Extensive historic art collection stands out at new resort

Steve Wynn

The new floral-themed Wynn Palace will open early next week, offering guests a selection of luxury accommodation; ranging from more than 1,700 available furnished rooms to invitation-only suites and villas, adorned by floral displays and an extensive collection of rare historical art.

According to Steve Wynn the CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd, it took years to assemble all of the artwork for the resort.
The hotel features numerous art pieces that relate to its floral theme. Among these are large replicas of a carousel and a Ferris wheel made almost entirely from “treated” real flowers, the creations of renowned floral designer Preston Bailey. A giant three-ton stainless steel “Tulip” sculpture, designed by Jeff Koons and worth more than USD33 million, is also on display at the hotel.
There are hundreds of unique historical artworks and artifacts, some of which are centuries old, including an 18th century tapestry and a rare quartet collection of Chinese porcelain vases dating back to 1785.
“There are several hundred pieces of European and Chinese art that have been collected over the last seven years in Europe, Asia and North America […] to populate this building,” said Steve Wynn.
Not all of the pieces are available for public viewing, with most of the prestigious works reserved for the more expensive suites and private, invitation-only areas of the complex.
Also spread throughout the resort are thousands of fabric tassels in a variety of colors, sizes and styles. From the descriptions of Wynn Macau’s public relations representatives, these tassels are meant to add a recognizable and additional dimension to the resort.

Penthouse Living Room

The histories and descriptions of the art found around the resort will be collected and published in an art book that, according to Wynn, will be provided in guest rooms and will also be available for purchase.
The resort also features amenities such as meeting facilities, a spa and related health and beauty centers, 18,580 square-meters of luxury retail space, and an assortment of gourmet dining outlets.
One of its most striking features is the eight-acre “Performance Lake” at the heart of the resort and the air-conditioned cable car (“SkyCabs”) network which outlines the resort’s perimeter.
Similar to Las Vegas’ Bellagio resort, originally built by Steve Wynn’s Mirage Resorts company, Wynn Palace features a dancing water fountain on the eight-acre lake, synchronized to a selection of Western and Chinese pop music.
Inside the lavishly-decorated rooms at the hotel are signature beds and linens, unique bathroom amenities and a touchscreen automation control system for customer requests and services.
Wynn Palace will offer 2,440 square meters of event space, including a pillarless Grand Theater Ballroom with a private lobby.
A range of casual and fine dining options are on offer, including authentic Cantonese delicacies, other regional Chinese cuisines, Western-style steak houses and Japanese fare. DB