NV Laughlin River Palms

[DDSeeker]

Paid $26 through Hotwire. Received a DTD rebate bringing net down to $12 night. Hotwire Report.

Hotel had fine services including free valet parking and a restaurant with a $2.22 full breakfast. Services alone probably warrant the property's 3* rating. However, it seems the hotel scrimps on maintenance. The elevator walls were scratched by vandals, and it didn't seem the management had any intent on repairing the damage.

It appeared to me that the median age of a guest at River Palms was 65 years old. Bingo room was popular but casino was nearly empty during my midweek visit.

I asked for a room overlooking the Colorado River. I was told that my rate did not qualify for such a room. Received a room overlooking parking lot and desert mountains. My six-year-old still could not tear himself away from the window as he admired the desert. Rooms were 2.5* quality with 2.5* beds. Like many casino hotels, the whole place smelled of cigarette smoke, even my room on a non-smoking floor. It was not unbearable, though. (Beware, my tolerance of cigarette smoke is greater than most people.)

Laughlin could be described as a low rent Las Vegas, but I still think it is a little more kid-friendly. Don't miss out on the Arizona ghost town of Oatman. Oatman is filled with fun gift shops that my wife loved. The kids were highly entertained by the shootout at high noon on the main street.

Many hotels in Laughlin appear to be of equal quality as the River Palms. Harrah's seems to be the cream of the crop. Be sure to check tripreservations.com for cheap rates at many Laughlin properties including Harrahs. I found the lower rate for my DTD claim at tripreservations.

I would stay at River Palms again.

[calgal81]

We stayed at River Palms and it was just about as you described.

Ok hotel but tehir maintenance guy needs a hand. Rooms were dated but clean, not sure who thought the whole lavender paint in the rooms was a good idea but we stayed for free so I can't complain too much.

Caught the comedy show instead of taking the haunted laughlin tour, waled down to joe's crab shack and had a great time watchin my future brother in-law work up an appetite crackin his crab LOL.

All in all this hotel is a decent place to stay.

Sorry that I can't comment on the price but my fiancee's company paid for it, it was the annual company trip they take every year. On a lighter note the buffet wasn't all that great at least the dinner/lunch selection wasn't. Had much better luck with the breakfast selection.