Encore At Wynn

Last month, we got to stay at the Encore Hotel and we booked it through the Fine Hotels and Resorts program through our Amex Platinum Card. We booked it through Amex because there are a bunch of benefits that we wanted to use so I wanted to share with everyone on what we got. You can read my full review on "The Luxury Lowdown" blog. 1) Daily Breakfast for Two: The daily breakfast was pretty generous. We got $40/person for two people so $80 total to spend at select locations at either the Encore or Wynn. 2) Room Upgrade: We ended up booking an Encore Resort Two Queens room since there were four of us. We did get upgraded to a panoramic view, but the room still pretty much looked the same. 3) Noon Check-In: We ended up being able to check in by 11:30 a.m. 4) 4:00 p.m. Check-Out: Unfortunately, we did not use it since our flight was at 11:15 a.m. 5) Complimentary Wifi: I've always found this perk odd since all wifi is pretty much included in the resort fee that you always have to pay. Surprisingly, this time around, they gave us a $5 credit for the wifi. Not sure if this is a new perk with Amex or if it was just for this hotel, but I'll definitely update once I find out. 6) Unique Amenity ($100 spa credit): The spa at the Encore is open, but none of the amenity spaces are. So you can't use the lockers, jacuzzis, sauna, spa, lounges, etc. You only come to get your massage and then you leave. I ended up booking a 50-min custom massage, which was $170. Regarding COVID, everyone is required to wear a mask and your temperate will be checked at the entrance. The casino was not crowded and there was a lot of room compared to other hotels we've stay at. We felt safe and our time was very enjoyable there!

At first, I was reluctant to book a room anywhere in Las Vegas due to the pandemic. However, I had no choice since I had to stop at Sin City to break up a long drive from Utah. After checking their website and calling them up to see what their protocols are regarding the prevention of COVID infections, I decided to book a room at the Encore through Expedia. And I’m so glad I did. We stayed in a suite on the 62nd floor and the view was spectacular. The beds were so comfortable and the room was so spacious, it felt like having our own studio apartment. The best part was the fact that it was super quiet and my family and I were all able to enjoy a good night’s sleep. We also ordered room service and the food was delicious! And the delivery was very prompt. Check in was a breeze since there were not a whole lot of patrons in line. However, I can imagine how frustrating this could be during busy times. The staff at registration were very friendly, informative, and very accommodating. However, what really impressed me the most was their attention to detail when it came to social distancing and keeping every surface sanitized. Signs were everywhere, reminding patrons to observe social distancing and frequent hand washing, and rooms were sealed to avoid contamination. Hand sanitizers and masks were also made readily available in our room. Although I am no fan of Las Vegas, I will not hesitate to stay here again for any future trips I may have.

Hadn't been to Las Vegas since Nov'19, so was not really sure what to expect post-Covid. I was surprised that except for everyone wearing face masks, staying at the Encore was pretty much the same as before. Great service, excellent atmosphere. We went to visit 2 other casinos for their restaurants but really, they do not compare with the overall experience of the casino you experience at the Encore. Maybe its the price that deters certain visitors, but what I like about staying at the Encore (anfd highy value now with the current situation) is that you do not run into crowds as you do at other properties. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to go to Vegas right now.