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| - Should there be a finer experience in Vegas, in terms of true luxury that, at the minute (since the table's have turned and Vegas is the one loosing it's a**), is affordable to us masses, I don't know of it. Yes, there are a myriad of fancy suites available to those who will pay or who gamble enormous sums, but for most, a standard "deluxe" room - though they're usually quite nice- is the way we roll. For now, at least, the Encore is offering such excellent rates (we got the weekend of a huge conference for $139/nt) that it's beyond anything else I've experienced. The hotel itself is richly decorated in reds, black, golds. Everything is sumptuous yet, somehow, classy. It's airy, much more so than the Wynn or Bellagio, and has stunning, though understated, grounds. The casino isn't large, but I didn't have trouble finding penny machines, $10 blackjack tables, and even a few other lower-priced games. The rooms, which are all suites, were more luxe than the Wynn with large comfortable beds, modern decor, a second room, two flat-screen televisions, an actually comfortable and classic couch and daybed as well as the remote control curtains that are key for overcoming a Vegas morning after. The bathrooms are large and well-appointed, with soft, large robes, marble countertops and floors and a large, welll kept bathtub. The whole operation is run by extremely helpful and friendly, though not saccharine, employees. Drink service is excellent too. The only thing that keeps me from rating this 5 starts is the distance from everything else. Now, I realize that it's not something that can be improved, but potential guests should be aware that it's quite a bit further than even the Wynn, and it's a good 20, 25 minutes at least to old TI.
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