There are some things you just can't buy.

Every club in the world can buy the fanciest sound systems, the best DJ, a pretty wait staff, but an image? Recognition? Your very own place in the party hall of fame? A little tougher to come by.

And this is why Studio 54 still brings in the crowds.

Let's start first with nightclub basics, the things everybody has (although Studio 54 does do them all very nicely).

First, the dance floor. Studio 54's is a good enough size that it doesn't seem like an afterthought. Plus, beyond being just a floor people dance on, Studio 54's dance floor is also the site of some pretty cool things – confetti drops, aerialists and go-go dancers all surround and interact with the dance floor, which takes the pressure off of you and your questionable dancing.

Then the bars – there are many. This might seem like a ridiculous thing to mention, but after you've stood nine-deep in line to get your Bud Light at some other club, Studio 54 and their many bars will seem like a blessing. Plus, they're on both the first and the second floor, so there's not the hassle of navigating a staircase every time your martini glass runs dry.

Because it's Vegas and people come to Vegas to party, most clubs have at least a little bit of a crowd, but Studio 54's is unique in that it's diverse. Older folks, younger folks, folks somewhere in the middle, you'll find a little bit of everything inside Studio 54, which is why it gets recommended a lot when people ask around about where they should go to have a good time, but not feel completely out of place.

The way the club's laid out – two stories and nowhere near as labyrinthine as others – it's pretty easy to carve out an area to set up camp, but if you're not comfortable just hoping you'll be able to find a space, there's always a table, bottle service and the VIP route. Tables and booths are in just about every corner of the club, so if you like being near the dance floor (or hate being near the dance floor), that could probably be arranged.

But beyond all that, it's Studio 54. This is a club with a famous (and epic) history and it's hard to forget that. There are large, black-and-white photographs from paparazzo Felice Quinto shot at the original Studio 54 hung throughout the club, looking over the action (and hopefully inspiring your party). There's also the giant man-in-the-moon that watched over the action at the original Studio 54 watching over the Vegas Studio 54 dance floor.

There are a few other things to know about Studio 54 to really be prepared for it, so here they are:

The entrance can clog a little bit because the line works sort of more laterally than vertically, so showing up early or planning for it can help.

If you need a breather or a place to hold a slightly longer conversation, the hallway outside the club has a few spots to sit down without springing for bottle service. You're not going to want to spend your whole night out there (you'll miss a lot), but it's perfect to break for a minute.

And finally, Studio 54 has spent its life in Vegas throwing some pretty legendary events, if you're in town around Halloween or for a UFC fight, check with the club – they're almost always doing something interesting.

– Review by Jamie Helmick