I know this is a touchy subject but Tim and I have never been and are considering it. So any advise would be great. I know Lee doesn't like AC but any recommedations, restaurants, shows etc...

We can get comped rooms at any of the Harrah's properties, so are any better than others?

Thanks!

I would refer you to Fred and Beth to answer this one.

Caesars has some nice suites, if you can get an upgrade from a reg room!
As for the class of the boardwalk, I have to give the nod to the Hilton (old golden nugget) for gambling and lounge entertainment. I never stayed here, so no clue whatthe rooms are like.
When I would pay for a room, I liked the Showboat, sparten rooms, but the price was right! Used to be a decent gamble here too, but unsure about anything current.
Daughter just got back from a weekend at the Borgata, but that isn't a Harrahs hotel. Although if you go, that one is a must see!!!
Be careful and mindful of your surroundings at night.
Lots of interesting dive bars a block or 2 off the boardwalk, but daylight is a better time for a bar crawl IMHO.

If you go, let us know, maybe we can swing by and have a cocktail with you both, or maybe dinner.

Just don't expect it to be anything like Las Vegas.

I now D-fur current questions to Beth & Fred...

Tim & Karen,

If neither of you have trouble walking and want to stay at Harrah's, Fred and I prefer the Bayview Tower rooms over the other towers. We've stayed at Showboat many times in the past and were quite satisfied with the rooms. Never stayed at Bally's or Caesar's. As for gambling, it is hard to recommend any one place as our luck----bad or good---has been pretty evenly distributed throughout the 13 casinos. We do, however, prefer the vp at Harrah's or Borgata at the marina because busses do not overload the casinos. If you prefer walking the boardwalk along the ocean, then you might want to consider one of those casinos. Caesar's and Bally's are centrally located, and of those two, I probably would prefer to stay at Caesars. Truth is, I've never heard any of our friends complain about rooms in A.C..

One of our favorite places to eat is Pickles Deli at Bally's. Close quarters, but good food. If you want upscale, there are many steakhouses and other fine restaurants in A.C..

Shows and celebrity concerts depend upon the days that you will be in A.C..

thanks for the info. Chances are we will end up making it a road trip so getting around will be okay. Harrah's sent free parking coupons along with the rooms. It looks like we are going to try for Ceasers. We don't have a date yet but we will let you know Lee, that would be great.

I'm not expecting Vegas just looking into somewhere I've never been.

Any one know of the shuttle service Harrah's offers?

There is free shuttle service among the four casinos owned by Harrah's, that is, Harrah's, Showboat, Bally's and Caesar's. Shuttles are named by the various suits in a deck of cards. If you do not see any signs indicating from where to where, do not hesitate to ask someone within the casino where you stay. We have never utilized these fairly new shuttles so I do not know how much wait time or travel time is involved. A.C. is not that large so it cannot be an unreasonable amount of time for travel.

There ARE also public jitneys that are numbered and go to all casinos. There are signs indicating where they stop all along Pacific Avenue west of the Boardwalk. You need the exact change. They were usually $1.50 per person/per one-way trip, but may have risen to $2.00 since we rode in them. They also travel to the marina to Harrah's, Borgata and Trump Marina casinos but be sure you have the correct number jitney which will be indicated on the signs. A word of caution if using the public jitneys-----sit down and hang on tightly. Some of those drivers always seem to be a very big hurry. Summertime is probably worse than this time of year.

If you have a Harrah's slot card or your free parking tickets, ask for a transfer when leaving the garage. You will then have a free parking ticket for any other casino not owned by Harrah's
which will be good for the remainder of that particular day.
I would ask for a transfer whenever you leave any parking garage in A.C.. Can definitely save you a few bucks.

Pier 1, a new upscale shopping mall, is located directly across from Caesar's. Haven't checked it out yet, but it may even be connected by a walkway under roof.

Caesar's, Bally's and Claridge are all connected by inside walkways. So are Showboat, Taj Mahal and Resorts casinos. Sometimes the weather can be nippy on the boardwalk with a roaring ocean at this time of year. If you visit during spring and summer, it's quite a plesant walk. Just watch out for pigeons.

What days might you be in A.C.? Would enjoy meeting the two of you if we would happen to be there at the same time. If not, have a great trip and win lots.

Any more questions with which we may help, don't hesitate to ask.

Beth/Fred

Fred,

Thanks for all the tips! We haven't set the date yet maybe some time in Feb. We would love to meet and Beth. We'll be sure to post the dates once we figure them out and see if it fits into anyones schedule.

If I think of anything else I will be sure to ask!

Happy New Year,
Karen

Tim & Karen
Fred & Beth

Sharon & I are planning a trip to AC. All this chat here, got us to thinking about how long it's been.

First weekend in February, It's also the weekend of the boat show!

OK, got a question, anyone here stay at the Tropicana in AC lately????
This is our back-up hotel, if we can't work a deal with Harrahs for a better rate.

It's also SuperBowl weekend ... I take it AC doesn't go quite as crazy as Las Vegas that weekend?

Lee- go to the Harrah's website and log in your total rewards # then go to the reservations I bet it will bring up some comp nights in AC. They have been real good about rooms for Tim and I. That last trip we got all 3 rooms a total of 12 nights comped.

Yea superbowl weekend isn't going to work for us..boo hoo, I'm ready for a vacation.

Lee,

We have not stayed at the Tropicana but in recent years there has been a major reconstruction project completed. I would think that it would have included the rooms.

I agree with Karen about trying Harrah's website. However, they are very tight about giving comped rooms on the weekend.

Well, all, we did not relize that it was superbowl weekend. But tickets for the boat show where already purchased, and I want to go look at what I can't afford! LOL

We got Caesars, for the weekend. A very discounted rate too, 174 total for 2 weekend nights. Now remember, I'm living with Ms. Dimond Club girl!