Top things to do near Palms Casino Resort
Top things to do near Palms Casino Resort: walk the nearby Las Vegas Strip and visit shopping and entertainment at LINQ Promenade, then return to Palms for dining (Scotch 80 Prime, Tim Ho Wan, A.Y.C.E. Buffet), the seasonal Palms Pool and rooftop Ghostbar, and The Spa at Palms. Use rideshare, taxi or RTC buses to reach downtown sights, Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon from the resort.
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Walk the Strip and nearby casinos
Palms Casino Resort sits about 1 mile west of the Las Vegas Strip, so it’s easy to do Strip activities and return to the hotel. The LINQ Promenade and Forum Shops at Caesars are a short drive away; T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium are within minutes by car.
If you want to stay closer, nearby casinos include Gold Coast (about a 5-minute walk) and the Rio All-Suite Hotel (about a 10-minute walk). Rideshare pickup points are available on property; RTC buses also run between Palms and central Strip locations.
- LINQ Promenade: shopping, dining, and the High Roller observation wheel (short drive).
- T-Mobile Arena / Allegiant Stadium: event venues within a brief drive.
- Gold Coast Casino and Rio: walkable casino options near Palms.
| Nearby spot | Typical travel time from Palms |
|---|---|
| LINQ Promenade / Forum Shops | About 5 minutes by car |
| T-Mobile Arena / Allegiant Stadium | About 5 minutes by car |
| Las Vegas Strip (center) | About 5–10 minutes by car |
On-site dining for every meal
Palms offers a wide range of on-site restaurants from a 24-hour café to a steakhouse and dim sum. Popular picks include Scotch 80 Prime (steakhouse), A.Y.C.E. Buffet, Tim Ho Wan (dim sum), Send Noodles, Palms Pizza, and quick-service options in the food court.
Hours and dress codes vary by venue (Scotch 80 Prime enforces Business Casual and runs dinner hours). For late-night or in-room options, In-Room Delivery is available with late service hours on weekends.
- Scotch 80 Prime — dinner service; Business Casual dress code; Social Hour Mon–Thu 5PM–7PM.
- A.Y.C.E. Buffet — brunch and dinner service; multi-station buffet offerings.
- Tim Ho Wan — dim sum; open daily with slightly extended weekend hours.
- Serrano Vista Cafe — open 24 hours for casual breakfast and comfort food.
- Food court: McDonald’s, Panda Express, The Coffee Bean, Yo! Mochi, 604loha Grill, Palms Pizza.
| Restaurant | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Scotch 80 Prime | Dinner (5PM–10PM); reservations recommended |
| A.Y.C.E. Buffet | Brunch & dinner (hours vary by day) |
| Tim Ho Wan | Dim sum (daily; later hours Fri–Sat) |
Pools, cabanas and seasonal daylife
Palms Pool is a seasonal, outdoor pool deck covering roughly three acres with two main pools, two jacuzzis, a waterfall, and private cabanas available for a surcharge. A lifeguard is on-site when the pool is open.
Pool policies are specific: the Soak pool is open to hotel guests of all ages, but non-hotel guests must be 21+. On Saturdays and Sundays the pool is all-ages only from 9–11 AM, then becomes 21+ from 11 AM until close. Cabanas require guests to be 21+ to reserve.
- Seasonal operation: pool closes for winter and typically reopens in spring.
- Dress and entry rules: the pool enforces a fashionable beach-club attire policy and conducts searches of personal items at entry.
- No outside glass or food/beverage is allowed on the pool deck; coffee in a disposable paper cup is an exception.
| Pool feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Soak pool | Open to hotel-guest all ages; non-guests 21+ |
| Weekend age rule | All ages 9–11 AM; 21+ from 11 AM–close on Sat & Sun |
| Cabanas | Available for surcharge; must be 21+ to reserve |
Spa, fitness and wellness
The Spa at Palms is on the Casino Level and provides treatment rooms, a steam room, hair salon services, and spa facilities. Spa facilities are open daily 9AM–7PM, treatments are offered 10AM–6PM, and guests must be 18 or older for admittance.
Booking a spa service of $100 or more includes unlimited spa facility access for the day. The resort also has an on-site fitness center (gym) open daily 7AM–7PM; fitness access is included in the daily resort fee.
- Spa arrival: arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment; late arrivals still end on time.
- Drift Spa at Palms Place is a separate connected facility with additional treatments and a Hammam — it lists separate facility-access fees.
- Gym hours: 7AM–7PM daily; access included in resort fee.
| Facility | Hours / notes |
|---|---|
| The Spa at Palms (facilities) | 9AM–7PM; guests 18+ |
| Spa treatments | 10AM–6PM; arrive 30 minutes early |
| Fitness center | 7AM–7PM; included with resort fee |
Nightlife, shows and on-site entertainment
Palms features nightlife options including Ghostbar, a rooftop lounge on the 55th floor with skyline views (21+ and a nightlife dress code), multiple bars like North Bar and Tonic Sports Bar, plus KAOS nightclub and event spaces.
For live entertainment, Palms houses The Pearl theater and hosts concerts and shows; the property also has a 14-screen Brenden Theatres cinema for on-site movie options.
- Ghostbar: rooftop cocktail lounge on the 55th floor; 21+ and late-night hours; offers a cigar-friendly terrace.
- North Bar: daily 9AM–1AM inside the non-smoking gaming area.
- Tonic Sports Bar: open 24 hours daily for games and casual drinks.
- The Pearl: multi-tier theater for concerts and live shows; check event schedule before you go.
| Venue | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Ghostbar | 55th-floor rooftop cocktails; 21+; late-night |
| The Pearl | Concerts and live-event theater |
| Tonic Sports Bar | 24-hour sports bar and casual menu |
Day trips and getting around
Popular day trips from Palms include Red Rock Canyon (scenic drive, hiking), Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, Valley of Fire State Park, and the Grand Canyon (West Rim closest). Driving times vary: Red Rock is about a 30-minute drive; Hoover Dam about 45 minutes; Valley of Fire about an hour; Grand Canyon West Rim roughly 2–2.5 hours.
Getting around: the resort is near I-15 and Flamingo Road. Rideshare and taxis are the easiest options for quick trips to the Strip; RTC public buses provide a lower-cost connection to central Strip and downtown locations.
- Red Rock Canyon: scenic 13-mile loop and hiking trails (about 30 minutes by car).
- Hoover Dam / Lake Mead: common half-day trip (about 45 minutes by car).
- Public transit: RTC buses connect Palms to the Strip and downtown; check routes and schedules before travel.
| Destination | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Red Rock Canyon | About 30 minutes |
| Hoover Dam / Lake Mead | About 45 minutes |
| Valley of Fire State Park | About 1 hour |
