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| - Well....IP...how to describe you to someone who has not had the "pleasure" yet. I wouldn't go as far as to say that the IP is a "hidden gem", but I wouldn't also say it is a dump. The IP is one of the older property's on the strip and is probably still up because it makes so much money they can't afford to tear it down and rebuild.
I have stayed here several times and have never been disappointed, but I knew what to look for going in. If you have never gone to the IP, then you may be in for a bit of a surprise as it is one of the "harder" to get to locations. There is an in and an out driveway on the strip but they are easily missed. I recommend attacking the parking from the rear? Being an "older" location does show thru in some of the rooms, as this last trip I moved rooms a few times and was shown a variety of room levels. I started off with a hot tub suite (damn right!) which was pretty cool...Although the "hot tub" was literally a GIANT bathtub, but there was no way my ass was going into that tub! The room was large and nicely appointed with a new LG flat screen, although the mirrors above the bed were a bit to get used to. I then moved to a standard room, which was an older room as it had visibly worn carpet and a TV that must have been 8in by 5in!
This place is kind of a "hub" in the middle of the strip as it is centrally located and lower priced than it's neighbors. So the people watching is great! The gaming was good. The casino here is very centrally located, but not huge. Everything is easy to find and seems well kept. They have a "Dealertainer" kind of show going on that is kind of fun. There is a small central stage where you can watch celebrity musician impersonators sing their harts away, then step down and deal poker or blackjack! I played blackjack with Dolly Parton and Slash! I think I also saw Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Elvis, and a few others. A great photo op!
The buffet here is old, small and sub-par as are the other eateries and snack shops. I stopped in at the "Burger Palace" and turned away after waiting in line a moment or two and getting to view the menu. This small place reminded me of the middle school cafeteria and there was no way I was going to drop my $$$ at a place called the "Burger Palace" that gives you 3 burger options!
For all the IP's faults, they seem to make up in ease and cost. This place still has much of it's "old school" feel and staff as we talked to several managers and pit bosses that remembered us from past visits and did not mind chatting with us for a moment. There isn't that super corporate feel here yet.
Is the Imperial Palace great? No...But if your not aiming for the Emperor's suite at Caesars, then this is a great, fun and cheap option still on the strip.
More reviews to come on their specific restaurants.
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