Harrah's Atlantic City
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Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is a hotel
and casino
, located in the marina district of Atlantic City, New Jersey
, and is Harrah's flagship casino.
The casino is one of three in the marina district of the city, along with the Borgata
and the Golden Nugget
. Harrah's was the first to be located in the district and remained the only resort there until Trump Marina
was opened in 1985.
and Lake Tahoe
, decided to build his third casino in Atlantic City, named "Harrah's Marina", only one month before his death in 1978. After his death, Harrah's was sold to Holiday Inn
and they continued pursuing an Atlantic City property. The location of the new casino was in the marina district, the first one off of the boardwalk. Holiday Inn renamed the casino "Holiday Inn Marina Casino" but later into construction, they decided to use the old name of Harrah's Marina to capitalize on the well-known brand.
Harrah's Marina opened on November 23, 1980 with 506-rooms and become the top-grossing casino in the city. In the mid 80's, Harrah's added 260-rooms in the new Atrium Suites tower due to the complex's popularity and the opening of Trump Marina
across the road. The resort did not build another expansion until 2001, when the Bayview Tower opened to compete with the Borgata
, which opened next to Harrah's in 2003. Shortly after, the Waterfront Tower opened in 2008 along with a new pool and a spa to further compete with the Borgata. The hotel tower is Atlantic City's second tallest building, at 525 feet. At night, the entire surface of the tower displays varying digital images. On a square footage basis, this installation is believed to be the largest exterior LED display surface in the world.
, Caesars Atlantic City
, and Bally's Atlantic City
, the other Caesars Entertainment properties in Atlantic City.
Harrah's Atlantic City is also accesible via the Brigantine Connector and is serviced by Route 2 and 3 of the Atlantic City Jitney Association
.
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
and casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
, located in the marina district of Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, and is Harrah's flagship casino.
The casino is one of three in the marina district of the city, along with the Borgata
Borgata
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by Marina District Development, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming and a divesture trust established by MGM Resorts International...
and the Golden Nugget
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
The Golden Nugget Atlantic City was a casino from 1980 to 1987 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is currently the Atlantic City Hilton.It was built in 1980 by a partnership of Golden Nugget Companies and Michael R. Milken for $140 million....
. Harrah's was the first to be located in the district and remained the only resort there until Trump Marina
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
The Golden Nugget Atlantic City was a casino from 1980 to 1987 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is currently the Atlantic City Hilton.It was built in 1980 by a partnership of Golden Nugget Companies and Michael R. Milken for $140 million....
was opened in 1985.
History
Bill Harrah, who has already opened two highly successful casinos in RenoHarrah's Reno
Harrah's Reno is a hotel casino in Reno, Nevada. Harrah's Reno is credited for being Harrahs Entertainment's first hotel when the company was owned by its founder William F. Harrah.-History:...
and Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Lake Tahoe, is a resort casino, in South Lake Tahoe, at Stateline, Nevada. It is branded with the name of its former owner William Fisk Harrah and owned by Caesars Entertainment Corp.. The 18-story tower and 525 rooms, plus of casino make it one of the largest resorts at South Lake...
, decided to build his third casino in Atlantic City, named "Harrah's Marina", only one month before his death in 1978. After his death, Harrah's was sold to Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn is a brand of hotels, formally a economy motel chain, forming part of the British InterContinental Hotels Group . It is one of the world's largest hotel chains with 238,440 bedrooms and 1,301 hotels globally. There are currently 5 hotels in the pipeline...
and they continued pursuing an Atlantic City property. The location of the new casino was in the marina district, the first one off of the boardwalk. Holiday Inn renamed the casino "Holiday Inn Marina Casino" but later into construction, they decided to use the old name of Harrah's Marina to capitalize on the well-known brand.
