The Encore is the sister property connected to the Wynn via the Broadway Theater and a line of High End Designer Stores. This is the old location of the Desert Inn and is directly across the street from the Las Vegas Fashion Mall (connect via bridge). I was an invited guest for their VIP opening before the actual grand opening.
This hotel whether people want to admit it or not is catered directly to the high roller Chinese whales. The Casino is relatively small and the Baccarat and Pai Gow Poker Tables line the front of the floor. The design is unique yet feels small. Luxury is at a premium here and of course no expense has been spared. The black and red carpets with Asian decor are a pretty good give-away at the target audience and the Crystal Dragon lining the Casino wall should re-enforce that idea.
The standard rooms are divided by a rotating LCD TV placing the bed on one side and the living space (step down) on the other with a desk and couch. Again the decor is black/white/red so as to appeal to the lucky color red and the art is modern with some Asian influences. The suites afford much more room as expected and give you the feel of a luxury apartment minus the kitchen.
The uniqueness is the placement of the pool. This is influenced by the European/Asian style of having huge urns and plants surrounding the water hole and giving you the impression of privacy. It is located right out side directly across from the registration area. Beautifully decorated and magnificent with a lot of light from the open air. It reminds me of Steve Wynn's old property of the Golden Nugget's placement of their pool surrounded by the hotel and glass walls.
Again this is a 5 Star AAA 5 Diamond resort that really caters to the ultra rich and private. There are private Bungalows just like the Wynn with private entrances and pools and are Asian Themed. Some prefer the Encore, I actually prefer the Wynn but either way you should try one of these hotels at least once.