First time @ Encore. Usually stay @ Bellagio. Encore's room is nicer and larger than the B's brand new rooms. Encore's location is not as good as B's but it's a nice change of venues. The hotel and service were above average. On par with B. The valet service is dismal at both places. Hard to believe that these people work on tips. Got a free buffet and thought Encore's was slightly better than B's. Poker room is also a bit friendlier than B's. However, no limit games at all here. B has all games of poker. Poker rate, though no bargain any more, makes B a better deal unless Encore come up with a good promotion as they did for my stay in July.