Revel

So disappointing! This was a great resort with awesome restaurants and atmosphere! But obviously it’s closed.

This was probably my most favorite casino in AC. I probably had the best luck and winnings here than any other casino, which explains why it shut down. Being that it’s much newer than the other places and has a better layout, it’s more convenient in my opinion.

The hotel was very nice. perfect view from the room. We were there in July.
The weather was good and we enjoyed it.
Some good restaurants were on the second floor. Casino sucked some money out of us but it was fun.
Just heard they closed the place which is a shame.

I saved this for my 100^th review and, in all honesty, this is more of a eulogy for the casino and a thank you to all of the workers who made it a pleasure to stay at Revel. Me and my family will miss you!
I checked out of Revel for the last time on Friday, August 29, 2014. I knew I had stayed here plenty of times, but I wasn’t sure exactly how many, so I asked the front desk worker for that info. Since September of last year: 14 times!
Most of those times, I had my family of three kids in tow. As Atlantic City reels from the 360 degree onslaught from competing gambling venues in surrounding areas, Revel seemingly backed into a competitive advantage that it — and the entire city — has not capitalized on. Because all these other venues have gambling, and many also have table games and are a shorter distance from home, AC has lost a significant amount of revenue from out-​of-​town gamblers. But one thing that AC has that these other places do not: something for kids to enjoy. Also, many of these things are within walking distance. They have beaches, a boardwalk, the Steel Pier, the Jersey Shore Children’s Museum just minutes away, a lighthouse, Lucy the Elephant House, etc. If you have kids and you take your family with you, what would you do with them in Mohegan Sun? Or Foxwoods? Or in places like Bethlehem, PA?
Revel is situated on the north end of the boardwalk, with the Steel Pier and all of its carnival games and rides nearby and the Absecon Lighthouse to the resort’s left, just off of the coast. Because Revel’s original owners wanted to make it into a resort first and a casino second, Revel also did some things that were non-​traditional for casinos. Revel has a long stretch of restaurants and shops on the casino level (starting with Lugo on one end, just by the escalators and the elevator bank, and stretching to Relish on the other side) that is virtually untouched by the casino gaming. So why does that matter?
As a father of three young kids, this area allowed my kids to be kids: they ran, they laughed, they touched their surroundings — and I never had to worry that they were going to go into an adults-​only area and get into trouble. For them, it was fun to run from one seating area to another and try out all of the chairs and couches. For me, it was one less thing that I had to stress.
And this is where AC could find its niche: some people are prone to gambling. It is not something that ebbs away with time. But most of us also raise families and, if that is the case, we can’t just go on gambling jaunts and leave the family behind. I would never take my family to a place like Las Vegas. I couldn’t see anything that wouldn’t bore them out of their minds up in Connecticut. But AC? My kids’ last trip involved three hour sessions at the beach on day one, the pool on day two, and back to the beach on day three before driving home. And do you think I heard any fighting or complaining on the way home? Nope. I heard snoring, from three very satisfied children.
As a family, we will miss so much about Revel:
The In/​Out Pool: brave the cold if you want in the winter, or run to the outdoor hot tub. The kids will miss you dearly! And the wings… my daughter always asks about them.
Luke’s: My daughter will miss the pizza. My wife and I will miss the maple bacon gelato.
Amada: best salad ever! (Guess that’s what happens when you cover the greens in meat)
Azure: Mmmmm, scallops.
Room Service: damn good clam chowder.
The rooms: beautifully designed, wonderful views.
The people: everyone we met greeted us with a smile (okay, well there was this one lady who gave me and my friends the stinkface when one of us dropped a beer bottle and it shattered, but that’s the lone exception) and were always helpful.
To everyone who works for Revel (even you, stinkface!), we wish you all the best and we sincerely hope you all land on your feet. The property is so beautiful that I can’t imagine that Revel will stay closed forever; when it does open, I hope to return and see that many of you are back as well.

