Casino Reviews

The Encore Hotel and Casino is located next door to the flagship Wynn Casino and Hotel. Both are located in prime locations at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Spring Mountain road. The Fashion Show Mall is across the street, TI Casino is on another corner and the Venation/ Palazzo is on the other corner. With so much in the immediate area, you will have a fun filled few days in Las Vegas at the Encore.

If you happen to golf, why not play golf at the Wynn Golf course behind the Wynn Hotel. Book your T off time early so that you will be assured of being able to play while you are in Las Vegas. The twin towers of the hotel complexes make an imposing site on the Las Vegas skyline and if you are fortunate enough to have a room on the 53rd floor as we did the view is totally spectacular!

One side of the hotel faces west with a view of the Las Vegas Strip and the mountains with the setting sun, while the over faces east so you can watch the sunrise over the mountains in the morning. The east facing side also provides a view of the Wynn golf course. Steve Wynn is one of the premiere designers in Las Vegas. He has had his hand in the Bellagio, the Mirage and Treasure Island. The Wynn and Encore hotels are equally spectacular with a forested mountain in front of the hotel and rushing mountain streams cascading off the mountain they provide a beautiful setting for many of the restaurants that surround the  small lake at the bottom. If you have an opportunity to dine in one of thees restaurants don’t hesitate. You are in for a treat!

Encore Casino Las Vegas – Slot Machines

There are over 800 slots of all types including real spinning slots, video real slots and video poker slots ranging from a penny all the way up to $5000! I cannot imagine playing a slot machine for $5000 for one pull of the handle or press of the button. Obviously the high rollers enjoy this kind of play from time to time. There are also progressive slot machines were you can win $10 million on a penny slot machine with the maximum bet wagered.

Table Games

The table games are located on the main floor of the casino and include Baccarat, Black Jack, Big6, Roulette, European Roulette, Let it Ride, Mini Baccarat, Pai Goa Poker, Three Card Poker, and Casino War. You can also wander over to the pool at the Encore or Wynn pools to play Blackjack around the pool.

Restaurants

There are a number of restaurants at the Encore, all of which are very excellent dining places catering to just about everyone’s tastes. The restaurants include Sinatra, Botero, Wazuzu, Society Cafe Encore, and Wynn Dining. We have eaten at Switch and found it to be a unique establishment with excellent food and the best steaks.

The unique thing about this restaurant is that the walls and the ceiling switch decor every 15 to 20 minutes. The walls may be sinking into the floor to be replaced by a new decor or elevating into the ceiling. Also the ceiling itself changes. One minute there is a large chandelier only to be replaced with several smaller ones with a totally different decor on the ceiling.

What We Liked

• Variety of slot machines
• Free drinks while gambling served in nice glasses
• Buffet, although expensive is very good
• Pool area and spa free to hotel guests in a tropical setting with a swim up blackjack table
• Hotel rates are very reasonable, especially if you have an Encore slot card
• Covered garage parking
• Safe environment in the casino, hotel and parking areas
• You really have to visit the Encore to appreciate it
• Walk way between the Encore and Wynn hotels

What We Did Not Like

• There are no real complaints about the Encore hotel & casino
• It is a 5 star hotel in our estimation and quite adequate for our needs

Slot Player Card

They are part of the Wynn slot players card system. Slot members can take advantage of benefits at the Wynn as well as the Encore hotel and casino.

If you have not taken advantage of slot player cards, there are a number of benefits that many slot players should consider. Free or discounted rooms, email mailing list of promotions, free or discounted meals, access to entertainment, and a win / loss  tax report outlining your losses and wins for tax claim purposes.

Parking

There is ample parking at the Encore hotel & casino in a large parking garage beside the hotel. There is no surface parking that we observed. You can access the hotel from the garage via an elevator from all levels. The parking garage is also patrolled on a regular basis and it also protects your car from the weather.

Directions:

The Encore hotel is right next door to the Wynn Hotel and Casino.Across the street is the Fashion show mall. Access the parking garage as well as valet parking from Las Vegas boulevard. The address is 313 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Coming into Las Vegas take I15 and exit at Spring Mountain east and then turn left onto Las Vegas Blvd.

The Wynn Casino and Hotel is one of the newest hotel and casinos  on the strip and we think the Wynn Hotel & Casino is one of the most beautiful and elegant hotels in Las Vegas. Steve Wynn has definitely out done himself! As you enter the Wynn Casino and Hotel from the strip at street level you pass a waterfall and river in a mountain setting. They have recently added a new tower and a new casino to this complex.

It is called the Encore Hotel & Casino. Both locations are elegant, top-notch and one of the best places for anyone to stay at in Las Vegas . The Wynn hotel is located across the street from the Las Vegas Fashion Show Mall. The Wynn Hotel and Casino occupies one of the most important corners in Las Vegas, with Treasure Island on one corner and the Venetian on the other.

