All about the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Atlantic City, USA

The Trump Taj Mahal Hotel Casino Resort (now known as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City) is the Casino & Hotel owned by Hard Rock International in Atlantic City, New Jersey United States.

The casino (Trump Taj Mahal) was inaugurated by Donald Trump in the year 1990, and he proudly called it the 8^th wonder of the world. It was claimed to be the largest casino in the world (with around 120,000 square foot gaming space). It was built at the cost of around US$1.2 billion. In 2013, the hotel opened the country’s first casino strip club featuring scantily clad dancers.

Brief History

After running for a long time (the year 1990 to 2016), Trump Entertainment reached the verge of bankruptcy. Then a billionaire Carl Icahn saved the Taj by financing with $20 million. By this time, the company had become a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises. However, in the year 2016, Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino was shut down, and in March 2017, Hard Rock International bought the Taj for four cents on the dollar at $50 million and renovated it. Since then, its name had been changed to The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Hard Rock Era- 2017 to Present

After successfully acquiring the casino and resort, the Hard Rock in the year 2018 announced a plan to launch both online and retail book. Unfortunately, in the year 2019, The Scores nightclub and Robert’s Steakhouse got officially closed down.

Amenities available at that time

The casino had over 2000 luxurious suites with the facility of a flat TV screen, air conditioner, and free Wi-Fi. Additionally, some of the amenities are listed below.

• Indoor Pool
• Restaurant & Bar
• Fitness Centre
• Spa facility
• Daily Housekeeping
• Car Parking

Famous Attractions

There are two major attractions of The Taj. The first one is Steel Pier and another one is the Hard Rock Live.

The Steel Pier is a 300-meter long amusement park, built-in 1898 on a pier of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was known for featuring concerts, and exhibitions till the first seven decades of the Twentieth century. Trump Entertainment acquired the ownership of the pier and opened it in the year 1992 and featured amusement rides only.

The Hard Rock Live (Formerly called Etess Arena) opened in 1990 as a multipurpose arena in Atlantic City. The Arena is based on the theme of the club scene in England and is known for featuring events and concerts. The arena was reopened in June 2018 to host concerts and events.

Explore the Wynn Macau Casino & Resort

The Wynn Macau is a luxurious hotel & resort situated in Macau, China. The resort has a total of two towers (one is Wynn Tower and the other is Encore at Macau). Acquired by The Wynn Resorts Limited, this resort received 8 Forbes travel guide five-star awards in 2016 and became the only resort to receive these awards.

It was opened in 2006 and its second tower (i.e., The Encore) opened in back 2010, and now the resort has over 1000 well-furnished rooms and suites, with a gaming space of around 273,000 square feet along with good retail space, dining, and restaurants, spas, salon, & pool.

Attractions of The Wynn Macau

Being a luxurious hotel and casino in the center of Macau, it offers top-notch facilities in terms of shopping, dining, sightseeing, and famous heritage attractions. Guests can enjoy the famous restaurants such as Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury retail, and Forbes award-winning spas in the resort.

Besides, people love to visit the MGM casino (0.3 Km), St. Dominic’s Church (0.4 Km), and restaurants such as Ristorante II Teatro, Vida Rica, and Antica Trattoria. And, if you are a guy who is more interested in knowing the history of this place, then you can explore places like Lady of Penha (0.8 Km), Mandarin’s house (1.2 Km), and Ruins of St. Paul’s (1.2 Km).

Amenities available

Being an eight Forbes Five-Star award holder, the resort has set its standard of Facilities / Amenities. The best amenities based the customer feedbacks are listed below.

• Excellent Food and Dining (with American, Asian, Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan food options)
• A Casino with a large collection of Slot Machines
• Bars and Lounges
• Outdoor swimming pool and Cabanas
• A spa and Fitness Centre
• Hot tub & Steam room
• A luxurious Salon for both men and women for a complete makeover
• Spacious and comfortable rooms with free internet connection & breathtaking views
• Free Airport Transportation

Facilities For Entertainment

Performance Lake

This is a classic blend of fountains and music, color and fire with over 800,000 gallons of water and more than 1500 controlled colored lights. It is located at the entrance of the Wynn Macau. This area has become one of the most popular attractions among tourists.

Moon Jelly Aquarium

It is for those who want a bit of peace and want to enjoy the same. With over 11,000 liters of water, they have gathered a collection of Moon Jellyfish brought from Taiwan and Japan. These aquatic animals will surely fascinate anyone with their luminous and ballet-like movements.

Dragon of Fortune

It’s a mesmerizing sculpture of a 28-foot Dragon with golden leaves embedded in its body. It rises slowly from its base and turns, accompanied by great music to enjoy. It has also become popular among visitors.

Tree of Prosperity

This wonderful Tree of Prosperity crafted with over 20,000 crystals and more than 98,000 (24-carat gold and brass) leaves slowly rises from the floor with a great combination of music, video, and lighting effects and gives you immense pleasure.

All about Park Hyatt Mendoza, Argentina

Park Hyatt is a luxury hotel located in the City of Mendoza. The best cultural, gastronomical and tourism offers make it one of the important cities of Argentina. The Hotel possesses a beautiful nineteenth-century Spanish colonial façade. Situated at the wine Capital and surrounded by vineyard landscapes make this place destination for all kinds of travelers, and a future wine tourism destination.

About the Hotel:

The hotel has a total of 186 rooms which includes 14 executive suites, 1 Presidential Suite, and Park suites. All of the rooms are designed with contemporary style décor and sleek minimalized furniture. Facilities like access to the internet, minibar and flat-screen tv are given to all rooms. A separate living area and a kitchenette are given to executives and the Presidential Suite. The boardrooms make it perfect for meetings and other business purposes as well.

• Check-in time is 3:00 PM.
• The check-out time is midnight.
• Parking is free.
• Shuttle service from the airport is chargeable.

Are Pets Allowed?

• The hotel is pet friendly but advance booking of 3 days is necessary. And, pets above 50 pounds are not allowed.
• Dogs are not allowed in restaurants, pool, and spa.
• Fees for Dogs are $30 for 6 days and an extra $30 for the next 7 to 30 days. Accommodation for beyond 30 days is charged according to the hotel’s discretion.

About the Casino:

This spacious Casino occupies 32,300 sq ft and has non-smoking rooms with 650 slot machines and 32 gaming tables. The table games include Baccarat, poker games, Blackjack, different types of roulette.

• The casino is open daily, Hours 10:00 AM- 6:00 AM, table game hours 2:00 PM -6:00 AM.
• The casino offers no free drinks.
• The Casino Adhere to its glamorous formal dressing.

Other Amenities

• SPA:

The Kaua club spa offers a hot bath, a sauna, a steam bath, and also a massage if requested. The staffs are well trained.

• POOL:

The spa has 17 meters long and 10 meters wide, outdoor pool.

It opens from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

• DINING:

There are 4 restaurants in the Hotel. They provide innovative styles and timeless flavors with modern elegance. The concierge guides guests to explore authentic Argentinian taste from local restaurants as well.

Guests can also enjoy their dining in their private rooms.

• ENTERTAINMENT:

The concierge offers activities like Rafting, Horseback riding, paragliding, skiing. There are two golf courses nearby. Visit wineries and getting a chance to explore varieties of wines are some of the major attractions.