Most hotels play up these attributes and some do it better than others, ranging from glam to even grotesque. And there are certainly comparisons to be made considering most Atlantic City hotels and resorts have on-site casinos, impressive entertainment, nightlife, and celebrity-backed dining options.īut if you're one of the 27 million people who visit Atlantic City each year, you'll quickly admire how the area shines on its own for fascinating history, one-of-a-kind kitsch, and an oceanfront location along the Jersey Shore flanked by a bustling boardwalk.

At first glance, the Atlantic City, New Jersey hotel scene might seem like a smaller, less impressive version of Las Vegas.