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| - For as much as we love both Vegas & dance music (a match made in heaven), it nonetheless took us quite a while to visit Encore Beach Club - which by & large seems to be touted as the gold standard for daytime partying in LV.
The experience was mostly thumbs-up, with a few observations for improvement:
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+ Even in less-than-stellar weather, the venue itself is very beautiful. It carries the same cream & red color scheme found inside the Encore casino and extends that same aesthetic into an outdoor venue. The feel is very upscale & posh - a significant upgrade over the "rebranded YMCA pool" look featured at Wet Republic, EBC's supposed rival.
+ There's a fair amount of plush seating to lounge out at, regardless of if you've got table reservations or not. These seats are comfortable & well-padded, too, and other partygoers were more than willing to make room to accomodate our crew and I, which I greatly appreciated. Surprisingly, this minor touch of practicality is a major upgrade over virtually any other dayclub in Vegas except Drai's; (again looking at you, Wet Republic) more often than not, free seating is nonexistent altogether.
- While I'm on the subject of practicality - I was a little disappointed to learn that Encore doesn't offer complimentary tap water to club patrons. Marquee & Drai's remain the only two dayclub properties to offer this common convenience - and honestly, it shouldn't be that much of a debate! If you keep people hydrated, they're only going to be more inclined to drink more alcohol...and more alcohol = more profit! Given, these kinds of places are all about the bottom line, so I doubt this policy will change in the near or distant future.
+ On the flipside of things, EBC does provide complimentary towel service, which slightly offsets the financial hit that you'll take from dropping wads of cash on drinks & Fiji all day. Not an equivalent savings, but I suppose that it helps...
Beers were about $12 each. I suppose that that's standard Vegas party pricing, so not much to complain about on my end.
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- It was a pretty big shocker for our group to learn that Alesso wouldn't be performing as scheduled (and this was quite an unfortunate turn of events given that we planned pretty much our entire first day in Vegas around seeing him). Through a brief chat with the club's staff, I learned that it's really not uncommon for headlining talent to cancel at EBC...sad to say the least.
The DJ who subbed in for him did an okay job, but we had already shifted our focus away from the dancefloor. Thus, I can't really comment on the overall experience of seeing a headlining DJ at EBC.
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+ We had the fortune of befriending some cabana-goers during here; the cabana experience really felt like the royal treatment, to say the least.
For one thing, they're quartered off separately from the rest of the venue. Looking for a little privacy? Boom, you got it. There's even balcony access, enabling you to indulge in a view that overlooks the street traffic passing by Encore. Due to the casino's position a bit away from the core of the Strip, there's not much to look at out there - but the fresh air and elevated view really make you feel like you're getting the VIP experience.
Drinks were seldom left unfilled, and the cabana had a steady stream of liquor/beer/bottled water at all times. Service was very attentive and prompt. The cabanas also feature plenty of plush, comfy seating for when your tired legs need a breather from the dancefloor.
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This really feels like a grown-ups' sort of pool party. Minimal shenanigans, good vibes, and a sophisticated approach towards dayclubbing. We'll be back...just not on any day when Alesso's scheduled to perform!
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