To celebrate our 1 year anniversary, my husband and I decided to take a trip to Las Vegas...because really, what says \""I love you\"" more than a long weekend in Sin City? \n\nWe had our hearts set on staying at the Palazzo at the Venetian but the prices were really high and we didn't want to risk booking at the last minute so we went with a friend's recommendation for Encore, which was having a better promotion, and we were not disappointed.  The very first thing I noticed when I walked into the lobby was that everything was red: carpet, ceilings, even the chandeliers!  Encore's been open for about a year and it really shows as well.  Everything was spotless and I really liked the the modern decor.  \n\nWe booked the King Resort Suite where it overlooked the pools (yes, Encore has 2 pools...more about that later).  We loved the open layout of the suite.  The long hallway included the luxurious bathroom to the right with double sinks, a shower, a bathtub and of course the flat screen TV.  Continuing down the hallway there was a spacious closet which had a large dresser which was a great space saving touch and much needed for all of our things.  The bedroom and living area was divided by yet another dresser with a larger flat screen which could turn either way depending on where you wanted to watch.   \n\nNow, about the pools.  Most hotels only have 1 pool and that pool is usually crowded with small screaming children and stressed out parents trying to keep them under control.  At Encore they have that pool, but they also have what's called the European Pool for adults over 21.  If I could only give one reason for coming back to Encore, it's because of the European Pool, which also doubles as the pool for the XS club at night.  I was greeted by nice pool staff who helped me to set up in a nice area by the pool and got my drink orders quickly.  Towels were also replaced efficiently so I always had a fresh one at hand.  I miss that pool so much!\n\nIt was also nice that Encore flowed pretty seamlessly into the Wynn where we enjoyed more wonderful food (more about that in reviews to come!).  Although we had our original misgivings since it is located pretty far from the middle of the strip, we found that we really enjoyed the quietness of its location and the ease of getting a free cab for the trips to other parts of the strip.  We will definitely stay here again next time we find ourselves in Las Vegas!