Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 | 1:49 a.m.
Map of The Quad
A man staying at the Imperial Palace on the Strip drowned Wednesday night in the hotel’s swimming pool, Metro Police said.
Hotel security found the man near the pool area about 6:45 p.m. and called for medical assistance, police said. The man, whose name was not immediately released, was transported to University Medical Center but died en route, police said.
Metro detectives were called to investigate, but the death appeared to be accidental, police said.
Police said the man was a guest at the hotel and staying with friends. The Clark County Coroner’s Office will identify the victim.
Quad The Quad Resort & Casino, known for 33 years as the Imperial Palace, is now operating under a name and a new theme.
The Quad, which is being renovated in phases, is to become the gateway for Caesars' new Linq retail and entertainment district.
Improvements are either complete or under way this year for the exterior façade, porte cochere, front desk, bell desk, hotel lobby, retail promenade and dining levels. Renovations to the 65,000-square-foot casino were continuing in early March.
The Quad will retain the current number of 2,543 rooms and suites, along with many other features of the Palace. Those include the Shangri-la Pool, Embers steakhouse, Burger Palace, Betty’s Diner, Genseng 3, Quesadilla and the Emperor’s Buffet.
3535 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas,
NV 89109
702-731-3311 
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