Book Hotels in Atlantic City, NJ

There are some cities that exist in the middle of kerosene and fairytales. These places leave the taste of caramel corn and sugar on your lips, strips of pictures from photo booths peeking out of your hand, and a few loose coins jingling in your pocket. Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place exists another world where chance can turn into fortune. Atlantic City hotels allow you to live in one of these places—a quintessential American fever dream that has always meant something more than weathered wooden planks and sticky taffy…a place where games come to life.

It began as a marvel—a place ablaze in lights and the big bands ringing their notes. By the 21st century, the luster of “new” had melted into gold chips towering as high as the casino ceilings. Some of the venues have changed as years have passed, with more poker cards than pecks on the cheek and concert bills than small-town parades, but you can still get fresh fudge and a glowing tan on sunny New Jersey days. Head out of one of the many hotels in Atlantic City and explore a place that’s embracing its future without forgetting what made it special in the first place. Do not pass “Go.” Book your pick of cheap hotels near Atlantic City today and get to know this famous stretch of New Jersey.

Where Are the Best Places to Stay in Atlantic City?

Anytime you’re going “down the shore,” you’re in for a great time. With sun-soaked days on the sandy strip, nail-biting excitement in the casinos, and Technicolor sunsets over Absecon Bay, you won’t be wanting of things to do while in America’s Playground. When you are trying to figure out where to stay in Atlantic City, you have two options: along the boardwalk or on the bayside. Here are some of our favorite hotels in each location.

Boardwalk

The raspy voice of Bruce Springsteen echoing “on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City” stirs visions of black-and-white photos of beauty queens from bygone eras—memories for some, magazine images for others. Today, the quintessential ocean-side promenade still has the salt water taffy and fudge stands of our childhoods. And, it still is a gateway from the neon lights of the casino facades to the golden sand beach and the deep teal Atlantic. Here are some popular hotels along the seminal seaside boardwalk:

• Tropicana Casino & Resort: The Tropicana may be a perfect example of the Atlantic City transformation. This classic casino has been renovated into a contemporary resort with three world-class entertainment venues, two nightclubs, and seven fine-dining establishments, all under the same roof as the famous casino floor that offers slots, poker, and a host of other table games. Plus, the Tropicana is home to The Quarter—a shopping, entertainment, and dining destination of its own.
• The Claridge Hotel: The “Skyscraper by the Sea” brings upscale, Manhattan style to the Jersey Shore. Guests can enjoy ocean and bay view suites with in-room Jacuzzi tubs, private limousine transportation, and personal concierge services. With on-site extravagance like the Holzman Art Gallery, Twenties Restaurant, Celebrity Theater, and Claridge Library, you’ll be transported to another time and place.
• Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City: More laid back than other options along the wooden wonderland, Resorts perfectly blends the beach and the boardwalk with on-site restaurants like Margaritaville and Landshark. There are still plenty of upscale refinements to be enjoyed, too. Gallagher’s and Capriccio offer fine wines and cuisine if you’ve had your fill of frozen drinks and pub fare. Once you step onto the casino floor, the fun really begins with more than 2,500 slot machines, and over 100,000 square feet of table game excitement.

Bayside

Things slow down a little bit the further you get away from the beachfront. Instead of crashing surf, the waters of the bay gently lap against dock pilings. Invigorating sunrises turn into calming twilights, washing the sky in glowing shades of pink, purple, and orange. Hotels on the bayside of Atlantic City give you a front row seat for the nightly water-colored sunset. If that sounds like your ideal getaway, here is a great bayside hotel:

• Harrah's Resort Atlantic City: This thoroughly modern resort on the water is creating quite a splash. Under the vaulted, glass domed ceiling is an indoor oasis that is a refreshing pool by day and electric nightclub come sundown. The casino is not your typical smoky garden of gamblers. In addition to slots, poker, and traditional table games, Harrah’s hosts the hottest game of Keno in town. After a night dancing with Lady Luck, retire to your deluxe room in one of the two shimmering cobalt blue towers overlooking the Absecon Channel.

Let Travelocity help you find great Atlantic City hotel deals. Not only will you pocket a lot of money, you’ll be able to select from a wide array of lavish hotels, upscale resorts, and affordable rooms from the beach to the bay. We won’t promise you that you’ll save enough to build your own “Boardwalk Empire,” but you will certainly be able to treat the gang back home to some of that mouth-watering saltwater taffy and decadent fudge.