Palace Station Hotel and Casino [Premier Double Queen] (19010)

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SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- 👍 good A well-lit, clean, & polished lobby with a welcoming atmosphere. The decor was impressive here, then flat everywhere else. Hospitality was consistent & strong from reception to security staff. A++. $25 early checkin fee (+ tax) killed the vibe though 😕. MVP employees: Terrance ROOM [Premier Double Queen] -- 👍 Typical Double floorplan with decent tabletop space, seating, & storage for 2. Wallpaper has seen much MUCH better days OTOH & the colors were boring (old-world browns). Thankfully south/southeast facing rooms receive plenty of natural light, salvaging the mood. It's pretty bare bones outside of that. BED (Double) -- 👎 bad Unenjoyable sleep experience. I felt no support from either of the mattresses. Linens were rough & the pillow set was more decorative than functional. Just not a great composition. BATH -- 👍 great Dimensions were on the smaller side but it was a clean, simple, & effective space. Grout lines were pristine & the tiles themselves were beautiful. The shower experience was similarly impressive, delivering top-tier water pressure. Towels were overflowing in abundance & in good condition. The toiletry line (bodyograpby) was enjoyable too. TV/ENT./ACTIVITIES -- 👍 good A noteworthy entertainment center, minus the poorly designed remote. The TV solution was generic but the actual display was solid, installed on a flexible, premium mount 👌. A movie theatre & outdoor pool are also on the property (a bit of a walk due to the layout). In the casino were a large number of slots & a healthy number of table games active. Enrolling into the rewards program was buttery smooth due to how seamlessly it's integrated into the checkin process. Great customer experience on this front + rewards are more competitive than other brands. WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- 👍 good Reasonable speeds for a free (insecure) tier. Cellular service was a struggle inside the room 😞. --Performance-- Video streaming - good Online gaming - good Video chatting - good --Nerd Stats-- 11-14 Mbps download 11-53 Mbps upload 0% packet loss 12 ms latency 2 ms jitter FOOD & DRINK -- 👍 ok Not DoorDash friendly. Snacks & beverages in the gift shop are overpriced; you're better off walking the (literal) 2 minutes to 7-11. Big chain restaurants like Wingstop & Panda Express can be found on the gaming floor. Wingstop service was disappointing: fry cooks need more training & professionalism. There's also a Starbucks on site (consistently out of ingredients). in-room: ❌ microwave (mini) ❌ mini-fridge (small) ❌ coffee ❌ tea ❌ wet-bar ❌ mini-bar NOISE -- 👎👎 bad Prepare for Thin Walls™️ & pray guests in the adjoining room aren't into howling like wolves... or housekeepers choose to sort (glass) trash outside a different room @ 9am. LOCATION -- 👍 great I felt safe as a minority. Security presence was strong & alert, consistently checking key cards. Parking services were convenient, offering valet & self-park options. RECOMMENDATION & RATING Price: $88.99/night Was it worth it: yes Best part: activities Accommodations were quite bare bones (think Gold Coast hotel) & noisy. The gaming experience + amenities made up for it & I found myself enjoying this property a lot. I could see myself staying here again due to the competitive pricing & gambling rewards. Highly recommend this property if considering something up north & away from the strip. 4/5 ⭐️