What's New in Atlantic City
New things are always happening in Atlantic City. Find out about them here.
The Pier Shops at Caesars was Sold
The Pier at Caesars was sold at auction on October 29th, 2011. The Pier Shops went on the auction block after Taubman Centers Inc., which owned The Pier Shops, defaulted on their $150 million mortgage. The Pier Shops cost $200 million to develop.
A group of lenders, which includes U.S. Bank N.A. was the winning bidder, with a bid of $25 million. The lenders group will continue to operate The Pier Shops until a new buyer is found.
The Pier Shops were not owned or managed by Caesars Entertainment, however the Pier Shops are connected to the Caesars Casino by a walkway that spans the boardwalk.
Top Boardwalk
Atlantic City has the top boardwalk in the nation. This according to National Geographic, which has just released its list of the top 10.
Borgata Renovations
In order to keep pace with the new modern Revel Casino, which is due to open in 2012, The Borgata is investing $50 Million to upgrade their rooms and interior.
The Revel Casino Project is Back on Track
Revel Entertainment has obtained the required financing to complete construction.
To see more about the Revel Casino follow this link: Revel
Trump Marina Will Become a Golden Nugget
Landry's restaurant chain is buying the Trump Marina Hotel Casino for $38 million. Landry's owns and operates the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas. They plan to convert the Trump Marina into the Golden Nugget of Atlantic City. Landry's intends to spend $150 million to convert the Trump Marina into a luxury resort.
To see more about the Golden Nugget Casino follow this link: Golden Nugget
Gay Bar
Maloney's Uptown Bar & Grill, which is on the beach block of Tennessee Avenue , is in the process of being bought, with the intention of it being turned into a gay bar, with the name of "Hookups."
Resorts
As of August 2010, Resorts Atlantic City is being purchased by Dennis Gomes.
Tropicana
In early March 2010, Carl Icahn completed a $200 million deal, with a Delaware bankruptcy court, to buy the Atlantic City Tropicana Casino and Resort. The new parent company is called Tropicana Entertainment Inc. and will be run by its new president, Mark Giannantonio.
Blackjack
Resorts now has Blackjack with $2 minimum bets. They call it "Retro Blackjack," returning to the way it was in 1978.
The Hilton has introduced "Double Deck Pitch Blackjack," played with just two decks instead of the usual eight. Card counters, hurry over!
Trump Taj Mahal
Chiarman Tower at the right.
Trump Taj Mahal Chairman Tower
The new 782 room "Chairman Tower" opened in late August, 2008. It includes a new impressive casino floor and a High Limit Gaming Salon. New shopping options are provided and an Italian restaurant "II Mulino" from New York City.
The Water Club
Borgata
The new 800-room "Water Club" tower opened in June of 2008, at the Borgata. The Borgata Water Club has 5 pools and a "Spa in the Sky".
The Water Club features signature in-room dining by Manhattan Chef, Geoffrey Zakarian, and shopping at six exclusive boutiques.
The Borgata now has "Izakaya", a new Japanese tapas restaurant and nightclub run by celebrity chef, Michael Schulson.
Harrah's New Waterfront Tower
Harrah's
In May of 2008 Harrah's opened it's new Waterfront Tower. Harrah's now has the the tallest building in Atlantic City at 525 feet, and the most hotel rooms at 2,950, with spectacular views.
This new tower includes a tropical-themed pool underneath a 90-foot-high glass dome.
Harrah's also has a new "McCormick & Schmick's" seafood resturant.
Margaritaville Logo
Margaritaville
Coastal Marina, LLC, a New York-based gaming venture, planned to acquire the Trump Marina Hotel Casino from Trump Entertainment resorts, Inc. The resort was to be re-branded as a "Margaritaville™” Marina Resort & Casino.
Because of the poor economy this project has been canceled.
Link to more about Margaritaville
Chelsea Hotel
Chelsea Hotel
The new, "non-gaming" hotel, the Chelsea, is located adjacent to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. It was built on the grounds of the Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson motels that had been at that location. The new Chelsea has 330 rooms and 12 suites, with both ocean and bay views.
The hotel has a 15,000 square-foot rooftop swimming pool area with private cabanas, and a 6,500 square-foot luxury spa, that includes the Terrace Lounge - with a bar and game room. The hotel features two restaurants operated by Stephen Starr.
Address:111 South Chelsea Ave.,
Atlantic City
Phone:1-856-538-6194
Marriott Courtyard Hotel
Marriott Courtyard
The new, recently opened (Summer 2008), Marriott Courtyard Hotel is one block from the ocean and the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk. The hotel has 206 spacious, comfortable rooms and suites. Parking is free.
All rooms have a flat panel high definition TV, and provide high speed internet access.
Address: 1212 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
Phone:1-609-345-7070
Atlantic City Airport Parking Garage
Airport Parking Garage
In June of 2008, a new indoor parking garage opened at the Atlantic City International Airport.
The parking garage is six stories high, and provides 1,370 parking spaces.
Bally's
Bally's has a new metropolitan cafe' called "6ix, a Bistro." It also now has "The Red Pearl", a new Asian restaurant. Bally's former steakhouse, "Prime Place" has been replaced by a new gourmet steakhouse named "The Reserve."
Caesars
Caesars recently opened the new state-of-the-art Qua Baths & Spa. Qua is the same name and brand of the Spa that opened in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2006 and has been named one of the top 10 Spas in America.
Hilton
"Patsy's", the New York Italian restaurant that was a favorite hang out for Frank Sinatra, now has its first location ouside of New York city, at the Atlantic City Hilton.
Tropicana
The Tropicana has a new Casino Bar, clalled the Rumba Lounge, which is located right on the casino floor.