Borgata, Atlantic City

History of Borgata

The Borgata opened its doors on July 2, 2003 at 11:45pm. It's 43 story hoteland 125,000 square feet of gaming space cost $1.1 Billion dollars to build and is co-owned by Boyd Gaming (Stardust, Barbary Coast in Las Vegas) and MGM Mirage Mandalay (Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Mirage, Bellagio in Las Vegas). The Borgata was the first new casino constructed in Atlantic City since Trump Taj Mahal opened in April 1990. Some say it is the reason why Trump's Atlantic City Casino empire has faltered in the last few years.

Borgata is currently undergoing a $200M expansion to bring larger casino, restaurants and retail options. 2007 will bring a new 800 room hotel tower at a price tag of $350 million bucks.

How are the rooms at Borgata?

Borgata offers five accomodation options.
- Classic Rooms - your standard room
- Fiore Suites - fancy tubs, big windows, finely appointed fixtures and high speed internet
- Studio Suites - party sized room w/ huge plasma TV, wet bar and the same fixtures as the Fiore Suites
- Opus Suites - much like Studio Suites but bigger and a little bit more fancy
- Piatto Suites - 1500sq ft, entertainment room, huge TV, plush living room and mini-bathroom. This one costs $200 mid-week and $500+ on weekends but it truly kicks ass.
- Residences - 5k sq ft High Roller deluxe rooms. As state of the art as anything you'll find at Wynn Las Vegas, Bellagio or more. Don't ask what they cost.

What restaurants are at Borgata?

On the casual side, Borgata offers numerous options for chowdown in between rounds at the Poker room. Gypsy Bar offers more types of Tequila than Mexico as well as some bar snacks... if you're looking for food - go elsewhere. Borgata Buffet! Wanna save some bucks drag your drunk ass outta bed for the breakfast buffet before the lunch price hits at noon. Prices: Breakfast ($14) Lunch ($18) Dinner ($28) Sunday Brunch ($22)

The Metropolitan Domestic grub, deserts, ice cream and gooey slimy oyster bar - great for the late night gear up to the "night cap" wink-wink. Open 24-7. Noodles of the World You guessed it - noodles of... The World! open til 2am M-F and 4am on Weekends. Risi Bisi offers light Italian food - pizzas, pannini etc in a delightful outdoor setting... which sucks when its snowing outside. Amphora Lounge snacks and chillout lounge for high rollers only. SOR-RY!

Fine dining options at Borgata include: Specchio Celebrity Chef Luke Palladino's high falutin- I-talian joint. The question is... how are the meatballs? Ombra - nothing like some wine and cheese while you whine about the cheeseball who hit his 15 vs a dealer 6 and stole the dealers bust card. Oh... they've got Italian food here TOO! Old Homestead Steakhouse the NYC steakhouse moves to Jersey. From the Borgata Website: "SPECIALIZING IN THE 4 FOOD GROUPS: BEEF, BEEF, BEEF AND BEEF." Nuff said. Mixx Latin Asian mixx. The eatery becomes a dance party at 10pm so plan accordingly.

Where is Borgata Located?

Borgata is located in the Marina, just due North of the Boardwalk. It's neighbors include Trump Marina (formerly Trump Castle) and Harrah's Atlantic City. The Boardwalk is not within walking distance of the Marina. Borgata also features a slew of shopping options on the Retail Piazza.

Exclusive Tips for Borgata:

Spa Toccare and a Barbershop for shaves of multiple type.