renaming the Imperial Palace
September 18th, 2012 at 11:55:14 AM
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Quote: FarFromVegasIt's official. It becomes The Quad in December.
Thanks for sharing that article.
Another generic casino name, IMO. Almost as bad as the Dee and the Downtown Grand.
The renovations are much needed, but of course that means they'll charge much more for the rooms - which kills half the appeal for me.
September 18th, 2012 at 1:44:04 PM
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I wonder how much they paid for the market research that led them to a worse name?
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September 18th, 2012 at 2:29:56 PM
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Clearly, Caesars needs an idea man. The Quad! I guess they think that everyone is going to flock to The Quad. I guess their budget is just big enough for "generic casino". Turkeys!
At least Terrible's is terrible! I'd visit something that's terrible before a quad.
(Still ranting) Call it "The Broken Elevator". That way, people will know what to expect!
At least Terrible's is terrible! I'd visit something that's terrible before a quad.
(Still ranting) Call it "The Broken Elevator". That way, people will know what to expect!
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 18th, 2012 at 2:35:45 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerClearly, Caesars needs an idea man. The Quad! I guess they think that everyone is going to flock to The Quad. I guess yheir budget is just big enough for "generic casino". Turkeys!
I guess the trend is away from theming casinos. The Cosmopolitan was so generic it was hard to pick it out from the walkway--we had to back up to see "Aria" and "Cosmopolitan" on the towers. No fountains or volcanoes or pagodas to let you know you had gotten to where you were headed.
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September 18th, 2012 at 2:48:03 PM
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When I open a casino, I'm definitely calling it "Generic Casino." It's basically going to look like a Hollywood, only without the movie theme. Oh, and it'll be competently run.
Aria has a very pretty infinity fountain in front of it. It's not grandiose or anything, but it's beautiful.
Seriously, The Quad? What're the odds that Will Ferrell will run naked down LVB & into that casino at some point?
Aria has a very pretty infinity fountain in front of it. It's not grandiose or anything, but it's beautiful.
Seriously, The Quad? What're the odds that Will Ferrell will run naked down LVB & into that casino at some point?
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September 18th, 2012 at 2:58:11 PM
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I would have named it Koko's and themed it after Kokopelli.
Damn! I'm good!
Damn! I'm good!
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 18th, 2012 at 3:03:42 PM
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Won't this cause superstitious hotties to stay away ?
Among the Hopi, Kokopelli carries unborn children on his back and distributes them to women; for this reason, young girls often fear him.
Among the Hopi, Kokopelli carries unborn children on his back and distributes them to women; for this reason, young girls often fear him.
September 18th, 2012 at 3:07:10 PM
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No more than they would avoid Vlasic pickles, methinks. Besides, I think that would apply narrowly to Hopi hotties.Quote: buzzpaffWon't this cause superstitious hotties to stay away ?
Among the Hopi, Kokopelli carries unborn children on his back and distributes them to women; for this reason, young girls often fear him.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 18th, 2012 at 3:27:51 PM
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" Hopi hotties." Enough to make this white man's heart beat like a Tom-Tom drum..
September 18th, 2012 at 4:19:30 PM
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(Just don't google Hopi Hotties) That which is seen, cannot be unseen!Quote: buzzpaff" Hopi hotties." Enough to make this white man's heart beat like a Tom-Tom drum..
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 18th, 2012 at 4:58:12 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusWhen I open a casino, I'm definitely calling it "Generic Casino." It's basically going to look like a Hollywood, only without the movie theme. Oh, and it'll be competently run.
So basically it's going to be a Hollywood Casino, because when I think of the generic casino concept today, Hollywood is EXACTLY what comes to mind. However if you're going to run it competently (with good service), then you'll be much better than a Hollywood ever dreams of being.
Quote: rdw4potusSeriously, The Quad? What're the odds that Will Ferrell will run naked down LVB & into that casino at some point?
They obviously are trying to invoke the college crowd. This makes sense, as they no longer have O'Shea's to visit. I agree that it's a stupid name, but I think it's dumber that they aren't trying to bulldoze the place to make way for a better hotel or even just leave the land as an entertainment district. Obviously, the funding only warrants a renovation...
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September 20th, 2012 at 12:49:17 PM
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Quote: renoCaesars' budget for demolishing O'Shea's, remodeling the Imperial Palace, and building Linq is $500 million. Considering the size and ambition of Linq, and the dilapidated condition of Imperial Palace's 2,600 rooms, I'm skeptical. Either the actual cost will balloon well beyond the projected $500 million, or Linq won't be nearly as grand as Caesars would have us think. Am I being too pessimistic?
