Hotel of the week: The Encore, Las Vegas
Steve Wynn’s “bronzed skyscraper” has 2,034 rooms, along with a casino, bars, boutiques, spas, and other amenities. Thanks to the economy, there is a special nightly rate of $159.
The Encore
Thanks to the economy, Steve Wynn’s latest mega-casino is actually affordable, said Christopher Reynolds in the Los Angeles Times. Opening up the $2.3 billion Encore was certainly a “gamble” for the hotelier. But the 2,034 rooms of the “bronzed skyscraper” are filling up due to a special nightly rate of $159. Connected to the Wynn, the resort boasts “72,000 feet of casino” as well as seven bars, 11 boutiques, a spa, the nightclub XS, and five restaurants, including a steakhouse named after Frank Sinatra. Contact: Encorelasvegas.com
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