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Opulent interiors drip with excess, such as the lobby area sprouting trees from colorful flowerbeds, some dotted with peacock-shaped lighting fixtures with illuminated plumes of feathers. Much of the hotel, including its casino and pools, feels like a carbon copy to the Wynn, but that isn't a bad thing. Encore, however, feels a tad quieter and less hectic than the Wynn - except for the Encore Beach Club, which draws hundreds of people on a daily basis. Opened in December 2008 by famed Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn, the 2,034-room Encore At Wynn Las Vegas takes the whim and luxury of its next-door sister, the Wynn Las Vegas (opened in 2005), and steps it up a notch with even bigger rooms and a more attractive spa and fitness center. The Italian-inspired Venetian is a family-friendly alternative with lower rates, gondola rides, and faster access to the southern end of the Strip.

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It all comes at a price though - rates are high, as are food and drink at any of the venues, plus there are daily resort fees added (typical for Vegas). There are a luxe casino and adjacent golf course as well. Two nightclubs regularly host top DJs, while shows at the Encore Theater are also popular. The giant suites are some of the biggest on the Strip (starting at 745 square feet!) and one-up even the Wynn's (Encore's next-door sister), plus they're decked out with modern amenities and luxurious marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate showers.

Opened in December 2008, the 2,034-room Encore At Wynn Las Vegas is a luxury property on The Strip that’s all about pure opulence, from its impressive interiors to its decadent spa to the array of restaurants, gaming tables, and several attractive pools - including a European-style pool with topless sunbathing.

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