Encore is now my favorite place to stay in Las Vegas. My wife and I stayed here for the first time a couple years ago but on our last visit we moved down the strip to the new, supposedly hottest most cosmopolitan hotel in town. I'm happy to be back at Encore. Encore has a great brand, and it is luxurious, bright and welcoming. The location rocks too - proximity to the airport and Las Vegas Convention Center are also excellent.
The room is my favorite in town. It is really well designed and furnished, and every detail has been considered - even the thermostat is black against the black wall. Who thinks about buying a thermostat any color other than white? The controls for the lights and the drapes are on the night table and the bed is really comfortable. My tv swiveled around to the living room area pushed only by my pinky finger. The shower is also a highlight - beautiful with perfect water pressure.
I also really like the size of the casino. I find even the adjacent Wynn to be too big, crowded and imposing. The scale of Encore is more intimate, and everything is more conveniently located closer together. Sure, the food options in particular are limited, yet the additional restaurants, shopping and entertainment options afforded by the Wynn are a short and beautiful indoor walk away. Even the the taxi lines seem quicker at Encore.
I also have to comment that Le Reve remains my favorite show of any sort that I've seen anytime, ever.
Did I mention how much I like the room?