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| - Last trip was the Wynn, this trip was Encore and while I'll most definitely stay here the next time I'm in town, this trip had a few downsides.
This is a gorgeous hotel, and hands down, right now my favorite. The rooms here are slightly bigger than those at the Wynn, and are suites with a small living room, a desk, large LCD TVs that swivel to both the living room and bedroom where there are some of the comfiest beds you'll ever sleep in, large bathrooms with all the amenities, etc, etc.
During our stay, our thermostat was set to low (100 degree Vegas weather of course) but for some reason, our room stayed fairly warm. It was downright hot in the bathroom, so I called maintenance and while they were quick to respond, the room still couldn't get to the temperature we prefer. Boo number one.
Encore is home to some of Vegas' hottest clubs. It's got XS and Tryst and now Surrender, but what it doesn't have are late night dining options. On Thursday, we got to the Cafe Society just after it closed at a little past 11pm. Yes, 11pm. On Friday, we got there just after it closed again, at 3am. For a hotel that houses a number of clubs, late night dining options should be a must. This provided to be a big frustration for us this trip. Boo number two.
A few boos aside, this place is still my top choice for Vegas. They have several, gorgeous pools, tons of table games and slots, a fantastic spa, and some of the most friendly staff around. I think every employee I interacted with was extremely friendly and helpful. It's located directly across the street from Fashion Show Mall and if you happen to get bored here, you can hop over to Palazzo, next door.
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