Wynn Las Vegas & Encore at Wynn
Best Overall Hotel in Las Vegas
The two connected sister properties have a reputation for high-end accommodations, retaining an upscale image despite serving a wide variety of interests. Deluxe shopping, dining, and spa services are balanced by three nightclubs and a rowdy summer pool party series; the underlying identity is to offer the best of the best. The hotel towers offer a variety of luxurious options, with penthouses and duplexes in addition to suites and villa. Even the standard rooms are given a glamorous touch. Designed by Steve Wynn, a major player in developing modern Las Vegas, the lobby puts a contemporary spin on a classic Sin City atmosphere, immersed in gold finishes and warm hues.
Wynn & Encore: The Basics
- Hotel Phone: 702.770.7000 (Wynn) or 702.770.7171 (Encore)
- Address: 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
- Location: The Wynn towers are within the north half of the Strip, near the Fashion Show Mall, Mirage, Venetian, and Palazzo, all easy to reach with pedestrian overpass bridges.
- Distance from Airport: 13-minute taxi ride will cost $20.
- In-House Restaurants: Cipriani (Venice-born Italian, open 11:30am to 11pm weekdays, midnight weekends), SW Steakhouse (authentic Kobe beef, 5:30-10pm), Wing Lei (upscale Chinese, open 5:30 to 9:30pm weekdays, 10pm weekends), Lakeside (fresh seafood, 5:30-10pm, Sunday Jazz Brunch 10am-2pm), Mizumi (upscale Japanese, open 5:30pm to 10pm weekdays, 10:30 weekends), Costa di Mare (Italian seafood, 5:30-10pm), Andrea’s (modern Asian, open 6pm to 10:30pm weekdays, 11:30pm weekends), Tableau (farm-to-table breakfast and lunch, 7am-2:30pm), Sinatra (classic Italian endorsed by the estate of the late singer, 5:30-10pm), La Cave (small plates and wine, open until 10pm weekdays, 11pm weekends) Allegro (casual Italian, 3pm-6am), Red 8 (Asian, open 11:30-midnight weekdays, 1am weekends), Jardin (elevated comfort food, open 7am to 11pm weekdays, midnight weekends), Urth Caffe (coffee and pastries, open 7am to 11pm weekdays, midnight weekends), Wazuzu (Pan-Asian, 11:30 to 10:30 weekdays. 1am weekends), Terrace Pointe Cafe (poolside dining, 6am-3pm), Charlie’s Bar + Grill (sports book restaurant, open 11:30 to 11:30pm weekdays, 1am weekends), The Cafe (coffee and light bites, 24 hours), Goodies on Demand (quick food, fresh to go, 6am-10pm), The Buffet (7:30am-9:30pm).
- Best Nearby Restaurants: Visit the next-door Palazzo for Once (Japanese/Peruvian), Morels (French steakhouse), or Lagasse Stadium (sports bar with stadium seating and food by Emeril Lagasse). The Fashion Show Mall recently added Jeannie’s, an Italian restaurant inside Nordstrom’s that serves great pizzas. It’s right across the street, but at least a 10-minute walk.
- Casino: Yes. Each Wynn tower has its own brightly lit casino. High rollers can also enjoy the private invitation-only penthouse Sky Casino. The renovated sports book is one of the best on the Strip. It has comfortable seating, large 4K screens, and other high-tech features.
- Amenities: Both Wynn and Encore have their own pools, plus Encore Beach Club and an adults-only European-style pool, which are both adults only. Other amenities include spas, salons, and fitness centers for each property.
- Private Pool/Private Jacuzzi: Villas have small private pools, but availability has been dramatically reduced for the general public. Guests in Tower Suites all share an exclusive pool area.
- Free Parking: Yes. Parking is free to anyone who spends at least $50. That automatically includes all hotel guests.
Wynn & Encore: The Details
- Wynn opened in 2005. Encore opened in 2008.
- Wynn tower has 2,063 rooms, including 653 suites, “apartments” and villas. Encore tower has 1,679 rooms, including 338 suites and “apartments” as well as 16 three-bedroom duplexes and a single three-bedroom penthouse.
- Three-bedroom duplexes are on two floors of the Encore tower only. They were formerly available by invitation-only, but have now been opened up for public booking. Use is geared toward families of six to nine people and discouraged for use by large groups of friends (ie. bachelor or bachelorette parties).
- Fairway Villas overlook the lush Wynn golf course (although some views are more clear than others) and are on three floors in their own area of the hotel. The most exclusive ones are by invitation only. Those on the ground floor have private infinity soaking pools.
- The rooms range from 640 to 745 sq ft on the smaller end to 3,224 sq ft two-room villas and 5,829 sq ft three-room duplex. Regardless of size, common features include floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, 4K televisions, and 507-thread count linens.
- Each room is fully automated, with controls on a small tablet, usually at bedside. Wynn is in the process of rolling out Amazon Echo devices in all of its rooms, allowing lights, TVs, and other controls to be voice-automated.
- The 18 hole par-70 Wynn Golf Club is the only golf course that’s part of a Las Vegas Strip resort. With vibrant landscaping, rolling hills, lakes, and a 37-foot tall waterfall, the course welcomes both hotel guests and outside visitors. The course was going to be partially eliminated to clear room for Paradise Park, a new outdoor entertainment district in development, but the Wynn reversed plans and will now keep it in full.
- The dining is spectacular. SW Steakhouse, and Mizumi are two of only a handful of restaurants in the country to serve true certified wagyu steak. Other highlights include Lakeside and Costa di Mare for seafood, Wing Lei for Chinese, and the Country Club steakhouse, which overlooks the golf course. La Cave is a more casual option for wine and shared plates while Sinatra offers an Italian tribute to a Vegas icon. The Wynn also has one of the very best buffets on the Strip; lines out front get long during busy hours. Per chairman Steve Wynn’s request, every restaurant has strong options for vegan cuisine.
- There are two casino floors. The Wynn has about 111,000 square feet of gaming space while the Encore’s gambling area is a bit smaller with a more intimate atmosphere. The exclusive “Sky Casino” on the top floor of Encore is by invitation only. There is also outdoor gaming by the pool areas.
- Le Reve-The Dream is a swimming and acrobatic show performed in the round inside the Wynn Theater. Often mistaken for a Cirque du Soleil production, Le Reve-The Dream is produced in-house, featuring amazing stunts and a moving, evolving stage immersed in water.
- The nightlife here is strong, with three night/dayclubs on the property. XS is the most indulgent, with elaborate gold decor, a busy dance floor, and an outdoor patio with a pool (which invites guests to hop in during the weekly “Night Swim” parties). Encore Beach Club offers the most flexibility with a tight DJ booth and VIP area that opens up to a massive pool deck, allowing guests to step away from the crowd and enjoy the scenery. Intrigue is the newest club and a little more intimate, with a small outdoor deck, waterfall, and secluded private lounge known as the Living Room.
- The retail space here is among the most luxurious in the world, featuring upscale tenants like Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Prada. There’s also the only Louis Vuitton location in the country that’s exclusively for women and an outpost of Salvatore Ferragamo, a celebrity favorite on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Wynn Plaza has a direct entrance from Las Vegas Boulevard and features brands like Omega and Yves Saint Laurent.
- The Wynn charges for both self-parking and valet, but parking is validated with a minimum on-property purchase of $50. The resort fee is $39 per night and includes internet for up to four devices, phone calls, two daily fitness center passes, and choice of daily newspaper. Only documented service animals are allowed.
- How to Book: Booking.com will usually have the best rates: Wynn • Encore.
