First let me advise those who do not know. THIS IS NOT A HOTEL. This is a Timeshare property and so things that you are accustomed to in a hotel such as room service, daily maid service ,etc., will not be found here, Nonetheless, it is still a great place to stay.

I stayed here again for Jan 6th-8th with 11 of my friends, all 21. I had received a good deal for $140 for the weekend in the 2bdrm penthouse unit and $180 for the 2bdrm deluxe and $350 for the 1bdrm(They were there for 5 days)(email me and I will give you my contacts). I stayed in the Penthouse unit and It was one word . PERFECT.

CHECK IN-
The check in was a breeze. I arrived late and had another party of guest arriving before me under my last name. I caled ahead and asked to change names and they did without any issues. When I arrived , I received my keys and was on my way up.

ELEVATORS-
This being the second time staying at this resort, I must be very lucky because I had ABSOLUTELY no problems with the elevatiors and it was a weekend.

UNIT-
Upon arriving to our unit, we were shocked . Once you exit the elevator , the units doors are directly ahead of you.We opened the door and saw that we had a shared private den on the floor with a window to ceiling view of the Taj Mahal side of the city. Absolutely gorgeous. It had a section that contained a large vanity mirror above a table top counter, cupboards,microwave, sink and a mini fridge. This is outside of the unit, we hadn't even entered it yet. After about two steps there is another sitting area which is infront of the window view. There were chairs and sofas on both levels for us to sit and relax. To the left is a winding staircase that leads to our unit and the three bedroom penthouse. We were the only doors on that level.

When we entered our unit it was emaculate. The first thing we saw was our large dining room table that seated 8 between the kitchen and the living room area. The villa was very spacious. Spotless as usual and funiture and designs looked as if they were from Pier 1 imports.

Our Kitchen was beautiful. We had a full kitchen with dishwasher, top of the line microwave oven and digial refridgerator. Yes, digital. The GE model and I am looking for one for myself. We also had a washer and dryer in our unit with soap provided. This was perfect since most of us had clothes to wash or finish drying. Anything we needed was in that kitchen. They had water for sale but free popcorn and coffee.

The bedrooms were beautiful. Each with their own television. One has a bathroom and a jacuzzi and it was every woman's dream of a bathroom. The second bedroom was pretty much the same as the first but the bathroom was not ensuite. We had a window facing the entrance walk way to the unit which also allowed us to see the ceiling to floor view I had mentioned earlier. The main bathroom was gorgeous with special sinks and both were fully stocked with towels, tp, soap etc.

The living room area was spacious, decorated very well. We had the Stereo with 8 speakers and dvd player, all top of the line. Amazing city view. It was jst gorgeous.

PLUMBING-
We did not encounter any plumbing issues of the sort. I don't think that suggesting you bring a wrench is In order. That sounds like an isolated incident because of the two times that I have been there and having four units amongst my group alltogether, we did not once have a pllumbing issue or experienced a problem with water pressure.

Staff-
I called concierge for recommendations on a restaurant that delivers breakfast. They gave me the menu of their personal favorite and it was great.
At one point, in the night we had three or four people enter our private area. We could see them from the bedroom window as they were walking around the den and by the stairway leading up to the rooms. I don't blame them, it is a nice private lounge but it is private. After asking them to leave, we called the front desk to make sure that it was indeed our private lounge and were told that we were the only ones who were allowed to be down there. Shortly after, a guard came up and actually sat in the den area. I'm sure he was relaxing but he kept people out and we were able to have our privacy as the unit next door to us was a model. So we had the entire area to ourselves.

The staff were polite as usual. We were having problems hooking up the tv to my camcorder. I called the front desk and got Michelle. Greetings to Michelle for being so sweet. In the two times I have been there we have always come into contact via telephone but I have yet to physically see her. She even remembered me from my birthday the second time around since we promised her cake but she was off.Lol, she didn't forget that I owed her. Anyhow, she was very helpful as usual and kept us up to date on where to go.
Services-
The activities floor had alot going on when I passed through. We didn't make it for Yoga at 4 but it would of been nice. In the lobby there is a small market where you can get milk and such, even Fairfield clothes if you need it. There is also a starbucks like breakfast cart of croissants and coffee for a cost in the mornings.

Nearby-
The resort is right next to resorts and you can walk to Taj. The Jitney is on the corner if you want to get to the other casinos oranything else. Plenty of places to eat nearby as everything is close to eachother. We even walked to the main shopping area and it took about 10- 15 mins but it was fine.



All in ALL-
I seriously had no complaints and would not stay anywhere else in AC. My friends and I get spoiled from staying in condos/villas and prefer them over the cramped hotels rooms. I stayed in one of the "best suites" at Tropicana last year the night before my birthday and morning before checking in to Fairfield. It could not hold a lighter let alone a candle to Skyline in sense of the rooms.

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When I checked in to The Skyline hotel, the reception staff wanted to know if I wanted a high floor or low floor room. I requested something in the middle. Lucky me the entire facility is non-smoking. Located within walking distance of the Resorts, Taj Mahal & Showboat. It's a 5 minute walk door to door to from the skyline to the resorts. Once inside the Resorts, you can check you coat and move from casino to casino via the attached tunnels without being exposed to the elements.

