Palms Sportsbook Review

This three-tower, off-the-Strip hotel is known for its crazy parties, with two large pool areas and numerous clubs. It is located on the south side of Flamingo Road, but west of the main highway and Strip, and faces two other resorts — the Rio and Gold Coast.

• Visitors can access all three towers off Flamingo Road through the Palms main entrance. Walkways to all three hotels protect guests from the elements.
• Guests arriving at McCarran International Airport approach the Palms from the south on Interstate 15 and exit at Flamingo Road west. The property is less than a mile away on the left-hand side.
• There is a free shuttle bus to and from the Strip that transports hotel guests only. The shuttle runs daily every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and makes its only stop at the Caesars Forum Shops.

Unlike the big-name Strip resorts that are charging top dollar for parking, the Palms offers free valet and self-parking in an open-air lot and two different garages. Entrances are located on Hugh Hefner Drive and Flamingo Road.

• The three-level garage has access to the Palms from an elevator in the northwest corner. The five-level garage has access to the Palms near Brenden Theatres.
• Oversized parking is also available at Palms casino resort.

Ridesharing programs are the best bet for guests staying at the Palms. You pay for the cost of your ride before pickup, so the length of time for your trip and traffic congestion are not a factor. Taxis are available everywhere in Las Vegas, but fares soar in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Strip.

• Download the rideshare program apps Uber and Lyft. The cost of a ride is about two-thirds of the taxi service. Pick up your rideshare on the second level of the parking garage at the airport.
• A taxi fare from the airport to the Palms is around $25-30. There is always a long queue of taxis outside the main terminal.
• Multiple limousine providers are available with the going rate averaging $85-90 an hour.
• The Las Vegas public transit bus service runs most of the day on the routes 104 and 202, which service residential streets and the Palms. A single fare is $2, while a 24-pass is $5. The rates are more if riders transfer to buses on the Strip.
• The airport and Palms are stops on Bus Route 104, but the ride takes about 45 minutes.

The Palms has quite the resume when it comes to its nine restaurants and food court. The resort features a 24/7 cafe with a late-night menu and a buffet that serves all three meals as well as brunch for Sundays.
Here are a few of the top restaurants and dining places at the Palms:

• Scotch 80 Prime steakhouse, where rare steak meets the rarest whiskies, focuses on stunning tableside presentations.
• Experience seafood and sushi with a Latin beat at Shark.
• Inspired by nostalgic restaurants of Old Las Vegas, Sara’s is set in a luxurious secret room.

• Located on the 55th floor of the resort, you’ll find breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip at the ultra-chic Ghost Bar.
• Kaos, with its monster of a centerpiece, seamlessly blends from a dayclub into a nightclub.
• Rojo Lounge, located in the hotel lobby, has a dress code with high-end food and drinks.
• Complimentary drinks are only available to those willing to risk a little cash at a slot machine, table game or sportsbook.

The best bonus of the BoardingPass rewards card that players use at the Palms is the fact it is active for all 20 Station Casino properties.
Cardholders earn points for casino play, horse and sports wagers, and poker. But your points and status credits also pile up on everything you spend money on at any Station resort, including restaurants, bars, concerts, bowling alleys, movie theaters, hotel stays, and spa experiences.
Membership is free to join at any of the Station Casino resorts.
The entry-level status is called Preferred. From there, cardholders climb levels into Gold, Platinum, President, and Chairman. Points are accumulated from January 1 to June 30, and from July 1 through December 31. You keep your status for the remainder of the six months, plus the next six.
The higher levels earn resort and cruise discounts, plus other privileges and free play. These cards are very similar to the rewards cardholders use at casinos on the Strip, like the Flamingo or Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo.

The 95,000 square-foot casino floor is the focal point of the ground level of the Palms property, but it has a lot of competition. The gaming area borders the sportsbook and “Skytube to Palms Place” on the west end, while a large group of restaurants and pool area anchor the east side of the floor. There are more than 1,300 slots machines grouped tightly throughout the room, but the 80 table games are bundled together near the main entrance. There is a small, dark high limit room for slots, which is located at the front of the casino. The minimums at table games are as low as $5 during the week, but expect the betting minimum to climb as the place fills up on the weekend. Some of the games available to play include:

• Blackjack, most tables offered 6-5 odds on a 21.
• Roulette, with all wheels containing the standard two sets of zeroes.
• Craps, start at $5 minimum with standard rules.
• Baccarat, many tables with varying minimums, including a popular virtual baccarat area with 16 stations.