Palais Royale A Major Letdown

I was there on Saturday and got a peek too. Agreed on the lack of character and glossy hotel look... but perhaps they still have yet to finish the job. We'll see...

I'm happy someone put in the effort to restore the Palais but agree it's nothing flash - muted tones and finshes don't do it justice - yet - i still have hopes for this place. From what I could tell by the presentation at the entrance there is still some work to be put into the place that might give it some magic.

And the former decay and decrepitude added character to the space and recognized the cultural or historical significance that happened there?

Just to be clear....I think anyone should be commended for ponying up $2 million to restore the Palais. But still, there's good renos and then there's ones like this.

That looks like a new floor. What happened to the cantilevered one? Did they get rid of it? If so, not cool. It was one of the things that made that place historically important.

How is it possible that the Historical Board allowed this to Happen??? Sam the Record Man Sign is preserved when it was from the 60's yet the Palais was deemed a Historical Site (over 100 yrs old) The cantilivered spring board dance floor was the last in North America and the Dome over the front door was eliminated entirely. I always thought that when reno's were done to buildings that you were not allowed to change the fisade? What a shame I remember all the charm of the old fireplace and Big pictures behind the bar of Elvis, etc. The Penny Scale in the basement All gone. I think I know where some of that 2 million went to!!! How was anyone allowed to do this. Now even after 50 yrs they are even allowed to build a parking lot in the area that was a park. UNBELIEVABLE. Makes me wonder what politician is involved in the Corporation who owns this. Can anyone stop this???? Eventually our lakeshore will be Condo's and Hotel lobby dance halls!!

The Palais Royale was re-invented to serve as a banquet/rental facility, for weddings and corporate events. We were mistaken to think that we would actually ever be able to enjoy ballroom dancing there. This venue is not accessible to most people when it does have a dance event, due to the high cost of admission - over $50 just to get in the door. This is sad!