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| - An absolutely fantastic stay at the Wynn.
We were looking to go a bit fancy for a bachelor party, and managed to snag this five-star by bidding on Priceline for $110 per night.
Though it's a bit north of the main action on the strip, we didn't find this to be too inconvenient, and the close proximity to the Fashion Mall was handy (for the cheap food court, booze at ABC stores, and clothing, etc.) Were it my first time in Vegas, I might opt for something more central.
Check-in was a bit of a hassle, with one agent telling us we'd have to wait a couple of hours (it was well past check-in time) for our rooms to be ready. We were suspicious, and approached another agent, which resulted in us securing our rooms right away. Not a good first impression. Check-out wasn't much better, with long waits, and that friggin' $20 per night resort fee being tacked on despite any prior notice.
Having said that, the resort fee (which we were led to believe was included), would have been more than worth it, as it nets you: (1) wi-fi access in your room, (2) gym access, and (3) pool access (eh, this may be included in the price of the room)
The gym has everything you need, and plenty of treadmills. Free fruit was all I needed for a light breakfast, and I liked having personal-use headphones available.
The pool was gorgeous, and we were grateful for the 21-and-over section to escape from the little brats. Lounge chairs were plentiful and inviting. While cocktails were pricey at $14 (for one hell of a mojito), a very limited beer selection is a bit more reasonable option.
The casino itself (and like all Vegas hotels, you have to parade through a fair portion of the casino to reach the hotel elevators) is pretty nice and clean, with more respectable clientele than other hotels I've experienced.
Finally, the room itself was glorious - lots of space, comfortable beds, and a huge washroom. The great floor-to-ceiling windows and fancy drape technology were a big hit.
It being a bachelor party, we opted to pay a bit more for the Wynn; I think I've gone and spoiled myself for any future Vegas trips. I would certainly stay here again.
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