Stayed here March 2013, it was during renovation and one of the worst hotel experiences ever. check in/out was a nightmare. A buddy came in a night later and decided not to check in b/c the line was more than 2.5 hours long. Smelly rooms, we even changed once to no avail. We had clean towels and a hot shower, everything else was pretty awful. TR did hook us up with a great rate, but there should have been a disclaimer or warning label or something!
Maybe the renovations will seriously upgrade it. I remember this place as Imperial Palace and it was a blast. Casino has some potential and fun to go drinking with a group.
The location is perfect, center strip and walking distance to lots of fun. A bright spot is the circular bar outside between Q & Harrahs.
The food at the '50s themed restaurant was mediocre and the service kind of surly.