Encore Casino Las Vegas is a luxury casino resort on the northern Las Vegas Strip, connected indoors to Wynn Las Vegas. Its strongest draw is the combination of spacious rooms, casino gaming, a dedicated poker room, a sportsbook, dining, and entertainment in one complex. The main trade-off is the full trip cost, including fees and meals. I think Encore makes the most sense for visitors who will use the resort, rather than pay for its surroundings while spending their entire vacation elsewhere.
Encore Casino Las Vegas at a glance
| Location | Northern Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, connected to Wynn Las Vegas |
|---|---|
| Property type | Luxury casino resort |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Gaming | Slots, video poker, and live table games, including baccarat |
| High-limit gaming | High-limit slots and private gaming areas |
| Poker room | Yes, Wynn Poker Room at Encore |
| Sportsbook | Yes, Encore Race and Sports Book |
| Standard room size | 745 square feet for Encore Resort King and Resort Two Queens accommodations |
| Check-in / checkout | 3 p.m. / noon |
| Resort fee | $55 plus tax per room night |
| Self-parking | Complimentary for registered hotel guests; nonregistered visitors receive three complimentary hours, then pay the standard $25 daily charge |
| Valet | Standard $40 charge for up to 24 hours, without re-entry; complimentary for eligible guests, including Tower Suites guests |
| Rewards program | Wynn Rewards |
Parking is subject to availability, and special-event prices may be higher. Room prices and booking terms depend on the offer selected.
What kind of casino is Encore?
Encore is Wynn’s sister resort, not its bargain annex. The attraction is a complete casino-hotel experience: space to spread out in your room, restaurants worth planning around, and gaming and entertainment that make staying within the complex a reasonable itinerary.
The indoor connection to Wynn expands your choices, but it creates a planning trap. A restaurant or attraction advertised for Wynn and Encore may be in the other hotel. Connected does not mean everything is beside your elevator.
The official Wynn and Encore property map distinguishes the casinos, race and sports books, poker room, restaurants, garages, and entertainment venues. I would check it before booking dinner immediately ahead of a show.
For a broader comparison, see our Nevada casino guide.
Casino floor and games
Encore offers slots, video poker, and live table games. High-limit slots, baccarat, and private gaming areas are identified on the property map. The surrounding hotel, dining, and entertainment are a substantial part of the appeal, not just the games themselves.
I would not choose Encore on the assumption that it offers the Strip’s cheapest gambling. Check the posted limits and available rules before settling in.
Slots and video poker
Choose machines by the game and wager available when you arrive, not an old list of branded titles. On slots, check the total cost of a spin: a penny denomination can still produce a substantial wager once credits and extra features are included. Progressive jackpots may have qualifying-bet requirements.
For video poker, inspect the pay table. Two machines with the same named game can offer different payouts. Attractive surroundings and somebody’s lucky afternoon tell you nothing about a machine’s mathematical return.
Table games
Baccarat is explicitly identified among Encore’s gaming areas. The broader selection includes blackjack, craps, and roulette, although open tables and limits can vary by shift and demand.
Do not plan around an assumed low minimum. Read the sign at the actual table. For blackjack, check the blackjack payout and other rules; for roulette, look at the wheel’s zero pockets. Those details matter more to your bankroll than the decor.
Poker room: the Wynn name, the Encore location
Encore has a dedicated player-versus-player poker room operating under the Wynn Poker Room name. This is a poker facility, not video poker or a poker-themed house game.
For a poker-focused stay, returning to your room within the same resort is a practical advantage after a late session. Check current cash games, tournament schedules, buy-ins, and registration terms before making a special trip.
Poker guests can qualify for complimentary self-parking. Have your parking ticket verified at the poker room and scan it when exiting; ask the room for the applicable details rather than assuming validation is automatic.
Encore Race and Sports Book
Encore has an on-property retail sportsbook, the Encore Race and Sports Book. The connected complex also has the separately named Wynn Race and Sports Book. Specify which one you mean when meeting friends.
For a major game, ask about seating and reservations ahead of time. A wager, a viewing seat, and a reserved hospitality package are not necessarily the same purchase.
Mobile wagering is a separate product with its own registration and location requirements. Do not assume an app used in another state will work here, or that a hotel reservation provides wagering access.
Encore hotel rooms: space is the concrete advantage
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Encore Resort King and Resort Two Queens accommodations are listed at 745 square feet. The king layout separates living and sleeping areas, with a sofa, workspace, and a television that swivels between them. That is useful living space, although a suite-style layout is not necessarily an enclosed bedroom plus a separate living room.
