The Palms Casino Resort has announced April 27 as the official public reopening date for the Las Vegas property, with room and suite reservations now being accepted at www.palms.com for stays beginning on April 28.
The casino has been closed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in spring of 2020. It has since changed ownership, and will become the first Las Vegas property to open under the full ownership of a Native American tribe, California’s San Manuel band of Mission Indians.
“It’s an honor and a privilege for us to welcome everyone back to Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas,” said San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority Chairwoman Latisha Casas. “We look forward to introducing our guests to our rich history, culture and signature hospitality. We can’t wait to make history together.”
“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,” added Palms General Manager Cynthia Kiser Murphey.
Having undergone more than a $600 million renovation in 2019, Palms Casino Resort boasts a diverse mix of bars and restaurants, featuring the return of popular outlets such as the highly acclaimed Scotch 80 Prime and Mabel’s BBQ by Chef Michael Symon.
Casual dining options include Send Noodles and the debut of Serrano Vista Cafe. The resort will also offer guests an expansive resort pool area featuring a multi-level, sprawling 73,000-square-foot space offering two luxurious main pools and 39 unique cabanas, most with their own private pool. The space also features oversized daybeds and poolside lounge chairs throughout.
“April 27, 2022 is another milestone date for Palms, for Las Vegas and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority,” said Murphey. “We are thrilled to welcome guests back to this spectacular resort and our entire Palms team looks forward to creating a lively and fun environment throughout the property.”
The popular property, west of the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road, made its name as a resort attracting both tourists and locals. It was known for restaurants and lounge attractions such as the Ghostbar, offering a bird’s eye view of the strip from its Apex rooftop.
“Las Vegas is known to be such an amazing, iconic destination,” Kiser Murphey told USA Today. “And I think as the Palms, we have a responsibility to continue to make Las Vegas so special. We’re super-excited.”
The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, a governmental instrumentality of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, closed its purchase of the property from Red Rock Resorts Inc. for $650 million in December.
The fact of the recent makeover allowed the new owner to leave much of the property’s decor untouched, but Kiser Murphey told the newspaper guests can still expect to find upgrades.
The Palms upgrades include an overhaul of the property’s 14-screen movie theater, a remodeled lobby and new experiential elements at the 73,000-square-foot pool area, Kiser told USA Today. She said this could range from DJs to poolside brunch, but that those plans are still in the works.
The reopening will be celebrated with a fireworks extravaganza on opening night.
