I forgot to review The Encore after our 6/1 visit (4 nights).
It was the second year in a row we visited for our anniversary (29th & 30th).
We upgraded to a 59th floor strip view and it was gorgeous. I know others are more picky in their reviews but I honestly have a hard time finding any fault with Encore other than Steve Wynn himself (his voice and face seems everywhere).
The rooms are big and I love the layout. The beds very comfy, the toiletries were fine. The housekeepers were great, not only did they clean every inch they were friendly and respectful in a person to person way. The only fault I found in the room was that the Golden Nugget Rush Tower rooms towels were nicer.
We enjoyed the gym a time or two and a couple of restaurants (Society and Le Cave). The casino was smallish, which I find attractive and the waitresses were quick and friendly. We were at the Sports book a lot and enjoyed the setting as well.
Service wise, everyone we met was outstanding. Checkin was a breeze. As was check out. The only issue we had was this year at the pool the "chair savers" were rampant and the pool staff dawdled on removing towels from said chairs. Also, the waitstaff, while superb were not quite as good as last year. It could just be circumstance but last year they actually remembered our name day to day when this year they did not even remember during the course of one day. You know I'm nitpicking when this is used as a complaint, right?
All in all I'd say your standard of expectations would have to be mighty high to not love everything about Encore. If we can afford it next year we'll be back. Last year they sent a cheese and fruit plate to our room for our anny, this year not but they certainly can't be expected to.
I'm giving them 5 stars as I would have last year, the mild drop off in services would be equivalent to them getting an "A" with a 99.5% last year and an "A" with a 94% this year.