Fodor's Expert Review Palace Station Hotel & Casino

The Las Vegas success story synonymous with "locals casinos" began humbly with the former Bingo Palace at this location, but it was remodeled in 2018 to keep it in line with its newer, more upscale sister properties. The old motel wings were demolished during the 2018 makeover, which invested $192 million. The changes included a completely new pool area with cabanas, remodeling of its 575 rooms and suites, and a nine-screen movie theater with a "wine and dine while you watch" concept. The pandemic seemed to put a permanent end to the famous Feast Buffet, but the loss is offset by eight (!) other eateries, including the high-profile arrival of the Northern California import Boathouse Asian Eatery and the sports-bar atmosphere of Tailgate Social. One thing that hasn't changed is the easy access of the sports book just inside the west entry, making it easy to participate in the company's famous football contest.