Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Wynn Design & Development
Photo: Barbara Kraft
Chances are the last time you strolled through Wynn or Encore, you were utterly dazzled by their respective details—but did you realize that there’s a story to each element in the “neighborhoods” that have been so lovingly crafted throughout both resorts? Elaine Wynn and Roger Thomas spotlight their favorite finds throughout the resort.
Photo: Alex Karvounis
“Because we are such a destination for convention business and other important meetings or special occasions, we always felt it was important to feature shoeshine stands within our hotels. At Wynn there are two: One is tucked back near a men’s lounge located between the Buffet and Decorazzi, and the other is next to a men’s lounge near Zoozacrackers. We thought both were perfect spots because they’re high-traffic areas between so many meeting points. Of course, you can arrange to have your shoes shined while in your room by calling a bellhop, and he or she will bring them down. But what if you’re between meetings and need a quick touch-up? The gentlemen who offer this service are not Wynn employees but actually an outside company with whom we work; here, we feature the wonderful Broadway, who runs the service for us. Ultimately it’s a small detail, but an example of how the little things raise an experience to another level.”
