Encore Las Vegas is the all-suite sister resort to Wynn Las Vegas, opened December 22, 2008, on the site of the old Desert Inn at 3121 South Las Vegas Boulevard. Owned and operated by Wynn Resorts, the single 48-story tower holds 2,034 suites and connects directly to Wynn through the indoor Encore Esplanade shopping corridor, so guests effectively get the run of two resorts on one Strip address.
Stay here for the suite-only room product, the 72,000-square-foot casino, and access to two of the Strip’s marquee nightlife venues, XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, without leaving the property. It’s a quieter, more upscale alternative to Wynn’s front-facing tower while still sitting mid-Strip near the Fashion Show and Wynn Golf Club.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: 3121 S Las Vegas Blvd, mid-Strip, connected to Wynn Las Vegas
- Operator: Wynn Resorts
- Opened: December 22, 2008
- Rooms: 2,034 suites (all-suite tower)
- Price tier: Luxury
- Casino: 72,000 sq ft gaming floor
- Signature attraction: Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub
- Headline venue: Encore Theater (1,480 seats, shared with Wynn)
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Every room at Encore is a suite, starting around 745 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows and Strip or mountain views from the 48-story tower. The 72,000-square-foot casino skews toward a slightly more relaxed, high-limit feel than Wynn’s floor next door, and the two casinos connect internally.
Encore Beach Club, a 55,000-square-foot pool and dayclub that opened in May 2010, is the resort’s signature outdoor space, with cabanas, DJ sets, and an adults-oriented scene that converts into a full nightclub after dark. Note: Wynn Resorts has scheduled a full property renovation from May 2026 through May 2027, and XS Nightclub is closed for its own renovation until November 5, 2026, with its events temporarily relocated to Encore Beach Club at Night.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
The Encore Theater, a 1,480-seat venue positioned between the two towers, has hosted headliners from Garth Brooks to Beyoncé and stands alongside The Colosseum at Caesars Palace as one of the Strip’s dedicated residency rooms — see ThrillZing’s Las Vegas residency concert tips for how to plan around shows here.
Dining leans upscale, including Sinatra, an Italian restaurant honoring Frank Sinatra with memorabilia from his estate, plus Wazuzu for pan-Asian fare; the restaurant lineup has rotated over the years as concepts have opened and closed. Guests also have full access to Wynn’s restaurants, including Delilah and SW Steakhouse, via the connecting Esplanade.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Encore sits mid-Strip near Fashion Show Mall, roughly a 10-15 minute rideshare from T-Mobile Arena and the Sphere and closer still to the Strip’s northern casinos; it’s not particularly walkable to Allegiant Stadium or the south Strip. It suits couples and adult travelers who want a quieter, suite-only luxury base with strong nightlife on-site, rather than families or budget travelers, given the room rates and lack of a dedicated family pool or kids’ program.
Explore more: Compare more Las Vegas Strip resorts, Tips for catching a residency show at the Encore Theater.
Encore Las Vegas FAQs
What is the resort fee and parking situation at Encore Las Vegas?
Encore charges a resort fee (around $60+/night) covering WiFi, fitness center access, and other amenities. Self-parking is free for registered hotel guests, while valet runs roughly $40/day; unregistered visitors get limited free self-parking before hourly charges apply.
How close is Encore to the Sphere and T-Mobile Arena?
Encore is mid-Strip, so the Sphere and T-Mobile Arena are each about a 10-15 minute rideshare or taxi away rather than a walk; guests headed to those venues should budget for a short drive.
Is Encore Las Vegas fully open right now?
Yes, but Wynn Resorts has a full property renovation scheduled from May 2026 to May 2027, and XS Nightclub is closed for its own upgrade until November 5, 2026, with events temporarily moved to Encore Beach Club at Night — worth checking before booking around nightlife.
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