Palms, Las Vegas Off Strip

History of Palms

Opened November 15, 2001 at a price tag of $265 million clams... The Palms quicky established itself as an alternative hangout for nubile young ladies and craggy old rock stars looking to get some action with aformentioned babes (Tommy Lee - we mean you!) The Palms is one of the racier and sexier joints in Vegas, and its location off the strip adds to its mystique - you only go there if you want to be there. The air can be somewhat like a uberhip sex club meets a nouveau zoot-suit frat party. Dot com go boom! Great place to party though... damn straight.

How are the rooms at Palms?

The Palms has slowly become one of the hottest spots in Las Vegas. Partially to thank is MTV's the Real World; The Palms hosted the 12th season of the show on the 28th floor of it's hotel. 6 rooms were given over to create the living space, which is now available for guests. The apartment has not been changed at all and any items that were removed after filming were replaced with replicas. It has a full size kitchen, a communal bathroom, pool table, bar and 3 bedrooms. The Palms website does have one of the iPix thingys, but if want a real indepth look at the Real World suite, click here. On the same floor is a new addition to the hotel, The Playpens. These rooms are geared towards bachelor(ette) parties and come complete with a dancer pole, wooden dance floor, plasma tv, murphy beds and a pumped-up sound system.

The Palms is owned by the Maloof Family, who also happen to own the Sacramento Kings. In order to accomodate NBA players, they specially designed 22 rooms for the taller folk. 8 foot doors, 8 foot beds, 7 foot shower heads allow breathing room for NBA's finest. Don't be surprised if you bump into Chris Webber at Rehab.

From $79-$600 for the standard (Deluxe Kings to Grand Suites) rooms. Rates for specialty rooms should be obtained by calling reservations< directly.

What restaurants are at Palms?

They got you covered on food. Gourmet French, Asian, Mexican, Buffet, 24 hr cafe and Steakhouse. Of course, you could always wander over to the Rio for what some call the best buffet in Las Vegas. Period.

Where is Palms Located?

The Palms west of The Strip on Flamingo Rd, near the Rio.

Exclusive Tips for Palms:

There's all sorts of other shit. For drinks, you got the Ghostbar, billed as the trendiest spot in Vegas. It is on the 55th floor (techincally 43rd - 55 sounds better, I guess) with a glass window on the outdoor patio that is directly over the pool. No dancing, but celebrity sightings run rampant. Be prepared to pay cover ($10-$20) and wait up to 2 hours to get in. Sometimes you can get to the front of the line if you make friends with the pit bosses while gambling or come as part of a bachelor(ette) party package.

There is also Rain, a three story dance club that also doubles as a venue for acts such as Britney Spears, Rat Dog, Snoop Dog and Ozzy to name a few. Live fire show, with fog and mist, Rain is another trendy Vegas hot spot.

One of the ultimate party pools in Vegas. Outdoor blackjack and poolside massages make it even more inviting. There is a shallow pool with chaise lounges to cool off in. and the scent of lavender in the air (above the chlorine and cigarettes). Celebrity sightings are common here. In the evenings, the pool area is transformed into Skin, a music venue with a dance floor and fog. Starting May 25th, 2004, you can get your kit off and go skinny dipping on Tuesday evenings. Swimming in the evenings during club time is welcomed, hey, maybe you can manage to get next to the mermaids! Party Hardy folks!

P.S. Not a family type joint. You want that, go to Circus Circus.