Quote: pacomartinI think that "Linq won't be nearly as grand as Caesars would have us think". The budget for Tropicana was $180 million. Project Linq involves the tear down of O'Sheas, the construction of the ferris wheel, the construction of the new restaurants, and the renovation of the public spaces and the rooms.
Apparently the penny-pinching suits over at Cearsars are going to cut corners at every opportunity they get. Here is the latest rendering:
Notice that the old Imperial Palace tower exterior has barely been updated:
September 20th, 2012 at 2:35:55 PM
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Read all the stories and press releases and there is nothing, nothing all about redoing the rooms.
September 20th, 2012 at 3:17:16 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusAria has a very pretty infinity fountain in front of it. It's not grandiose or anything, but it's beautiful.
It puts on a light and water show too. Too bad the driveway looks like an airport terminal.
Where's the Ferris wheel in the new, "artist's rendition"?
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September 22nd, 2012 at 10:08:32 PM
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Quote: s2dbaker
(Still ranting) Call it "The Broken Elevator". That way, people will know what to expect!
I got a good laugh out of this one, and so true as well.
I took the survey with "Hotel 3535" on it; both of their final name choices were horrible. But if "The Quad''s room rates don't go up, I'll still stay there while using the $750 in comps I earned this summer by earning less than 200 Tier Credits while doing it. If they do go up, then I'll just move to Bally's or Flamingo.
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September 23rd, 2012 at 8:09:03 AM
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Quote: BozRead all the stories and press releases and there is nothing, nothing at all about redoing the rooms.
If they made the rooms a little smaller, then the
19" color tube TV would look more impressive !
But when I needed a cheap place to stay on a
Friday night, with-in walking distance of Bally's,
they were there for me !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 25th, 2012 at 10:12:44 PM
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The name kinda makes sense to me if the prices are still going to be bargain-basement. If you're trying to attract college students, how bad of a name is it really?
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November 12th, 2012 at 6:35:34 AM
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A lot of nights in Dec. are $18.50--a bargain even for LV in Dec. Unless there are serious sanitary or security issues at a property, I find it hard to pass that up.
The only thing more pathetic than watching a gambler who's afraid to lose is watching a gambler who is afraid to win. And I've seen plenty of both.
February 20th, 2013 at 10:01:46 PM
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Rebranding Imperial Palace will be a worthy task and challenge. Monopoly names come to mind; like Board Walk and Park Place
that are far too classy for this place. No - too much memory of its unglorious past suggest that Baltic Ave., maybe of worthy
consideration.
"This world is but a canvas to our imagination."
-Henry David Thoreau
that are far too classy for this place. No - too much memory of its unglorious past suggest that Baltic Ave., maybe of worthy
consideration.
"This world is but a canvas to our imagination."
-Henry David Thoreau
February 21st, 2013 at 12:38:56 PM
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When I opened this thread just not, I got this warning from Chromium:
Silly browser. CheapoVegas is a known malware distributor?
Silly browser. CheapoVegas is a known malware distributor?
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February 22nd, 2013 at 2:38:32 PM
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A more fitting name would be "The Dump." Years ago, dealers were trained to card count and, at one time, they shuffled up the
cards everytime the card count became favorable (I kid you not). A local attorney took out a lawsuit against IP for this very reason.
We never heard the results of that lawsuit.
"That government is best, which governs least."
-Henry David Thoreau
cards everytime the card count became favorable (I kid you not). A local attorney took out a lawsuit against IP for this very reason.
We never heard the results of that lawsuit.
"That government is best, which governs least."
-Henry David Thoreau
January 12th, 2014 at 9:57:53 PM
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I dropped by there to see how the renovations went two weeks before Christmas of last year. It is somewhat nicer on the outside but the new lighting on the inside and interior design are absolutely horrible. Feels like you stepped into some dark generic Rite Aid with table games. And the blackjack rules are horrible (6:5 and hit soft 17) and yet they are crowded with people.
January 13th, 2014 at 6:33:07 AM
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I doubt it will get much better, but the interior design isn't scheduled to be complete until February or March.
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January 13th, 2014 at 8:43:02 AM
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Does anyone know if they have redone the rooms?
January 13th, 2014 at 12:23:34 PM
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Great place to book a stay and pick up freeplay, then proceed out the casino ASAP even with a room. I've stayed there a couple of times but never went to the rooms.
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January 13th, 2014 at 12:33:55 PM
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The casino itself has much easier access and it is basically new on the inside. Same lousy games and pay tables. They have to pay for it some how.
January 13th, 2014 at 12:40:44 PM
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I stayed there couple times in 2013. The room is like a motel room with a loud AC but they finally can afford a LCD TV.
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