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First of all, this hotel is more like condos. Every single room in this hotel is set up as a studio, one bedroom or two bedroom. You have a kitchenette and small living room space. The room was super nice! Parking is not a hassle because on this side it is strictly hotel and not casino. Everything else is on the regular Palms side. Check in was quick and efficient. I reserved this room through Priceline. To be honest, I thought the hotel was going to try to play me and put me in a regular room in the Palms (I read all the horror stories). But since the Palms was sold out during our time there, I knew we would end up with our original reservation in Palms Place. The young lady that assisted me answered all my questions and registered my Club Palms card (you can get discounts at restaurants in the hotel complex with this card!). After that we self-parked (which was free) and we were on our way!
Upon entry, you gasp because everything is so modern plus you get a nice view of the strip (if you request that) or the mountains. Now, I have always been taught to check all aspects of the room before settling in because something may be broken or not working. Imagine my surprise when I bent down to get something and there was trash from the previous people still on the floor! The trash had rolled under the sofa a little bit but it wasn't under there enough for me to not notice it. Also, there were spots all over the counter tops. The throw pillow on the bed was dirty (I take all these things off the beds before I get on them anyway), and the drain in the shower stunk to high heavens! I had to pour some of the shower gel that was provided down that drain just so I could take a shower without holding my nose!
Anyway. Know that this hotel is off the strip, but there is a shuttle to take you to Ceasars to get you to the strip. BUT it only holds 13 people and stops running at 8pm. So you have to be outside EARLY to make sure you get a seat on that shuttle. I had a girl jump in front of boo and I in line because she felt justified to do that because she had missed two previous shuttles. Girl, I understand your pain, but you aren't about to play me and my significant other because you weren't smart enough to be first in line the previous time. I'll give you the first time, but by the second time, you're just stupid for that. Needless to say we still got on before her.
If they had a bigger shuttle and ran a little bit longer, everything would be spectacular. Oh and if they did a better job of cleaning rooms. Otherwise this hotel was great and I'd have to come back when it is a little bit warmer to enjoy the pools. We didn't do any clubs at this location.
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