Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

The scene at the Tropicana is centered around the Havana-inspired entertainment area called the Quarter, a three-story streetscape full of shops, restaurants, and bars. This area of the resort feels more similar to Las Vegas than other nearby casinos. Palm trees, painted ceiling murals, and Cuban music all provide substance to the atmosphere. While shopping, dining, and IMAX are all draws to the Quarter, varied nightlife brings the energy. The dozen bars, lounges, and clubs at this resort include The Rumba Lounge, A Dam Good Sports Bar, Planet Rose Karaoke Bar, Ri Ra Irish Pub, and Tango's Lounge.

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Located at the southern end of the boardwalk, the Tropicana provides great access to the beach. This resort is easy to reach on foot or by taxi. Other nearby casino-hotels include the Trump Plaza, Caesar's Palace, and Bally's.

• 5-minute walk to the Trump Plaza and Boardwalk Hall
• 3-minute drive or 13-minute walk to the New Jersey Transit train station and Atlantic City Convention Center
• 6-minute drive to Absecon Lighthouse
• 8-minute drive to Borgata Resort, Casino & Spa and The Water Club
• 9-minute drive to Farley State Marina
• 11-minute drive to Lucy the Elephant
• 18-minute drive to Brigantine Golf Links
• 20-minute drive to Atlantic City Airport
• 25-minute drive to Renault Winery
• 50-minute drive to Long Beach Island
• 52-minute drive to Wildwoods by the Sea
• 57-minute drive to Cape May
• 65-minute drive to Philadelphia
• 130-minute drive to New York City

Standard rooms at the Tropicana are mid-range and dated. Modern upgrades are on offer in suites spread throughout the three towers. The West Tower has spacious suites with a navy and white nautical theme and in-room Jacuzzi tubs, while premium suites in the South Tower have duvets, flat-screen TVs, and ocean views. The most contemporary and pricey of all are the Cielo Suites in the North Tower, which include a West Indies theme and feature wet bars, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, and temperature controlled wine storage units.

• Standard rooms have dated comforters instead of duvets
• Non-suites have tube TVs while most suites have flat-screens
• H2O toiletries
• Coffeemakers and mini-fridges
• Suites in the West Wing have in-room Jacuzzi tubs and walk-in showers
• The Havana Tower is entirely non-smoking

Travelers choose the Tropicana for the features more than the rooms. In addition to the standard huge casino floor you will find across Atlantic City resorts, the Tropicana also offers a high-end spa, salon, and a great selection of shopping. The Havana-inspired entertainment area called the Quarter is another stand-out feature -- among the palm trees and fountains are nightlife options, restaurants, an IMAX Theater, and a Broadway-style theater. Relaxing features include the seasonal outdoor pool with Blue Parrot Pool Bar -- but both close early.

• Casino with over 3000 slot machines and 135 table games
• Upscale Bluemercury Spa with couples massages and oxygen facials
• The 280-seat IMAX Theatre is five and a half stories high with digital surround sound
• Tropicana Salon offers hair, nail, and beauty treatments
• Variety of shopping choices: White House Black Market, Brooks Brothers, non-chain boutiques
• Nightlife options include dancing, karaoke, big-screen sporting events, live Irish music, and salsa
• The Comedy Stop seats 300 and serves food and drinks
• Seasonal outdoor pool and Blue Parrot Pool Bar
• Guests pay a daily fee for the indoor pool
• Broadway-style venue with 2000 seats -- The Tropicana Showroom -- for music, sports, and theater
• Varied meeting space: Royal Swan Ballroom, Grand Exhibition Center, function rooms in Havana and South towers
• Helpful concierge, can arrange golf tee times
• 24-hour room service, including brick-oven pizza
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The Quarter is a three-story streetscape with ceiling murals that is inspired by Havana. With low lighting, palm trees, and fountains it is a scenic place to go for a meal. Top restaurants here include Carmine's -- a New York City institution for family-style Italian food and Cuba Libre, a popular outpost from Philadelphia. Other options include Fin for seafood, Il Verdi for northern Italian, Golden Dynasty for Asian, and the Palm, a family-owned steakhouse. Casual dining and quick bites are readily available, including the 24-hour restaurant called Seaside Cafe. Room service is also on offer 24-hours a day.