Wynn and The Venetian stand on the same side of the Strip, a footbridge apart, and both rank among the best resorts in Las Vegas. They feel nothing alike, though. Wynn is calm and polished, built around gardens and a lake. The Venetian is a busy little city of canals, suites and restaurants, with Sphere on its doorstep. Here is how they compare on what changes your stay, from the room to the real price of a night.
Location: A Footbridge Apart
Both resorts sit on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, on the north half of the Strip. Wynn and The Palazzo, the second tower of The Venetian Resort, are separated only by Sands Avenue, and a pedestrian bridge crosses it. You never cross the Strip itself. Allow about 15 minutes from one lobby to the other: the resorts are bigger than they look.
What sets them apart is what sits next door. The Venetian has a covered bridge straight to Sphere and the Venetian Expo convention center. Wynn has Encore, connected inside, and its own golf course out back. From the airport, a taxi to either one is the same flat fare, since both are in the Taxicab Authority’s zone 3, and the Deuce bus stops at both. Our getting around guide times every other way.
Rooms: Bigger Standard Rooms or a Suite
Wynn’s entry room, the Wynn Resort room, is already 640 square feet, with one king or two queens and floor-to-ceiling windows. A Panoramic View room puts you on the 28th floor or higher, and the corner king grows to 692 square feet. The Wynn Tower Suites are a hotel within the hotel, with their own entrance, check-in lobby and pool, a daily breakfast credit and housekeeping twice a day. Forbes Travel Guide gives them five stars for 2026, while Wynn Las Vegas itself has four.
At The Venetian, every room is a suite. The Luxury King Suite is 650 square feet, with a king bed, a full-size sofa bed, a living area with a dining table, sunken in some suites, and a 130-square-foot marble bathroom with a Roman tub. The tower’s suites are being redesigned under a plan announced in 2024, and the resort calls the Luxury suites newly remodeled. Forbes gives The Venetian four stars.
Every Room Type at Wynn
| Room | Size | Beds | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Resort | 640 sq ft | 1 king or 2 queens | Strip or valley view, sleeps up to 4 |
| Wynn Panoramic View | 640 sq ft | 1 king or 2 queens | 28th floor or higher |
| Wynn Panoramic Corner King | 692 sq ft | 1 king | Windows on two walls, sleeps up to 3 |
| Wynn Tower Suite | 640 sq ft | 1 king or 2 queens | Tower Suites entrance, lobby and pool |
| Tower Suite Executive | 993 sq ft | 1 king | Two marble bathrooms |
| Tower Suite Parlor | 1,280 sq ft | 1 king | Separate living room with a wet bar |
| Tower Suite Salon | 1,817 sq ft | 1 king | Dining alcove and a private massage room |
| Fairway Villa | 2,411 to 3,224 sq ft | 1 or 2 kings | Private patio or balcony, butler service |
Every Suite at The Venetian
| Suite | Size | Beds | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury King Suite | 650 sq ft | 1 king and a sofa bed | Living area, sunken in some suites |
| Luxury Two Queen Suite | 750 sq ft | 2 queens and a sofa bed | Living area, sunken in some suites |
| Premium Two Queen Suite | 1,100 sq ft | 2 queens and a sofa bed | Seating area in the bedroom and a separate living area |
| Grand One Bedroom Suite | 1,300 sq ft | 1 king and a sofa bed | Separate bedroom, top three floors of the North Tower |
| Grand King Suite | 1,500 sq ft | 1 king and a sofa bed | Pool table and a 6-seat dining table |
| Corner Two Bedroom Suite | 2,800 sq ft | 1 king and 2 queens | Top floor of the South Tower, 15-foot ceilings |
Which is better? For three or four people in one room, The Venetian: the sofa bed and the separate living area make a real difference. For design, views and quiet, Wynn, and its Tower Suites are the most polished rooms of the two.
Pools: Garden Calm or a Bigger Deck
The pool at Wynn sits among gardens, with cabanas, daybeds and premium chairs to reserve and cocktail service, and Tower Suites guests have a pool of their own. The Wynn and Encore pool complex also has two European pools for adults 21 and over, where tops are optional. In winter, Encore’s pool closes and Wynn’s stays open.
The Venetian’s pool deck covers two acres, with four heated pools open all year to hotel guests, cabanas, some with a private plunge pool, and Spritz Restaurant & Bar. Guests can also use The Palazzo’s deck next door, with more pools, CAPRI Restaurant & Bar and a seasonal 21-and-over area. TAO Beach Dayclub is part of the resort too, for ages 21 and over, in season.
Which is better? Wynn for peace and a grown-up pool scene. The Venetian for choice: more pools, heated in winter, and a dayclub in summer.
Casino: Quieter or Bigger
Wynn’s casino has the calmer feel of the two, with natural light, flowers and room to breathe between the tables. Wynn reports its casino and Encore’s together: about 199,000 square feet, 231 table games and 1,558 slot machines in its 2025 annual report. The Venetian and The Palazzo share more than 200,000 square feet of casino, livelier and busier. Both have a poker room and a race and sports book.
If you play, the loyalty programs differ too. Wynn Rewards gives members room rates up to 30% off. Venetian Rewards members get free self-parking from the Sapphire tier, and top members earn World of Hyatt status. Our casino and loyalty guide compares every program.