Just try to walk into this casino without singing «Fancy» by Iggy Azalea. I know I can’t. But, unlike that artist, it seems like a lot of people don’t already know how fancy Revel is since it’s going out of business soon.
Or maybe people do know how fancy this place is because I, for one, don’t (or didn’t) frequent it very often. I never really felt comfortable in here since it felt like being in a china shop instead of a casino. I was worried that if I broke one of their shiny new video poker machines that I’d have to buy it. Not really. But it’s that kind of elegance.
Surrounding the casino area are some of the best (but most expensive) restaurants in all of Atlantic City. Though there is a relatively inexpensive quasi-​diner, Relish, that serves some decent food barely into the double digits pricewise. And some bars that look all dark and swanky. This seems to be a casino geared at the party crowd and I always see tons of 20-​somethings in tight t-​shirts and short skirts filing into the casino in huge numbers to visit their dance clubs. But I’m a bit old for that.
There are, of course, certain factors that I don’t like that probably did this place in. First of all, there’s nothing at ground level except a giant escalator that takes the gambler up to a very confusing casino floor. I found it hard to find the rewards kiosk the first time I was here and still find it difficult to find the places to cash out. Also, it bothers me that their lowest level electronic blackjack machine is $ 5 a hand. With $ 1 machines, this might have actually been my favorite casino. But I’m guessing they didn’t want to mess with the fanciness.
It’s a shame because they’re paying the price for that now for sure.

It’s a shame this place may not be in existence in a month because it is the most beautiful and most confusing hotel I’ve ever walked though. I’ve partied in revel before but never stayed over so I just assumed it was like Caesars or Ballys as far as rooms go. This was not the case. Our room and view were gorgeous and spacious enough for 8 girls to get ready in, pregame and sleep comfortably in.
The hotel itself is massive so as I’ve stated before it’s easy to get lost.
Bonus points for garces restaurants in the compound and that distrito is open until 4 am. Those tacos at 3:45 saved me .
If you book far enough in advance the rooms are basically free …

There is a reason why this place is going out of business for the zillionth time since it opened 2 or 3 years ago. That’s because it SUCKS.
The staff isn’t very courteous but that’s the least of the problems. The real issues are the layout of the casino. The tables are scattered everywhere, not at all organized. The tables are dirty as is the casino.
The bizarre burlesque show is an awkward distraction and makes no sense. They try so hard to be trendy and off-​kilter, that they have no grasp on reality and how efficiently run the business. Saw the rooms, they were falling apart. No need to stay, never went back.

I hate AC. With that said, my Husband and I were looking for a quick easy weekend getaway. I being a hotel snob told him I didn’t want to stay anywhere else. Revel used to be $ 400 a night. Well we found a great deal at Revel and since we heard great things we decided to give it a shot.
We were trying to check in using their quick check in system and it wasn’t working so we had to get on a line of what seemed like 400 people. It was moving slowly.
First impression: Revel screams luxury from the minute you approach it (outside and in). We ended up having a very nice room with a view of the ocean. The bathroom was also extra fancy.
Pros:
— Aesthetically, it is beautiful. If you want to experience luxury, find a deal online. It seems like it is pretty easy to find one as this resort is going out of business soon.
— There are a few restaurant choices within the hotel. We liked Distrito Cantina.
Cons:
— It almost seems like too large of a space without enough in it. It’s kind of empty.
— The coffee is terrible (had it from two different places). Wish there was a Starbucks.
— Location: There isn’t much to do on the boardwalk. This resort is so far away from everything else.
— Casinos are generally empty. Not very lively.
Tip: Skip the expensive breakfast and head to Maria’s Luncheonette instead! You will not be disappointed. Check out my review on Maria’s Luncheonette for more info!

I have such a like/​hate relationship with AC but a stay at Revel was a real treat. Loved the resort feeling of the hotel! Great places to eat as well. Give me all the guapos tacos and margs, please.
A few things that I found to be a little strange though:
The lack of outlets in the room was kind of interesting. At one point there were 8 women in one room getting ready for a bachelorette party. We had to get really creative with hair drying/​curling and phone charging. I’ve stayed at other hotels and there have been outlets on the bedside light fixtures, next to the bed, etc. Get on that, Revel.
I didn’t notice this but one of my friends kept seeing trails of blood around the hotel. That’s gross.
Revel is obnoxiously big and it took us way too long to figure out how to get down to the boardwalk. More signs or a better map (which we were given at checkout) would be helpful.
The little wine fridge (or whatever it was supposed to be) did nothing to help us keep any beverages we bought with us cold. Being that we were staying for 3 nights, it would have been nice to have a working fridge. That being said, bring a cooler or two for your room if you want to avoid spending all your monies on booze in the casino (but make sure you try a TÍO PELIGROSO marg from Distrito SO GOOD).