Wynn Casino and Hotel – Garden Setting

When you enter the Wynn Hotel & Casino you are immediately immersed in a garden setting with restaurants and the casino on either side. There is a small reception area and of course the elegant shops similar to the Bellagio. There is also a very high-end area for high rollers that we were unable to view

You enter the casino on the main floor from the strip. There are 20 restaurants in total in the Wynn Hotel & Casino. The Wynn Hotel & Casino provides excellent service and is a full service hotel with all of the services that anyone could require. These include of course the casino, restaurants, fine dining, coffee shops, gorgeous pool, shops, large conference facilities, and ample parking. Steve Wynn also retained the golf course from the old Desert Inn hotel that was replaced with the new Wynn Hotel & Casino. There is a very elegant looking pro-shop for golfers and a nice bar to relax in after your round of golf.

The Wynn Hotel & Casino also has several bars with entertainment. The buffet is excellent with many different types of food and very clean and well-organized. There are all types of excellent restaurants to enjoy good wine, seafood as well as excellent beef and deli restaurants.

This Wynn Hotel & Casino complex has been awarded a rating of 9.35 out of a maximum of 10, our highest rating for any of the hotels and casino’s in Las Vegas.

Major Points of Interest

If you are just passing through the Wynn Hotel & Casino, you will want to take a moment to see the following areas of the Wynn Hotel & Casino. Some are fun and the kids will enjoy them as well. Please note that children must be accompanied by adults if they are not staying in the hotel.

• Elegant shops
• Garden area’s
• Open and bright cheery casino
• On Site Golf course and pro-shop
• Great pool area

What We Liked

This is a must see hotel. There are so many areas that we cannot mention them all so here are just a couple of the outstanding areas.

• Free entertainment
• Shops
• Great Casino with good comps , use the Red Card. Free buffet with your first 250 points
• Fabulous pool
• Golf Course and pro-shop on the hotel site
• Elegance everywhere

Slot Machines

There are over 1900 slot machines with real spinning, video reel and video poker machines to choose from in denominations from one cent to $5000 per pull of the handle.

Table Games

The Wynn Las Vegas casino has all of the table games that you may be interested in including: Baccarat, Black Jack, Big 6, Caribbean Stud, Roulette, European Roulette, Let it Ride, Mini Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker and Casino War. You can even play Black Jack at the pool side!

Restaurants

There are many excellent restaurants at the Wynn Hotel. We have eaten at several of them and have been entertained as well as enjoying the food immensely! Choose from Alex, Wing Lei, SW Steakhouse, Bartolotta, Okada, The Country Club, Stratta, Tableau, La Cave, Lakeside Grille and several casual dining locations throughout the Casino and hotel.

Slot Player Card

They are part of the Wynn Red slot players card system.

There are a number of benefits that many slot players should consider. Free or discounted rooms, email mailing list of promotions, free or discounted meals, access to entertainment, and a tax report outlining your losses and wins for tax claim purposes.

Parking

There is ample parking at the Wynn hotel & casino in a large parking garage beside the hotel. There is no surface parking that we observed. You can access the hotel from the garage via an elevator from all levels. The parking garage is also patrolled on a regular basis and it also protects your car from the weather.

Directions:The hotel and casino are located at 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV. It is quite easy to get to, just drive down the strip and you cannot miss the beautiful twin gold towers of the Encore and Wynn Hotels

Red Rock is a high-end, boutique-style property. From its flowing design and unique architecture to its flawless incorporation of state-of-the-art technology, this AAA Four Diamond Award-winning resort rivals many of the major resorts on the Strip, while also maintaining its local appeal. They have all the amenities of a Station Casino, but in a luxury setting.

LCD screens scattered throughout Red Rock display ads and restaurant menus, while modern light fixtures brighten the 87,000-square-foot casino floor. Tiled pathways surrounding the gaming areas provide a clear cut route to the many hot spots within this red-hot spot.

The design also reflects the natural beauty of the area, incorporating materials like marble, onyx, wood, red patent crocodile leather and red sandstone indigenous to Red Rock Canyon. There are more than 3.1 million Swarovski and Preciosa crystals (measuring 99 miles) throughout the resort.

The property features more than 800 guest rooms and suites, as well as seven penthouse-level suites. Even the standard guest room at Red Rock is anything but. Every room boasts breathtaking views through floor-to-ceiling windows, either of the Las Vegas Strip or of Red Rock Canyon. Luxury linens, two flat screen televisions, wireless internet access and an iPod docking station are among the conveniences available to guests, while the marble bathrooms include both a deep soaking tub and a separate shower.

Red Rock Casino – Slot Machines

There are over 3,000 slot and video poker machines in a 87,000-square-foot casino with 60 gaming tables offering blackjack, roulette, craps, , a 15-table poker room and 600-seat bingo room.

