Wynn Las Vegas opened in 2005 on the site of the Desert Inn. It set a new standard for service and design, and it remains one of the most consistently highly rated resorts in the city.
Behind the hotel, a man-made mountain hides the Lake of Dreams, where light and music shows run after dark.
The story
Wynn Las Vegas opened in 2005 on the site of the Desert Inn. It set a new standard for luxury in the city, with its own lake and man-made mountain hiding the resort from the street, and a golf course that reopened in 2019.
A few hours at Wynn Las Vegas
- Watch a Lake of Dreams show after dark from the bars and restaurants around the lake.
- Walk the floral atrium, which is redone with the seasons.
- The Wynn Esplanade shops are good for window shopping.
Stay here if
You want the most polished luxury on the Strip.
Skip it if
You are watching every dollar.
Free here
- Lake of Dreams light and music shows after dark (best seen from the bars and restaurants around the lake)
- The atrium and floral displays
Worth paying for
- Wynn Golf Club
- Restaurants and shows
Pool: Several pools, including adult-only areas.
Getting around: Footbridges cross to the Venetian/Palazzo and TI; Encore is connected indoors.
Things to do here
Free · Wynn Las Vegas
Lake of Dreams at Wynn
After-dark light and puppet shows on a lake behind a waterfall at Wynn.
Free show
Where to eat here
Chinese fine dining · $$$$ · Wynn Las Vegas
Wing Lei
Wynn’s gold-toned Chinese restaurant, best known for its Peking duck.
Peking duck, elegant dining room, garden views
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Good to know
- A golf course on the Strip, reopened in 2019.
Walking from here
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Opened 2005Operator Wynn Resorts
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Wynn Las Vegas?
Lake of Dreams light and music shows after dark (best seen from the bars and restaurants around the lake). The atrium and floral displays.
How do I get around from Wynn Las Vegas?
Footbridges cross to the Venetian/Palazzo and TI; Encore is connected indoors.
Does Wynn Las Vegas have a pool?
Several pools, including adult-only areas.
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