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Wynn
Casino Boy says:
Jeepers! Was I just dreaming or was the hype way more than the hotel here?
Hotel Size: 2700 rooms
Room Price:
Casino Size: 111,000 s.f.
Value: Fair
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Wynn
888-320-7123
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
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Strip away the over-the-top salemanship and unrelenting claims of being a totally unique experience and you're left with... a hotel-casino. Yes, it's a very nice hotel casino, but with your butt planted in front of a "Beverly Hillbillies" penny slot all of the hype seems pretty pointless. However, for the visitor, the public areas are fantastic. Lots of natural light and more flowers than at a president's funeral.
Room Quality: We'll talk about the Resort Room because it's the basic one and the only one they would ever let us see. These are about the same size as Rio and about as big as the Venetian at 600+ s.f. They are done in muted, dark colors like chocolate and other golden browns. Windows are floor to ceiling, which is fantastic for those of us who like for our feet to see. Beds are plenty comfortable, as are the sofa and table. The bathroom is on par with the other fancy places in town. Soaking tub and separate shower, two sinks, private toilet (which our roommates always appreciate). Flat screen TVs in the living room and bathroom for those who can't get enough CNBC. Really damn swanky towels. Oh, there is Internet access, but guess what? It costs extra. What a scam. Oh, the electric drapes are a nice touch. We always get so worn out opening and closing them.
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Service Quality: It's a bit obsequious, meaning there's plenty of employees but they are more interested in you knowing you're getting great service than anything else. Oh, and expect to pay for anything extra. If you want to be pampered and want everyone to know you're being pampered, you've found heaven. Check-in is as painless as a hotel this size can be.
What You Get Bottles of in the Bathroom: Desert Bambu-brand bath amenities. We're plenty happy with a bar of Lifebuoy and a "Sanitized for your Protection" strip on the toilet that isn't already torn, so the quality is lost on us. It's fancy, though. Actually, a quick search of Google tells us that this Desert Bambu they brag about is only at Wynn. So, maybe it is LifeBuoy and they just claim it's fancy.
Clientele: The rich who love to be seen, and the not-so-rich who love to be seen so long as their credit limit isn't maxed. This is a very showy hotel, and any understatement is lost because they keep yelling about how understated it is. Expect a lot of the California new wealth, loads of Lexus, Mercedes and BMWs driven by people in their late 30s through 60s.
How's the Pool? Easily one of the best pool areass in town. The main pool is a long pool with nice tile and a bridge overhead. It opens into a large, oval shaped pool. The cabanas (including some elevated ones with balconies) are really expensive, and have flat screen TVs. If Wynn is all it's cracked up to be, there should be plenty to see right by the pool, and you won't need to watch Jerry Springer while there.
Table Games: Nothing surprising here. In fact, it feels a lot like the Bellagio. You'll find a lot of tables, dealing roulette, craps, blackjack, 3-card poker, Let-it Ride, pai gow, Baccarat and at least one of most of the oddball games, too. They even have "War", which isn't what we'd call a "reinvention" of a Las Vegas casino. There is single-zero roulette in the high-limit areas, and there is blackjack in single-deck, double-deck and shoes. Single deck is the crappy 6:5. Not too classy, Wynn! Craps is 345x, which is standard and not as good as you can get. One plus is the poolside blackjack in the Cabana Bar for hotel guests.
Bet Minimums: Look for $15 at the blackjack table, $10 at craps, and $15 or higher at most other tables. There are a few tables at the minimums and lots at higher rates.
Machines: Well, as ritzy as the place is, they've still got penny, nickel and quarter slots. Then, they run way up to $5000. No, we didn't accidentally add three zeros to that. There are some decent VP machines but nothing we saw paid more than 100% back to the trained player.
Cocktails? Outstanding cocktail service served by ladies in somewhat peekaboo outfits. But, it is as classy as peekaboo can be. The ladies are quite attractive.
Who Gets Comps? Hiiiiiiiigh-rolllllawrs, that's who gets comps. The slot club pays back 0.22% but not in cash, just in more play. You can earn meals and rooms, too, but expect it to take a very long time for us cheapskates. For table players, ask to be rated at $25 and above. Expect to be a black-chipper before any notable comps roll in.
Or use our guide to find the best rate
Okada: A high-end sushi and Japanese restaurant. The food is fresh and very good. The prices are, if you can believe this, not outrageous, especially when compared to Nobu or Hiyakumi. One of the best sushi places in town, and in one of the prettiest rooms.
Wynn Buffet: Just about spot-on average for the upscale buffets, with the added bonus of a very pretty room. That is to say, it's way better than the lower end crud, but this is not a reinvention of the buffet. There are nice touches, such as sushi and good steaks. The desserts are fantastic, especially the layer cake. and some of the shellfish are better than elsewhere.
We will be adding the Wynn restaurants as we can.
Le Reve: Franco Dragone created that Celine Dion Banshee wail production and now brings his Cirque-honed skills to Wynn for Le Reve. Aquatic, just like "O", Le Reve is a collection of dream sequences, they say, starring a guy named Wayne (whom we assume is from Canada like all Waynes) who is led through his dreams by Morpheus. Expect more of the French-Canadian circus razzle-dazzle. Some dream sequences are startling, some are boring. the theater in the round means there are no bad seats, and half the pleasure is just watching the intrcacies of the production.
Nightclubs: Lure and La Bete are the two highest profile clubs among the many bars. Lure is an ultra-lounge, a term we still don't understand beyond it meaning that we aren't invited unless we put socks on. La Bete becomes a nightclub once a restaurant closes and it's a late-night dance kind of place. Bete, by the way, means beast. Yet, they still make us put on socks.
Shopping: Loads of fancy-dandy shops including Maserati (boring cars) and Ferrari (overpriced cars) dealerships, but you have to pay just to get into the car dealership--lame. We can't imagine anyone buying any of these expensive clothes, jewelry and tchotchkes without first going online and seeing what a reasonable price would be. But, it's probably fun to wander around with your jaw open.
Number of Tables: Twenty-seven tables in the space for about 22.They are basic green felt with nothing on them. Expect to find games 24/7 and almost all tables going at night. Nice lighting.
Comfort of Chairs: These chairs are pretty good and comfortable, but not incredible. Simply above average. We were expecting something more exciting.
Closed Room or Open to Casino? No, the room has a rail but is not closed. Still, it's quiet because they don't want anyone yelling or acting happy in this joint.
Game Spreads and Limits: Stud, Hold 'Em and Omaha. Look for limits from $3-$6 up through the roof.
Beginner Games or Classes? If you are a beginner, this is not the place for you. That is, unless you're keen on losing.
How Crowded is the Room? Are you kidding? The place is a madhouse. Expect to wait for almost any game on any night. If you get there in the afternoon, you might be able to jump in. The one beautiful thing is the electronic notification for people on waiting lists and hotel guests can check on the televisions in their rooms.
Comps? $1 an hour in comps. La de da.
How Good Are the Players? There are enough pros and very good players in the 10-20 and higher games to keep the schmucks out. Well, the schmucks who know better anyway. That means not us. Yeah, right, like we'll be playing $10-$20.
What Else Do I Need to Know? This is the newest and one of the nicest poker rooms. The hype will tell you it's the best, but really, it's on par with the other top Strip rooms.
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