I usually stay at the Wynn or Encore but decided to try somewhere new - and am glad we did. The Cosmo is pleasantly modern and definitely has a young more chic vibe than the Wynn which is showing its age. The location is great, and there is walk way access over the strip to the Plane Hollywood and it's shops and restaurants. Another walkway crosses over to Crystals through which Aria can be accessed as well. We stayed in a wrap-around balcony room with great views of the Bellagio fountains and the strip. The room was very spacious compared to what we get at the Encore for a similar price - we had a washer and dryer, kitchen, as well as a separate bedroom and 2 baths. Self-parking was easy to use. The was plenty of live music, and the casino is just the right size. All the staff members we came in contact with were fantastic. There are several pools to choose from. We ate in two restaurants at the Cosmo (the Overlook cafe and Holsteins) - both were very good. The fish tacos at Overlook and the mini-lobster tails in hotdog buns with sweet potato fries at Holsteins were awesome.