Link to article: Imperial Palace will become "The Quad"

Caesars Entertainment posted on their blog today that Imperial Palace's face lift will certainly not be the only thing "new"about her; she will be renamed "The Quad".  Here's a link to the story, with a concept photo of the interior-to-be: IP to Quad in 4 letters

Now, I'm not sure what I think at all.  As I've said before, IP was my Vegas 'home away from home' for quite awhile before Caesars Entertainment engulfed most of the mid-Strip properties and I got comped elsewhere, but it's going to look more like something that belongs in City Center - not unlike the Cosmopolitan - instead of the Vegas themed hotel I've loved.

I might love it, and I might not.  I love the Cosmopolitan's casino and Aria's rooms, but I really don't care for City Center as a whole and I HATE Crystals shopping complex because it's too high end, spread out and confusing to navigate.  

But I digress.  The thing is, as friends of mine have already said, I have a feeling that one of the biggest changes is going to be that they are no longer the affordable choice in the Caesars Entertainment group.

According to the website, the changes will begin with the revamping of the casino (in addition to their facade, which are both already undergoing changes), then the restaurants and shops, and so on.  The article also notes that the Auto Collection will remain, although I'm sure the name will change somewhat.  That's good, because they have a great collection of vehicles that makes for an entertaining and diverting afternoon for a low price.  Or even free, if you can find a coupon.

Still, it will be interesting to see the changes, and I am looking forward to checking out the entire property from top to bottom to see how things come together.  Whether I will like them or not - and spend time in the casino and hotel or not - remains to be seen.

If you visit, let me know!  I'm curious about the changes as they take place and hope to post updates as I hear about them.