I stayed here for the MLK weekend. The Imperial had the best rate for the location. The crowd here is very young. Yes...this place is one of the older casino/hotels but it's still in the heart of it all. The Imperial has an edgy feel to it though. I love the dealertainers! You can play the tables with celebrity impersonators. Not that I have partaken in that since I'm a video poker whore......But it's always nice to walk by something that puts a smile to your face. :) There is also some lip-syncing acts on the casino floor with some of them that's pretty entertaining as well and....... its free. Love free entertainment!
This place is easily 4 stars for me because of the price, location, games, and hotel registration. Why I added the 5th star? Well...I had a minor incident while I was here. I tend to have episodes when I'm on the verge of fainting or I just faint all together. It hits me quick and within a minute ........ I have to sit or lie down. It was about 2 in the morning and I knew I was on the verge of just collapsing. I found the nearest chair on the casino floor and sat down with my head hanging low. The place was still really noisy with people having fun. I was scared and alone. I didn't know what to do and prayed I wouldn't be embarrassed and faint . Then .... I heard a sincere manly voice asking if I was okay. His name was Steve. He was a security guard. He asked me questions...... "Do you feel like your gonna faint?... Did you drink any alcohol? When was the last time you drank water?" The last question was the kicker......since I didn't drink water or liquids the last couple of hours and I was jumping from one casino to another. He was sweet and got me some water, and stayed with me till I felt better. He even tracked down my mother. I felt safe and I started to feel better. I eventually felt okay enough to go back to my room.
Steve is the 5th star. People like that are always what can make a place great. Watching out for others in a place that one can easily be ignored or overlooked. STARCURITY is what that is. :)
The Imperial just has a great staff of employees here. In the snack shop, the gift shops, front desk and waitresses. I will definitely be back.