content: \""Can I get an ENCORE, do you want more.\"" - Jay-Z\n\nJust came back from one AMAZING birthday trip in Las Vegas.  I was offered a free stay at Encore for a few days and could not pass this offer up.  Encore is very impressive and compliments the Wynn perfectly.\n\nRooms: Each room is a suite and I stayed in one of the mini-suites with a spectacular view of the Wynn and the Vegas strip.  The living room area is complete with a desk and sectional couch and ottoman.  The plasma is mounted on a base that swivels so you can watch TV in either the living room area or while laying in bed.  The windows are one of the room highlights stemming from the floor to the ceiling giving a massive view of Vegas (the higher the better I always say).  The curtains and shade are controlled remotely with 1-touch buttons next to the bed.\n\nThe bedroom is fantastic!  Complete with a super comfortable bed (I had a King size) and quality sheets, iPod radio dock, plasma TV, and a wall that is a giant mirror.  There is also a dresser and plenty of room for clothes.  The decor is modern and playful.  The closet is a nice size.  Rooms have a stocked mini-bar and extras...the extras are really tempting as they are all top notch items including the Fiji water. \n\nThe bathroom is expected with 2 sinks, large mirror, tv monitor, bathtub (just a good size), and a large glass shower with option to use a handheld shower wand.  The toilet is also private with it's own door and telephone.  I'm big on using nice toilet paper and the Encore proves not to skimp on the small stuff.  The toiletries are the same as the Wynn and complete with Shampoo, Conditioner, Bodywash, shoe polish, mitt, cotton swabs, and more.  The towels are nice and large and also soft and there is a nice stock of them provided.  Complimentary bathrobes are included to use for your stay and with turn down service...slippers and a chocolate are left for you and your partner (if you have one.)\n\nRestaurants: Ate at Sinatra and it was fantastic.  See separate YELP review.\n\nService: Encore literally provides service with a smile as each employee greeted me in the hallways with a smile.  I also used the phone to call front desk and to make dinner reservations and the staff was attentive and very helpful.\n\nA big plus is that not only is the hotel gorgeous, but also the waitress staff.  Each seemed to be hand selected from a modeling agency. \n\nAmenities: I was able to check out the pool area and can not wait to come back in the summer.  It was a bit too cold still to take a dip, but the scenery was just beautiful.  The pool area is surrounded by a garden and each pool area was plush with nice seating (not the cheap stuff found at other hotels) and complimentary water and towels are provided.  Similar to the Wynn is the classy and chic feeling when at the pool, not like being at Rehab  at the Hard Rock or Mandalay Bay's pool area.  There is a gaming area as well and a European (21+) area that completes the poolside experience.\n\nGaming is also great at Encore as I was able to find the tables and slots that I normally play when at the Wynn with ease.  It sometimes was actually easier to get a seat in Encore.  I especially liked the blackjack tables because they had a nice wooden section in front where you could easily set  your chips on and your drink without the risk of catching the dirt that felt often accumulates underneath your fingernails when playing with the chips.  The games I found to be average price of most casinos.  While gaming I was able to order a variety of cocktails, beers, and even a hot chocolate at 4am that hit the spot nicely...and I highly recommend if you're trying to sober up.\n\nRed Card is a great feature.  As my room card doubled as my player's card and works for both the Wynn and Encore.\n\nShopping is as expected amazing and similar to the Wynn with an Esplanade connecting the Encore to the Wynn.  I found that there were a few shops that if I had more cash to burn I would have loved to check out including Rock & Republic, Hermes, and Ensemble. \n\nI wasn't able to check out the fitness area or spa on this trip.\n\nEntertainment: I was able to check out both the nightclub XS and the show Le Reve (again.).\n\nXS was a little slow, but then again it was a Sunday night.  That still didn't stop good music from being played with a mix of the top hits.  The club itself is beautiful.  The dance floor opens to the outdoors and you can see the pool area.  Shapes of the female body were in gold behind the bars.  The drinks were pricey, but what do you expect from Vegas.  I must admit the club is a little smaller than I would have imagined and the go-go dancers weren't that great dancers.  \n\nLe Reve for the 2nd time was just as good as the first.  A great show with a mini-story.  The acrobatics and stunts are just crazy.  The music and lights fit perfectly with the entire show.  The cast of characters leave you feeling like you just woke-up from an extraordinary dream.\n\nI'll be back!