My birthday, the friends surprise me and just start driving. We end up in AC at Revel. It’s my first time in AC and at a casino really. LETS DO THIS.
Check-​in was fairly painless and quick, get up to the room and BAM, well someone smoked like a chimney in here before we got dibs. We call down and try to see if we can switch rooms, if they will give us an upgrade, anything that most normal hotels would do… On hold for 20 goddamn minutes so I tell them screw it, we have dinner reservations in an hour to get ready for– hang dat shit up Joe and get yo pants on son!
Dinner-​AWESOME FOOD at Amada but super overpriced per the usual of any type of setting like this. I felt bad that my peeps were dropping this much dough on moi.
Then we check out the floors and play some machines. Diggin the free drinks whenever we manage to flag down some ditzy airhead cocktail waitress, and mind you, we are all good tippers. Can’t help but notice the invalid seniors shelling out their savings whilst in elecronic scooters. I manage to blow 35 $ and call it a loss. I cant see blowing more money than that…
We go back up to our peace pipe lounge of a room, have another drink and plan on going to the dance club place. We get downstairs, play a few more rounds and venture over. Granted its not even 1am and they wont let us in. Jokingly we think we arent ‘up to par’ but then actually start freaking out that we are outcasts and not good enough but the bumbling bouncer says there wasnt even enough people coming thru so they were closing early. What a sham. We really wanted to get our dance freak on Missy Elliot style but way to cramp us REVEL! wtf david blaine?
We decide it was a flag that maybe we were just meant to spend this food credit and call it a night. We head over the ²⁴⁄₇ diner thing and snarf some soup and breakfast burritos and crawl up to bed. Too bad it was only late April and still a chill in the air, otherwise we could have tried to enjoy the beach the next morning.
Overall the casino has potential but not enough life to sustain it. That and the 26 $ brunch the next morning with NO bottomless beverages!!! ARE YOU HIGH?!?
I’m not surprised that I’m hearing its bankrupt and months away from closing. Oh and PS, yeah thanks for emailing me back two months after I filled out an online survey and even after explaining it was birthday and I spent the night in a smokehouse… all i got was a ‘sorry.’ Thanks but no thanks, I wanted a compt night assclown. BUYHHHEEEE

What should have been a wonderful stay ended up being my first and only. This is a truly beautiful hotel, with soaring architecture, gorgeous furnishings, and just a level of opulence and luxury that I was not expecting in Atlantic City.
The problem began after check-​in. First off, if you book a room through a third party like Expedia or Groupon, your check-​in will take much longer than if you booked directly with Revel due to the way their reservations systems work. I got to my first room, and it reeked of marijuana. So back to the front desk to get another room, and that meant waiting in the check-​in line again. I got another room, but since check-​in took an hour, I literally threw down my bags so I could maximize my short 1-​night stay in A.C.
That was my first mistake. I should have inspected the room because the next morning I was confronted with how dirty the room really way. There was black hair and sand in the shower, dust on every surface, caked-​on grime on the phone, a beer cap on the floor, smudges on all the glass surfaces. Worst of all was that the aircon vent was caked with layers of dust. It was gross. I went to the front desk to bring these matters, and photos of all the issues, to the attention of management. I did not get a single emotion or apology from the supervisor. She proceeded to offer me a food & beverage credit for my inconvenience, to be used during my stay… but check out time was in 1 hour. I asked her if I could use the credit on a future stay, and to my shock she said no, it was for today only, and there was nothing else she could do. When I tried to explain that I was checking out in an hour and that a credit only good today was pretty useless, she just stared at me. It was one of the worst customer service responses I’ve ever received.
I understand that giving a F&B credit might be standard protocol, but sometimes you need to be flexible given the circumstances. For example, if procedure is to upgrade you to an ocean view room, that’s probably not good compensation for a blind customer since he/​she has no use for a view. Likewise, if you have a guest here for 1 night and check-​out is an hour away, a F&B credit is a pretty darn useless gesture, and saying that is can’t be used on a future stay is lunacy. Could Revel have any more blatantly said «we don’t want you to come back?» I left my name and number with Dale, the hotel manager, to discuss my concerns but 4 days later I still have not received a call.
What a shame. Such a beautiful hotel, but is it any wonder that they are in bankruptcy? This sort of bad customer service will do nothing to retain guests.

