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Palms Casino Resort vs Excalibur Hotel & Casino

Excalibur Hotel & Casino and Palms Casino Resort are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Palms Casino Resort scores significantly better than Excalibur Hotel & Casino. Palms Casino Resort is ranked #15 in Las Vegas with accolades from 15 publications including Fodor's, Time Out and Gayot.

Palms Casino Resort
Palms Casino Resort
8 / 10
4321 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103
From $50 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Although it’s still considered among the hippest casinos in town... The Palms is in many respects just a presentable but rather dull locals’ casino."
Concierge Concierge
"To enjoy the Palms, you must be a fan of "the scene." If you're not, you will despise this property."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms at the Palms are large, opulent, and modern, with some unusual amenities for Las Vegas, such as beds with ultra-firm mattresses, duvets, and ample minibars." Full review
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For a tamer Palms experience, ask for a room at Palms Place, which has a private pool and separate restaurant.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Playpen suites are tailored for bachelor and bachelorette parties, or escape to the high-rise Palms Place."
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Request an upper floor to score a Strip view.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Palms’ 40-story Fantasy Tower has stunning views of Las Vegas. Its Playboy Club is also a big draw."
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Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
8 / 10
3850 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4300
From $20 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The whole place is often uncomfortably crowded; expect long lines at the restaurants."
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the largest resort hotels in the world, Excalibur (also known as the Realm) is a gleaming white, turreted castle complete with moat, drawbridge, battlements, and lofty towers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The giant Lego-like castle is popular with families... but recent makeovers in all of the property's rooms make much of the property look more grown-up." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"In the running for the cheesiest resort on the Strip, the medieval-themed, castle-shaped Excalibur aims for all age groups." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Topped with colorful turrets rising high above the Strip, this castle-themed resort was the world’s largest hotel when it first opened in 1990." Full review
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