text: The former Imperial Palace is undergoing some big renovations. So far the lobby and casino floor are looking way different. You no longer enter from the front-the lobby drop off is on the side by the outdoor Harrah's Bar. The Rock Bar that used to sit on the strip is gone, but the other restaurants inside are still there. I'm so glad nothing happened to the Hash House a Go Go! \nThe new carpet is typical gaudy Vegas carpeting, but the tile flooring is looking good. The lobby check in system needs to be faster, and maybe setup differently. It moves way too slow. \nThe gaming floor looks smaller in size, but it's not finished yet so I'm sure more is on the way. The rest of the Quad looks exactly the same. The horribly slow elevators, the buckled, dirty carpeting in the hallways, and the outdated drab hotel rooms. I met two friendly hotel staff members (the lady who checked us in at the desk who was also from Scottsdale, and our maid). Otherwise, everyone else seemed tired, unfriendly, like they hated their job and weren't afraid to let it show. Then why have I stayed here so many times? Well, it's cheap, and the location can't be beat. I'd much rather save some money staying here and spend it elsewhere in Vegas. Make sense right? I had better experiences at the old IP but maybe better times are on the horizon for The Quad.