Las Vegas: Welcome to Palms

We have not seen everything or stayed everywhere; we will only offer our opinion on those features we have experienced. We are much more interested in educating our readers on their options.

Palms Casino Resort

Address: 4321 West Flamingo Road, Phone: 702-942-7777, Web site: www.palms.com

Quick facts

The Palms is a world-famous resort that has grown in popularity over recent years. It’s definitely seen as the “it” place in Las Vegas, catering to a young crowd. Because it’s located off the Strip, this creates an “oasis” atmosphere.

Entertainment & Nightlife

The Palms holds the Pearl Theater, a premier venue for touring concert acts. Acts have included Trey Songz, Korn, Kelly Clarkson, Noel Gallagher and Creed. The venue is one of the more intimate settings in Vegas, only seating 2,500 spectators. The Palms also has some choice studio space for recording artists.

Dining

The resort features many top restaurants, including Simon Restaurant & Lounge, N9NE Steakhouse, NOVE Italiano and Alize. The buffet offering is called Bistro Buffet, and it features crab legs, roast beef, Lebanese-style chicken and Oreo cheesecake.

Atmosphere

The Palms is one of the only resorts to consistently cater to a young, party-going crowd. Others looking for a quieter resort may stick to the older, more established properties on Las Vegas Boulevard.

Location

Here at Hollywood Soapbox, we’re suckers for the Strip. We try not to be biased, but it’s so much more convenient when a gambler/diner/show-goer can travel a few feet away to a neighboring casino. When a company is located off the Strip — whether it be the Palms, Rio or Hard Rock — it makes everything feel very insular. You’re either going to stay in the resort the entire time, or you’re going to need to pay exorbitant taxi fees.

When we booked the Palms through Priceline, we were hoping that a walk to Las Vegas Boulevard was possible. After all, on the map it looked fairly close and the weather was supposed to be nice. It turns out that the walk is much longer in person, and it’s not through the best area. A taxi is certainly recommended.

Walking between the Rio and Palms is possible, but take precautions. Drivers in Sin City can be fast and reckless (like anywhere else), so don’t chance a dash across Flamingo Road without ensuring it’s the proper time to walk. Of course, if this all sounds too complicated or difficult, then head for a casino on the Strip.

Gambling Options

The gaming area in the Palms is nicely proportioned, although it can fill up quickly. All the good ones are here, and table minimums can be quite low during off-peak times.

Room & Pool Options

We stayed in two different rooms at the Palms, and they were both well-maintained, spacious and clean. As one can tell from the skyline, the Palms features two towers of rooms, with some spaces reserved for permanent residents. From our window, we had a nice view of the southern end of the Strip, and the bed was extremely comfortable.

Attractions

There’s not much in terms of attractions. The only feature worth nothing is the nearby Brenden Movie Theatre with 14 screens.

By John Soltes / Publisher / John@HollywoodSoapbox.com

Please note: All of this information is subject to change. This is Las Vegas, after all. Restaurants, lounges, attractions and shows open and close almost every single day. Be sure to check official Web sites and call the resort for details.

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