Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 | 3:38 p.m.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a Las Vegas man who drowned Wednesday at the Imperial Palace swimming pool as James McQuaid.
Hotel security found McQuaid, 37, near the pool area about 6:45 p.m. and called for help, police said. He died en route to University Medical Center.
Metro detectives were called to investigate, but the death appeared to be accidental, police said.
Police said McQuaid was a guest at the hotel and was staying with friends.
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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