I usually don t bother to answer a question with so many answers already...but I think you could use a little more info than you ve gotten.Signature, fine property...some people I know really like the rooms/decor/layout etc there...downsides are...a long-long-long walk to get to anywhere else...and typically through unattractive areas. If you want to be away from casinos, crowds, and the strip scene ...and don t mind a long-long-long walk to get there when you do want to see anything else then Signature is a fine choice.Wynn or Encore...some owner...basically same property...similar decor and crowds. You could stay at either property and not experience anything significantly different. They have some of the best rooms, shows and restaurants in town and are close enough to the other properties in town that if you bring VERY comfortable walking shoes you can take a sightseeing trek down the strip. I am certain that you picked these properties because they are among the classiest/nicest properties in town. (Though you left out Bellagio, also built by the same owner as Wynn Encore before getting sold/bought out. Also Bellagio along with the other Wynn properties , notoriously do an amazing job of decorating the property with seasonal adornments! Even if you stay at Wynn/Encore, take a trip to Bellagio front lobby area to see the blown glass ceiling and the seasonal flowers, etc display...you ll be glad you did!!!)FYI...you WILL see a large number of asian visitors here during Christmas time as most Americans visit Vegas during Christmas but more Chinese, etc DO VISIT us...many shows will be on vacation (dark) or replaced with asian performers (mostly Chinese! Even Jackie Chan has headlined during that time!)If you d like help with ideas, etc beyond this, feel free to contact me by clicking on my profile pic and then email mjm and I d be happy to help you out.
The Wynn hotels in Vegas are quite beautiful. However, I would opt for the Signature at MGM.Why? The simple reason is location. The monorail ends right at the MGM. The Signature is attached to the main MGM hotel. It is a short, quick, air conditioned walk to the monorail from the Signature. The MGM complex is an attractive one, though I find it a bit dark and dirty at times to be honest. However, there is a lot of shops and restaurants there and the MGM has world class entertainments. A ton of headliners frequent the place. The monorail shuttle provided by Wynn was shutdown. The listed monorail stop for the Wynn is Harrahs. It may not be a terrible walk if you are in your 20 s and are in shape, but if you are a middle aged desk jockey like me or if you plan on having older relatives there, it can be a hot, long walk.However, if you are not planning to leave the hotel at all, then I would go with Wynn. I love the property. IMHO, it just has bad access to the public transportation system (mainly the monorail).
It totally depends on what you re looking for, both hotels offer very nice accommodations, however Wynn and Encore will give you more of a 5-star elegant feel, where MGM will have a slightly more relaxing feel. I would recommend Wynn or Encore if you re a little older, want to get away from the Vegas Party vibe and just relax in luxury, where MGM may tend to be a bit more loud and exciting. If you re young and looking to have a good time, MGM will make you feel more at home.Hope this helps, good luck and have fun!
Both Encore Wynn are great resorts and you can t go wrong with either of them. I would prefer them both over the Signature. You can get really good codes on the smartervegas.com newsletter. Here are some links to some promo pages, you should also check Vdara and Aria which are opening in December and have nice promotions:Aria Promotions: http://www.smartervegas.com/hotels/aria_��Encore Promotions: http://www.smartervegas.com/hotels/encor��Vdara Promotions: http://www.smartervegas.com/hotels/vdara��Wynn Promotions: http://www.smartervegas.com/hotels/wynn/��
Encore is the best choice as there are not as many children and it is the newest hotel of the three. The new hotels in the City Center project are now accepting reservations too. Aria and the non-casino, all suite Vdara will be open over Christmas. Vdara is as low as $129 night.
Wynn and Encore are clones and right next to each other, so it doesn t matter. The MGM (I go there three times a day for work) has been having a major problem with homeless and beggars hanging around near the West Wing Bar. They go through the trash, ask for money and just walk about aimlessly. I wouldn t stay at MGM til they remedy that situation. While they don t seem violent, they re obviously mental cases.
Encore is the newest and probably has the best rooms. The Signature is actually on the backside of the the MGM Grand so it is a good walk each time just to get to the strip. Another option would be to check out Bellagio for similar class but has a great location.
Actually I prefer the Excalibur or NY NY. The reason is it is a bit cheaper, and to be honest when I go to Vegas I only stay there to sleep and start my day off at 4am with a good bloody mary at the blackjack table. The other 16 or so hours I go to other casinos.
Encore is newer but the rooms at the Wynn are still better. Both hotels are currently offering discount rates and a $50 resort credit when you book. Here is more info.http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/las-vegas��
If your research hasn t included TripAdvisor.com, you should check it out, both for the destination guide and for the comments from past guests on the hotels and resorts.
I think Wynn is better hotel than Encore and MGM but I would try something closer to the middle of the strip. In Vegas is all about location!On my next visit I am planing to stay at Caesars Palace.Good Luck!
I would choose Encore... I stayed there in June, here s a review I wrote with some photos I shot....http://hubpages.com/hub/Encore-Las-Vegas