karl
04-30-2005, 09:35 AM
I got a chance to visit the Wynn Resort tonight. To borrow the tagline from the resort's show "La Reve", the Wynn Resort is a rearranged collection of rehashed ideas. But it will be a great anchor to the north end of the strip.
Architecturally the Wynn Resort is the Mirage repackaged in Bellagio form. Lush vegetation and waterfalls greet visitors from the street. Entering the Esplanade, one is quickly reminded of the shopping esplanade at the Bellagio, albeit less sterile and more colorful. The center of the complex is a flower atrium in the style of the Bellagio's conservatory, but without the welcome quiet space. The adjoining casino is reminiscent of the Mirage Casino with Bellagio treatments. Throughout, the color scheme was chocolate browns accented by reds, purples, flowers, and confectionary colors.
The "weenie" of the resort is the "Water Feature", a small lake with adjoining 100 foot high flat waterful that doubles as a screen. The fit of the screen/waterfall had all the charm of a drive-in movie theatre set in the middle of Yosemite. Worse, to actually enjoy the show requires seating at one of the restaurants or lounges that borders the cove. Other than the crowd overwhelming the security people at the top of the curvy escalators, a public viewing area was unavailable.
The buffet is another story. It is unfair to review any restaurant during its first six months. But it is no Bellagio. While some of the seating areas is relaxed; the main serving area reminded me of Gold Coast's converted ballroom; and the food and approach similiar to the Orleans or SunCoast at near three times the price. In talking with a server, the available menu is a limited starter menu.
The new show "La Reve" could be called O 2.0. It is theatre in the round over water. I'll take a look at the show in the coming months.
There is a working Ferarri / Masserati dealership and Ferarri store - I suppose that is the other "weenie". A second theatre and a new expansion project to the north will enlarge the casino over time.
-- Karl
Architecturally the Wynn Resort is the Mirage repackaged in Bellagio form. Lush vegetation and waterfalls greet visitors from the street. Entering the Esplanade, one is quickly reminded of the shopping esplanade at the Bellagio, albeit less sterile and more colorful. The center of the complex is a flower atrium in the style of the Bellagio's conservatory, but without the welcome quiet space. The adjoining casino is reminiscent of the Mirage Casino with Bellagio treatments. Throughout, the color scheme was chocolate browns accented by reds, purples, flowers, and confectionary colors.
The "weenie" of the resort is the "Water Feature", a small lake with adjoining 100 foot high flat waterful that doubles as a screen. The fit of the screen/waterfall had all the charm of a drive-in movie theatre set in the middle of Yosemite. Worse, to actually enjoy the show requires seating at one of the restaurants or lounges that borders the cove. Other than the crowd overwhelming the security people at the top of the curvy escalators, a public viewing area was unavailable.
The buffet is another story. It is unfair to review any restaurant during its first six months. But it is no Bellagio. While some of the seating areas is relaxed; the main serving area reminded me of Gold Coast's converted ballroom; and the food and approach similiar to the Orleans or SunCoast at near three times the price. In talking with a server, the available menu is a limited starter menu.
The new show "La Reve" could be called O 2.0. It is theatre in the round over water. I'll take a look at the show in the coming months.
There is a working Ferarri / Masserati dealership and Ferarri store - I suppose that is the other "weenie". A second theatre and a new expansion project to the north will enlarge the casino over time.
-- Karl