Wynn Las Vegas, the new mega resort. Steve Wynn originally named the resort Le Reve after the renowned painting by Picasso that he owns, but he then decided it was not nearly as exciting as the name Wynn Las Vegas. Think of the implications - you can win Las Vegas at WYNN!
Wynn Las Vegas, the new mega resort. Steve Wynn originally named the resort Le Reve after the renowned painting by Picasso that he owns, but he then decided it was not nearly as exciting as the name Wynn Las Vegas. Think of the implications - you can win Las Vegas at WYNN!
Having stayed at The Desert Inn many times in the past I know that I'm excited about Wynn Las Vegas being on the site of the old Desert Inn, their will be ghosts I'm sure. Steve Wynn is such a magician when it comes to bringing the best to Las Vegas, and he's certainly on the site of where the best once was! The Desert Inn built in 1950 was the first hotel or resort to use water features in the desert. They had the original Dancing Waters Show and a fountain at their entrance. The Tournament of Champions (first Las Vegas golf tournament) was broadcast by NBC. It also boasted an observation tower, The Skyroom, the new Strip's best views. You would overlook Sunrise Mountain and the twinkling lights that were beginning to show on the desert floor, but Wilbur Clark with all his imagination could not envision this bronzed glass spectacle that is Wynn Las Vegas.
Everyone in the travel industry is certainly excited to stay and enjoy this new thrill, several years in the making. I watched the cranes and the earth being moved around and am now ready to experience the phoenix rising from the ashes. The water-themed $1.85 billion megaresort has 42-story hotel tower, a three-acre man-made lake, Wynn's private art collection in an on-site museum, golf course and several private gambling areas.
Wynn megaresort has 2,701 rooms, an average esort room is 640 square feet, with special bedding, a sitting area with couch and ottoman, floor to ceiling windows with views of Las Vegas skyline and electronic controls to control the window treatments to shut-out or bring-in the views. The price tag for middle of the week is around $249.00, not exorbitant for the luxury you will enjoy. There is also a selection of suites, including a Tower Suite, Salon, Parlor or Executive Suite. All with the appropriate amenities...and even though the accommodations are out of this world, you'll be spending more time doing other things.
If you want to shop till you drop, you can break the bank in the shops just as easily as at the casino. Just one item from each shop could do it. A bracelet from Cartier, shoes from Manolo Blahnik, a cute little purse from Judith Lieber. Don't forget Gizmos, where you can buy a wild toy for your boy! Pick up some Estee Lauder sunscreen, a silk shirt at Brioni for the man in your life, a watch at Wynn & Co., so you know when it's time to eat, a fancy pen to sign your checks or new sunglasses at W. Ink. A classy jacket from Chanel, some designer fragrance from John Paul Gaultier, an exciting outfit to lounge around the pool from Oscar de la Renta and you're all set to stay at Wynn Las Vegas for another couple of days...oh oh, we forgot to mention you can pick up a gull-wing Ferrari at Penske-Wynn showroom to drive home.
You can take a day to relax in the sumptuous spa, get a facial, body treatments (my personal favorite, Fresh Brown Sugar Body Treatment) what a way to get a sugar shock...and it wont go to the hips either. Massage, try a Good Luck Ritual a fung shui experience based on health, wealth, prosperity, happiness and harmony, how can you miss with this under your belt or on your body or where ever. You might need a special foot treatment after all the shopping; the spa can take care of this as well!
If you plan to play golf, be prepared to experience one of the greatest golf courses in the world, with elevation changes not seen in anywhere else in Vegas. Designed by Tom Fazio along with Steve Wynn, you find 18 holes to take your breath away. Eleven water holes, with a waterfall on 18, 2 marshland areas that use underground water, Pennlinks Bentgrass greens and the best part of all, many old trees, some over 50 years old, that were salvages from the old Desert Inn golf course and replanted to once overlook play on the course...and all of this right our side your hotel room! To play this 7,042 yard, par 70 course, you must be a guest at Wynn Las Vegas.
After doing all this shopping and putting or gambling which is really what Vegas is all about, you'll be ready for dinner and a show. Remember the name Le Reve, it now is the name of a water show extravaganza, directed by Franco Dragone, a show like no other, which truly refects on it's name The Dream, theater in the round, so no seat is more than 40 feet away from the action. You merge with the actors in this one.
Food, an assortment of restaurants to keep you busy for a week at least. Red 8 for Hong Kong dim sum and barbecue. SW Steakhouse, good old American steak with flavors of Alsace, does this mean the best entrecote you ever ate. Okada, where you will enjoy authentic robata cooking and shushi prepared by Chef Takashi Yagahaski, voted Best New Chef by Food & Wine. Alex with flavors of the Riviera, this one gets 2 Mobil 5 Star awards and the AAA 5 Diamond designation. Corsa Cucina, a delightful cafe and excellent selection of wood-fired pizzas. Tableau with fine American cuisine open for dinner to all guests, breakfast and loch for Tower Suite guests only. Another winner is Daniel Boulurd Brasserie, James Beard award, Four AAA 5 Diamond awards, and three Mobil 5 Star awards. Bartolotta Ristorante de Mare, fresh fish flown in daily plus excellent pasta dishes and enjoy Jimmy Sneed's over at the Country Club.
The casino offers every table game including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and all your favorite poker games, including Let-It-Ride, over 1900 slots and the most exciting a chance to win megabucks jackpot for 1 cent. This is Steve Wynn's brainchild a $10,000,000.00 penny slot machine. Watch out for the stampede to Wynn Las Vegas.
I do hope you enjoyed these observations on the new Wynn Las Vegas, and if you liked what you read here, wait until you jump over to my website www.lasvegas-wow.com. You'll love it for the bargains you'll find for your next trip to Las Vegas, including discount hotel rooms and discount show tickets. Thanks for reading.
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