Nearby restaurants are the Atlantic City Bar & Grill which is just across the street, then there are the buffet inside of the casino's, plus the theme restaurants in each of the casinos. The quality of the buffet is proportional to the price, with the Resorts buffet being cheapest at $8.99 all day with their "Uptown Card membership". Another alternative to lunch or dinner is the Irish Pub located about 4 blocks south. There is no restaurant inside the Skyline hotel, but you can purchase "snacks" in the gift shop behind reception. Prices for snacks in the gift shop are actually reasonable. I believe on Saturdays in January Hot Dogs, chips and a beverage are offered in the recreation room on the 6th floor from 12:00 - 15:00 for $2. I thin kthe promotion is called "the dog days of january".

Parking is $10 a day and located inside the first 5 floors of the hotel. On the 6th floor you'll find the pool, recreation area, and laundry room next to the arcade. It's free to wash and dry using the machine, and detergent is available for $1. I believe each room also has a DVD player and DVD's are available for rent from the recreation desk for $5 a day.

Getting to and from the rooms can be a test in patience. The elevator doors open, the elevator is full, the elevator doors would close. I was on the 16th floor and sometimes I just gave up and took the stairs. Not sure which was worse. Waiting for the elevator, or being in the elevator for that ride. Check-in begins at 16:00 and Check-out is 10:00. This is rush hour at the hotel on the weekends. Avoid the elevators during this time as there are only 2 in operation. The 3rd elevator is for staff to move baggage.

The rooms themselves are quite nice. I understand that the hotel underwent a renovation recently. Rooms are not made up daily nor are additional towels provided for free. You can however launder them yourself on the 6th floor. I was provided with enough towels for 4 people and I was travelling alone so that wasn't a problem for me. I've attached a few photos of around my room.

I tried the Jacuzzi in my bedroom. For me it would have been better if I could turn off the bubbles, instead of letting it run for 15 minutes before it automatically shuts off. It gets kinda cold after 7 minutes, and it's easy to overfill the tub with water after you get in and start the bubbles. Perhaps it's my inexperience in using a Jacuzzi.

There's plenty of space in the suite for 2 or even 3. There are extra sheets in the closet for the pull out couch if you need to accommodate more. The kitchen comes with a dish washer, microwave and convection oven, but I don't think you plan on doing much cooking while you're here... It's possible to cook, but not advisable. Also there seemed to be a menu for Chelsea cafe slid under my door every day. I want to say it's a Mexican Pizzeria. While they deliver for an extra $2, stay away from it unless the weather is so bad you don't want to walk across the street. Their Pizza and Wings need work, but perhaps it's me, because I'm comparing pizza and wings from NYC.

In any case, you might want to consider bringing a wrench with you. While the bathrooms are roomy, it's the pressure or lack of in the shower which may drive you insane. There is a water conservation device in the shower head which can be removed by unscrewing the shower head, removing it and then replacing the shower head. The irony is that the water conservation device, while it lowers the pressure going to the shower head, it increases the pressure coming out of the spigot. I believe their current setup actually uses more water as the low pressure shower head caused me to take a longer shower. In any case, seriously bring a wrench...

There are activities offered by the hotel throughout the day. The schedule is posted in the elevators, and I believe also come in the welcome pack which is provided at check-in.

If you want to get around Atlantic City you should either walk along the boardwalk if the weather is nice, or you might want to consider taking the Jitney which is $2 and basically runs to all of the Casinos. The Number 2 Jitney will run to basically everywhere, even out to the Borgota and Trump Marina hotels. In fact there is no realy way to get out to the Borgota if you don't have a vehicle. There are stops I think at every intersection, and the frequency is very often.

Would I stay here again? Yes. If I went to Atlantic City again, this is where I'd like to stay. But I'd bring a wrench with me, and avoid the elevators around "rush hour". This is a good budget hotel which seems to cater to the timeshare crowd, but not for the high roller. Thanks for looking.

I have stayed in one bedroom unit at the Fairfield Skyline Tower. It is very easy to find, behind Resorts Casino. Check-in was fast and easy, left the car with the valet and they bring the bag up to our room. The unit is brand new. It is about 900 square feet. The decor is modern and comfortable. We love the flat screen in the bedroom and the balcony with the amazing view. The kitchen is fully functional with full size refrigarator, stove, dishwisher, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, glassware and utensil you will need. It is one block from the boardwalk and the casinos. Check-out was a little chaotic since we waited til the last minutes and everyone were trying to get on the elevator and get their vehicles out of valet. Other then that everything is perfect.

This was my second stay at Fairfield Atlantic City (AC)at Skyline Tower. I stayed there Labor Day weekend and again Dec 9-12. The resort is located one block from the boardwalk near Resorts. Check in was a breeze. The hospitality of the staff was exceptional. A special thanks and "shout out" to Sully, Michelle and Richard. Our suite was gorgeous and we had an awesome view of the city and the Atlantic ocean. Our suite had two bedrooms, both with king size beds. There was a jacuzzi in the master bedroom and there were two bathrooms. There was a sleep sofa in the living room. Both bedrooms and the living room had TVs. There was a DVD player in the living room. The suite has everything you need to cook your own food, but if you want to eat out and and not go far, try the AC Bar and Grill just around the corner on Pacific Avenue. They have awesome seafood, good prices, and quick service. In addition to boardwalk shopping AC now has a designer outlet shopping center called "The Walk." Thanks Fairfield, we'll be back again soon.