
ARIA Resort & Casino
Best for families, large groups, and business travelers who need lots of dining, meeting space, and multiple pool options.
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ARIA Resort & Casino is a large, CityCenter–based 5-star casino resort with 4,004 rooms and wide appeal for families, groups, and convention travelers. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is a connected, high-end 5-star resort with about 2,034 rooms that suits travelers after a more intimate, luxury Strip stay.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for families, large groups, and business travelers who need lots of dining, meeting space, and multiple pool options.

Best for couples and luxury-focused travelers who prefer a more intimate, Wynn-linked resort with fewer rooms and a refined atmosphere.
ARIA wins when you want scale and variety: more rooms, a larger casino floor, more restaurants, expansive conference and event space, and multiple guest-accessible pools with family and adults-only options.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas wins when you want a smaller, higher-touch luxury experience connected to Wynn, with a strong focus on on-site spa and designer shopping, plus a compact feel that many travelers prefer to the megaresort scale.
Bottom line: pick ARIA for breadth — dining, meetings, pools and a big casino footprint — and pick Encore for a quieter, high-end stay that links directly to Wynn’s amenities.
| Category | ARIA Resort & Casino | Encore at Wynn Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, contemporary luxury resort and casino with a CityCenter base | High-end, slightly more intimate luxury resort connected to Wynn |
| Location (Strip) | 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd (CityCenter area; walkable to Crystals/Bellagio) | 3121 Las Vegas Blvd (on the Strip; connected to Wynn) |
| Size (rooms) | 4,004 rooms | 2,034 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest rating | 5 stars; guest rating available elsewhere | 5 stars; guest rating 9.4 |
| Pools | Three outdoor ellipse-shaped pools, three hot tubs; family areas plus a reservation-only 21+ dayclub (LIQUID) | Two outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), two poolside bars; guest access to pools |
| Restaurants & bars | About 13–14 restaurants (Carbone, CATCH, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Din Tai Fung, Javier’s) plus multiple bars and a nightclub (JEWEL) | 4 restaurants (including Wazuzu listed) and 4 bars/lounges plus 2 poolside bars and a nightclub |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa & Salon at ARIA — 80,000 sq ft, Forbes Five-Star facility with extensive treatment options and special facilities | Full-service on-site spa offering massages, body treatments, facials and hair salon |
| Casino | Approximately 150,000 sq ft casino with ~1,600 slot machines and VIP gaming rooms | Casino floor size about 7,983 sq m (per listing) with 522 slot machines and 97 gaming tables |
| Meetings & events | Very large: roughly 510,000 sq ft of meeting and convention space with multiple ballrooms | Conference space about 8,138 sq ft (756 m²) with meeting rooms |
| Ideal for | Families, groups, business/conference attendees and diners wanting many culinary options | Luxury seekers, couples, and guests wanting a refined Wynn-linked stay |
ARIA sits in the CityCenter complex on the Strip with immediate access to Crystals and a free tram to Park MGM/Bellagio/Vdara.
Choose ARIA if you want CityCenter shopping and easier access to a cluster of Strip attractions.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is on the Strip and physically connected to Wynn, placing you in a high-end shopping and dining corridor.
Choose Encore for a luxury Strip location that ties directly into Wynn’s restaurants, shops, and casino.
ARIA offers a very large room inventory across multiple towers and suite categories.
ARIA is best when you want more room-type choices and larger-suite options.
Encore lists about 2,034 guestrooms with a selection of resort- and tower-level suites and panoramic view rooms.
Encore is a simpler inventory but focused on higher-touch luxury room types and suites.
ARIA has a wide culinary roster spanning fine dining to casual food-hall options.
ARIA suits travelers who prioritize variety and destination restaurants without leaving the resort.
Encore’s supplier listing highlights four restaurants and several bars, with Wazuzu specifically named.
Encore works for guests who want high-end dining in a smaller set of venues and easy access to Wynn’s restaurants.
ARIA provides multiple guest-accessible pool areas plus a separate 21+ dayclub with reservations.
Pick ARIA if you want multiple pool experiences and a dedicated dayclub option.
Encore has two outdoor pools, pool cabanas for a surcharge, and two poolside bars.
Encore is better if you prefer a quieter pool scene with premium cabana options.
ARIA pairs a large Forbes Five‑Star spa with a sizeable fitness center and a major nightclub.
ARIA is aimed at guests who want a full wellness program plus large-scale nightlife options on property.
Encore offers a full-service on-site spa as well as nightlife and casino options tied closely to Wynn.
Encore fits guests who want a refined spa and nightlife experience in a compact luxury setting.

ARIA — around 13–14 restaurants including several high-profile signature venues.

Encore — smaller room count and a more intimate, high-end resort feel connected to Wynn.

ARIA — roughly half a million square feet of meeting and convention space.

Encore — on-site full-service spa and close ties to Wynn’s luxury amenities.
ARIA is more family-friendly overall: multiple family-accessible pools, more casual dining options, and a larger range of room types.
Both are 5-star luxury resorts; pricing varies by dates and room type. Encore offers a smaller, higher-touch inventory while ARIA offers scale and more room categories — compare rates for your travel dates.
Encore’s listing notes pool cabanas and some amenities are surcharge-based and certain spaces require reservations; many on-site venues allow non-guests but policies and access can vary.
ARIA has a larger casino footprint (about 150,000 sq ft and ~1,600 slot machines); Encore’s supplier listing shows a substantial casino with 522 slot machines and 97 gaming tables but smaller overall floor area.
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