongoing scrutiny of Las Vegas hotels regarding bed bug complaints. Previous reports have documented findings of bed bugs at other Caesars Entertainment properties, including the Horseshoe and Caesars Palace, based on public records requests.
Brian Virag, an attorney specializing in bed bug cases, advised travelers to inspect their hotel rooms thoroughly upon arrival, checking mattress seams, headboards, and other potential hiding spots. He also recommended delaying the placement of luggage and personal belongings into hotel drawers until the room has been inspected to prevent the potential spread of pests.