The Wynn
Clearly, golfers staying at the Wynn will enjoy the convenience to the Wynn Golf Club. Those that choose to play the 7,042-yard course designed by Steve Wynn and Tom Fazio can take advantage of amenities such as caddies, fully-stocked golf carts and Callaway loaner clubs.
Everyone staying at the Wynn can enjoy the amenities of a resort that earned its third consecutive Mobil five-star award in 2009 and its fourth straight AAA five-diamond award for 2010. Foodies can enjoy dining at Alex, which earned five Mobil stars, five AAA diamonds and two Michelin stars in 2009. Shoppers can peruse shops such as Cartier and Louis Vuitton along the Wynn Esplanade. Finally, anyone can enjoy a little pampering at the spa, which earned five Mobil stars in 2009.
Golfers interested in booking a golf package should call (866) 770-7929 or visit wynnlasvegas.com for more details.
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 770-7000
wynnlasvegas.com
Encore
Certainly, golfers staying at Encore will find the Wynn Golf Club quite convenient to access since the Wynn and Encore are connected. Golfers interested in packages to play the Wynn Golf Club can also stay at Encore, which earned AAA's five-diamond award for 2010.
While the Encore has its own casino, pool, restaurants and shopping promenade, guests staying at the Encore can easily access the amenities of the Wynn. When they want a break from the mega-resorts of the Strip though, they can return to the Encore, which fashions itself as a boutique hotel. Guests staying at the Encore enjoy turndown service, complete with slippers being left bedside along with a piece of chocolate on the pillow.
Encore
3121 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 770-8000
encorelasvegas.com
Mirage
Golfers traveling to Las Vegas with their families should look into staying at the Mirage. For the golfer(s) in the family, the Wynn Golf Club is still nearby. For the kids, the Mirage is home to Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Plus, kids of all ages can enjoy the nightly volcano show in front of the Mirage and the Sirens of TI pirate show at Treasure Island, which is right next door to the Mirage. And, while sports lovers will want to catch all the action at the Mirage's large sports book, everyone in the family can take advantage of the Mirage's large pool area complete with tropical foliage, a waterfall and a poolside restaurant.
Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 791-7111
mirage.com
About The Author
Marci Shear has been a sports reporter for the Associated Press, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. Shear has also written for several magazines, including Vineline and the Chicago Sports Review. In her 14-year career, Shear has covered high school sports, college football, basketball and major league baseball. She has a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Chicago.