Compare Two Luxury Las Vegas Strip Resorts With Pools and Canals

Encore Las Vegas at 3121 S Las Vegas Blvd is a ritzy, spacious Strip resort with tablet-controlled rooms. Guests call the pool with cabana service one of the highlights of their stay, and it stays open year-round. A rich gold theme and surrounding florals add to the up-market feel, while the casino, premium bars and cafes keep things lively, with entertainment like Awakening. Cancellations need 72 hours notice. It holds a 4.6 rating from 25,565 reviews.

The Venetian Las Vegas at 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd is a lavish Italian-themed resort with indoor canals and gondola rides. Luxurious touches appear around every corner, and rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Some suites on the eleventh floor offer a direct view of the Sphere, while generous curtains keep out the late-night glow. It holds a 4.6 rating from 121,712 reviews.

Both resorts share a 4.6 rating and a luxury focus, but the experiences differ. Encore suits a stay built around the room and the pool, with tablet controls, florals and cabana days that guests rank highly. The Venetian suits travelers drawn to spectacle, with indoor canals, gondola rides and suites facing the Sphere. Choose Encore for a polished pool-focused stay with shows like Awakening, and choose The Venetian for an Italian theme and opulent rooms.