Inside the $200 Million Renovation of Wynn Las Vegas: Discover the Ultimate Resort Upgrade

Wynn Las Vegas has new interiors, food and beverage concepts, and much more.

When Wynn Las Vegas, voted a favorite hotel in Las Vegas by iBestTravel readers, first opened its doors 17 years ago, it ushered in an entirely new era for the city. Gone was the traditional kitsch that had long been part of the city’s fabric — the only theme at this hotel was unapologetic luxury. Wynn quickly developed a reputation for its first-in-class service, five-star accommodations, sublime spa, chef-driven restaurants, and top-tier entertainment. The property added a new Encore tower in 2008 and has constantly been “polishing the diamond,” according to Wynn design and development president and chief creative officer Todd Avery Lenahan.

Although Wynn did quiet room renovations in 2010, Lenahan and his team of 200 have now completely gutted and reconcepted the property’s 2,700 rooms and suites — which cost a total of $200 million. And though he humbly admits they were limited by the existing walls, the end result is something that rivals the best-designed homes and suites on the planet.

There is something transportive about Lenahan’s work that comes over you when you enter these new spaces, now filled with “romantic drama,” as Lenahan puts it. Guests will notice a change immediately upon entering their rooms. The hotel’s deep chocolate tones and high-contrast moldings have been replaced by a softer, more serene palette of peaches and blush tones — with occasional black-and-white prints and pops of color.

Longtime customers may recall painted and vinyl wall treatments inside Wynn’s standard accommodations. These have been significantly upgraded with wood, metals, mirrors, couture drapery, and textured coverings. In terms of furniture, expect mahogany dressers, a combined table and desk, swivel chairs, and the like. Additionally, expect art by Joseph Albers and hand-woven African baskets that kept an entire village employed for four months during the pandemic.

Moving over to the phenomenally swanky Tower Suites, the “entry-level” rooms now feature floor-to-ceiling dressing mirrors, chandeliers, and four-poster beds to create “intimacy and enclosure within the space,” according to Lenahan. Suite-seeking guests will discover that the Executive, Parlor, and Salon Suites now have a much more open floor plan. Elements like camel-bone trunks, leather-wrapped cantilever tables, rosewood cabinets gilded with copper leaf, bas reliefs, and framed televisions provide a grander presentation than before. As the rooms increase in size, the custom art packages become more extravagant, with sculptures like Rodin’s “Bather” gracing some suites.

The rooms (and the resort as a whole) are also more eco-friendly now that all lighting is LED, which is color-tuned to provide the right degree of warmth while reducing the overall power consumption of the property. Lenahan also mentioned that, “by this time next year,” guests can expect an overhaul of the technology packages to enhance services like room service ordering and dining reservations.

Elsewhere on the property, Lenahan has been diligently refreshing restaurants such as Delilah, their cocktail lounge collective and theater district. With Delilah, the hotel has partnered with the Los Angeles “it” kids The h.Wood Group, bringing their celebrity eatery to Las Vegas. Additionally, Lenahan shared plans to refresh the aesthetic of their Japanese restaurant Mizumi, managed by Michelin-lauded chef Min Kim. Kim not only excels in modern sushi but is also adept in various Japanese cooking disciplines, including teppan, tempura, robatayaki, and plated fare. This summer, he will launch an immersive nine-course Kaiseki tasting menu, initially available to only 10 guests each night.

As for Wynn’s liquid offerings, Wynn’s two bars, Parasol Up and Down, have undergone significant transformations. Parasol Up is now Overlook Lounge, Aperitifs & Spirits, a much more intimate space far removed from the resort’s gaming offerings. The previous white seating and red carpeting have been replaced with a moody aesthetic highlighted by eglomise-topped tables, crystal-cut cabaret lanterns, Murano and Czech chandeliers, and whimsical sculptures of Bunnyfish. This engaging ambiance is further enhanced by a hand-painted ceiling inspired by England’s Brighton Pavilion. Parasol Down has been rebranded to Bar Parasol, which now extends into the new outdoor Aft Cocktail Deck, offering guests an atmosphere reminiscent of lively parties on yachts cruising the Mediterranean, complete with blue-and-white umbrellas and French Riviera-esque décor.

Discover more details about the renovation at Wynn Las Vegas here.