Atlantic City, NJ

[mkd20012001]

Originally Posted by sanchezf

Hey the SO goes about every three months and always stays at Trump, he says he wouldn't stay anywhere else.

Which Trump hotel?

[bubble_gum_yum]

I would NOT suggest the Tropicana. I stayed there once and the room completely grossed me out. The mattress was sunken in the middle, the carpet was filthy, the tile in bathroom was old and cracked. I complained and they upgraded me ....... it wasnt any better!
On a positive note, they do have a fabulous cuban restaurant that serves some yummy Mojitos

[mdgirlie]

Originally Posted by mkd20012001

What resorts/hotels would you recommend staying in? I have looked at several and am not sure. I had decided on Harrah's but then saw that it seems to be away from everything else. Any recommendations on specific shows I should see or things to do? TIA

Stayed at the Borgota last weekend. It was great. Only thing is that its located off of the boardwalk. If you want to stay on the boardwalk, I would recommend Caesars. Its also across from a good outlet mall.

[signora]

Originally Posted by mkd20012001

What resorts/hotels would you recommend staying in? I have looked at several and am not sure. I had decided on Harrah's but then saw that it seems to be away from everything else. Any recommendations on specific shows I should see or things to do? TIA

The Borgata, Trump Marina and Harrahs are nice casino/hotels, the only problem is that they are away from the other casino/hotels that are located on the Boardwalk. Ballys/Wild Wild West @ Ballys, Claridge, Sands and Ceasars are mostly located in the center the Boardwalk where you come in from the Altantic City Expressway. Ballys is nice. Tropicana isn't bad, but that and Trump Plaza, are futher down on the right of the Boardwalk. Trump Taj Mahal, Showboat and Resorts are further to your left from the Bally's, etc. Taj and Showboat are both nice and sort in a more quieter area of the Boardwalk.

If you stay at one of the casinos on the Boardwalk some connect where don't have to go outside to get to them. But for the other ones they are walking distance or they have shuttles, etc. For entertainment - AC is not Vegas, but there are different entertainers that appear or some of the casinos have local bands that play and nightclubs.

[mkd20012001]

Originally Posted by signora

The Borgata, Trump Marina and Harrahs are nice casino/hotels, the only problem is that they are away from the other casino/hotels that are located on the Boardwalk. Ballys/Wild Wild West @ Ballys, Claridge, Sands and Ceasars are mostly located in the center the Boardwalk where you come in from the Altantic City Expressway. Ballys is nice. Tropicana isn't bad, but that and Trump Plaza, are futher down on the right of the Boardwalk. Trump Taj Mahal, Showboat and Resorts are further to your left from the Bally's, etc. Taj and Showboat are both nice and sort in a more quieter area of the Boardwalk.

If you stay at one of the casinos on the Boardwalk some connect where don't have to go outside to get to them. But for the other ones they are walking distance or they have shuttles, etc. For entertainment - AC is not Vegas, but there are different entertainers that appear or some of the casinos have local bands that play and nightclubs.

Thank you very much! That was so helpful. I've been to Vegas and loved it, but I know Atlantic City is not going to be the same. I'm pretty sure we are going to stay at Bally's. There is a free shuttle that will take you to and from all of the Harrah hotels and casinos. The pool area looks incredible.

[signora]

Originally Posted by mkd20012001

Thank you very much! That was so helpful. I've been to Vegas and loved it, but I know Atlantic City is not going to be the same. I'm pretty sure we are going to stay at Bally's. There is a free shuttle that will take you to and from all of the Harrah hotels and casinos. The pool area looks incredible.

Your welcome. Vegas is nice especially w/all the different themes the casinos has, but AC has the boardwalk and the ocean. I've stayed at Bally's and it is nice and more in the center of everything. That's good that they have a free shuttle, but during the day if you like to walk, you can walk the boardwalk to the different ones where you will see the different sites of people on the boardwalk, which is an experience for some.

You should take the shuttle over to Harrahs located by the Marina area that way you can see where the Borgota is, which a lot of people like. For food, like Vegas there is a variety and some do have the Buffets. If you want to go to a good buffet try the Showboat's French Quarter Buffet (which is part of the Harrahs group). - there is always a line, but one of the better ones.

[sanchezf (Premo)]

Originally Posted by mkd20012001

Which Trump hotel?

Trump Plaza
It's right in front of you when you come into Atlantic City on the boardwalk, next door to Ceasars

[sanchezf (Premo)]

Originally Posted by sanchezf

Trump Plaza
It's right in front of you when you come into Atlantic City on the boardwalk, next door to Ceasars

Oh yes and one of the guys I work with was born and raised in Atlantic City and he said you musst try the Whitehouse, it's a resturant, he said it doesn't look the best but they have the best food..

[mkd20012001]

Originally Posted by sanchezf

Oh yes and one of the guys I work with was born and raised in Atlantic City and he said you musst try the Whitehouse, it's a resturant, he said it doesn't look the best but they have the best food..

Awesome! We will have to try and go there. There is a lot of good food places. I can't wait!

[mkd20012001]

We leave tomorrow morning for AC. I am so excited to get away for a while. Maybe I will win some money.