text: Let me assure you that there is nothing imperial or anything 'palace-like' regarding this run down hell hole. From the smoke-ridden and dingy casino floor to the outdated and small rooms, the place pretty much lives up to the adage that you get what you pay for. Interestingly enough though, there is a reason to visit the IP. Their car collection is impressive, and the awesome Hash House a Go Go is on the second floor. So my suggestion is run, not walk past the locals in the casino and enjoy a great meal or a decent museum. You'll also find a very interesting parking area under the casino, with spots marked with a 'flood zone' warning. Yes, it is true that when Vegas get a large amount of rain in a short period of time (thunderstorms), all of the flood waters flow down the hill from the west underneath the Imperial Palace. Sort of disconcerting, don't you think? The IP is now called the Quad, and, well, things aren't much better.