Table Games

There are 60 gaming tables offering blackjack, roulette, craps, , a 15-table poker room and 600-seat bingo room.

Restaurants

Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa has the following dining options:

• Grand Café,
• Feast Buffet,
• The Bagel Cafe,
• T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge,
• Terra Rossa Italian Restaurant,
• Hachi, LBS: A Burger Joint,
• Cabo Cantina,
• Turf Grill, Yard House,
• a food court and
• the seasonal Sandbar Poolside Café.

What We Liked

Since we have not visited this hotel, we cannot offer any comments about what we liked and disliked about the Red Rock Casino & Spa- Las Vegas. Based on their web site we do like the following:

• Over 3000 slots
• Great restaurants
• 3 acre pool
• No pets allowed
• In room internet access via wireless connection
• Parking garage and RV parking
• Shuttle service to strip, fashion show mall and the airport
• Close to I215 and Charleston exits

What We Did Not Like

Since we have not visited this hotel, we cannot offer any comments about what we liked and disliked about the Red Rock Casino & Spa- Las Vegas. Based on their web site we do like the following:

• Far from the strip

Red Rock Casino Slot Player Card

They have a  slot players card system as do many of the hotels and casinos. Slot members can take advantage of benefits at many Las Vegas hotels.

If you have not taken advantage of slot player cards, there are a number of benefits that many slot players should consider. Free or discounted rooms, email mailing list of promotions, free or discounted meals, access to entertainment, and a tax report outlining your losses and wins for tax claim purposes.

Red Rock Casino Parking

There is ample parking at the Red Rock Casino & Spa  in a large parking garage beside the hotel. There is surface parking for RV’s however you should book ahead. You can access the hotel from the garage via an elevator from all levels.

Directions:The Red Rock Casino & Spa is located on West Charleston and I215, so it is quite easy to get to from the airport or just about anywhere in Las Vegas. However it is not close to the strip and visitors should be aware of this fact. The hotel offers a free shuttle service from the hotel to the strip, Fashion Show Mall and the airport. Check the schedules.

There are often great vacation deals in Las Vegas, however the summer time is one of the best times to snag inexpensive hotel rooms or even get comp’d for your rooms while staying in Las Vegas.  The convention traffic is down in the summer time while everyone is on vacation. Admittedly it is very hot in Vegas so a lot of people stay away and there are lots of other things to do besides going to Las Vegas.

However if you are looking for a little excitement, a bit of gambling, an excellent meal,  excellent entertainment, and great pool weather, then Las Vegas is the place to be. We have slot cards at all of the major hotels. We have talked about the value of slot cards in past posts, so if you have not read this post, it is time you do. They can be invaluable and save you a great deal of money. We often go to Vegas in the spring a few times a year, however our schedule just does not permit a visit during the summertime.

The major casinos must have us on a watch list, because starting about the end of June we receive offers at least once a week during the summer. The offers vary, however they usually include free rooms, maybe some free slot play, or free meals. Sometimes they will even throw in tickets to a show. These are good deals and if you can take advantage of these offers, you can have a pretty reasonable mini-vacation in Las Vegas!

Vacation Deals  – Best Time of the Week to Visit Las Vegas

The best deals of course are during the week , from Sunday through Thursday, although sometimes you can also even get inexpensive deals on the weekend as well. Las Vegas is a very opportunistic place. When there are lots of people in town, the hotels charge top rate for their rooms. When occupancy rates are down, the next best thing is to fill the rooms even if they must do so by providing the rooms on a complimentary basis. They want you in their hotel, enjoying the casino and eating at the restaurants.  This is the basis of all the vacation deals.

Summer time, the few weeks just before Christmas and any time a hotel is not hosting a conference are good times to check and see what vacation deals are available. Even if you are a slot club member and have not received an email or flier in the mail, always call the hotel and ask to speak to the slot host. Depending on how busy the hotel is, your slot play and their general desire to fill the hotel, they may offer you a great deal. Always give them a call before you confirm your reservation through an agent or over the internet. Also check with a number of the hotels. One may be quite busy while another may be in bit of a drought.

Summer Time is Pool Weather

If you go in the summer time, it will be very hot. A great time to be at the pool and a great time to enjoy the air condition environment of the casinos. Always make sure you have a lots of water with you and never allow yourself to become de-hydrated.  It is very easy to do in the hot dry desert air of Las Vegas.

During the first two weeks of January, there are lots of large conferences taking place in Vegas. Hotels will charge as much as $599 for a room during those conferences and the next week they may be down to $79 because the number of visitors are down. Choose your time to visit wisely and pay as little as possible.

We would love to hear about the great vacation deals in Las Vegas. Please leave comments on our blog. Note that spam comments will be deleted.

