Wynn Las Vegas is the luxury resort Steve Wynn built on the former Desert Inn site at 3131 South Las Vegas Boulevard, opening April 28, 2005, with a 45-story, 613-foot tower and 2,716 rooms. Owned and operated by Wynn Resorts, it anchors the north end of the Strip alongside its connected sister property, Encore, which opened in 2008 — together the complex spans 215 acres with 4,748 rooms and roughly 189,000 square feet of gaming space.
Stay here for a quieter, more polished take on the Strip: there’s no theme, no gimmick marquee, just a man-made mountain screening the property from the sidewalk, a 3-acre lake with the nightly Lake of Dreams show, and the only golf course actually on the Strip. It’s built for guests who want five-star rooms, top-tier dining, and nightlife without wading through a casino floor to reach the elevators.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, North Strip
- Operator: Wynn Resorts
- Opened: April 28, 2005 (Encore tower added 2008)
- Rooms: 2,716 (4,748 combined with Encore)
- Price tier: Luxury
- Casino: 111,000 sq ft (188,786 sq ft combined with Encore)
- Signature attraction: Lake of Dreams and the Wynn Golf Club
- Headline venue: Wynn Theater (Awakening) and XS Nightclub
Rooms, Pool and Casino
Rooms at Wynn are known for floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, and a residential feel rather than Vegas glitz; Tower Suites add a private entrance, dedicated elevators, and butler service for guests who want separation from the main casino traffic. The property has four pools, including one with a topless sunbathing section, set among cabanas and a manicured pool complex that skews adult rather than family-splash-pad.
The 111,000-square-foot casino carries the same subdued, no-theme design as the rest of the resort, with table games and a slot floor that feel more like a private club than a tourist attraction. Connected walkways lead directly into Encore’s casino and pool deck, so guests get two resorts’ worth of gaming and amenities without leaving the property.
Shows, Attractions and Dining
Wynn Theater hosts Awakening, a large-scale theatrical production that succeeded the long-running aquatic show Le Rêve, while Encore Theater books concerts, comedy, and past residencies including Garth Brooks. Next door, XS Nightclub inside Encore is consistently ranked among the world’s top clubs, and Encore Beach Club anchors daytime pool parties. The free nightly Lake of Dreams show, projected onto the 3-acre lake behind the mountain facade, is the property’s most photographed attraction.
Dining is one of Wynn’s strongest draws: Wing Lei was the first Chinese restaurant in the U.S. to earn a Michelin star, and the resort also houses Mizumi, Cipriani, and The Buffet at Wynn among its roughly 18 restaurants. The Wynn Golf Club, an 18-hole course redesigned from the old Desert Inn layout, remains the only golf course directly on the Strip.
Location and Who Should Stay Here
Wynn sits at the far north end of the Strip, across from Fashion Show Mall and a short walk or rideshare from Sphere and the Strip’s central corridor; it’s farther from T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium, so plan a taxi or rideshare for events there. The north-Strip location trades some walkability to the busiest casino blocks for a quieter arrival and less street-level foot traffic.
It suits couples, golfers, and travelers who want a high-end, low-theme resort with strong dining and nightlife on-site — less ideal for families chasing budget rates or guests who want to be steps from every marquee on the Strip.
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Wynn Las Vegas FAQs
What is the resort fee and parking cost at Wynn Las Vegas?
Wynn charges a daily resort fee (around $50 plus tax) covering Wi-Fi and fitness center access. Self-parking is free for the first three hours, then a daily fee applies; valet runs roughly $40 per day, and show-ticket holders can get parking validated at the box office.
Is Wynn Las Vegas walkable to the rest of the Strip and to Sphere?
Wynn is at the north end of the Strip near Fashion Show Mall, an easy walk to Sphere and the Strip’s central section, but it’s a longer walk or a rideshare to T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium further south.
What is Wynn Las Vegas known for?
Wynn is known for its understated luxury design, the Lake of Dreams water show, the only golf course on the Strip, Michelin-starred dining at Wing Lei, and its direct connection to Encore’s XS Nightclub and pool scene.
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