Restaurants, Bars and Shows
Wynn leans toward fine dining: Wing Lei (Chinese), SW Steakhouse, Mizumi (Japanese), Delilah, a supper club, Cipriani and Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse, with Allegro, Red 8 and The Buffet for an easier meal, and Sinatra next door at Encore. The Venetian has more of everything, and more casual choices: Bouchon, Delmonico Steakhouse, COTE Korean Steakhouse, estiatorio Milos, Matteo’s, TAO Asian Bistro, Black Tap, Grand Lux Cafe and the Via Via food hall, with pizza, ramen, tacos and gelato. Several of the best Italian restaurants in town are there.
After dinner, Wynn has a free show of its own: the Lake of Dreams, lights, music and projections on the lake and its waterfall, every half hour from dusk until 11:30 p.m., best seen from Bar Parasol, the Overlook Lounge or the patio of SW Steakhouse. XS, the resort’s nightclub, returns from a full renovation on November 5, 2026. At The Venetian, TAO Nightclub opens Thursday to Sunday from 10:30 p.m.
For shows, The Venetian has the edge right now. Shin Lim: Limitless plays the Palazzo Theatre, the Venetian Theatre hosts musicals and concerts, and Sphere is a covered walk away. At Wynn, Awakening played its last show on October 10, 2026, and Wynn says a new production arrives in 2027. Until then, the Encore Theater hosts headliners and comedians on select dates.
Spa, Golf and Shopping
Wynn has two spas, The Spa at Wynn and The Spa at Encore, and a golf course of its own, behind the resort: the Wynn Golf Club, redesigned by Tom and Logan Fazio and reopened in 2019. It’s open to the public, but hotel guests can book tee times 90 days ahead, against 30 for everyone else. Wynn doesn’t publish its green fees; recent reports put them at $450 to $1,000 a round, depending on the season.
The Venetian’s spa is Canyon Ranch, and its fitness center comes with the resort fee for two people. The resort’s big draw is the Grand Canal Shoppes, a mall built along an indoor canal under a bright painted sky, where singing gondoliers row past the shops. A shared gondola ride costs $39 a person, on the indoor canal or, in good weather, on the lagoon facing the Strip.
What a Night Really Costs
The rates at the top of this page are today’s lowest at each resort, per night, with the resort fee. Both charge the same resort fee, $55 a night plus tax, but they don’t cover the same things:
| The $55 resort fee includes | Wynn | The Venetian |
|---|---|---|
| Self-parking | Yes, for up to 2 cars (valet for Tower Suites guests) | No: $20 a day for hotel guests |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, on any number of devices | Yes, Wi-Fi or wired |
| Fitness center | Yes, for 2 | Yes, for 2, at Canyon Ranch |
| Calls | Local, US long-distance and toll-free | Local and toll-free |
| Also | Bottled water every day, digital newspapers | Boarding pass printing, digital newspapers |
Valet is $40 a day at both. So if you drive, a three-night stay costs $60 more at The Venetian before you compare the rooms. Room tax, 13.38% on the Strip, comes on top of the room and the resort fee at both.
Prices at both climb on holiday weekends and during big conventions, especially at The Venetian, which has its own convention center. Our pages for Wynn and The Venetian list every rate we track, with the dates they’re valid, and our resort fee guide compares the fees of every Strip hotel.
Wynn or The Venetian: Which Should You Book?
Book Wynn if you want a quiet, polished resort, you’re driving (self-parking is included), you like an adults-only pool, or you play golf. Splurge on the Tower Suites for the five-star version.
Book The Venetian if you’re three or four in a room, you want lots of restaurants under one roof, you’re seeing a show at Sphere or attending a convention at the Venetian Expo, or you’d enjoy the canals and a gondola ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you walk from Wynn to The Venetian?
Yes. A pedestrian bridge over Sands Avenue links Wynn to The Palazzo, and The Palazzo connects inside to The Venetian. Allow about 15 minutes, lobby to lobby.
Which is closer to Sphere?
The Venetian. A covered bridge leads from the resort straight to Sphere. From Wynn, add the walk to The Venetian first.
Which has bigger rooms?
They start almost the same size: 640 square feet at Wynn, 650 at The Venetian. Every Venetian room is a suite with a living area, and the standard suites all have a sofa bed, so they sleep more people more comfortably.
Do Wynn and The Venetian charge resort fees?
Yes, $55 a night plus tax at each. Wynn’s includes self-parking; The Venetian’s doesn’t.
Is parking free at Wynn and The Venetian?
At Wynn, self-parking is free for hotel guests. At The Venetian, hotel guests pay $20 a day. Valet costs $40 a day at both. Details for every resort are in our parking guide.
Is Wynn a five-star hotel?
The Wynn Tower Suites are: Forbes Travel Guide rates them five stars for 2026. Wynn Las Vegas itself, like The Venetian and The Palazzo, has four.
Is there a free show at Wynn?
Yes, the Lake of Dreams: lights and projections on the lake and its waterfall, every half hour from dusk until 11:30 p.m. You can watch it free from Bar Parasol or the Overlook Lounge.
Which is better for families?
The Venetian, for most families: the standard suites have a sofa bed and a separate living area, and the gondolas, the food hall and the heated pools keep everyone busy. Wynn’s main pool welcomes all ages, but its European pools are for adults only.
