Arizona Charlie's Decatur vs Palace Station: Head-to-Head Comparison

Two of Las Vegas's off-Strip locals casinos compared side by side. Arizona Charlie's Decatur offers 258 rooms, while Palace Station offers 533 rooms. Here's how they stack up across gaming, rooms, amenities, and value.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Arizona Charlie's Decatur Palace Station
Location Off-Strip West Off-Strip West
Price Range $ $
Star Rating 3.5 / 5 4.1 / 5
Total Rooms 258 533
Casino Sq Ft 53,000 84,000
Table Games 12 55
Slot Machines 1,200 1,800
Poker Room No Yes
Sportsbook Yes Yes
Pool Yes Yes
Buffet Yes Yes
Spa No Yes
Nightclub No No
Live Shows No No
Casino Group Independent
Year Established 1988 1976

Which is better for…

Gaming enthusiasts

Winner: Palace Station

With 55 table games and 1,800 slots, Palace Station offers a wider gaming selection than Arizona Charlie's Decatur's 12 tables and 1,200 slots.

Luxury seekers

Winner: Palace Station

Palace Station pairs a $ price tier with a 4.1/5 rating, edging out Arizona Charlie's Decatur on the luxury scale.

Budget travelers

Tie

Both share the same $ price tier.

Poker players

Winner: Palace Station

Palace Station has a dedicated poker room, while Arizona Charlie's Decatur does not.

Families

Tie

Both rate similarly for families.

Couples

Winner: Palace Station

Palace Station wins for couples with a 4.1/5 rating and a full spa.

Location & getting between them

Both properties are located on the Off-Strip West, walking distance apart. Off-Strip West casinos are spread across the west side of the valley and are best reached by car or rideshare. Rio and Palms are closest to the Strip (5-10 minutes). Red Rock and Suncoast are in the Summerlin area (20-25 minutes from Strip). Free parking is standard at all properties. See our Off-Strip West guide for the full walkable cluster.

The verdict

Palace Station wins 7 of the compared categories to 0. Choose Arizona Charlie's Decatur if you want a well-rounded stay; choose Palace Station if you prefer a bigger gaming floor.

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