[Note: This relates to a visit in January of 2005, but I doubt anything's changed much - updates welcomed.] Ok, maybe I'm a contrarian, maybe this cr*p is the standard situation at lots of nightclubs, and maybe this was just a bad night - but I'd had people falling all over themselves telling me how great "Ghost Bar" at the top of Palms was, so I and my friend went with our girlfriends on a Friday night to check it out. First mistake. We quickly discovered that Palms hotel divides its potential customers into two groups: "VIPs" - i.e., those willing to fork over an obscene amount of cash to a greasy-haired security punk; and The Cattle. The Very Important Wallets waited in a crowd of 50 or 60 in front of an elevator at the side of the casino floor. Every fifteen minutes or so the elevator doors would open and three or four Very Important Wallets would disappear within. A question to the aforementioned greasy punk revealed that he expected a "tip" of fifty dollars - that's $50.00 **per person** - to gain the privilege of standing in this Very Important crowd. He was, moreover, kind enough to inform us that he had a clone waiting at the top of the elevator at the entrance to the bar itself, and that Greaseball 2 would also be expecting an additional $50.00 from us, per person, in order to actually get in. So we were looking at a total of $200.00 per couple just to get into this joint. Folks, call me odd, but where I come from this is called "a shakedown." Thoroughly disgusted, we took the other option: The Cattle Pen. This was a line of people corralled a few yards away between a couple of those rope barriers you see at movie theaters, about 20 or 30 deep, each of them there on the assumption that, though slower than the "VIW" line, it would actually move at some point. Second mistake. After an hour it had remained absolutely inert. After another half-hour of continued mind-numbing catatonia we had come to the conclusion that no nightclub "experience" was going to tip the scales against the dull, degrading scam that had been thrown in our faces thus far - so we turned 180 and walked. This was not before we were given, as a small mitigating perk while we waited, a free Floor Show - consisting of a sloppy drunk emerging from the elevator, passing out cold on the carpet, then being revived and carted away on a stretcher by paramedics. A real class joint, this Palms Ghost Bar. So we drove across Flamingo Road, went up to the Voodoo Lounge atop the Rio hotel, where we were utterly blown away not just by the panoramic open-air views of the city from the two dance terraces, but also by the civilized staff and admissions policy. Reasonably respectable clothes and a modest cover charge - $20 a couple if I remember correctly - and about five minutes in line, and we were stompin' on dance floors surrounded by Vegas' single greatest panoramic city view. Frankly I will never care what Ghost Bar has to offer and, barring a major change of the Palms' ownership and entire management staff, I'll never waste my time, money and generally even temperment trying to find out. I'll just leave this here as a warning to those who similarly value their time, money and basic human dignity. Judging from what others have said about the Palms Ghost Bar, what you get for hours of self-abasement and wallet-emptying is a standard DJ bar that's crowded as hell and has a gimmicky see-through floor in one section. Zowie. read more

My wife really wanted to check this place out after hearing alot about it from different people. She purchased a hosted bar package for 110 dollars per person that included free drinks (rum, vodka, tequila or miller beer products) from 10pm - 1 am. We arrived at the club about 20 minutes early and ordered a drink at the bar. The bartender was nice but made us pay for our drinks because it was a few minutes before 10. The drinks were a rip off at 15 dollars each but thats what we were expecting. We headed outside to check out the view which was very nice. A couple of drinks later I headed to the bathroom to purchase some gum from the bathroom attendant. All he had was mints so I settled for those and headed back to the table. I set the SMALL WHITE mints down on the table so my wife and I could share them. After about 30 minutes we started to notice the security staff walking by us repeatedly and staring at us. They were not subtle about this in any way making it obvious that their surveillance techniques were third rate. All of a sudden three of the security monkeys surround our table and ask if they can talk to me for a minute. I walk towards the entrance of the bar, with two of the wanna be UFC fighters in front of me and two more of the jerk offs behind me. One of them asks me about the PILLS sitting on my table. I literally laughed in his face and asked if he wanted to come try one and that they were MINTS. He replied that they had to check and that their security cameras picked it up.. What a fucking joke! The security staff should be ashamed and embarassed for being such shit heads! To have the security make a scene like that really embarassed my wife and after spending over 250 dollars at the dump, it really ruined our night. Do not waste your time and money at ghostbar and if you do, dont take any breath mints with you!! You will have security gorillas in cheap ass suits harassing you!! read more

Went to The Ghostbar at the Palms with my lovely friend about a week ago. This is renowned and iconic nightlife destination that captivates visitors with its stunning panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip. The Palms Hotel, who is well-known for its luxurious accommodations, world-class gaming, and a variety of entertainment options. Within this opulent resort, the Ghostbar carved its place as one of the city's hottest spots. Perched atop the 55th floor of the Palms' Fantasy Tower, the Ghostbar offers an exclusive and sophisticated experience. The first thing that struck us upon entering the was the chic and contemporary design. The interior featured a blend of modern furnishings, elegant décor, and an open-air patio that allowed us to enjoy the refreshing evening breeze while overlooking the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas skyline. The Ghostbar's most distinctive feature was its awe-inspiring, floor-to-ceiling windows, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the city below. The club's music selection was top-notch, with DJs spinning a mix of electronic, hip-hop, and popular hits that set the perfect ambiance for the night. As the evening progressed, the energy inside the Ghostbar escalated, turning it into a very lively place. This place definitely offers a vibrant and diverse nightlife scene, high above the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. read more

