"Because we're not a 4000 room mega-resort, we can do things a little different. Our service staff knows if we expect you to come back, we have to treat everyone as a VIP. Nevada Palace's unique location is within 15 minutes of the great attractions that have drawn more visitors to Las Vegas than any other resort destination in America. But with all we have and the prices we offer, most people prefer to stay and play right here at The Nevada Palace." - Nevada Palace website.
Nevada Palace opened its doors on Boulder Highway in July 1979 just three month after Sam's Town down the street. It was one of a string of motels/casinos/resorts that were planned to make Boulder Highway a second Strip in Las Vegas. It operated continuously for 29 years.
Known for its kind service and surprisingly (well, not to regulars) wonderful food in the cafe, the locals are surely feeling this loss. Although the average patron's age is around 50 years old, and the place was often referred to as a giant ashtray, the property had (like all of the other older resorts) an incredibly loyal following and has for its entire existence. The staff was beyond courteous and personable, and the casino floor and amenities were very comfortable and welcoming. Part of the motel room and trailer park was taken down three years ago to make way for the new resort planned by its owners.
Demolition will commence in haste as it is coming down to make way for the parking garage of the resort that's already built on property. Another "classic" Vegas feeling casino is no more.
February 29, 2008
LeavingLV.net affiliate Joe Sacco provides this video of the last hours of Nevada Palace's operation.
3-5-08
The Nevada Palace sign is taken down and readied for transport to the Neon Boneyard early Monday morning.
3-6-08
The sign rests in the boneyard.
3-18-08
The last motel building comes down.
3-21-08
Demolition was too fast for our cameras. This is what's left.
6-14-08
We found the south entrance sign that disappeared around the same time the main sign came down. Dr. Lonine purchased it and it's now a part of one of his floats. The other side of the float holds the Frontier letters.