I came to Revel for a Kanye West concert in December 2012 and was so wowed by the décor that I vowed to come again as a hotel guest. My husband and I stayed here this past weekend for a mini-​getaway, checking in on Friday and leaving on Sunday. I absolutely love this place. When we used the valet parking service because we drove 3 hours and didn’t feel like spending more time in the car looking for a parking spot. Apparently, if you get enough points on your Revel card during your stay, the valet parking will be free!
Our room was on the 39^th floor and BOY were those elevators fast! My ears popped every time we were on an elevator. We had a room with a view of the ocean AND the city (including the boardwalk) and it was gorgeous! I really liked how they have the guest’s name show up on the television screen and the phone systems. Also impressive was the telephone with the large touch screen that includes the room service menu items on it! We used room service multiple times while we were there. And OMG the pillow top mattress with the fluffy pillows were so comfortable, I was trying to find a way to bring them all back home with me! LoL.
I’m so glad that there are designated smoking areas in the casino because I cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke. We lost money at the roulette and Spanish black jack tables, but the dealers were so friendly and funny that we almost forgot we lost money. In fact, that was our first time playing Spanish black jack (vs. regular black jack) and both dealers that we had were kind enough to give us suggestions the whole time we played.
I forgot to bring contact lens solution, but no worries because there’s a 24-​hour convenience store right in the lobby. The store also sells Revel-​brand chocolate bars and I highly suggest the red velvet and the milk chocolate smores bars! Besides the Sky Café, the restaurants are all very good there. Even our room service food was delicious and we ordered food as late (or early) as 4 am!
I honestly cannot wait to stay here again. I’m jealous because my husband will be back up here soon for a bachelor party, so I hope one of my friends gets engaged soon so I can plan her bachelorette party at the Revel! =)

Hotel neuf et design à Atlantic City.
Nous avons bénéficié d’une offre travelzoo qui comprenait un tarif attractif et un bon d’achat pour les restaurants et le casino.
L’hotel est immense, à l’extrémité de la plage. Vue imprenable sur l’océan et la ville.
La chambre est très confortable et la vue depuis les fauteuils tournants est top. Bonne literie.
Le spa est malheureusement très très cher. Nous avons profité de la piscine qui pour le coup est gratuite et super. C’est une piscine chauffée moitié intérieur moitié extérieur, il y a également un jacuzzi extérieur. Le top, meme en plein hiver!
Le casino est moderne, les restaurants sont nombreux mais pas fabuleux. Le truck mexicain est un bon compromis.
C’est un bel hotel mais il faut marcher 25 min pour être au coeur de la station.

First I must say upon entering your room check the standard and cleanliness of of your room especially your pillows. We walked in and immediately noticed we had three stained pillows. So we call housekeeping to change the shams, easy right… nope…the housekeeper comes in and begins to argue with us that she properly replaced the shams. It turned into a whole ordeal. Our room also smelled like stale air. Again we told the housekeeper and she have us a spray bottle so we can clean it ourselves… crazy!!! The first manager allowed the housekeeper to speak to us like that. Luckily after 30 minutes on the phone with an agent, another manager came us to change our room and apologize.
Playing the tables last night for at least 2 hours we weren’t even served drinks, we actually had to ask the pit boss to bring someone over which she just said «service is bad here», no shit!!! Beer comes in a cheap plastic cup and only 3 options. I don’t get it. Maybe I’m used to the service and drink selections at Borgata.
Good thing about the resort the main floor doesn’t smell like smoke. Must have good ventilation although the smoking area is small.
No buffet here but lots of good options outside of the hotel. Check Unilocal for good local spots. Watch out going out at night. Not the safest but going out is a better option.
Great views from the room and main floor is trendy and up scale.
Didn’t get a Chance to go to HQ or the burlesque show but it seems like a good time.
Dealers are friendly if you’re into table games.
After all the negatives I’ll come here to play the tables and use the comps.

