Most of the 766 rooms have remained as they were. The hotel had undergone an approximately $600 million renovation in late 2019 with the upgrades revealed just before the pandemic hit, forcing its closure in March 2020.Īmong the changes the new owners have made are a refreshed gaming floor, a new sportsbook, and a number of new slot machines. Guests won’t notice a lot of changes to the hotel, which is located on Flamingo Road about a mile west of the Strip. The Palms is now operated by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, making it the first major Las Vegas property owned and operated by a Native American tribe. “From our locals to guests visiting from near and far, our goal is simple – to deliver a truly distinctive experience that makes you feel at home while you are in Las Vegas,” Cynthia Kiser Murphey, the resort’s new general manager, said in a release.ĭuring the shutdown, the Palms underwent an ownership change, which led to the delay in reopening.
The Palms Casino Resort has been closed for a little more than 2 years, but the doors will swing open April 27 for gaming and April 28 for hotel guests. The last major Las Vegas hotel that shut down during the pandemic is finally set to reopen, and it’s got a brand new owner.
