Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel

What to Expect at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel : The Tropicana is a 24-hour playland for adults in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It has more guest rooms than any other Atlantic City casino hotel, so check-in is mobbed but orderly between 2 and 2:30 daily. In addition to a gaming floor and restaurants, it recently added the hipper and more upscale Quarter, an old-Havana-themed place to shop and dine.

Guest Rooms the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel : Standard guest rooms at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel have been recently renovated. They are large, spacious, and well-maintained, featuring a king-size bed and free HBO. The small, plain bathroom is a disappointment, although there is a separate vanity area with twin sinks. Many rooms in the South Tower have beach and ocean views, so be sure to request one at check-in. Although the Havana Tower is newer (and more expensive), it lacks those views.

Dining at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel : Eateries inside the Tropicana range from an all-you-can-eat buffet overlooking the Boardwalk to the excellent casino-floor Seaside Cafe to a Hooter's (we recommend the crab cakes) to outposts of Carmine's and The Palm, two well-known New York restaurants. There are also several Chinese restaurants, a Starbucks, a counter that tempts with Krispy Kreme donuts and ice cream concoctions, and a deli that features fruit cups and sandwiches to go.

Honeymoon at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel: The fun of honeymooning at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel is that there's always something to do. In summer the outdoor pool and tennis courts open; the beach with private cabanas is steps away; on weekends headline entertainment appears in addition to peppy lounge and comedy acts. Special deals at Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel can make a stay a real bargain: At the peak of the summer we were able to reserve a room that included free $32 daily food credit.

The Quarter at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel: What to do with your winnings? The Quarter at the Tropicana features unique shops worth a look. Blue Mercury Apothecary is stocked with many of the world's finest skin and hair care lines including Kiehl's and Frederic Fekkai brands. Jake's Dog House is a must for canine-loving couples; we got a kick out of the customized stroller for pooches. Shops devoted to hats and spy equipment add to the intrigue. And there's a large old-fashioned shop selling James Salt Water Taffy.

Nearby the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel: The Tropicana is close to all the major Atlantic City casinos and Boardwalk attractions such as the Steel Pier. It's easy enough to stroll from one to the next along the boardwalk, hop a jitney, or take a taxi (wherever we went, the fare always seemed to be $8). There is a new outlet mall by the Atlantic City bus station. Need some quiet? The historic Absecon lighthouse is a short drive away.

Is the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel Right for You?: If you want an affordable, unpretentious getaway where there's gambling, a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, unique shops, and a seaside location, you may well enjoy a stay at the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino.

Who Should Avoid the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel?: Swimmers will be disappointed. Although the small, murky indoor swimming pool has adults-only swim periods several times daily, it permits diaper-wearing children in at other times, which this writer finds disgusting and unhygienic. But with the big ocean at the door, there's no need to ever visit this part of the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Hotel.