If it didn’t charge for self-parking, thousands of thrifty Venetian/Palazzo guests would park for free in Wynn/Encore spots, displacing its paying guests.Ī press release from Wynn blamed only “nearby attractions” for the policy change, but that’s because no Las Vegas resort promotes competing attractions in its own press releases. Nearly every Sphere ticketholder will need to find parking either at another casino resort or at the Fashion Show Mall, or not drive a car there at all.īecause it abuts the Venetian/Palazzo, which ended free self-parking in July, Wynn Resorts’ hand was forced. When this very major concert venue opens with U2’s first Las Vegas residency, it will hold 18,600 spectators and give them only 304 spaces in which to park.
That’s two days before the opening of the MSG Sphere behind the Venetian. Another option is the Fashion Show Mall, which has free parking and is within walking distance of several casinos, including the Wynn and Encore, the Venetian. Wynn Resorts, which owns and operates Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, on Friday announced the end of free self-parking starting Sept.
