I really wanted to give The Palm a full 5/5 because, in many ways, it deserves it. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the service was incredible--from the door all the way to our seats. The staff made us feel welcomed and taken care of right away.
Our first night, we saw the Beyoncé show, and it was an absolute 10/10. The queen who performed was phenomenal. From the live singing to the dancers, the stage presence, and even the storytelling woven into the performance--you could tell real effort, time, and heart went into that show. It truly felt like a Beyoncé experience, and the bar was set extremely high.
Saturday night, we came back for the Lady Gaga performance. It was different. I thought it was good, just not really my jam. The drinks were noticeably watered down, and after spending $84 USD to get in and about $170 on tickets and drinks, I left feeling disappointed--especially when the music cut off mid-show. To the performer's credit, she powered through and kept it going, which I respected.
That said, after how incredible the Beyoncé show was, it was hard for the Gaga set to live up to it. I was also a little disappointed to find out it wasn't a queen performing but a woman. Had I known that ahead of time, I probably would have chosen a different venue that night.
The first show was truly amazing and unforgettable, but the second night didn't quite meet that same standard. The Palm has so much potential, and when it's done right, it's magic--I just wish the experience had been more consistent.