They're the same hotel essentially, the Encore is slightly younger but they are linked and there's a row of shops as you walk through the Wynn to the Encore (and access to the nightclub and the Le Reve show entrance).
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Yeah think Covid killed that, the Wynn breakfast was amazing and my Mrs kept saying why do they have rib of beef or prawns etc. at breakfast, more than once I had to remind her some people had not even been to bed before going for breakfast, as a non gambler (me as well) she couldn't get her head round why someone would want to stay up all night playing the casino.
I had a week in Vegas for work before Christmas. Been ages since Ive been to the states (10 years).
I know they have had inflation and our pound is weak, but a large (almost 2 pints) for £18 at a sports bars in the mgm hotel on the first night was certainly an adjustment.
I clearly remember the same bar same hotel and me an an ex (12 years ago) got hammered for less than a £30 bar tab.
Not a cheap place at all.
I was at the conference for aws so whilst I chose to stay off the strip (partly due to work budget/partly choice) I visited most of hotels. You really can't go wrong I don't think. Pick one central and visit a few of them to enjoy what they have to offer.
Mandalay Bay is a bit far out imo. Wynn isn't bad at the other end. They bay is across a big road intersection
I know they have had inflation and our pound is weak, but a large (almost 2 pints) for £18 at a sports bars in the mgm hotel on the first night was certainly an adjustment.
I clearly remember the same bar same hotel and me an an ex (12 years ago) got hammered for less than a £30 bar tab.
Not a cheap place at all.
I was at the conference for aws so whilst I chose to stay off the strip (partly due to work budget/partly choice) I visited most of hotels. You really can't go wrong I don't think. Pick one central and visit a few of them to enjoy what they have to offer.
Mandalay Bay is a bit far out imo. Wynn isn't bad at the other end. They bay is across a big road intersection
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Yea that's a mental place, bloody huge.
I liked Vegas, lots to do and just a fun place to be in general, weve saved some things to do on our next trip.
Of those 3 deff the Bellagio, Mandalay location is crap
Cosmo is an odd one, everything about ought to be great but it seems to attract a bit of a downmarket crown for some reason I can't figure
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And they still haven't bought them back? It was absolutely the best brunch I ever had.
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They're still around, but nowhere near to the extent they were pre-covid. Check out All You Can Vegas on YouTube, he does mainly food videos around the city and the buffets have changed wildly.
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Looks like they are still doing it
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We also had the breakfast buffet for the week we stayed at the Wynn. The only problem was the queue would get pretty big (1 hour wait easy) unless you was there ready 15 minutes before it opened
I hear the buffets keep cropping up in recommendations. Are they actually that good?
I'm always a bit overwhelmed by the choice and then underwhelmed by the quality with a buffet but understand that I haven't ever been to a Vegas buffet.
Are bottomless brunches a common thing in Vegas?
I'm always a bit overwhelmed by the choice and then underwhelmed by the quality with a buffet but understand that I haven't ever been to a Vegas buffet.
Are bottomless brunches a common thing in Vegas?
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Or paid extra to jump it
I'd already stumbled upon her, thats how I found out about the Magicians Study! She's a bit annoying but has a bit of good intel.
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Yep! Completely agree!
Nobody calls it “old Vegas” BTW, you’ll sound like a noob if you say that. Just call it downtown or Fremont.
Fremont Street is supposed to be good for food / drink, the VivaVision screen thing and zip wire. The Mob Museum is down there and the Neon Museum not far.
Couple of vids:
DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS FOODIE TOUR // feat. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
Here's some of the Best Restaurants in the Downtown Las Vegas Area. This video is a little different so please stay tuned.Downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street,...
youtu.be
DOWNTOWN FREMONT STREET // DAY VS NIGHT
Downtown Fremont Street? Day or night? Downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street, Old Vegas... Whatever you choose to call it, most every one will tell you to only ...
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Also, throwing this out there: https://www.battlefieldvegas.com/. Not sure if your missus will appreciate it though
I think the High Roller big wheel at Linq looks good.
Maybe try some Sky Bars?:
Best ROOFTOP Bars & Lounges in LAS VEGAS
This is a MUST DO every time you come to Vegas....Whenever you come to Las Vegas, you have to somehow be able to enjoy the lights from up top, so I say, let'...
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Is This New Rooftop Bar In Vegas WORTH THE HYPE? Brewdog Las Vegas Review
The Las Vegas strip has a new rooftop bar, Brewdog Las Vegas, and I must say that I was very impressed! The brewery is located across the street from the Par...
youtu.be
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Pretty sure you can't. You need your keycard to get into the pool area and there's a member of staff at the entrance. They want to sting you with those poolside beer prices.