Is Palms Casino Resort worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Palms Casino Resort is worth it for travelers who want a full-service Vegas stay with a large casino, varied dining, nightlife (including Ghostbar), pools, and a full spa. It isn’t the best pick if you want a quiet, family-focused resort or a Strip-front location — the property sits about a mile west of the Strip and enforces a 21+ check-in policy.
In this guide
Location & getting around
Palms Casino Resort sits at 4321 W Flamingo Rd, roughly one mile west of the Las Vegas Strip and close to I-15, T-Mobile Arena, and Allegiant Stadium. That makes it quick by car to arena events and the airport but a short rideshare or taxi ride to the main Strip corridor.
There’s no free hotel shuttle to the Strip; rideshare pickup points and public buses serve the area. On-site complimentary self-parking and valet (covered by the resort fee) are available for registered guests.
- Nearest airport: Harry Reid International Airport (about 5–13 minutes by car)
- Strip distance: about 1 mile west (short rideshare/taxi)
- Parking: complimentary self-parking; valet parking included in resort fee for guests
| Nearby place | Approx. travel |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Arena / Allegiant Stadium | About 5 minutes by car |
| Las Vegas Strip (central) | About 5–10 minutes by car |
| Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) | About 5–13 minutes by car |
Rooms & suites — what to expect
Palms has two hotel towers and 766 rooms and suites spread across a range of room types from Ivory Room and Ivory Two Queens Room up to Fantasy 1 Bedroom Penthouse and Sky Villas. Rooms vary from standard king or two-queen layouts to multi-room suites with living/dining areas and marble baths.
Room features commonly include city or Strip views, in-room bottled water and coffee (covered by the daily resort fee), non-smoking guest rooms, and Wi‑Fi included with the resort fee. If you need family-style space, suites such as Ivory Suite, Grand Suite, and Fantasy Salon Suite list extra seating or a Double Sofa Bed.
- Room types include: Ivory Two Queens Room; Ivory Room; Fantasy Room; Fantasy Two Queens Room; Fantasy Executive Suite; Fantasy Salon Suite; Grand Suite; Fantasy 1 Bedroom Penthouse (exact names shown)
- Sky Villas are offered with private terraces and some with private pools and 24-hour butler service
- All guest rooms are non-smoking; service animals allowed per ADA
| Sample room name | Sleeping setup |
|---|---|
| Ivory Two Queens Room | 2 Queen Beds |
| Ivory Room | 1 King Bed |
| Fantasy 1 Bedroom Penthouse | 1 King Bed |
Casino, nightlife and entertainment
Palms has a 95,000-square-foot casino with slot machines, table games, three VIP gaming rooms, and a sportsbook. The property also hosts live entertainment in The Pearl theater and a 14-screen cinema on site.
Nightlife options include Ghostbar (55th floor rooftop lounge with a 21+ policy and a dress code) plus several bars such as North Bar and Tonic Sports Bar. KAOS and other large event spaces host club nights and special events.
- Casino floor: ~95,000 sq ft with slots, tables, VIP rooms, and sportsbook
- Ghostbar: rooftop, 21+ and dress code; select nights and events
- Pearl Theater: live shows and concert seating (venue configurations vary)
| Venue | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ghostbar | 55th-floor rooftop lounge; 21+; lounge/club hours vary |
| The Pearl | Live concerts and theater shows; capacity varies by configuration |
| KAOS | Large event/club space with sound and light systems |
Dining and bars — wide range on property
Palms lists about 10 on-site restaurants spanning steakhouses (Scotch 80 Prime), a full buffet (A.Y.C.E. Buffet), dim sum (Tim Ho Wan), casual cafes (Serrano Vista Cafe), late-night pizza, noodles, tacos, and a food court with fast-service brands. Serrano Vista Cafe is open 24 hours.
Bar options include North Bar, Tonic Sports Bar (24 hours), and lounge spaces. In-room delivery is available with late-night hours, and many venues have published hours or dress codes — Scotch 80 Prime enforces Business Casual and has a set dinner window.
