I've stayed at Palms twice now!
Check in is easy and non dramatic.
This hotel doesn't have anything special about it, but you can get pretty great deals on rooms without losing an arm or leg. The restaurants/bars seem to be pretty empty most of the time; I wouldn't choose anywhere here to eat as my first choice!
The room I stayed in was comfortable, adequately clean (smelled strongly of cologne) and I enjoyed the views at night as well as the large soaking tub!
The room is spacious! I don't have any problems with Palms. I would stay again! It's off the strip but it's a very short cab ride home!