Yelp's 365 Review Challenge 2014 #276 - #365
Steve Wynn nails it again with Encore!
I was excited to hear we would be staying at Encore for two nights paid for by my cousin. Heh It still lives up to it's 5 star elegance and is better than Bellagio in my opinion. But really, you can't compare Bellagio and Encore because they are two different resorts with different themes. Encore was chosen mainly because it is set far away from the rowdiness that is "Sin City" and into it's own niche in the northern part of the strip. The Encore is an all suite tower with an option to upgrade to the larger suites or with the panoramic view. Luckily for us we were upgraded to the panoramic view on the 56th floor for free because we my cousin knew one of the front desk clerks.
As you can tell through the details of the well appointed casino like the colorful butterflies on the mosaic floor and on the ceiling, his idea for the Encore/Wynn theme was "Natural Beauty." It shows throughout the complex the big expensive windows overlooking the gardens and the warm colorful tones of the property and the many waterfalls outside of the property make you feel secluded from the rest of the strip. Aside from the hotel / casino, the clientele is very attractive and healthy compared to the ones who patron the low end hotels.
Staff here are top notch and live up to the Wynn standard of service. I didn't get to try the pool because we were always in and out of the hotel. You are allowed to use the Wynn pool which is just a 5 minute walk from Encore. Outside of the complex, I wouldn't walk north at night because the neighborhood is shady and a lot of panhandlers and sketchy people populate north of Encore. If you're looking to save some money from Encore's fancy restaurants, there is a Denny's just outside of Encore and a food court in the Fashion Show Mall right across the street.
The casino is not as smokey as the other casinos with it's strong ventilation systems and fancy scent they pump into the air system. I will admit I did win some money playing at Wynn because the slots at Encore are tight. They always send great deals when you gamble a few $$$ in their casino. Encore has swoon me over and I will definitely come back if I receive a good deal. Kudos to Encore!