Other categories include Panoramic View King, Panoramic View Two Queens, and Tower Suites. Compare the specific floor plan and benefits rather than assuming every accommodation called a suite has the same layout.
Encore versus Wynn: room size and price
The official booking offer provides a useful sister-hotel comparison. Encore’s Resort King has 105 square feet more published floor area than Wynn’s 640-square-foot Resort King. Room space is a concrete reason to consider Encore.
For the one-night offer covering October 14 to 15, 2026, Encore’s Resort King was $80 less than Wynn’s Resort King, and Encore’s Resort Two Queens was $64 less than Wynn’s equivalent category. Those quotes included the resort fee and excluded taxes. This dated comparison does not mean Encore is always cheaper.
The Encore Panoramic View King carried a $72 nightly premium over the Encore Resort King in that offer, despite having the same published floor area. My advice: pay the premium because you value the view and higher-floor placement, not because you expect more space.
The comparison below brings together published room and parking information with cost calculations. Prices are dated snapshots; three-night stays and repeat valet visits are illustrative budgets, not completed stays.
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Wynn and Encore self-parking: Nonregistered visitor pricing and complimentary period | Standard self-parking is $25.00 per day for nonregistered guests, with the first three hours complimentary; special-event prices may be higher. |
| Wynn and Encore hotel parking: Resort versus Tower Suites parking benefits | Registered Resort and Tower Suite guests receive complimentary self-parking; Tower Suites guests also qualify for complimentary valet. |
| Wynn and Encore valet parking: Price and repeat-entry policy | Standard valet costs $40.00 for up to 24 hours, without a grace period or re-entry. Nonregistered guests pay again for each use. |
| Wynn Rewards parking benefits: Self-parking versus valet tier eligibility | Platinum qualifies for complimentary self-parking but is not listed among complimentary-valet tiers; Black and Chairman are listed for both. |
| Wynn Poker Room parking: Validation requirement | Poker guests must obtain parking-ticket verification at the poker room and scan the ticket at the exit. |
| Wynn and Encore resort fees: Nightly charge and complimentary-night treatment | The published resort fee is $55.00 plus tax per room night and applies to purchased and applicable complimentary nights. |
| Wynn and Encore Resort versus Tower Suites: Parking included in resort-fee benefits | Resort benefits specify self-parking for up to two vehicles; Tower Suites benefits specify valet or self-parking for up to two vehicles. |
| Wynn and Encore room reservations: Booking deposit | A valid credit card is required, and one night’s room rate and tax are charged at booking. |
| Captured WEBONLY booking offer: Cancellation deadline | The captured offer requires cancellation 72 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room rate and tax; this is offer-specific. |
| Wynn and Encore room occupancy: Additional-person charge | Rooms with more than two guests incur a $50.00 nightly charge per additional person. |
| Captured Wynn and Encore booking prices: Stay dates for price comparisons | The captured booking offer covers a one-night stay from October 14 to October 15, 2026; its quoted prices are a dated snapshot rather than general starting rates. |
| Encore Resort King: Captured nightly quote and floor area | The captured quote is $374.00 per night including the resort fee and excluding taxes; the published room area is 745 square feet. |
| Wynn Resort King: Captured nightly quote and floor area | The captured quote is $454.00 per night including the resort fee and excluding taxes; the published room area is 640 square feet. |
| Encore Resort Two Queens: Captured nightly quote and floor area | The captured quote is $438.00 per night including the resort fee and excluding taxes; the published room area is 745 square feet. |
| Wynn Resort Two Queens: Captured nightly quote and floor area | The captured quote is $502.00 per night including the resort fee and excluding taxes; the published room area is 640 square feet. |
| Encore Panoramic View King: Captured nightly quote and floor area | The captured quote is $446.00 per night including the resort fee and excluding taxes; its published 745-square-foot area matches the Encore Resort King. |
| Encore Panoramic View King: Published floor placement | The panoramic king category is described as occupying the 31st through 63rd floors, with pool or Strip views. |
| Wynn and Encore nonsmoking rooms: Smoking cleaning charge and marijuana prohibition | Smoking in designated nonsmoking rooms can incur a cleaning fee up to $1,500.00. Marijuana products are prohibited in rooms and throughout the resort. |
| Wynn and Encore animal policy: Pets versus service animals | Pets are not permitted within the resort; guests may be accompanied by a service animal. |
