Bellagio would eventually catch up with its spa reincarnation at a massive 60,000 square feet. Shortly thereafter, Wynn Las Vegas gave us a spa that while lacking in size, made up for with natural light and heavenly deluge showers.Īnd then there was Qua. Caesars Palace opened a spa offering access to anyone willing to shell out the $45 facility fee or get a treatment. For years, Qua reigned supreme offering unique Lanconium, Inhalation, and Arctic Ice rooms among the expected amenities of other spas lining the strip. Qua remained unchallenged until the unassumingly named Spa at Encore stepped up to the plate. How do the two compare? Read on to find out.ĭecor at both spas is quite impressive. Qua's is relatively modest leading you down a dark hallway of water features more akin to a line at Disneyland. While this sounds like a criticism, I found it made me excited for what was in store. Inside the spa, more dark hues, especially grays and blues abound.Įncore takes a more grand approach to design. The moment you step out of the elevators, you're greeted by the incredible spa court to check in. Passed the doors behind the receptionists, you'll feel like you've entered a Chinese palace. While Encore is unabashedly ostentatious, many design elements are quite subtle. Take the Swarovski crystals hanging from the sky light in the wet areas, for example. These reflect a spectrum of moving sunlight over a mosaic-tiled tree on a nearby wall creating the effect of Encore's recurring butterfly motive. Nice article Mike, I know we've discussed the merits of Wynn/Encore vs Qua before. I definitely agree with your critiques of Qua. Matter of fact I don't even think the Laconium room is available unless you have a treatment (a shame, as that room is nice).
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