
Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Best for travelers who want a music-driven, social pool scene and multiple casual-to-upscale restaurant choices a short walk from UNLV.
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Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton is an off‑Strip, music-and-pool-focused resort with an adults-leaning vibe; this guide is for travelers who want a lively pool scene, live music and restaurants near UNLV. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is a polished, upscale tower resort connected to Wynn on the Strip; read on if you prefer refined luxury, easy access to high-end shopping and Wynn’s casino and entertainment.
Updated · about 1.2 miles apart

Best for travelers who want a music-driven, social pool scene and multiple casual-to-upscale restaurant choices a short walk from UNLV.

Best for travelers who want classic Strip luxury with direct access to Wynn’s restaurants, shops, casino and high-end services.
When Virgin wins: Choose Virgin Hotel Las Vegas if you want an adult-leaning, younger social atmosphere with multiple pool experiences (including 21+ dayclub options), a large live-music theater and a roster of distinctive restaurants like Nobu and Kassi Beach House.
When Encore wins: Choose Encore at Wynn Las Vegas if you want a more traditional, upscale Strip stay — suites and tower rooms, formal restaurants and direct access to Wynn’s casino, designer shops, and two quiet outdoor pools.
Bottom line: Virgin is the choice for a lively, modern resort that tilts younger and social; Encore is the choice for travelers wanting polished luxury and seamless access to Wynn’s Strip amenities.
| Category | Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton | Encore at Wynn Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Off‑Strip, music- and pool-driven, adults-leaning social scene | Upscale, polished Strip luxury connected to Wynn |
| Location | 4455 Paradise Rd — about 1 mile east of the Strip, near UNLV | 3121 Las Vegas Blvd — on the Las Vegas Strip, connected to Wynn |
| Size (rooms) | About 1,500 rooms and suites | 2034 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; property is adults-leaning with 21+ pool areas and a 21 minimum check-in age | All ages welcome (not adults-only); 21 minimum check-in age is listed in the supplier policies |
| Pools / pool scene | Three pools across a roughly five-acre deck; main pool open to all ages plus 21+ Terrace Pool and Kassi/Élia beach-club dayclub | Two outdoor pools; quieter, classic resort pool experience (supplier listing: Number of outdoor pools - 2) |
| Restaurants & bars | Seven restaurants including Nobu Las Vegas, ONE Steakhouse, Kassi Beach House, Lucia Mexican Grill; multiple bars and lounges | Four restaurants and 4 bars/lounges listed in supplier facts; full roster tied into Wynn complex |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa — 25,000 sq ft with co-ed hydrothermal bathhouse, showers, steam rooms; 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa on site (supplier listing), plus fitness facilities and wellness offerings |
| Casino & gaming | On-site 60,000 sq ft casino and sportsbook (large casino floor); live music venue onsite | Large casino with 522 slot machines and 97 gaming tables; integrated with Wynn Las Vegas Casino |
| Event & meeting space | Roughly 130,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space including a 4,500-seat theater | Conference space and meeting rooms with 8,138 sq ft of dedicated conference space listed (supplier) |
| Parking & transport | Complimentary self and valet parking; no dedicated shuttle to the Strip/airport recommended | Self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge) listed; on-Strip location makes rideshare convenient to other attractions |
Virgin sits about a mile east of the Strip and is a short walk from UNLV, making it convenient for campus events and a quieter base away from the Strip’s busiest corridor.
Choose Virgin if you want a slightly quieter location with quick access to UNLV and a short ride to the Strip.
Encore at Wynn is on the Las Vegas Strip and connected to Wynn’s casino, shops and entertainment, placing you directly in the Strip action.
Choose Encore if you want to stay on the Strip with immediate access to Wynn’s dining, shopping and gaming.
Virgin offers about 1,500 rooms and suites across several towers with a distinct Ruby Tower tier and dedicated guest perks.
Virgin works well if you want modern, design-forward rooms and optional Ruby Tower perks.
Encore’s guestrooms and suites (supplier lists 2034 guestrooms) are positioned toward polished, tower-style luxury consistent with Wynn’s offering.
Encore is a better pick for travelers seeking traditional tower rooms and larger suite options integrated with Wynn service standards.
Virgin’s dining mix ranges from casual pizza to high-profile concepts like Nobu and a beach-club–style restaurant at the pool.
Pick Virgin if you want a broad, youthful F&B lineup with both casual and celebrity-driven fine-dining options on property.
Encore’s restaurants are part of a smaller on-site roster and benefit from direct access to Wynn’s expansive dining and nightlife collection.
Choose Encore for a more formal dining experience with immediate access to Wynn’s broader culinary offerings.
Virgin’s five-acre pool deck includes three pools and two separate 21+ dayclub experiences, aimed at an energetic daytime crowd.
Virgin is best for travelers seeking lively pool parties and an adults-focused dayclub atmosphere.
Encore lists two outdoor pools in supplier facts and offers a quieter, upscale pool environment compared with Virgin’s dayclub model.
Pick Encore if you want a more low-key, refined pool experience tied to a luxury resort.
Virgin’s large Spa (25,000 sq ft) includes a co‑ed hydrothermal bathhouse and complimentary wellness classes for guests.
Virgin suits guests who want large spa facilities plus on-site live music and social nightlife.
Encore has a full-service spa and access to Wynn’s entertainment and nightlife offerings, including designer shopping and casino nightlife.
Encore is the pick for travelers who want traditional spa services plus immediate access to high-end Strip entertainment and shopping.

Virgin — multi-pool deck, Kassi and Élia 21+ experiences, cabanas and lively daytime programming.

Encore — on-Strip location connected to Wynn’s shops, dining and casino.

Virgin — The Theater and multiple live-show venues put concerts and acts on property.

Encore — tower service, polished rooms and easy access to Wynn’s fine dining and amenities.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is on the Strip; Virgin sits about 1 mile east of the Strip near UNLV.
Virgin’s main pool is open to all ages, but Terrace Pool and Kassi/Élia beach-club areas are 21+.
Yes — supplier facts list a casino, gaming tables/slots and a full-service spa and fitness facilities at Encore.
Both accept children as hotel guests, but Virgin is described as adults-leaning (with 21+ pool areas) while Encore offers a more traditional luxury resort experience; pick based on whether you prefer an energetic pool/dayclub scene (Virgin) or a quieter Strip luxury base (Encore).
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