| Wynn and Encore property map: Sportsbook labels | The published map labels both a Wynn Race and Sports Book and an Encore Race and Sports Book, offering distinct named destinations within the complex. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Standard valet premium over paid self-parking for a nonregistered visitor | $15.00 | For a visit exceeding the complimentary self-parking period, self-parking costs less than a single valet use at standard rates. Special-event pricing and complimentary-parking eligibility can change the comparison. |
| Two separate valet uses by a nonregistered visitor at standard pricing | $80.00 | Leaving and returning can trigger another valet charge; do not treat the daily wording as an unlimited-entry pass. |
| Resort-fee subtotal for an illustrative three-night stay | $165.00 before tax | Include the nightly resort fee when comparing offers, but do not add it again to a quote explicitly marked as including the resort fee. |
| Additional-person surcharge for an illustrative third guest staying three nights | $150.00 in additional room charges, excluding any applicable tax | A shared room can carry an occupancy surcharge; compare the complete group booking rather than dividing a two-person quote among everyone. |
| Wynn versus Encore Resort King price difference in the captured one-night offer | $80.00 per night before tax | Encore’s Resort King was the less expensive king option in this captured offer; this is a dated comparison, not a standing price advantage. |
| Wynn versus Encore Resort Two Queens price difference in the captured one-night offer | $64.00 per night before tax | Encore’s two-queen option cost less in this captured offer. Recheck the same dates and occupancy before choosing between the sister hotels. |
| Encore Panoramic View King premium over Encore Resort King in the captured offer | $72.00 per night before tax | The panoramic king carried a price premium in this snapshot despite sharing the Resort King’s published floor area; weigh the view and floor placement rather than expecting more space. |
| Encore Resort King floor-area advantage over Wynn Resort King | 105 square feet | Encore’s Resort King offers more published floor area than Wynn’s Resort King, making room space a concrete reason to compare Encore rather than choosing on the hotel name alone. |
Research references: wynnlasvegas.com 1, wynnlasvegas.com 2, reservations.wynnlasvegas.com, cdn.wynnresorts.com.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-14. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
Room placement and noise
If quiet matters, discuss room placement relative to nightlife venues and the event schedule when booking and at check-in. A high floor or attractive view is not a promise of silence.
I would rather make a specific request about noise exposure than ask for the best view and hope those priorities align.
Resort fees and the full booking cost
The published resort policies specify a $55 nightly resort fee plus tax for Resort and Tower Suites reservations, including purchased and applicable complimentary nights. An illustrative three-night stay incurs $165 before tax in resort fees.
Do not add the fee twice. If your quote explicitly includes it, the charge is already in that amount. Taxes still need attention.
The booking page lists a $50 nightly charge per additional person when a room has more than two guests. An illustrative third guest staying three nights adds $150, excluding applicable tax. Dividing a two-person quote among three friends will not give you the final bill.
Listed resort-fee benefits include in-room Wi-Fi, refreshed bottled water, fitness-center access for up to two people, and self-parking for up to two vehicles. Tower Suites benefits include valet or self-parking for up to two vehicles. Facilities remain subject to availability and demand.
Check-in is at 3 p.m., and checkout is at noon. The published guarantee policy charges one night’s room rate and tax at booking. The dated offer had a 72-hour cancellation deadline, but read the terms for the specific rate you select.
Restaurants and bars
Encore’s choices include Sinatra, Casa Playa, and Wazuzu, offering Italian, coastal Mexican, and Asian dining. The connected Wynn side adds options such as SW Steakhouse, Wing Lei, Mizumi, and The Buffet at Wynn. Check the location before fitting dinner around a performance.
If you remember breakfast or brunch at Jardin, do not plan around a return visit. It closed after almost 10 years, according to a June 4, 2026, report carried by CDC Gaming.
Encore’s drinking options include Eastside Lounge, Lobby Bar, and High Limit Bar. A lounge stop and an evening of club admission or table service are different budget decisions.
I would reserve an important dinner ahead and leave flexibility for casual meals. Check current menus, hours, and dress requirements directly. Dining can become a major part of the bill here, so do not treat it as an afterthought.
Pools, entertainment, and amenities
Encore has pool, spa, salon, fitness, and shopping facilities, plus Encore Theater and Encore Beach Club. These broaden its appeal for couples or groups whose plans are not entirely about gambling.
