The 12 best hotels in Atlantic City

The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City is opulent, regal, and has everything you need for the ideal weekend break. Located on the beachfront, you'll be perfectly positioned to experience the best of the city, including Atlantic City Broadwalk. The hotel offers its guests access to the fitness center, an outdoor pool, a Las Vegas-style cabaret showroom, and a ballroom facility. Talk about fancy. The VUE rooftop bar and lounge on the 23rd-floor offer drink specials and happy hours. The bedrooms are super cozy and stylish, with historic vibes while maintaining modern conveniences. 

Mood? The royal treatment. 
Budget range: Very reasonable. 
Time Out tip: Seek out the rooftop views and indoor pool. 

The Hard Rock hotel opened its doors in Atlantic City in 2021, with all of the features you can expect from the monster hotel chain. That means a full spa and salon, a gym and fitness centre, and of course, a pool on the fourth level of the tower, complete with arcade games like air hockey and basketball. Choose from one of six different suites, with 55-inch TVs, coffee machines and a partial ocean view. 

Mood? Kitsch and flashy in the best way. 
Budget range: What you'd expect from the big-name brand.  
Time Out tip: In your free time, check out the on-site casino and spa or hit up Steel Pier for fairground fun. 

Thanks to the Chelsea Pub and Inn, you can bypass the chain hotels and stay in a piece of Atlantic City history. Dating back to 1880, this eclectic inn is filled with quirky historic lure, from its quintessential Victorian decor to its charmingly crooked stairs. The best part? You’re still just a stone’s throw from all the action: The famous boardwalk is just a block away and the Tropicana Casino is right across the street. 

Mood? Cosy and eclectic. 
Budget range: Mid-range and so worth it.
Time Out tip: Be sure to make the most of its exceptional breakfast offering (it's included) and the floral sun terrace. 

New Yorkers used to tiny apartments will enjoy spreading out in Resorts’ 27-story Rendezvous Tower, where standard rooms start at more than 500 square feet. Among more than a dozen eating and drinking spots is the Margaritaville complex on the beach opposite the hotel. 

Mood? Old-school luxury.
Budget range: Not cheap, but not bad for a beachfront stay.
Time Out tip: Here you'll find Atlantic City's only year-round beach bar. 

Welcome to Club Wyndham, where rather than stay at a huge resort and never leave, you’ll spend your time exploring what’s nearby. The beach, for example, is just five minutes away as well as a ton of casinos, and once you stroll back to the hotel you can chill at its indoor pool or work out at the fitness center. Ready to kick it Atlantic City? Stay here – it won't disappoint. 

Mood? A place to feel at home. 
Budget range: Very cheap during off-peak months.  
Time Out tip: There's a movie theatre and outdoor hot tub waiting to welcome you after a day of sightseeing. 

This 872-room boardwalk-based landmark offers something for everyone: There’s classic American comfort food for the hungry; welcoming, contemporary guest rooms for the weary; and easy access to world-class casinos, shopping and nightlife for the lively. There’s even a place for your pup—the Showboat is AC’s first-ever hotel to welcome pets. 

Mood? Indulge to the max. 
Budget range: Affordable for families. 
Time Out tip: The huge site has its own indoor waterpark.

The Disney-esque frontier-town facade is one of the most eye-catching on the boardwalk, but accommodations in Bally’s are more mainstream than you might expect. Choose from an array of stylishly streamlined classic, deluxe, premium or garden tower rooms. 

Mood? Over-the-top extravagance. 
Budget range: A low price for what it has to offer. 
Time Out tip: Check out its nine restaurants, including the famous Guy Fieri’s Chophouse.

The luxurious Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will surround you in elegance and comfort - sounds like the perfect stay! Each room is modern, stylish, and comfortable, with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests have access to the spa and pools, plus the fitness center on-site. 

Mood? Simple yet high quality. 
Budget range: Pretty standard. 
Time Out tip: The seasonal outdoor pool and on-site casino is where it's at. 

Looking for floor-to-ceiling windows with fantastic ocean views? This is the place. Here, you can stroll along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, gaze at the sparkling ocean, and immerse yourself at the Ocean Casino Resort. At the resort you'll find a ton of restaurants, from American Cut to Zhen Bang Noodles, as well as an on-site concert venue showing music and comedy. 

Mood? Non-stop fun. 
Budget range: Above average. 
Time Out tip: Return to the spa's hot tub after a long day of exploring.  

Be sure to pack your designer toga for a stay at this opulent casino-hotel. Unwind in the luxurious Qua Baths and Spa, or treat yourself to VIP bottle service at Toga Bar. Guest quarters tout modern interiors, offering ocean or cityscape views and Roman-inspired artwork.

Mood? Wow-factor interiors. 
Budget range: The higher end of the scale.  
Time Out tip: It has 11 places to eat, including a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. 

This massive pleasure zone offers a lot more than gaming; think newly renovated guest rooms, an IMAX theater, a Havana-themed entertainment complex cum mall, more than 20 restaurants and a variety of nightlife venues from a karaoke club to a retro disco.

Mood? No time to sleep. 
Budget range: Mid-range.  
Time Out tip: Feel like you're at an exclusive rooftop party with its impressive pool area, complete with lounge seating and fire pit. 

Located in the heart of the Casino District, this 31-story luxury resort offers beach, boardwalk and nightlife. Choose from studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites, all of which offer an unforgettable boardwalk or skyline view. After a long day of exploring, you’ll adore coming home to your custom-designed furniture and en-suite whirlpool bath. 

Mood? Fuss-free family vacay. 
Budget range: Super cheap.  
Time Out tip: Each room comes with a kitchenette and dining area for nights when you're too tired to eat out.