The atmosphere of the Palms is definitely sexy on the outside. Looking up to the cool, misty, colorful towers is entrancing. I spent a couple hours of gambling here. I won $100 on the slot machines and after 1 hour of nerve-racking blackjack on "the black jack table from hell", I left only having lost $5!
I had about 15 consecutive 12-16 hands; and then had way too many 17s, 18s, and 19s with the dealer showing a 10, jack, queen, or king.
The cocktail service was a bit tentative and flakey but I still had a good time here. It's not gaudy like some casinos and is trendier and even rustic in a classy sense. I didn't have time to go on the tower, but I hear the view of the strip is breathtaking.