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Hotels in Atlantic City

The boardwalk runs nearly four miles along the Jersey Shore, and most of the city's best experiences sit within walking distance. Casino resorts, fresh seafood, beach access, and live entertainment make Atlantic City easy to fill a weekend. Rates dip most noticeably midweek and during the shoulder season, when Atlantic City NJ hotel deals drop considerably from the summer highs. Parking is included at most major resort properties.
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Atlantic City Guide

Atlantic City: A Brief Chronology

1853: Atlantic City’s first commercial hotel, the Belloe House, opens. Others soon follow suit. Developers can’t resist the city’s waterfront location and nearness to Manhattan. * 1870: A boardwalk is installed to help keep sand out of hotel lobbies. It will eventually become one of the most famous walkways in the country. * 1920s: Prohibition ushers in a boom era of speakeasies, backroom gambling, and organized crime. Atlantic City develops a carnivalesque atmosphere and becomes a capital of illicit thrills. On a more wholesome front, the Miss America pageant is born. * 1976: After years of decline, New Jersey voters legalize gambling, leading to a glut of new casinos and hotels—the Tropicana, Trump Taj Mahal, and, later, the Borgata—and an Atlantic City resurgence.

On the Boardwalk

A stroll along this iconic wooden sidewalk is a must. As you make a tour of the casinos, be sure to stop for some saltwater taffy, Atlantic City's classic candy. In addition to the hotels, there are souvenir stores, restaurants, and kid-friendly attractions galore. Across from the Trump Taj Mahal hotel, you’ll find Steel Pier, an amusement park that juts out into the Atlantic.

Where to Stay

A parade of hotels and casinos lines the Boardwalk, offering rooms to suit any taste, from kitschy to luxurious. In keeping with its namesake’s more-is-more aesthetic, the Trump Taj Mahal hotel has golden elevators, crystal chandeliers, and rooms with sweeping views of the sea. The highest-grossing hotel in town is the Borgata, which stands out thanks to its 43-floor, gold-tinted glass tower. Other options include the Vegas-y Tropicana Casino & Resort, and Bally's, located at Park Place and Boardwalk—an address dear to players of the Atlantic City-themed Monopoly.

Beyond the Casinos

  • Lucy the Elephant: This six-story wood-and-tin pachyderm has stood in nearby Margate City since 1881. Climb a spiral staircase to the carriage on her back for a view of Atlantic City and the ocean.
  • Absecon Lighthouse: If you still haven’t had your fill of ascending to the top of 19th-century structures, take the stairs up to the lantern room of New Jersey's tallest lighthouse.
  • The Quarter: For shopping, head inside the Tropicana’s Havana-themed area, which features more than 40 shops and restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find Atlantic City offers that bundle oceanfront hotel stays with on-site casinos, pools, spas, and dining credits, especially along the Boardwalk and at the marina properties. Examples include Resorts Casino Hotel on the Boardwalk and MGM Tower at Borgata overlooking the marina district.

The cheapest time to book an Atlantic City hotel is usually midweek in the colder months, outside summer and major event weekends, when casino resorts drop rates to fill rooms. Weeknights from fall through early spring often undercut peak-season weekend prices by a wide margin.

Many Atlantic City casino hotels effectively include gaming access by locating rooms right above the casino floors and layering in loyalty benefits. Properties like Harrah’s Resort, Hard Rock, and Resorts Casino Hotel let you earn players club rewards on slots and table play during your stay.

Families can look for Atlantic City stays that allow kids to share existing beds, offer pools with family hours, and sit close to attractions like Steel Pier or the Island Waterpark at Showboat. Resorts Casino Hotel, Showboat, and nearby suite-style hotels in Galloway are popular for multi-person trips.

Spa-focused Atlantic City getaways are available at casino resorts and nearby coastal properties that combine lodging with on-site spa services. Resorts Casino Hotel, MGM Tower at Borgata, and upscale shore spots in Cape May and Stone Harbor often feature massage menus, saunas, and relaxation lounges.

You can often save money by booking a room in nearby towns like Galloway, Absecon, or Pleasantville and driving a short distance into Atlantic City. Hotels along White Horse Pike and Black Horse Pike tend to offer lower nightly rates than the big Boardwalk towers.

Atlantic City is well set up for groups, with large casino resorts and nearby shore hotels offering multiple room types and social amenities. Harrah’s Resort highlights group-friendly stays, and properties in Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Cape May are popular for celebrations and multi-room bookings.

Locals often track Atlantic City savings through casino loyalty emails, city tourism specials, and limited-time promotions from individual hotels. Many travelers also watch Groupon for Atlantic City listings that feature perks like kids-stay-free at Resorts Casino Hotel or member-only prices at marina and Boardwalk properties.

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