- Notable restaurants: Scotch 80 Prime (steakhouse, 5PM–10PM), A.Y.C.E. Buffet (brunch/dinner, timed seating), Tim Ho Wan (dim sum)
- Quick bites: Palms Pizza, Send Noodles, McDonald's, Panda Express, The Coffee Bean, Yo! Mochi, 604loha Grill
- In-room delivery: available daily with later hours on weekends
| Restaurant | Style / hours (high-level) |
|---|---|
| Scotch 80 Prime | Steakhouse — daily dinner service (5PM–10PM) |
| A.Y.C.E. Buffet | International buffet — brunch and dinner windows (timed seating) |
| Tim Ho Wan | Dim sum — daytime to evening hours |
Pools, spa and wellness
The seasonal Palms Pool deck covers roughly three acres with two main pools, two jacuzzis, a waterfall, and private cabanas (available for a surcharge). The Soak pool is open to hotel guests of all ages; non-hotel guests must be 21+. On weekend days the Soak pool is all-ages only from 9–11 AM, then 21+ from 11 AM until close.
The Spa at Palms is a full-service spa with treatment rooms, a steam room, a hair salon, and a gym; spa facilities are open daily and spa treatments are offered during set hours. Booking a treatment of $100 or more includes unlimited spa facility access for the day.
- Pool: seasonal, lifeguard on duty, dress code and zero-tolerance item searches at deck entry
- Cabanas: available for surcharge; must be 21+ to reserve
- Spa: The Spa at Palms open daily (facilities 9AM–7PM; treatments 10AM–6PM); guests must be 18+ to enter spa facilities
| Facility | Key point |
|---|---|
| Palms Pool (Soak) | Seasonal; family access for hotel guests; weekend 21+ policy after 11 AM |
| The Spa at Palms | Spa facilities and treatments; age minimum 18 for admittance |
| Drift Spa (Palms Place) | Separate connected spa with different facility access rules |
Events, meetings and family matters
Palms provides large meeting and event spaces: a Grand Ballroom, Addison Exhibit Hall, Pearl Theater, rooftop Moon & View, and a Joshua Vides–styled chapel for small ceremonies. The resort advertises over 150,000–190,000+ sq ft of total meeting/event space across multiple venues.
While the property is a 21+ check-in hotel (one 21+ guest required per room), families are welcomed as hotel guests — up to two children 12 and under stay free using existing bedding. Ghostbar and some nightlife venues remain 21+.
- Event highlights: Grand Ballroom (10,282 sq ft), Pearl Theater (configurable seating), Moon & View rooftop (52nd floor)
- Wedding options: on-site chapel and multiple indoor/outdoor venues
- Family note: children may stay free in many rooms but check-in requires a 21+ guest
| Venue | Capacity / note |
|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | 10,282 sq ft (large receptions and conferences) |
| Moon & View | Rooftop venue with skyline views (52nd floor) |
| The Chapel (Joshua Vides Art Chapel) | Small, intimate ceremony space |
Practical tips, costs and policies
Palms charges a mandatory daily resort fee; the fee covers Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas, fitness center access, in-room bottled water and coffee, local/toll-free phone calls/faxes, and valet parking. The resort fee amount can vary by date and listing, and a refundable incidental deposit may also be requested at check-in.
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Guests must be 21 or older to check in and a photo ID plus a credit card are typically required for incidentals. The property does not accept pets (service animals per ADA are allowed).
- Check-in/out: check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM; early/late options subject to availability
- Resort fee: mandatory and covers specific items (Wi‑Fi, fitness center, in-room water/coffee, phone calls, valet)
- Payment & deposit: credit card required at check-in; incidental deposit amounts may be applied
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to check in | 21 years (one 21+ required per room) |
| Pool weekend policy | Soak pool: all-ages 9–11 AM on weekends; 21+ after 11 AM |
| Pets | No pets; trained service animals permitted |
