“This place is immaculate.”

You wouldn’t be surprised hearing this statement—which came from a dear friend, who was road-tripping with me—uttered at a luxury hotel, but at one packed with poker and blackjack tables, slot machines, and other types of gambling? Now that’s a different story.

While casino hotels, even swanky ones, have long been associated with being a bit dingy and rough around the edges, Encore Boston Harbor is poised to change all that. Opened in the summer of 2019, the 671-key hotel that’s the sister to Wynn’s Vegas and Macau properties merges the world-class gaming and style the Wynn brand is known for with destination-driven perks for a unique sense of place.

“The property is situated right on the harbor, where our guests can utilize our water taxis and enjoy our waterfront Harborwalk,” comments Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday of the unique address. “We’re less than five miles from Logan airport, and less than four miles to Boston’s North End. But once you’ve seen the view from our guest rooms, you’ll know why Everett was the perfect location for Encore Boston Harbor.”

Holaday hit it on the nose about the rooms spearheaded by celebrity interior designer Roger Thomas. Swathed in a neutral palette of tan, gold, and white, they’re incredibly spacious and smartly appointed with tablets to control your room temperature, a bounty of bathroom amenities like bath salts and shoe polish, and supportive Wynn Dream Beds to let relaxation and those stunning water and city views be your focus.

For the public spaces, Thomas pivoted in a different direction with bold colors, original art, and florals—they are constantly tended to, so everything looks freshly plucked—to bring every corner to life. When you walk in, for example, you’re welcomed with a lush garden fantasy showcasing Preston Bailey’s vibrant ferris wheel. Even the casino, a space that’s rarely given any consideration designwise, drips with massive, ruby-red Murano glass chandeliers.

If you’re looking to enjoy yourself outside the 200,0000-square-foot-plus casino floor—which happens to be totally smoke-free, a huge plus—look no further than the property’s 15 dining outlets. “Encore Boston Harbor is a paradise for food enthusiasts,” says Holaday.

Top picks include the just-opened Rare Lounge—where Executive Chef Megan Vaughan serves up refined, crowd-pleasing comforts like Wagyu pigs in a blanket in a posh setting—Mystique’s pristine omakase featuring lesser-known cuts of pristine fish, and Fratelli by beloved Boston restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano’s Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. The kitchen stays true to the Southern Italian specialty by hand-making the plump potato gnocchi, which gets smothered with zesty tomato sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Encompassing a whopping 19,000 square feet, Encore Boston Harbor’s spa is a destination unto itself. Hit up the 3,600-square-foot fitness center boasting state-of-the-art equipment (Woodway, Peleton, Cybex) and unbeatable views before heading into the facility’s steam rooms, plunge pools, and saunas. At a spa of this caliber, every service is delivered with expert care, but it’s the 90-minute Balancing CBD Massage that’ll fix you right up after traveling, downing one cocktail too many, or gambling until the wee hours.

There’s even more. “We have a complimentary water shuttle, a great way to see the city, that takes you from Encore right into Boston’s North End. We also have complimentary shuttles from Fenway Park after each Red Sox home game,” explains Holaday. So whether you’re hoping to win big at the tables, savor well-crafted food, or take in some of Boston’s most iconic sites, consider booking a stay soon. As Holaday puts it: “Encore Boston Harbor is an excellent summer getaway destination.”