Wynn & Encore, Las Vegas: Inside the Strip’s Most Luxurious Twin Resort

If you’ve ever stood on the north Strip wondering whether to book the original tower or its younger sibling next door, you’re already asking the right question. The real choice at this property is not “should I splurge,” it’s “which side gets me the space, access, and perks that match how I actually travel.” I’ll show you where the room size jump matters, what the $55 daily resort fee really buys you, and how to plan around nightlife, pools, and golf without chasing rumors or wasting time in the wrong line.

Is Wynn or Encore the better base for your trip?

Think of the two towers as fraternal twins that share restaurants, spas, and the casino floor, but with a few personality differences. Wynn’s standard rooms are plush and quietly grown-up. Encore’s standard rooms are larger and laid out more like junior suites. Tower Suites on either side overlay a private-entrance experience with extras that change your day-to-day, especially mornings and valet.

If you want the most square footage without going into higher suite tiers, Encore’s standard room at 745 sq ft is the low-drama win. If you care more about a quiet arrival and getting coffee and breakfast credit every morning without thinking about it, Tower Suites on either side earn their keep with the private entrance, a $50 daily breakfast credit valid until noon at select venues, and complimentary valet.

How much will parking and the resort fee really add?

Wynn and Encore charge a daily resort fee of $55 plus tax per room. That includes in-room Wi‑Fi at 15 Mbps on unlimited devices, bottled water refreshed daily, local and domestic calls, access for up to two people to the fitness center, and a digital newsstand. For standard Resort rooms, complimentary self‑parking during your stay is also covered by the fee; in Tower Suites, your resort fee includes complimentary valet or self‑parking for up to two vehicles.

Not staying overnight but popping in for dinner or a show? Self‑parking for non‑registered guests is $25 per day after the first three hours free, and valet is typically $40 per day for non‑registered guests. Prices may be higher during special events. There are carve‑outs: complimentary self‑parking is extended to Wynn Poker Room guests and to select Wynn Rewards tiers, and complimentary valet applies to Tower Suites guests, certain elite tiers, and patrons of specific venues. Check your eligibility before you queue the garage ticket.

House timing is predictable and friendly: check‑in is 3 p.m. and check‑out is 12 p.m. That extra hour on departure day makes a real difference if you’re angling for a final swim or late breakfast at Tableau.

Where to eat and linger without losing your evening

The Buffet at Wynn: what it costs and when to go

The Buffet runs daily 8 a.m.–1 p.m. for Gourmet Brunch at $59.99 per person plus tax, and 1 p.m.–9 p.m. for Seafood Gourmet Dinner at $79.99 per person plus tax. The Endless Pour add‑on with select cocktails, mimosas, wine, and beer is $32.99. Children ages 3–9 are half price. You don’t make a traditional reservation here; you can buy prepaid priority seating, which adds a $5 per person fee and typically seats you within about 30 minutes of your time. If you’re pairing the buffet with an evening plan, the dinner window to 9 p.m. is generous enough to feed you before most shows or nightclub doors.

Steak, sushi, and supper clubs

SW Steakhouse sits on Wynn’s Lake of Dreams and prices read accordingly. The current menu lists a Dry‑Aged Porterhouse 45‑day at $242, with Japanese and American Wagyu options above that. Service is crisp, the terrace is a prize, and the dress code skews polished. If you want a quieter room that still feels celebratory, Sinatra at Encore is business casual, does not seat children under 5, and opens 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday. Mizumi at Wynn covers sushi, robata, and teppan in a space beside a 90‑foot waterfall; it’s where I point guests who want a special‑occasion dinner without red meat.

2026 newcomer: Sartiano’s and the neighboring private club

In spring 2026, Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse opened beside the Wynn Golf Club views, serving Wednesday–Thursday and Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., and Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., with an upscale‑casual‑chic dress code and a bistecca program that’s become a talking point among steak die‑hards. Next door is Zero Bond at Wynn Las Vegas, a members‑only club with posted hours of Tuesday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Monday. Membership tiers are published and include a General tier with a $1,000 one‑time initiation and $2,750 annual dues, and a Legacy tier with a $50,000 one‑time initiation and $7,500 annual dues that, among other privileges, includes a complimentary round at Wynn Golf Club for the member and a guest. If you aren’t a member, treat Sartiano’s as your way to enjoy that corner of the property.

Nightlife reality check

As of late September 2026, XS Nightclub at Encore is temporarily closed for a renovation with a posted reopening of November 5, 2026. During the closure, more of the late‑night energy flows to Encore Beach Club at Night and the lounges. If you’re headed to a night event, the house rules are clear: business‑casual attire for non‑night‑swim formats, and proper swimwear with coverups for night swim. Coat check typically runs $20–$40 depending on the night.

When are the pools and Encore Beach Club actually open?

Hotel pools at Wynn and Encore generally operate daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m., with seasonal tweaks. Tower Suites have their own private pool deck that stays mercifully calm compared with the dayclub. If it’s a pool party you want, Encore Beach Club runs Friday–Sunday and typically opens at 11 a.m., closing most days between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Season and event calendars do affect hours, so check your date if you’re trying to slide in late.