Do not confuse Encore Beach Club with an ordinary hotel pool day. Check event admission, reserved seating, and seasonal arrangements separately. A room reservation does not promise unrestricted entry or a complimentary cabana.
Confirm availability and charges for spa treatments and ticketed performances, too. Offering an amenity does not mean including it in every booking.
For couples considering a spa afternoon, Visit Las Vegas describes the Couples Good Luck Ritual as combining a custom massage with a botanical scalp massage. Ask about current availability and price when reserving.
Parking, transportation, and practical information
Encore’s location favors visitors spending time around the northern Strip and within Wynn and Encore. If your plans repeatedly take you farther south, factor walking distances and ride costs into your hotel decision.
Tell your driver Encore rather than simply Wynn, especially when arriving with luggage. Specify the Tower Suites entrance if that is where you are checking in.
Self-parking versus valet
The official parking policy gives registered Resort and Tower Suites guests complimentary self-parking, subject to availability. Nonregistered visitors receive the first three hours free, followed by the standard $25 daily charge. Special-event rates may be higher.
Standard valet costs $40 for up to 24 hours, with no grace period and no re-entry. For a nonregistered visitor staying beyond the complimentary self-parking period, one valet use costs $15 more than paid self-parking at standard rates.
The re-entry restriction matters. Two separate valet uses by a nonregistered visitor without an exemption would cost an illustrative $80. Per day does not mean unlimited entry.
Tower Suites guests qualify for complimentary valet, as do other specified eligible guests. Check your eligibility before paying.
For Encore self-parking, the property’s directions route northbound drivers from Las Vegas Boulevard onto Encore Resort Boulevard, then along the access road to the garage behind the property. Rideshare pickup and drop-off are available at all resort entrances.
Smoking, pets, and accessibility requests
Book a designated nonsmoking room if that matters to you, but do not assume the room designation makes the casino environment smoke-free. Ask about current gaming-area smoking arrangements if smoke exposure could spoil your visit.
Smoking in a designated nonsmoking room can incur a cleaning fee of up to $1,500. Marijuana products are prohibited in guest rooms and throughout the resort. Pets are not permitted, although guests may be accompanied by a service animal.
For an accessible room, request the specific features you need directly. Indoor connections are convenient, but distances within a large resort complex can still matter.
Wynn Rewards and parking benefits
Wynn Rewards applies across Wynn and Encore. Ask which benefits apply to your activity and tier.
Platinum, Black, and Chairman members are listed for complimentary self-parking. Black and Chairman are the listed complimentary-valet tiers. Do not mistake Platinum self-parking eligibility for valet eligibility.
My usual advice applies: take rewards for gambling you already planned to do. Do not expand your bankroll to chase a parking benefit or room offer.
Who Encore is best for
Encore suits visitors who want spacious accommodations and expect to spend meaningful time enjoying the casino, dining, pools, and entertainment within Wynn and Encore. Its 745-square-foot standard rooms and complimentary hotel-guest self-parking are practical advantages, but the $55 nightly resort fee plus tax still belongs in the budget. Travelers seeking the lowest total lodging cost, or spending most of their trip farther down the Strip, should compare alternatives before paying for a resort experience they may barely use.
Encore Casino Las Vegas FAQ
Are Wynn and Encore the same hotel?
No. They are connected sister hotels with distinct accommodations, check-in areas, and casinos. Guests can walk between them indoors.
Does Encore have a poker room?
Yes. The dedicated Wynn Poker Room is at Encore. Check current games and tournament arrangements before making a poker-specific trip.
Does Encore have its own sportsbook?
Yes. The property map identifies the Encore Race and Sports Book and the separate Wynn Race and Sports Book.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Encore?
You must be at least 21. Bring valid government-issued identification.
How large are Encore’s standard rooms?
Encore Resort King and Resort Two Queens accommodations are listed at 745 square feet. Layouts and benefits depend on the category booked.
Is parking free for Encore hotel guests?
Registered Resort and Tower Suites guests receive complimentary self-parking, subject to availability. Tower Suites guests also qualify for complimentary valet.
Does Encore charge a resort fee?
The published fee is $55 plus tax per room night. Check whether your quote already includes it before calculating the total.
Is Encore Beach Club included with a hotel stay?
Do not assume so. Check event admission and seating terms separately from the hotel’s resort pool arrangements.
Is Encore worth the cost?
It can be when room space, dining, gaming, and entertainment are central to your trip. If you mainly need somewhere to sleep between outings, I would compare less expensive hotels using the full stay total, not the headline rate.