Atlantic City Finally Goes Upscale and Luxurious
Recently, Atlantic City once again has been able to become one of those luxurious cities that everyone wants to visit. Despite general economic slowdown at the city, the number of luxury and upscale outlets have been on the rise. For many people, when they think of luxury and wealth, Atlantic City usually does not come to mind; however, with recent additions in the past few years, Atlantic City has been able to get back on the luxury path.
One of the biggest additions to Atlantic City is the Borgata Hotel, or should it be called the Borgata Hotel, Casino, Spa, Shopping Center, Restaurant, Bar and Club! Whichever way you look at it, the Borgata Hotel has risen to the status of one of the biggest luxury attractions in Atlantic City. The Borgoaa Hotel was built in 2003 and is the most recent hotel addition to Atlantic City. In fact, it is the first in thirteen years. The hotel provides 2,000 rooms and was specifically designed to become a rival of the popular hotels in cities such as Las Vegas and NYC. The hotel has a casino, thirteen restaurants, an event center, a club, a bar, a spa, and eleven stores to purchase clothing and accessories. The Borgata Hotel also plans to add a water club. The Borgata has definitely brought luxury back to a city that seemed to be growing duller and duller with the passage of time.
Another hotel that has brought renown and popularity to Atlantic City among the luxury-travelers is the Trump Taj Mahal. It offers all kinds of suites such as penthouse suites and lanai suites that are sure to fit even the most luxurious people. The Taj Mahal has restaurants, a casino, and a spa. The luxury spa at the Taj Mahal is one of the best around, a close rival to the Bally’s spa. The spa at the hotel offers seaweed wraps, deep tissue massages, aromatherapy, and other types of health and fitness services.
The one other hotel that comes to mind when thinking luxury at Atlantic City is the Bally’s hotel. Bally’s is a four-star hotel that towers over the Boardwalk. The hotel has a casino, a spa, 1240 rooms, an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, VIP indoor parking, VIP valet service, upscale places to shop, a large 18-hole golf course, an aerobic studio, sixteen restaurants, four of them which focus on the culture and cuisine of the American West, while the other twelve are gourmet restaurants. Bally’s also offers live entertainment venues as well as poker tournaments. That’s a lot, even by casino standards!
With the rise of luxury in Atlantic City, it is sure to be able to cast off its shell of dullness that had started to form over the last decade. This new surge will hopefully help the city move past the recent nationwide economic slowdown. Traditionally, Atlantic City has always lagged behind its closest cousins Las Vegas and New York City. Hotels like the Borgata and the Taj Mahal are closing this gap and providing a much-needed new look to the City. Check them out on your next trip!
