Atlantic City, N.J., was developed in the late 19th century as a vacation destination for the residents of Philadelphia. Once gambling became legal in Atlantic City in 1976, it became a popular destination for a much wider audience. If you are visiting Atlantic City and looking to save money on lodging, you will find several discount hotels in the area. The money you save might mean a few more rounds of golf, or a few more cracks at the slot-machine jackpot.
Econo Lodge Beach Block
The Econo Lodge Beach Block hotel is only one block from the Boardwalk and across the street from the Tropicana Casino. Amenities include free coffee, fax service, free continental breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. Rooms at the Econo Lodge Beach Block hotel have free local calls, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board. Some rooms also have a microwave and mini-fridge. Ventnor City Golf Course is the closest course to the Econo Lodge Beach Block hotel. It is less than 3 miles away.
Econo Lodge Beach Block
3001 Pacific Ave.
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401
(609) 344-2925
econolodge.com
Rodeway Inn & Suites
The Rodeway Inn & Suites is less than a half-mile from Atlantic City Beach. As of October 2009, there is a free shuttle to and from the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino that is available Monday through Thursday each week. Guests at the hotel can enjoy free local calls, free high speed Internet access, free continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, fax service and weekday newspapers. Rooms come with a microwave, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board. Tilton Road Golf is a driving range within 4 miles of the hotel. The Ventnor City Golf Course is 2 1/2 miles from the Rodeway Inn & Suites.
Rodeway Inn & Suites
1600 N. Albany Ave.
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401
(609) 344-2515
rodewayinn.com
Best Western Envoy Inn
The Best Western Envoy Inn is within walking distance of several casinos, including Trump Plaza and Trump Taj Mahal and the Boardwalk. Rooms at the hotel have high-speed Internet access, daily newspaper, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a coffee maker and free local calls under 30 minutes. The Best Western Envoy Inn has a free continental breakfast, a gift shop, fax and copy services. The Brigantine Golf Links and the Ventnor City Golf Course are each less than 5 miles from the Best Western Envoy Inn.
Best Western Envoy Inn
1416 Pacific Ave.
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401
(609) 344-7116
bestwestern.com
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