We recently stayed at the Trump Plaza Dec 4 - 7 while attending the Triple Play convention in Atlantic City. The signage driving into AC was very very good (and we are in the sign business). They got us right to the hotel.Upon arrival we were greeted very nicely by the Valet who took care of our vehicle. It was $5 for self pay, or $5 Valet...so it was very convenient to utilize their service.

Entering the lobby was a beautiful site of marble and christmas decor. We had already prepaid our visit thru the convention people, and just gave our name to the desk clerk, and we were in! Going to our room they had a security guard to show your key to, and then in the elevator you had to insert your room key before it would allow you to proceed with your floor.

Our room was lovely, with a nice view of the ocean. The room was pleasantly decorated. The bath had nice marble and awesome bath products....shampoo, lotion and soaps that were out of this world! We made friends with a nice clerk in the gift shop. Everyone was super nice.

Our convention was at the AC convention center...we drove there..about 5-10 minutes. You could walk, but being December, it was a little bit too cold.

For dinner we went to the buffet at the Showboat hotel....it was OK, but for the price, I would not recommend it. Another night we had the buffet at Ballys...Virginia City buffet. This was excellent, and we would recommend it.

One thing that we didn't like was paying $5 every time we parked in a hotel garage. I don't know why they need to charge people who are going to spend $.

Overall I would say we enjoyed our stay at Trump, and also visiting the other hotels and AC.

Have fun.

I'm into details, so here goes. We asked for the main building and ended up on the 18th floor by the elevator. All floors 14th and up require room key to use the elevator. You get a guest card to use for charging things to your room. The valet service is relatively quick except for peak check-in and check-out times. When my husband left something in the car, they brought the car to us and returned it. We were very happy overall with the room. The pillow top bed is dated, but comfortable. The sheets super soft. Decor in olive/burnished gold striped wallpaper. Dim light from heavy lampshades despite 100 watt bulbs says, "No reading, get back to the casino!" The room is clean overall, although the fabric headboard, bedspread and air ducts for the self-contained AC/heating system need cleaning. The only way I could tell was with my allergic reaction to dust, e.g., when the fan was turned on (very warm in room with the system off). A locked connecting door separates the rooms, so we could hear the people next door all of the time. We tried to stay quiet. No guest services guide in the room, just room service menu. Refrigerator has no freezer compartment. and is not very cold. Aromatherapy bath products are wonderful. The bath tub (not at all comfortable) includes a shower with massage head. Pet peeve: the toilet paper is softer than the facial tissue, which is not saying much. Towels are thick and soft. Not all restaurants are open in winter, but then the room price is 1/3 of the summer rate. Max's Steakhouse, the 24-hour very nice diner, Rainforest Cafe and China Cafe are open. The food is top quality. The China Cafe has a sushi bar and authentic Chinese food at good prices. Slots are tight at the casino, except at the bars (perhaps they need to be with people drinking!). The city minimum payout is 92%. Great designer outlets a block behind Bally's, and a new upscale mall pier extends out from Caesar's hotel-- all within close walking distance on the boardwalk. Per tradition, cheap souvenir shops line the boardwalk.

Requested a "quiet" room as I'm a light sleeper. Our basic room had an ocean view, it was extremely clean, the bed was comfy but I don't think it was a true king size.....larger than a queen but not quite as large as the king we have at home. Hmm! Shower head was great and the rubber bath mat was much appreciated. One of the first times I didn't need my earplugs to sleep. Our room was extremely quiet and I was SO happy. Hotel lobby is gorgeous and casino is very conveniently located close to the hotel entrance and elevators. My husband and I have stayed here before and we'll definitely return in the future.

First visit to Atlantic City (over Thanksgiving). Stayed at Trump Plaza. As a huge fan of Donald Trump and "The Apprentice" I had to stay here. It was like a pilgrimage for me. The hotel was excellent: much of the decor was very dated - very 1980's. Think "Dynasty" (t.v. show) and that sums it up. I expected to see Crystal Carrington and Dominique Devereaux have a catfight in the lobby. My hotel room was great: very clean, great view. It even had a small refrigerator. I did well in the casino, won about $500 playing slots. Overall a great trip. Thanks, Mr. Trump.

P.S.: Check out the Trump Plaza website. See the blonde girl at the table gambling and having a drink? That same girl is featured on the website for Aquarius Casino Resort (Laughlin, Nevada) ...click on the "casino" page and you will see her.