Why did I let my friends book this hotel?
Recently visited Vegas for a reunion with a great group of friends and to celebrate a friend's birthday. Some of these friends like to travel on a budget, and I have no problem with that usually. I may have changed my mind about trying to travel on a budget if I have to stay at hotels like the Quad..
The hotel is obviously old (formerly Imperial Palace) and they are attempting to freshen it up with a renovation. The entrance looks great, but that's where it ends.
My check-in experience was OK, but I did see an extremely long line a few hours after I checked in. Prepare for a long wait if you're arriving late on Friday.
When we first got to our room, a very strong smell of pot filled the hallway and was obviously coming from a room just a few doors away. My friends and I jokingly made some comments about it as a maid was walking down the hall. She shrugged her shoulders as to say it's a common occurrence at the old IP... err.. I mean the Quad.
The room was dingy, but the bed was actually somewhat comfortable. The room could have certainly used more cleaning.
The Quad is at a great location, but you can get a great location by staying at nearby Harrah's, Bally's, or Flamingo for just a bit more money and get a much cleaner and updated hotel room.
Sure, I don't go to Vegas to spend a lot of time in the hotel room, but I would not stay at the Quad again until their renovation has been completed and they have completely overhauled the entire property.