Get ready to feel PAMPERED… straight down to the collection of soap, with grapefruit and neroli, green tea and willow, and rosehips and lavender scents to be used in a ginormous shower.
Everything just felt so clean in the casino and in the room– it was nice that they still have a smoking and non-​smoking section downstairs. It used to be completely smoke-​free, but I guess they needed more committed gamblers who lived the complete gambling lifestyle.
The whole place looks really luxurious. There’s plenty of nice restaurants (a few Jose Garces restaurants) to eat in without leaving the casino. On Thursdays, Distrito Cantino has 2 tacos and a margarita for $ 9. :)
And if you want some cheaper options for food, it’s really not that far of a walk.
Although this might not be a priority for most casino-​goers, the gym looks awesome. I didn’t have a chance to go, but it looks like they have surf sets, so I can’t wait to try it out next time!
It’s a tad expensive for an Atlantic City casino hotel room, but lately it looks like Revel has started giving out free rooms/​discounted rooms more easily to card holders.

I think besides the Borgata, this is one of the nicer hotels in Atlantic City. The rooms are HUGE (I stayed in a king suite). I love the view out my window and love LOVE the comfy armchairs that rotate so you can just enjoy the beautiful ocean view.
The Social Club was nice. Lots of call girls floating around the bar. I was here on a Friday night and the crowd was about 50+ years old. Too much empty space between the stage and the bar. Bouncer Sterling and hostess Amanda took care of us in the VIP section.
Four major big cons for me:
1. The check-​in lines here get as bad or worst than the airport.
2. The minibar was empty. Why have a minibar if you’re NOT going to stock it?!
3. ID checks before you’re allowed to go to the hotel elevators in the middle of the night.
4. Casino has no poker tables. What kind of casino has no poker tables?!
*Also tip, take the elevators to get up and down. The escalators are a huge waste of time.

We stayed here for 1 night while we were in Atlantic City for my friend’s birthday.
First impression of Revel: «man, this place is bigger than I expected».
The place is a little confusing at times, because the casino level and the check-​in lobby are on different levels. The place is so big, it would be nice if they provided a segway to commute between our rooms and the casino and the rest of the hotel.
The service at the hotel is good, but I expected a little better. It’s obvious that hotels like Revel and Borgata are trying to replicate the whole 5 star Vegas hotel/​casino feel, but I just didn’t get the same vibe at Revel. The casino level was empty when we stayed here. No wonder this place went into bankruptcy!
As far as the room, we stayed at the View suite and it was amazing! The view was incredible. The suite was very big and had a lot of space. The full bathroom was bigger than my NYC apartment. Large TVs in both the living room and the bedroom. The décor was also very nice.
If you want the whole «casino feel», then maybe one of the other hotels might be a better option for you. If you’re looking to party in a big suite, then Revel is the place for you.

Love LOVE Revel! Did two nights here and had a great time. Sure the casino is not the «place» to play like Borgata from what I’m told by my poker guy, but for an overall vacation spot in AC, Revel cannot be beat. Why you ask? Because there’s something to do other than gamble! Sunday morning, after a light breakfast at the Sky Café, we headed to the outdoor deck overlooking the ocean, snagged a few chaise lounges and drank and ate our way into relaxation city with my boy visiting the tables a few times over the hours while i tanned. Both of us were happy :)
Later, we hit one of my most fav places, Amada for some tapas, another amazing meal, before heading to the tables to play Roulette and Blackjack for a few hours.
And the hotel itself is simply gorgeous and even tho they recently I hear allowed smoking, I guess because the ceilings are so high, it doesn’t smell smokey (one of my pet peeves about Borgata. Smelling like a dirty ashtray every night).
So let’s see, beach. sun…view…good food… gambling…martinis…beautiful hotel… YES PLEASE!

