Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Strip
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| Address | 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S [ map ] |
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| Neighbors | Harrahs Flamingo Caesars Palace |
| Pricing | $ $ $ $ $ Check Rates |
| Drink Service | Awesome |
| Club Card | Yes - Imperial Player |
| Cool Stuff | The IP was/is the first joint to offer freebie wireless internet access from anywhere in the hotel. Bitchin eh? Harrahs bought the Imperial Palace in September 2005... expect an Imperial Palace implosion party to take place shortly (we're predicting March 2007, based on zero evidence whatsoever). |
| Shows | Dealertainers Legends In Concert |
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History of Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace was originally the Flamingo Capri, part of the Flamingo Hotel next door. It was spun off and became the Holiday Casino in the early 60's and eventually the Imperial Palace after a major renovation in the 1970's. We doubt its been renovated since... but thats OK. We love the IP.
Harrah's bought the Imperial Palace in August 2005 so it will soon rejoin the Flamingo. One theory is the Imperial Palace, Harrahs and Flamingo will all be Imploded in succession and a giant Flamingo megaplex will rise from all of it. Or maybe not. We just hope they don't jettison the Flamingo name.
How are the rooms at Imperial Palace?
The IP is a somewhat 70s, yet clean hotel & casino at a great location on the strip. Its one of the last men standing of the old time carpet joints. Their LuvTub rooms are quite large, with very cool open balconies (usually) and a massive non-whirlpool tub. Bring candles, rubber duckies, bubbles and any other tubby toys you might need (don't forget the Candy). Beware of the basement rooms which tend to be musty due to the lack of operational windows.. they might stick you with this room if you arrive late on a Friday night, ask for a different room if this happens. The lodge rooms attached to the parking garage are a cheaper option if you're on a budget... you still have all the amenities that the tower has, but there is no LuvTub and the room is kinda like a Motel6. The lodge isn't bad for the price and still has room service.
What restaurants are at Imperial Palace?
Room service at the IP is pretty standard, Ippy's Special breakfast is a no-brainer option... all the food is reasonably priced and the quality is good. The vibe (along with everything IP) isn't the most up to date, but its clean and quality. There are a bunch of other places to eat there, casual, fine dining, buffets and snack bars, but for some reason we really enjoy eating naked in the LuvTub. For cheapo late night noshing, check out the 99¢ Snack Bar next door at O'Shea's (nachos, hot dogs, donuts and other shit.) Plus the bar at O'Shea's is a great place to get drunk and play video poker.
Where is Imperial Palace Located?
The Imperial Palace has one of the best locations on the strip. Its tucked in between Harrahs and O'Shea's/Flamingo right across the street from the other Palace... Caesars. Where else can you stay on the strip at almost downtown prices, and have high roller amenities a few steps away.
Exclusive Tips for Imperial Palace:
The parking garage out back can be a bit of a nightmare to navigate, and the construction of the Monorail has thrown the casino parking garage entrance into complete disarray. Follow the signs of your buddy and mine, IPPY the Dragon to get to the casino/front desk entrance, Mr. Griswold. The IP also has an Antique Car collection that you can get free tickets to if you ask the right people.
5 - Only for sentimental reasons. The IP was there for us when the dotcom blew up and left us penniless. The IP didn't care that we were too broke, Ippy gave us a place to stay mid-strip while we pretended that we were still rolling mid level. Fond memories of pissing away time and small change at the bar video slots before having to be carried up to our room will always be a hightlight of our early days in Vegas.
The only things Emperor Wang's Impotent Palace has going for it is 1.) Location and 2.) Value. The Mid-Strip location can't be beat (plus O'Sheas is right next door.). You can get very cheap room rates, sometimes even cheaper than Casino Royale. I stayed there back in 2006, the Deluxe room wasn't that bad (decor from a 70s porno), I just happened to be on a floor where folks were partying in their rooms (must have lost the money they earmarked for some ultralounge) so I never got a decent sleep the two nights I stayed there. As for the restaurants. Just say no! I made the mistake of eating at the Teahouse and the food was barely edible. You're better off hitting the food court over at O'sheas.
Great location and the deluxe rooms are not too bad. Tearoom is not that bad, but beware the Emperors Buffet, it could kill you. Definitely stay here again.
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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cool resort
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Stayed at IP several times and always have a great time. Only complaint would be the slow elevators, otherwise great value for the money. Sentimental favorite as this was the first hotel I stayed at in Vegas.
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Best value, I never sleep anyway so i don't need a great room, casino is cool, always fun, I met Ron Jeremy there (the Hedgehog, you know the porn star with the big..... mind?)
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Stinky, musty, funky. Mostly good qualities in my book, but the key to the IP is the value. Great prices on huge yet kinda trashy rooms. Luv Tub = Awesome
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Have had pretty good luck on the slots here. Dealertainer area always fun.
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Great Location
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Not the nicest of hotels, but for the location and the price, you can't beat it. Stayed there back in March of '06 (Deluxe room with a semi obscured view of the Strip. I could see part of Caesars and most of the Bellagio) and did quite well in the casino, winning $500 on a penny slot (ended up donating $100 of it back a little while later at the craps table). The Teahouse is not very good, and leaves a lot to be desired.
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I love the dankness of the dank!!! The MaiTai bar is a great place to enjoy some video poker and cold brew.
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Stayed here a couple times. Cheap and mid-strip. Can be a fun place with decent cocktail service. Only place I've eaten is the cafe and it was only ok.
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It's great location on the Strip and the value for the room make this a great choice for a "budget" trip to Vegas. Exciting casino and vibe. Only drawback.....S...L...O...W elevators. Just a thought. On the trip that we stayed at IP, our booking was messed up and so we had a room at Planet Hollywood and a room here for a couple of nights. It was nice to have a room at both ends of the strip to "freshen up" and top off drinks.
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VERY WORN ROOMS, The Single Greatest Location on the Strip, Fun Dealers, Younger vibe in casino (frathouse atmosphere), Slow Elevators, Lousy Dining Options, Ask for Deluxe (renovated) rooms, Should probably be imploded, but is fun for unpretentious folks on a budget that want to stay on Strip but dont care about sleeping in a dumpy room.
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Only stayed there because it was the cheapest strip hotel. Can't beat the location for the price.
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Scary - implode this place now!
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Oh my god this place is creepy and there are rooms in the parking garage. we had a room with a strip view so you can look out onto somewhere you'd rather be staying. of course that meant that the Harras outside live band was right below our window. Just poop!
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The place where I seen the great Terry Archer singing in a oddly busy lounge near the main casino entrance. Sadly this lounge is now turned into a poker room.. I hope you still out there singing you heart out and hitting the low notes Terry, I wish you the best!!
Without Terry Archer, I have no intrest in thiis casino. Although I did hear they have the Lowrider magazine convention here..
Im sure its days are numbered..
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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Imperial Palace is one of my favorites.
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The IP has lots of character but be prepared for a smoky casino. The rooms are fine, highlight being the huge round tub that lives outside of the bathroom. It's definitely worth a try.