the rio vs the wynn

[technologic]

my friend recently won a seat from pokerstars to the wsop

now they offer free accomodations to the rio for 9 days, or 1000 in cash.

he wants us to take the cash and stay at the wynn, since it's a great hotel and his general stay there his last visit to las vegas was astounding.

my question is, will it be annoying during WSOP time to travel to the rio from the wynn.

and is a stay at the wynn much different accomodations wise than a stay at the rio?

all comments appreciated.