The Boardwalk’s Crowning Jewel: Feast Your Eyes on Taj Mahal Atlantic City
When the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a royal resting place for his beautiful young wife in the 1600s, it had to be more than just a mausoleum. It was the Taj Mahal, one of the most picturesque pieces of architecture to have survived over four centuries of India’s political strife, global warfare, and natural disasters.
If you haven’t seen the Taj Mahal yet, you should see it twice—once in the delicate hours of the morning, where its marble facade gleams as bright as the sunrise, and another time as the sun has settled beneath the cobalt blue horizon and the Taj Mahal is a glistening blue.
But right next to the cold waters of the Atlantic, the Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City lies at the center of the city’s world-famous Boardwalk. You could say this rich, opulent hotel and casino stamped with the name of one of the world’s wealthiest men lives up to its palatial name.
Imagine sparkling chandeliers, an Italian marble-adorned lobby, the thickest and plushest carpets, masterpieces of art, only the softest linen bedding, an Olympic-sized heated indoor pool, finely-crafted dark wood furniture, topped with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and the amenities of a fast-paced, high-tech modern lifestyle. You’re better off vacationing at the Taj Mahal Atlantic City than trooping thousands of miles to India.
It’s not called Taj Mahal for nothing. In spite of the more than 1,200 richly decorated guest rooms and suites, booking a room in one of the East’s most famed destinations is quite a challenge. We suggest you make reservations months in advance to experience the lavish indulgence offered at the Taj. The Tower rooms are sprawling and the floor-to-ceiling windows let in ample sunlight for brighter, natural lighting.
And the suites! The suites are nothing short of majestic! Each of the Regal Suites at the Taj has one-of-a-kind designs. They all feature a marble foyer, a complete bar area, beach-view living and dining areas, leather sectional sofa, and a full-size fireplace for keeping warm and cozy.
And of course, the attractions at Taj Mahal Atlantic City are nothing less. Professional and recreational gamblers from all over the world troop to this resort’s renowned casino to revel in the excitement of playing in one of the best casinos in the world, as dubbed by many international gambling magazines. More than 4,000 slot machines alone should speak for itself, but you can also play at the table games, baccarat, and in smoking and non-smoking poker rooms. And for the avid horse-racing fan, the casino also houses a state-of-the-art simulcast facility that features up to 20 live racing channels.
Dining is also an experience you shouldn’t miss. It’s not surprising that opulence of the Taj is also exhibited in its five-star restaurants, the best of which, we think, is the Safari Steak House—the only place in this side of the Atlantic where angus beak steak prime is served at its best.
Craving for scrumptious Italian will lead you to Il Mulino, and delectable Asian to Dynasty, where you can sit in the bar and watch the chefs prepare your meal. Casual diners and cafes also abound. Hard Rock Cafe is always a treat, and you can enjoy a hot cup of mocha at Starbucks.
Best of all, as is reminiscent of a vacation spent at lush and plush locations, is the warmth and friendliness of the people at Taj who are there to make your stay in Atlantic City even more pleasant.
