Las Vegas, Nevada
Behind a 150-foot man-made waterfall cascading into a three-acre lake, Wynn's Lake of Dreams presents a multimedia spectacle combining puppetry, music, and projections. A 40-foot animatronic frog sings, enormous flower petals bloom from the water, and a massive face emerges from the foliage. It is a surreal, dreamlike experience that unfolds across the lake's surface, visible from the resort's restaurants and bars.
Steve Wynn spent $2.7 billion building the resort that bears his name, making it the most expensive hotel and resort ever constructed at its 2005 opening. Every inch was designed to integrate nature, art, and luxury in a way no Las Vegas property had attempted before.
The Wynn is an art museum that happens to have a luxury hotel. The resort's collection includes original works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Matisse displayed throughout public spaces. The carousel sculpture in the atrium, with its cascading flowers and butterflies, was hand-crafted over two years. The resort's floral installations change seasonally, with the atrium transforming from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves.
The Wynn features 2,716 guest rooms and suites, each designed with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Las Vegas Strip or the resort's own mountain and waterfall. The Wynn Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course on the property. Over 20 fine dining venues include several Michelin-starred restaurants, and the Wynn Esplanade features luxury boutiques from Rolex to Chanel. The Wynn Fine Art Gallery showcases rotating exhibitions of masterworks, and the Awakening Theater hosts an original theatrical production.
Wynn Las Vegas proves that a resort can be a serious art destination. The integration of fine art, theatrical performances, natural elements, and architectural beauty creates an environment that feels more like a cultural institution than a typical resort. The Lake of Dreams, with its blend of technology and fantasy, is an experience unique to this property alone.