We cannot say enough positive things about the Wynn Resort Hotel and Casino. Every aspect has been well thought out with the customer in mind and everything smacks of elegance and quality. From the tree lined indoor walkways to the elegant casino, the hotel, the golf course and the exotic pool. Everything about this resort is wonderful and enjoyable.  Some may find it a bit expensive, but then you cannot get something for nothing as the saying goes.

The picture on the left was taken from across the street at the Fashion Show Mall. The hotel is over 60 stories high and provides a stunning vista from the upper floors.

We have stayed at the Wynn hotel once and also at the sister hotel, Encore and found both to be excellent. However this review is about the Wynn hotel and we will stick with it for this post. We were on the 55th floor over looking the strip with floor to ceiling windows and a view to kill for. The room was large and very well designed as well as having all of the toys you need. Several flat screen TV’s, one even in the bathroom to enjoy while preparing for a night out on the town.

Guests will be interested to know that in addition to not having a 13th floor, which most hotels do not have, the Wynn has not provided floors from 40 to 49 apparently  to give the sensation of being much higher than it is.

Wynn Resort Hotel & Casino – Slot Machines

There are over 1900 slots at the Wynn Casino with machines that you can play for one penny all the way up to $5000. There are all of the usual popular slot machines at the Wynn and with one of the largest casinos in Las Vegas,  we are sure there is something for everyone.

Table Games

There are also many table games for everyone’s enjoyment. Blackjack, poker roulette and many more are available.

When you are gambling whether it is the tables or the slots, make sure you use a slot card in the slot machines or get to know the pit boss so that you receive the comp’s that you deserve. Whether it is a free room or a free buffet or a romantic dinner, these all can be possible comp’s.

Restaurants

Alex- – with a 5 star award from Forbes, AAA five Diamond, and more this is an excellent high class restaurant.

Wing Lei – A decadent twist to an early French influenced Shanghai flavor, this is an unique restaurant sumptuous Chinese Cuisine

SW Steakhouse – from charred prime rib age steaks to chops , poultry and seafood you will not be disappointed with this AAA four diamond rated restaurant.

Daniel Boulud Brassiere – provides the quintessential French brassiere

Bartolotta – an Italian restaurant with fresh seafood and homemade pasta as well as classic Italian specialties

Okada – Japanese dining at is it’s best with authentic teppanyaki and robata Japanese creations.  AAA four diamond award in 2008 and 2009

The Country Club a new American Steakhouse in a clubby and inviting setting with gorgeous views of the fairways and the 18th hole waterfall.

Stratta – comes with an open fire hearth convivial bar and lounge scene is a popular spot for casual and stylish dining.

Tableau – Dine in a bright and airy atrium surrounded by beautiful pools and garden views. Breakfast  and lunch served daily.

The Buffet – one of the best in Las Vegas, with live action cooking stations provide a truly gourmet experience in a buffet setting.

Red 8 – Casual bistrol serving Southeast Asian cuisine, Cantonese noodle dishes and dim sum to Hong King style barbecue.

Terrace Pointe Cafe – offers coast to coast American Favorites

Zoozacrakers – a New York style deli

Cabanna Bar & Casino – enjoy a quick bite or a cool drink

The Cafe at the Drugstore, the Pizza Place and the Lobby Bar at Encore are 3 more that you can enjoy while staying at the Wynn

What We Liked

• Elegance in every sense of the word at restaurants, the hotel, the casino and the bars. This is an excellent hotel to stay at.
• Variety of slot machines
• Free drinks while gambling
• Buffet
• Pool area and spa free to hotel guests on the main level  and is absolutely beautiful
• Hotel rates are very reasonable
• Covered garage parking
• Easy access from all highways and Route I15
• Safe environment in the casino, hotel and parking areas

What We Did Not Like

There are no real complaints about the Wynn Resort hotel & casino

It is a 5 star hotel in our estimation and quite adequate for our needs

Slot Player Card

They are part of the Wynn Casino Red Card slot players card system. Slot members can also take advantage of benefits at Encore another  Las Vegas hotels situated beside the Wynn.

If you have not taken advantage of slot player cards, there are a number of benefits that many slot players should consider. For example free or discounted rooms, email mailing list of promotions, free or discounted meals. Also access to entertainment, and a tax report outlining your losses and wins for tax claim purposes.

Parking

There is ample parking at the Wynn Resort hotel & casino in a large parking garage beside the hotel. There is no surface parking that we observed. You can access the hotel from the garage via an elevator from all levels. The parking garage is also patrolled on a regular basis and it also protects your car from the weather.

Directions:

Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada

Wynn is situated on one corner across the street from the Fashion Show Mall, the Palazzo and Treasure Island Casino. There above the street walkways for visitors to get to any of these properties from the Wynn Casino.