Rio All-Suite Hotel & CasinovsEncore at Wynn Las Vegas
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Encore At Wynn Las Vegas scores significantly higher than Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Encore At Wynn Las Vegas ranks #6 in Las Vegas with endorsements from 15 reviewers such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Show All Reviews
3700 West Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103
From $29/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"While not nearly as fashionable as it used to be, The Rio still makes a reasonable attempt to rival the Strip giants."
Fodor's
"In Brazil, Rio is party central, and in Las Vegas so is this sprawling resort just west of the Strip." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The roomy standard suites at the 2,526-room Rio sleep up to five, making them a tremendous deal for small groups." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Perfect for visitors who want the total resort experience without the congestion of the Strip."
Time Out
"In a bid to appeal to a younger audience, the all-suites Rio hired Prince to play here in 2006 and 2007, while Pure Management Group brought in hipster bowling lounge Lucky Strike Lanes." Full review
Star Service
"This place is pitched to partiers, from the Voodoo Lounge on the 51st floor to the floor show on the ceiling of the casino. " Full review
Gayot
"This hotel doesn't lack for creature comforts. Just check out the 2,563 spacious suites, sprawling 120,000-square-foot casino and eighteen-hole championship Rio Secco Golf Club."
BlackBook
"The Rio is an all-suite hotel: Rooms are done in light, buttery tones and all have refrigerators and separate seating areas."
Lonely Planet
"This Carnaval-themed hotel just off the Strip attracts families, poker players and bachelor/ette parties." Full review
Zagat
"Decked out with hoop chandeliers, an open kitchen, colorful Day of the Dead decor and a long bar, this vibrant stop within the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino turns out traditional Mexican fare." Full review
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Show All Reviews
3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Setting Las Vegas’s current standard for high-end luxury... Rooms are plush and colourful."
Frommer's
"What do you do after you have built a casino empire, sold it all, and then reentered the fray by creating an all-new paradigm for modern Vegas luxury?" Full review
Fodor's
"As far as luxury is concerned, Las Vegas simply doesn't get much better." Full review
Jetsetter
"Suite-hotel-within-a-hotel with sprawling rooms, a golf course, indoor-outdoor dining and one of the city’s best shopping scenes." Full review
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And you can choose between Chef Paul Bartolotta’s Italian coastal cuisine, the alfresco Lakeside and the French-Chinese fare at Ming Yu’s Michelin-starred Wing Lei. Nights wander from dance music mecca XS to the indoor-outdoor Tryst to the more intimate bottle service Surrender.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Steve Wynn's signature casino hotel (literally – his name is emblazoned across the top) Wynn and younger sibling Encore are a pair of curvaceous, copper-toned twin towers, whose entrances..." Full review
Star Service
"Built for a livelier, more youthful clientele, this glittering and glossy contemporary showcase boasts Zen and not-so-Zen Asian accents highlighted in red and black. " Full review
Gayot
"Encore Las Vegas offers even more luxurious amenities than the original Wynn Las Vegas resort."
BlackBook
"Steve Wynn continues to leave his tall, shiny, mirrored mark on the Las Vegas Strip with his newest casino tower, the Encore."
Zagat
"This ultraluxe baby sister of Wynn Las Vegas features a Strip location, a design scheme with Greek and Moroccan touches that is heavy on butterflies and a slew of high-end amenities."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Four-Star Encore at Wynn Las Vegas delivers the same exceptional service and class as its flagship property, Wynn Las Vegas, but with a boutique vibe." Full review