I have met up with friends at this bar on several occasions after dinner, and we have always had a fantastic time. The bar, situated high up at The Palms Casino, offers a stunning view of the Las Vegas strip, complete with its dazzling array of neon lights and bustling energy. Whether we are simply socializing and chatting or enjoying the live music and entertainment, the bar always seems to have a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The bar's atmosphere is always lively, with the sound of laughter and music filling the air, and the stunning views of the strip serving as a backdrop to our gatherings. Additionally, the bar's extensive selection of cocktails and beers is a major draw, with something to suit every taste and preference. Overall, this bar is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a great time in Las Vegas. Most recently, I had the pleasure of attending a private event for my friend's wedding at this venue, and I must say it was an ideal location for an intimate gathering. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a celebration of love and commitment. When the sun is up, the venue takes on a completely different look, but it still maintains a sense of elegance and refinement. Overall, I highly recommend this bar for anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience. read more

If the object was to make whites feel uncomfortable, mission accomplished. I know trolls and the haters are going to call me prejudiced, but I'm not- I've dated a black girl and my roommate in college was a brother. Come on, most Americans aren't racist, but if you put them in the Ghost Bar, they're going to feel polarized one way or another. We were hotel guests and still had to wait in a long line, then get the pat down for weapons and bottles, but OK, it's Vegas and a club, I understand. When we got upstairs past the rude cashier and bouncers, we had to run the gauntlet of more glowering security. OK, again, I get it. But once the music hit us, it was pure gangsta- and I'm thinking "did we walk into a gang banger bar in East LA? " I'm not making this up: 7 songs in a row were filled with "my nigga, my nigga, my nigga", and 2 songs specialized in repeating it over and over. Black lives do matter folks, but playing music that highlights the most controversial racist word over and over again will definitely have a negative and separating effect. We left during the 7th song. If you want racist, douchebag gangster thugs in your club, I guess you need to play their music. We'll take our business elsewhere. read more

Such an amazing place! We were taken here with free limo and entry by www.VipForFreeLv.com so major shoutout to them! Theres no better feeling thasn rolling up to a club in a free limo, getting in for free then taking an elevator up 50 something floors to the roof where you have the best view in all of Vegas. I felt like a million bucks. Our original plan we to hit Ghostbar for an hour or so before heading to another club but we liked it so much we did not leave until it closed down. Time flys by on the patio. Everyone is just enjoying themselves and taking in the view. Everyone is super nice and its nice that there is room to hang out and talk to your friends if you want to get away. The inside area is more like a regular club. When we started to get wasted we moved inside and danced all night. Everyone we met was awesome and we made a big group of friends and kept partying in their suite for the entire night. Ghostbar was what made our trip. read more

Since it was Saturday, we didn't know if there were any clubs that would be very easy to get into. www.CheapVegasClubs.com set us up with free entry at Ghostbar. This club is on the roof of the Palms, and it had a great view. outside on the balcony they even have a piece of glass that looks right down to the ground. I was too scared to stand on it lol. The Club was small and not crazy crowded, which was nice after some of the other clubs we went too. The drinks were also less expensive too. We were hungover from the week by this point, so we didn't drink much, but were still able to have a good time. The staff was very friendly, found us a place to sit even though we didn't have bottles. I guess this is rare. I also remember this place from the Real World, so that was cool. Its a fun spot, especially if you don't want to deal with the huge crowds. read more

Before I start my review I want to give a HUGE shoutout to Nick and everyone at VIP For Free www.VipForFreeLv.com for the great hookup. The set us up with free limo, entry and drinks to a bunch of places including Ghostbar. Ghostbar, while not the busiest club in the world, is AMAZING! The club itself is beautiful with areas to sit (without needing bottle service), a dancefloor and is just the right size. The views through the windows are pretty cool because youre up so high. What makes this club UNBELIEVABLE is the ourdoor patio area. The patio is huge with its own bar and multiple levels. The view of the strip is WAY better than the stratosphere and is just a really cool place to hangout. We were scheduled to go to a couple clubs after ghostbar but saved them for another night and stayed here. One of my all time favorites. read more

After attending some of the bigger clubs our first couple days, we decided to go with a Ghostbar on Sunday, by a recommendation from our hosts for all our nightclubs and stripclubs for the week, www.CheapVegasClubs.com. They got us free entry and a free limo to Ghostbar. It was very smooth getting in. Took less than 5 minutes. The Club is on the roof of the palms. They have a beautiful dance floor balcony that overlooks the strip. It wasn't real crowded but it was Sunday. We actually liked it better, we were able to move around and get to the bar with ease. The DJ played a mix of hip hop, house and some old school. A nice change from the 100% EDM the other clubs mostly play. If you want a place without the insane lines and prices, I would definitely recommend Ghostbar. read more

