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500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Amazing Hotel - love the decor!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

My husband and I stayed here on last minute whim to visit Atlantic City for the first time. My first impression of the hotel was how big and spread out the property was. It was a fairly good walk to get to the lobby, to the casino, to the pool and so on. But, the decor was just absolutely amazing. I loved all the detail, modern touches and just very beautiful pieces they had everywhere. There were also so many cool "lounge" areas to just sit and relax.

Room - was very modern but comfy and spacious. The TV was big and flat screen but be aware you cannot hook anything into it. (we usually bring our laptop and plug an HDMI cable into the TV to watch things off iTunes) The bathroom had an enormous shower and the bed was very comfortable. Mini bar was confusing and we didn't touch it (that stuff is expensive anyways). Cool thing is everything is done through this cool phone/TV system. The rom service menu is on the TV! Room service food was very good and very fast. They have this special dipping sauce for the fries that I totally loved. The window was super cool - floor to ceiling and took up the whole wall.

Casino - it is the only smoke free casino in Atlantic City and I loved that! It was very modern and again loved the decor there too. It was smaller than I thought but maybe because the property is so big I was just expecting more of a casino. It has all the games you could want, tons of slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette....Poker room - super nice BUT dead. My husband and I like to play tournaments and occasional cash games in the poker room but when we wanted to register for a tournament the woman in charge there told us not to bother that they never get enough people. Plus, there was no one playing cash games at all -- this was a Saturday!!

Food - Very impressive - each restaurant has a fresh new feel to it and the food was very good. We only managed to eat at one place but I can't wait to go back and try others.

Location - awesome. Right on the boardwalk and next to Trumps Taj Mahal which we checked out.

By the way, free internet - yes! It is so annoying when nice hotels charge you for wifi. Finally a hotel that doesn't. All parking is free - there are signs saying that you need to pay to park but that is not true - it is free I assure you!

But, I strongly feel it is overpriced. If they want to be competitive they need to lower the price $20-30 a night.

Room Tip: Odd numbered rooms have a view of the ocean. Also don't do Valet parking - it is actually furth...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Langhorne, PA
2 reviews
“Elegant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

We stayed here in sept 2012. Weather was still warm, so we were able to enjoy the outdoor pool as well as the indoor pool. The rooms are spacious, elegant and beautifully appointed. Extremely comfortable beds and pillows with comfy comforter. The view was fantastic. Bathroom is all marble and spacious with double sinks. Restaurants were all good. Service everywhere was wonderful with everyone being friendly, knowledgable and informative. The fire pits were an unusual touch. The food prices were no more expensive than the other ac casinos and the food was excellent at all the venues we used.

This hotel Raises the bar in Atlantic city in every way. We felt like we were on vacation at a five star resort. We will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Room Tip: All rooms have a great view, bit I would think the higher floors are better.
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Modern and Upscale..Great stay in AC!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

This was my first time at Revel. Have heard a lot about it. Glad I gave it a shot. The other hotels need to take notes. Room was spacious with great ocean views. Large shower and bathroom.

As to be expected for a weekend the hallway got a bit loud with people returning late night, but other than that no complaints.

Casino was a bit small, but adequate. Caters to a younger crowd. Seems most are here for dining, lounges, clubs etc.
There are table games slots and stuff, but relatively lower minimums than I have seen in Saturday nights at other casinos

Great restaurants, and a lot of cool common places just to sit, hang out, whatever.

This is my first trip to AC that I did not casino hop, no need all you need is here in a beautiful new upscale hotel/casino.

Stay here you'll be glad you did.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Feasterville, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Truly a disappointed with service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

My husband and I stayed at Revel Thanksgiving night 2012. I had read that there was a reception for guests with a free drink at the O2 bar but couldn't remember the time. After checking in, I went to the bar and asked the bartender for the time of the reception and he any time would be fine. After dinner, we went to the bar for our free drinks. We were told that our $22 charge for 1 wine and 1 beer would be credited to our room and go ahead and put $2 more for the tip because we were allowed a $24 credit. After our drinks, we went to our room and decided to splurge on a bottle of wine from the mini bar. Couldn't find pricing in the room so called the front desk. The clerk proceeded to rattle off pricing and I asked him to stop and just give me the price of the bottle of white wine. He told me it was $21.

The next morning we checked out via the kiosk in the lobby. The bar charge and a higher charge for the mini bar wine ($29.96) were on the receipt but there was a credit of $58.96. When we got home, I called the hotel to straighten it out and was told that was the correct credit. Of course, 4 days later Revel reversed the credit. I called again and spoke with AJ about the bar bill and the increased cost of the wine and he said he would check on it and call me back. One week later I had not received a call back. Once again, I called and spoke with AJ. He said he was able to credit $22 back to us but he could not credit the $2 tip the bartender told us to add to the charge nor could he credit us the $8.96 difference between what was quoted for the wine from the mini bar and what was actually charged because there was no way to prove that it had been misquoted.

I called again and spoke to a "manager" and was told there was nothing he was willing to do other than assure me that he would speak to the staff about their mistakes. I mean really? They are begging people to stay at their hotel and this is how they are going to treat their guest! We will never stay there again and are advising others to stay away as well. I have spent way too much time to end up with so little satisfaction. Their lack of concern has ruined the whole experience.

Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
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Ardmore, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“well designed, hope it makes it.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

My wife and I stayed at the Revel overnight (thursday-friday) after seeing the Neil Young Hurricane Sandy Benefit show at the Borgata. The hotel is very nice, very modern and very cool. We were impressed with sleek design. The hotel actually connects to the boardwalk and the ocean. Easy parking, easy check in.

Lots of food choices, although $100 -$200 for dinner before a show at the Mussle Bar was too rich for our taste. We grabbed salads and veggie burgers at the Village Whiskey instead. The food was good, especially the tater tots. Good veggie burger and cobb salad. I had a worthy house rye manhattan. Good, attentive service, although it was so dark that I needed a candle to read the menu. (note to staff- make the text larger on menus if you are turning the lights down). I would go back to drink. Great selection of whiskey, classy place although it was a bit loud.

Our room was very nice. It reminded me of the Hudson Hotel in NYC but it was 5x larger with an ocean view.

This place is BIG. The Revel was built for crowds. I hope they come this place is so much nicer than much of the tacky crap in AC. We didnt gamble, and from the looks of things no one else did either while we were there. The staff was friendly, no compliants there. I plan on going back. I love that the whole building is smoke free. I hope that the Revel, Borgata and Chelsea are the future of AC and that the tacky Showboat, Taj and Ceasars one day go by the wayside.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Region: United States > New Jersey > Jersey Shore > Atlantic City
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Bar/Lounge Beach Casino Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #4 of 60 hotels in Atlantic City
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Revel is a new destination for uncommon recreation located at Revel Beach in Atlantic City. Just an hour drive from Philadelphia, two hours from New York City, and three hours from Washington, D.C., the beachfront resort playground is 100% smoke free, features 1,500 rooms with sweeping ocean views and a collection of day and nightlife experiences designed to let guests celebrate the art of living all under one roof.Visitors to Revel will discover 11 restaurant concepts from award-winning chefs and restaurateurs, live entertainment featuring marquee acts and international artists, nightclubs, an oceanfront dayclub, a 130,000 square foot casino and a collection of retail boutiques in The Row lets guests tailor stays around their passions for culinary, entertainment, popular culture, gaming, fashion, wellness, and other personal interests.Indoor and outdoor pools, gardens, lounges, and a 32,000-square-foot spa provide guests with a relaxing resort experience. ... more   less 
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