We stayed at the Hampton Inn/Bayside from 7/6 to 7/8. Hotel is in a good, quiet location about 10-15 minutes away from the casinos. Overlooks the bay, which we had a view of and was nice. Breakfest in the morning included hot food every morning that was good. Hotel and rooms were clean, and the staff was friendly. The bed mattress and pillows had all just been replaced (we saw the old mattresses in a truck getting ready to be hauled away) and were extremely comfortable, just as the Hampton Inn had advertised (bed heads!). Unfortunately the casinos were closed the two nights that we were there, but we found plenty of other things to do, so no big loss. we spent time going the the beach (Brigantine), shopping, and had a nice dinner in AC, which had a small crowd for a Friday night.
If you are looking for an affordable option near the beach and/or casinos, I would recommend this hotel.

We stayed here July 2006 and was satisfied with our stay. Three adults and a toddler staying in a room with 2 double beds. Room was large enough for all of us. Was able to put a pack and play in the room with us for our toddler. Very updated decor. Comfortable beds with white comforters. Pillows were labeled with cards saying "soft" and "firm". Bathroom was big. Air conditioning could have been quieter. Price was right. We paid 72 dollars plus tax, not bad during the week in the summer. Free breakfast had oatmeal, cold cereal, bagels, toast, english muffins, glazed doughnuts, waffles, sausage, yogurt, juice. Close to casinos about a five to seven minute drive. Storybook land about a 10 minute drive. We would stay here again. * If your a parent reading this review there is a Chuck E Cheese about 12 minutes away at the Hamilton Commons.*

I reserved adjoining rooms at the end of February. The only reason I chose his hotel over the Best Western down the road is because the Best Western doesn't offer connecting rooms. I was very unsatisfied with my stay, and when I supplied the following complaints to the Hampton Inn web site, the manager of the hotel called me, belittled me then hung up on me. I was supposed to receive a refund according to Hampton Inn's satisfaction guarantee, but it is now May and I haven't received anything. Here are the pros and cons:

Pros:
- Fairly close to the casinos, about a ten to fifteen minute drive.
- There's a nice view of the bay, IF YOU'RE WILLING TO PAY EXTRA.

Cons:
- Small rooms.
- Bathroom could've been cleaner.
- Beds are uncomfortable and smell.
- Cooling/heating systems are loud, don't work ad have wires exposed.
- "Free Continental Breakfast" is laughable.
- Manager knows nothing about professionalism and satisfying paying customers.

Do yourself a favor and stay away. Go to the Best Western just five minutes down the road. You'll get a lot more for your money.

After reading the mostly positive reviews here, and from past experiences with Hampton Inns around the country, I went to Atlantic City expecting courteous hotel staff and a very nice room. Well, the staff, while courteous, were not as nice as I have experienced at other Hampton Inns, Embassy Suites and Hiltons - usually, once they see you are a Hiltons Honors member, the hotel staff greet you like an old friend, and "welcome" you back, even if you have never been there before. None of that here, just down to business for the AC Bayside staff. We also did not get the room we booked - booked room with bay view, got room with highway view. When I went to the desk to inquire, I was told that the room I booked was not availalbe. Same price for a room with no view, too...not very fair if you ask me. The room was large, and clean, however, the bed was the hardest hotel bed I have ever slept on. And noise in the hallways and from other rooms at all hours kept me from getting a decent nights rest. Would probably not stay here again.