Encore at Wynn Las Vegas vs MGM Grand: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's Strip casinos compared side by side. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas offers 2,034 rooms, while MGM Grand offers 6,852 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Encore at Wynn Las Vegas MGM Grand
Location North Strip South Strip
Price Range $$$$ $$
Star Rating 4.8 / 5 4.3 / 5
Total Rooms 2,034 6,852
Casino Sq Ft 72,000 171,500
Table Games 150 240
Slot Machines 850 2,500
Poker Room Yes Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet No Yes
Spa Yes Yes
Nightclub Yes Yes
Live Shows Yes Yes
Casino Group Wynn Resorts MGM Resorts
Year Established 2008 1993

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: MGM Grand

With 240 table games and 2,500 slots, MGM Grand offers a wider gaming selection than Encore at Wynn Las Vegas's 150 tables and 850 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas pairs a $$$$ price tier with a 4.8/5 rating, edging out MGM Grand on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Winner: MGM Grand

MGM Grand ($$) generally runs cheaper than Encore at Wynn Las Vegas ($$$$).

Poker players

Winner: MGM Grand

Both have poker rooms; MGM Grand backs it with a larger table-game floor.

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas wins for couples with a 4.8/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas sits in Strip (North Strip) and MGM Grand in Strip (South Strip) — a short rideshare apart. See our North Strip guide and South Strip guide.

The verdict

MGM Grand wins 5 of the compared categories to 1. Choose Encore at Wynn Las Vegas if you want higher guest ratings; choose MGM Grand if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.

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