Tropicana Atlantic City

The Tropicana at Night from Boardwalk (2002)

Guest Room at The Tropicana Atlantic City (pre-renovation)

The Tropicana Hotel and Casino (2002)

The Tropicana Atlantic City - Inside The Quarter (2005)

The Tropicana , Pacific Avenue Overpass to The Quarter (2005)

Tropicana Atlantic City

We stayed in the South Tower, which gave us a view down the Boardwalk and beach towards the Hilton. This was before the renovations, so it was a pretty basic room and did not have any fancy amenities, it was clean and comfortable, and priced right. There was HBO and the usual pay per view movies and video games, but no data port or internet. The bathroom was also pretty average, and was stocked with bottles of shampoo and lotion.

Swimming Pools - indoor and outdoor pools.

The Salon - located on the first floor, unisex, offers facials, tanning, manicures, and pedicures.

bluemercury apothecary spa - a wide variety of treatments and therapies, located in The Quarter.

Tropicana Health Club located on the 6th floor has exercise facilities ($10 charge).

Business Center - full-service for business types, meetings and conventioneers. Provides internet access, copying and printing, office equipment rentals, mailing and shipping.

Tropicana clearly puts an effort into developing unique and fun promotions and gaming options designed to appeal to a wide audience and set itself apart from the local competition. There is always some new reason to check out the Tropicana Casino. For example, one promotion allowed Diamond Club card holders to play tic tac toe versus a real live chicken for a $10,000 prize. Today, Tropicana's slot floor features The Amazing Cash Contraption and Fortune Dome Slots, which are two very popular attractions.

The casino, which is on two levels, is composed of several different theme and game areas. In Fun House Slots area, players win tickets good towards prizes. Other areas are centered around a particular promotion, such as the Fortune Dome slot room where players can win an opportunity to step into the futuristic Dome and grab at dollar bills as they fly by in the swirling breeze. Other areas include the Penny Pavilion, The Crystal Room (high limit slots), and a large video poker section.

Adam Good Deli, Crab Shack & Sports Bar - affordable shellfish, sandwiches and drinks in a casual atmosphere.

Beachfront Buffet - located on the first floor, with windows looking out on the boardwalk and beach.

Boardwalk Favorites - snack bar with footlong hot dogs, pretzels, pizza, ice cream and other treats.

Brulee - 'the dessert experience' serves only desserts (complimented by an after-dinner cordial, champagne, coffee, or tea).

Carmine's - Italian restaurant, famous in the Big Apple, comes to The Quarter.

Corky's the famous ribs and bbq joint.

Cuba Libre - eat Cuban amidst the recreation of a 1940s Havana street scene. In The Quarter.

Golden Dynasty - serves gourmet Chinese cuisine on the second floor North Tower.

Hooters - located inside the boardwalk entrance featuring their famous wings and other fare with a view (indoors and out).

P.F. Chang's - stylish, contemporary Chinese cuisine. In The Quarter.

The Palm - the steak house of the rich and famous comes to the shore. Specialties include beef, lobster, and Italian entrees. In The Quarter.

Red Square - pseudo-Soviet atmosphere restaurant and vodka bar, in The Quarter.

Ri~Ra - authentic Irish pub, in The Quarter.

Seaside Cafe - casual dining, located on the second floor. Open 24-hours for a quick bite or complete meal. The fare is wide ranging and reasonably priced: breakfast omelets ($8), burgers, hot and cold sandwiches ($10), soup and salad ($10), pizza, plus various entrees.

The Sound of Philadelphia - 'soul fusion cuisine', located in The Quarter.

Il Verdi - serves gourmet Northern Italian cuisine. Pasta dishes start at around $12, other entrees run $25 and up.