I prefer the Venetian over the Wynn. On just a normal, non-football football weekend it might be a closer call, but I went to Vegas for the last three BCs, and stayed at the Wynn the first time,
and then went to the Venetian the last two years and will be going again this year.
First, the management at the Venetian (a Cantor operation) has just been much nicer and more accommodating than they were at the Wynn. The Wynn seemed to cater to whales,
at least on the BC weekend. At the Venetian, I felt I (an average bankroll player) was given more consideration. I went down a couple of days early, set up my horse and sports betting
accounts (so you can bet from your seat), got reserved seats lined up for Fri-Sat-Sun and that was that. No hassles. On just a run of the mill day these might not be factors,
but for the BC this is huge to me.
As far as food goes, somebody said the Wynn was great--meh. Unless it has changed, there was like an average deli there. I guess if you are from Podunksville, Iowa
it might be impressive, but I can find enough good delis here. At the Venetian there is an awesome quick Asian place, with take-out that is right next to the book,
Noodles Asia, open 11a to 3a.
I also like the way the facility is somewhat bifurcated, with a race focus on the left and a sports focus on the right. I try to sit on right edge of the left side.
Then, overall, I prefer the Venetian to the Wynn. The restaurant selection in the Venetian/Palazzo is way better than Wynn/Encore--or any place in Vegas.
Finally, I also play poker, and while the Wynn has a very nice poker room, it doesn't get nearly the action the Venetian does.