Encore Beach Club at Night opens Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. There are some practicalities here that are easy to miss on a generic search: lockers rent for about $40–$75 depending on the night, and bag check is $20–$40. The venue is strictly 21+ with government‑issued ID only; digital copies or photos of IDs are not accepted. Dayclub dress is swimwear or appropriate coverups; night formats toggle between swim‑friendly nights and standard club attire, so read the event page for your date and pack accordingly.

Golf and spa: how to play the on‑site course and plan downtime

Wynn Golf Club is the Strip’s unicorn: a Tom Fazio redesign tucked behind the resort with a par‑70 layout that stretches to 6,722 yards. You don’t have to haul your own sticks; current policy includes complimentary premium Callaway clubs as part of your green fee. The round is caddie‑supported, and food from the Tee House during play is included. Plan to arrive 45–60 minutes before your tee time to warm up and settle in. While the clubhouse expansion is underway, Wynn’s own guidance points guests to a temporary golf check‑in near the Encore Self‑Park Garage entrance by the Espresso café area. If you’re walking from your room, give yourself a few extra minutes the first day to find the temporary desk and avoid a last‑second jog to the first tee.

On the recovery side of the ledger, The Spa at Encore and The Spa at Wynn keep 7 a.m.–7 p.m. hours and are adult spaces at 18+. Non‑resort guests can book treatments and get amenity access on the service day. Cancellation windows are tighter than many expect in Las Vegas; a same‑day change can carry a 50 percent fee. If you’re staying in Tower Suites, remember your valet is complimentary and your private pool deck is steps from the elevator, so it’s easy to string a morning massage, a quiet hour by the water, and a lunch at Tableau without ever touching the main casino corridor.

Key things to know before you book

• Resort fee is $55 plus tax per night. It includes in‑room Wi‑Fi on unlimited devices, bottled water, calls, a digital newsstand, and fitness center access for two. For Resort rooms it also covers self‑parking; Tower Suites include complimentary valet or self‑parking for up to two vehicles.
• Self‑parking for non‑registered guests is $25 per day after three hours free. Valet is typically $40 per day. Special events can push rates higher.
• Encore’s standard room is larger at 745 sq ft. Wynn’s standard is 640 sq ft. If you want a private entrance, a $50 daily breakfast credit until noon at select outlets, and valet included, book a Tower Suite on either side.
• The Buffet runs 8 a.m.–1 p.m. for brunch at $59.99 and 1 p.m.–9 p.m. for seafood dinner at $79.99. Add Endless Pour for $32.99. Prepaid priority seating adds $5 per person and helps avoid the longest queues.
• Encore Beach Club opens most Fridays–Sundays at 11 a.m. and closes around 5:30–6:30 p.m.. EBC at Night opens 10:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Lockers are $40–$75; bag check is $20–$40. The venue is 21+ and enforces dress codes.
• As of today, XS Nightclub is closed for renovation and slated to reopen November 5, 2026. During the hiatus, expect more of the DJ energy at EBC at Night and the lounges.
• Wynn Golf Club includes premium Callaway clubs in the green fee, a caddie program, and Tee House food during your round. Arrive 45–60 minutes early; the temporary check‑in is near the Encore Self‑Park Garage entrance.

Reader Q&A

Does Wynn charge for self‑parking?

Registered hotel guests receive complimentary self‑parking during their stay, and Tower Suites guests receive complimentary valet or self‑parking for up to two vehicles. Non‑registered guests get the first three hours free, then pay $25 per day for self‑parking; valet is typically $40 per day and higher on special events.

What does the resort fee actually include?

The daily resort fee is $55 plus tax per night. It covers in‑room Wi‑Fi at 15 Mbps on unlimited devices, daily bottled water, local and domestic calls, access for two to the fitness center, a digital newsstand, and complimentary self‑parking for Resort rooms. In Tower Suites, the same fee includes complimentary valet or self‑parking for up to two vehicles.

Is XS open right now?

Through late September 2026, XS Nightclub is closed for renovation with a posted reopening on November 5, 2026. In the meantime, Encore Beach Club at Night carries the nightlife load on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starting at 10:30 p.m.

What are the Buffet hours and prices?

Gourmet Brunch runs 8 a.m.–1 p.m. daily at $59.99 plus tax. Seafood Gourmet Dinner is 1 p.m.–9 p.m. daily at $79.99 plus tax. The Endless Pour package is $32.99, children ages 3–9 are half price, and prepaid priority seating adds $5 per person.

So which tower should you pick?

If you want maximum space at the entry category, book Encore’s 745 sq ft Resort King. If your time and access are worth more than raw square footage, a Tower Suite on either side changes the day with a private entrance, a $50 breakfast credit until noon, and valet included. Fold in your nightlife plan, pool preferences, and whether someone in your party intends to play the on‑site course, and the answer usually reveals itself in two minutes at the booking screen.

Published: September 25, 2026 · Reviewed by the Hey Las Vegas editorial team