I have been to Vegas many times over the years and been to the Palms 10 times now, Ghost Bar is usually really fun with a great view, however recently the bouncer "Fate" yes his name is Fate, the dude is a major power trip that made me and my girl wait 1.5 hours when we were guests at the hotel, while letting in honestly 250 other people. He made people go to the back of the line when they asked how much longer the wait would be. The Palms is not even on the strip to begin with so why don't you all do a favor to yourselves and avoid this place all together if this is how they are going to treat people. Once again FATE at the Palms that works as a bouncer is a total dick and avoid this place as long as his ass pelican ass is working the door. read more

Me and my group started the night off with going to the Moon, had a couple drinks, and hit the dance floor. We were told we can go to the ghost bar so we decided to check it out. Shortly after we arrived some ghetto ugly ass hostess...or whatever she was told my sister she was too drunk to be there when she was not stumbling, slurring, or causing any ruckess at the Moon awhile ago. I found it very rude of that hoe to tell my sister she was too intoxicated, which she was not...to enter and stay at the club. So we ended the night with her threatening to have the cops called on my sister and to be taken to jail which was way out of line. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. STAY ON THE MAIN STRIP AND STAY AWAY FROM THE PALMS. read more

I heard about Ghostbar for years since it was shown on the Real World lol so we had to make sure to see it. We were referred to a website, www,vipforfreelv.com, that got us in with no cover charge and provided a free limo! (Thanks guy!) The view from the top was amazing! you could see the whole strip. they even have this little strip of glass you can stand on and see to the ground lol. Its pretty small but I actually liked it better then the huge clubs we went to. The music was good, a nice mix of house and rap. Drinks were also slightly cheaper than some other clubs, which was cool. I would go again. read more

Such a small place and popular so expect a long wait, but at least they take your number down and the text you are sitting so you can go anywhere in between!35 minutes waiting on a Tuesday nightScallop --today: fried and served on a bed of risotto with mushrooms. THE RISOTTO was mmm so tasty scallops cooked well, not rubbery, but as always I just want the sear was crispier--Cioppino: TONS of seafood in this bowl! Not bad, but was not a big fan. Comes with slices of bread--whiskey cake: you get a free tape. Moist & amp; interesting flavorI do not know about the wait but I would come back to try more! read more

I visited the venue completely sober, and while the security personnel were incredibly cool and chill, the floor staff left a lot to be desired. A big, muscular Hispanic guy in his 30s--who was walking around cleaning the cocktail tables with a terrible attitude--intentionally grunted, flexed, and pretended to "accidentally" bump into me, thinking it was funny. It was incredibly obvious, unprofessional, and rude. Management needs to look into who they are hiring because employing deadbeat meatheads like this ruins the vibe, especially when the security team actually does a great job. read more

Every time i go out to Vegas, on the Tuesday night i am out there, i get the all access pass to the three nightclubs at the Palms and start the night off at ghostbar. The view alone is worth the trip up 55 floors. The music is great, the drinks are amazing. The "ghost-tini" is a great drink. I always love to go over after a couple of beers and stand on the glass in the floor and watch the other people kind of freak out over it. I always try to get people to stand on it and its a fun time in my mind. ghostbar is a great starting point to your night out at the Palms. read more

Ghostbar was a last minute decision, after a headache trying to get into Hakassan. A Company, www.CheapVegasClubs.com got hooked up on the managers guest list and even got us a free limo to the club!! We had a great time. it's on the roof of the Palms, and has a dance floor on the balcony that has an amazing view of the strip. The music wasn't one style, hip hop and housee mixed, and even some old school. It was busy but not crazy crowded, which was nice so you could get a drink or get to the bathroom without a huge wait. Would definitely come back next trip. read more

The manager JOSE is very UNPROFESSIONAL AND RACIST. I had a group who was put on to the guest list by LUIGI DE GUZMAN. We were turned away and told the guest list was closed after we were told to go to the restroom and come back before coming in. Luigi ducked off in the corner when the new at the door asked to see what was going on. We were told the guest list closed at 1 although that is when we brought our party bus to the door. But then they allowed TWO CAUCASIAN GROUPS TO COME IN BEFORE AND AFTER US WHO SAID THEY WERE ON A GUEST LIST. read more

We came here thanks to www.VipForFreeLv.com with free limo and entry. The club even hooked us up with a couple free drink tickets when we arrived! ONce upstairs you get a breathtaking view of the strip. There were not a ton of people here but it gave it a nice upscale ultralounge feel. We were able to enjoy our drinks in peace and enjoy the company of a few people we met. I would come back here in a heartbeat! Maybe I was just there too early and it will be busier later on. Either way not a let down! read more

Performance review for Palms Place: Impolite, ill-mannered and brusque. Sometimes others might find it amusing, but there have been several occasions in the last six months when colleagues or customers have been upset by his lack of politeness and respect. Palms is incapable of doing the job at all without almost constant supervision. Does not understand the importance of confidentiality and has given away private or sensitive information that can potentially damage a business or an individual. read more