Centrally located on the Las Vegas Strip, the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino runs with a fairly distinguished crowd. Caesar's Palace is across the street. The Flamingo Hilton and Harrah's flank the hotel on either side. With neighbors like these, a property should feel compelled to set itself apart -- to offer at least one thing the other resorts can't. The IP has two.

"Legends In Concert" and the Imperial Palace Auto Collection have been drawing visitors by the thousands for well over a decade, and their popularity remains strong. "Legends" is one of the most popular "tribute" shows in the world, with artists impersonating Elvis, Tom Jones and Madonna, among others, playing to packed houses nightly. The Auto Collection inspires repeat visits, with its peerless assortment of vintage cars that once belonged to celebrities and heads of state.

Once you've taken in one or both of these must-see attractions, you can avail yourself of the Imperial Palace's many other amenities. Eight restaurants and a giant buffet feed any appetite. Nine lounges serve up any desired refreshment. And the hotel's cozy ambience -- flavored by handsome, unobtrusive Japanese touches -- makes the Imperial Palace worthy of its surrounding royalty.