January 15, 2014

Atlantic City, New Jersey: Revel (CLOSED); hotel review

Revel  casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Revel  

CLOSED  500 Boardwalk, (609) 449-1899.  1,400 rooms.  5 pools; fitness center; spa.  14 restaurants.  Pets ok. 

Revel is Atlantic City’s newest—it opened in 2012--and perhaps most Vegas-like casino--this 2 ½ billion-dollar building is sleek, glitzy, and blue.  It is also the area’s biggest and tallest casino hotel and requires a trip up three very long escalators (think London’s Underground) to reach the lobby, and it features spectacular, jaw-droppingly impressive decor throughout.  Guest rooms begin on the 2nd floor and go up to the 48th; they all have ocean views.  Decor is simple, clean-lined, and elegant, and all rooms have a 46-inch flat screen TV.  Corner rooms fit into the category of breath-taking.  You’ll find plenty more to do here than play the slots.  The building is designed to embrace its natural surroundings, and its Boardwalk location means the beautiful Atlantic City beach is just steps away.  Bask spa is considered the nicest in town, with a coed bathhouse and 32 therapy rooms, a gym, a bar,
and more.  Nearly two acres of outdoor space includes the SkyGarden, lounges, and InOut Pool--a massive indoor-outdoor pool with an indoor overhead rain feature.  Evenings are glitzed up by three night clubs and two theaters that attract big names. 

High-end dining options include 14 restaurant concepts from award-wining chefs and restaurateurs, including three with an ocean view:  Amanda (Andalusian Spanish tapas bar), American Cut (steakhouse), and Azure by Allegretti (Mediterranean seafood).  SkyCafe (a circular bar by the pool) and Relish (known for comfort foods) serve all day long, and room service is available 24 hours. 



images ©2014 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

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