I am not much of a gambler, but my recent stay at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa was like hitting the jackpot. From the moment you stroll into this billion dollar property, you feel as if you are in for something special. Opened in 2003 as Atlantic City‘s first new casino hotel in 13 years, the Borgata’s owners Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage spared no expense when constructing this massive building.
The casino’s grand entrance and impressive casino floor reminded me of some of the Sin City properties that I have frequented. The massive 161, 000 square feet casino floor offers over 4,000 slot machines and 200 table games. Some of the games available for you to lose some moolah include poker,black jack, and roulette.
I enjoyed a great dinner at Wolfgang Puck American Grille
In addition to the casino, Borgata has many things to do for the non-gambling traveler. Hungry? Then dine at one of the 13 restaurants that range from fine dining options like Old Homestead Steakhouse and Wolfgang Puck American Grille to a more casual experience like the delicious Borgata buffet and the casual-cafe Roma (highly recommend the Roman breakfast wrap).
Beds at Borgata in Atlantic City
I was booked in a classic room with two queen sized beds and stayed on one of the more pricey nights of the year (the Saturday after Thanksgiving). Fortunately I was given the media rate for my visit, but when I checked their prices through March, I was pleasantly surprised to find more than a few weekday rates at $99 through January and $129 in February and March.
Borgata hotel room bathroom
The classic rooms at the Borgata are what you would expect from a 4-star luxury casino. Amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows, super soft mattress and pillows, over-sized glass-enclosed shower and complimentary high-speed internet. One letdown in the room is the out of date tube television.
With all the money the casino makes (Borgata has been the highest grossing casino in AC since it opened in 2003 with the exception of one month and is usually booked to capacity) you would think by now they would upgrade to flat-screen televisions in all rooms.
Concerts and comedians frequently perform at the Borgata’s numerous entertainment venues. The 3,700 seat Borgata Event Center has seen the likes of Pearl Jam, Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Aerosmith, Sting, Depeche Mode and Gwen Stefani rock the house. While funny people like Robin Williams, Jim Norton and Chris Rock have made many people laugh at the intimate Music Box theater.
If you like late night action, than the Borgata has got you covered my night owls. Down some tequila and listen to some great music at the Gypsy Bar, enjoy a fancy drink and good conversation at the B Bar ultra-lounge, and hang with the beautiful people at mur.mur, which is an ultra-hip nightclub known for celebrity sightings and music spun by world famous DJs.
For more information on the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, check out their official website.
