Here is the thing about the Wynn: The lobby is great. Really fabulous- marble, inlaid decor, everything you'd expect from a top-notch vegas resort. The rooms? Pretty disappointing. We stayed in a basic room at the Wynn- I was intrigued that they brag about how the room took five years to design, but I think most of that time was spent at the craps tables, because there were some fairly shocking basic design flaws. First of all, the toilet part of the bathroom is dark, and paneled in dark wood. If you like the feeling that you are peeing in a 1970s closet, you're all set here. There is no easy way to turn off the lights from the bed, which, I'm sorry, should be illegal. Rented a movie, which kept switching on and off- almost like a bandwidth overload was occurring. Quite infuriating, given the price tag. Small details overlooked: the towels were the roughest, oldest pieces of sandpaper I've ever encountered in a hotel, there is no coffee machine or even free water, no fridge- so forget about bringing home that leftover for later- and even the housekeeping was spotty. They forgot to remove used towels that were clearly left out for them every single day. You seem to get nickeled and dimed here quite a bit. Room service was polite, but the $20 continental breakfast fails to mention that you are getting miniature pastries, not full size ones. Don't let the minimalist zen packaging on the toiletries fool you either- check the ingredients on the same products in the gift shop- they are full of petrochemicals and parabens- very cheap ingredients. I understand charging to use spa facilities, but asking someone to pay $20 a day for a run on the treadmill? Internet at $14 a day? Cheap!! Also, the pool is blocked from the sun after about 2 pm. Not a problem in August, I imagine, but it was the #1 complaint I heard on the elevators. These may seem like little details, but this is meant to be one of best hotels on the strip. If I was staying at a Ramada, I wouldn't complain, but at these prices, I expect a little luxury, or at least decent towels. I have stayed at the MGM Signature previously for about the same price, and was expecting the same quality- in almost every aspect, this place lacked the class, style and basic luxuries that place offered. That all said, the view was great, the grounds gorgeous, and the champagne brunch fantastic. Le Reve is the most incredible show on the planet, and I liked that valet parking was free. Also, don't miss the 25 cent wheel of fortune slots- they seem to hit regularly! I'll definitely back to visit the casino and hit the buffet, but I'm returning to the wonderful Signature next time.
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