Harrah's Marina opened on November 23, 1980 with 506-rooms and become the top-grossing casino in the city. In the mid 80's, Harrah's added 260-rooms in the new Atrium Suites tower due to the complex's popularity and the opening of Trump Marina
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
The Golden Nugget Atlantic City was a casino from 1980 to 1987 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is currently the Atlantic City Hilton.It was built in 1980 by a partnership of Golden Nugget Companies and Michael R. Milken for $140 million....
across the road. The resort did not build another expansion until 2001, when the Bayview Tower opened to compete with the Borgata
Borgata
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by Marina District Development, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming and a divesture trust established by MGM Resorts International...
, which opened next to Harrah's in 2003. Shortly after, the Waterfront Tower opened in 2008 along with a new pool and a spa to further compete with the Borgata. The hotel tower is Atlantic City's second tallest building, at 525 feet. At night, the entire surface of the tower displays varying digital images. On a square footage basis, this installation is believed to be the largest exterior LED display surface in the world.
Fine Dining
- Bluepoint
- Dos CaminosB.R. GuestB.R. Guest is the owner of a group of restaurants, bars, and hotels based in New York City. Founded in 1987, they own 19 restaurants scattered throughout New York, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Chicago. Now its pre owned by the Sanchez family. They have part ownership of W Hotel in New York City...
- Luke Palladino
- McCormick & Schmick's Seafood RestaurantMcCormick & Schmick'sMcCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants is an American seafood restaurant chain, based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1979, the publicly-traded company operates a total of 92 locations in North America under various brands. This includes seven Canadian locations that operate under the Boathouse...
- The Steakhouse
Casual Dining
- Bill's Bar and BurgerB.R. GuestB.R. Guest is the owner of a group of restaurants, bars, and hotels based in New York City. Founded in 1987, they own 19 restaurants scattered throughout New York, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Chicago. Now its pre owned by the Sanchez family. They have part ownership of W Hotel in New York City...
- Club Cappuccino
- Taste of the Shore Food Court
- Reflections Cafe
- Waterfront Buffet
- Temptations - Fine Chocolate & Coffee
Shopping
The Waterfront Shops at Harrah's holds a small collection of stores:- Destinations
- Pandora
- Park Place Jewelers
- Studio
- Studio Shoes
- Swatch
- Top Drawer
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa is a state-of-the-art spa located next to the domed pool in the new expansion of the resort. It consists of 23 treatment rooms, jacuzzi and sauna rooms, and a cafe.The Pool at Harrah's
The new pool at Harrah's is located under a large glass dome and is surrounded by palm trees and other plants. The pool, due to the landscaping and warm temperature year-round, has become a very popular destination in the city. It has an age limit of 21, and guest under 21 can use the family pool on the opposite side of the resort. At night, a DJ is set up by the pool and the pool becomes a large nightclub area known simply as "The Pool After Dark."Transportation
Harrah's has a bus service, The Total Rewards Shuttle, which takes hotel guests and Total Rewards members to ShowboatShowboat Atlantic City
Showboat Atlantic City is a Mardi Gras themed casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1998, the property was purchased by Harrah's Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, which has since sold off similar Showboat themed properties in other cities. The Showboat is currently the...
, Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Like Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, it has an ancient Roman theme. Atlantic City's second casino, it opened in 1979 as the Caesars Boardwalk Regency. The . casino has over 3,400 slot machines, and is one of...
, and Bally's Atlantic City
Bally's Atlantic City
Bally's Atlantic City is a luxury hotel and casino on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey that opened in 1979. It is one of the largest casinos on the boardwalk with nearly 2,000 rooms. Bally's is unique in that two of its four hotel towers are at least 80 years old. The Claridge Tower was...
, the other Caesars Entertainment properties in Atlantic City.
Harrah's Atlantic City is also accesible via the Brigantine Connector and is serviced by Route 2 and 3 of the Atlantic City Jitney Association
Atlantic City Jitney Association
The Atlantic City Jitney Association is an association of operators of minibus service in Atlantic City, New Jersey, providing service at all times on 3 fixed routes, daytime service on a fourth fixed route, and bus-to-rail connections from the Atlantic City Rail Terminal, providing connections to...
.