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DH & I are going to Atlantic City for a weekend during the summer for an event. Looking to get some hotel recommendations. Our options are Caesar's, Harrahs, Showboat and Bally's, where the events are.
has anyone recently stayed in any of these where you could add feedback.
My sister and my grandparents spent Columbus Day weekend there and we had a blast! I have no advice on those hotels since we stayed at the Tropicana (my grandma gambles and they give her free rooms...good deal... ). I just want to say good luck, and have a great time!
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I have stayed at Bally's and Harrah's, both are nice. Harrah's has recently gone through some updating, I really enjoyed the hotel and casino. It is in the Marina area, not on the boardwalk though, so it is not in walking distance to other hotels like Ballys or the others would be. It is a short drive over to the boardwalk, or you could take the Jitney buses if you wanted to explore other casinos.
DW and I generally stay at Bally's and have loved it. Recomend you use valet parking (Same price as self Park) this way bell hop can bring your bags to room much easier as self park is a hike from lobby. Ceasars and Bally's are conected so you can go from one to the other without going outside (Coyote kate's section of WWW Casino) as for the others hve only walked thru to see them so can't offer any advice
One other thing to consider if you need to travel any distance the Jitney busses run rather regularly and are far cheaper than a taxi but you do need exact change
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I haven't stayed at any of those, my parents timeshare is at the Atlantic Palace (which is lovely). TBH, I'm not a fan of AC, I don't like the feel compared to Ocean City or Cape May. But, I love the outlets. Just FYI, I don't know if you have ever been to AC before but I find it's not a place I feel super safe walking around (off the main drag that is) at night or early in the morning. There are areas that are kind of seedy. Just be aware of your surroundings.
I would choose Caesar's and opt for a room in the newer Centurion Tower. Caesar's is smack in the middle of the boardwalk giving you lots of options on things to do. The Pier is across the boardwalk and the outlets are right out the front door. You will have plenty to do with the great shopping and great places to eat, also lots of fun shows and plenty of bars/lounges. Oh and don't forget Qua, the new spa at Caesar's too!!!!!!
Have a great time
Are you going for the AC Food & Wine Festival? If so, I'd base my stay on where the majority of the events are that you plan to attend.
As others have said, Harrah's is off the main boardwalk and you'd need transportation to any of the other casinos.
My preference would be Caesars or Ballys since they are both centrally located.
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here is my choice as you listed
1. ceasers
2.ballys
3. showboat
4. and i would not choose harrahs
Ceasers is the nicest of them all Bally's is in a good location next to ceasers and showboat is at the end of the boardwalk this is a great chance to walk the boardwalk if it is a nice day i do it everytime the wheather is nice when we go at night it is nice to see the sun go down to. harrah is a no go it is in the marina and not my cup of tea area at all
Atlantic City is absolutely nothing like Las Vegas. Besides the attractions on the boardwalk in the summer and some shopping there is very little to do other than gamble.
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