I love this hotel and casino.
All the rooms are non-​smoking and feel brand new still. Rooms are very clean and modern. Awesome Samsung TVs with a lot of HD channels. I like how they put the casino two levels below the main floor of the hotel. So, if anyone hates to gamble they don’t have to see it. Only thing I would change is to move the stores (The shops at Revel) to the main hotel floor so they can get more business. It was kind of depressing not seeing anyone in the stores. Also, if you are staying in the hotel, park on Level 11 as this is the main entrance to the hotel. Remember to print a receipt when you pay for your parking so you don’t have to pay at other casinos.
We came here with the Jetsetter package. It included $ 50 daily food/​beverage credit. The catch is, you have to spend it on the hotel level bar and two restaurants. You can’t use it on any casino level restaurants. So, it was basically free breakfast. The SkyCafe buffet is too limited and pricey. I would recommend eating at the Alcove.
The casino area was pretty dead the four nights I was there. They do have a smoking section now, but located toward the rear of the casino — of course that is where I found the most gamblers.
We loved the pool area — it is very kid friendly. They have pool tables and XBox station. The water was warm and the vibe was cool. They have a bar and on the weekends a live DJ blasting club music.
Hope this place survives as this will be our preferred hotel in Atlantic City.

OK, finally scored a comp room at Revel (it shouldn’t have taken a year, but hopefully their new management sees the need to get people in this resort asap) and I have an update.
ROOM:
Beautiful as advertised. Beautiful beds, décor, bathroom, flat screen tv. A tad smaller than Harrah’s premium waterfront rooms, but these rooms live up to the hype.
PARKING:
The parking garage is better than advertised. The garage is situated right next to hotel check in, so it is actually easier to park and check in here than most beachfront A/​C hotels. When arriving, I suggest you take the marina exit off the parkway and not the A/​C expressway. It just seems simpler to me.
HOTEL STAFF: mostly friendly and courteous, check in was easy. Check-​out can be done on room TV with a keydrop on your way out.
RESTAURANTS: Tried the Mussel Bar and Village Whiskey this time around. I’d recommend both. Although a little expensive for the ‘moderate’ priced restaurant in the resort, they delivered. The Mussel Bar has a very comfortable/​casual dining room with high ceilings and an open kitchen. Highly recommend the mussels with wild mushrooms, bacon and truffle crème. The brisket sandwich was modest, yet also very good. As for the Village Whiskey, going for the speakeasy vibe and somewhat succeeding. Fun place to dine, once again a tad overpriced, but excellent burgers and apps.
POOL: Totally fun indoor/​outdoor pool. Also a hot tub and poolside bar service. Good luck getting a seat though in the summer time.
CASINO: Nice, clean, but still quiet compared to others right down the boardwalk.
SUGGESTIONS TO HOTEL GOING FORWARD: The comps need to be better as this is a beautiful place but the crowd is too sparse. Also, how about a little jazz music? If the place is so swank, a piano/​bass combo would really work in some spots. I noticed a cover band one night in the Mussel Bar and that’s not the right music for a restaurant. Finally, if you’re going to bring in smoking, bring it in small doses please. The smoke-​free environment is one of your best features.

Beautifully appointed rooms, outstanding amenities, and GORGEOUS. Revel is eye-​candy DELUXE.
This was not our first visit to Revel but this was our first time staying on the property. Check-​in was seamless and extremely friendly (as was every Revel employee that we encountered during our stay). The guest room was sick and it even smelled of new carpet. Is there any better smell than that of a new carpet? Room service was unbelievably prompt. We ordered a pizza at 4:45 AM and it arrived at our door about 10 minutes later. There is a lack of grab-​and-​go food options at the wee hours of the morning but the fact that room service was so fast made up for it.
The fact that I could breathe without inhaling anyone’s nasty secondhand smoke was glorious. All of you ladies out there know how it feels to arrive home from a night out with your hair reeking like you spilled an ashtray on it. Not so here. Go on and get that expensive blowout… it was last you a couple of days if you stay here.
I will never be able to stay anywhere else. Revel has ruined me.

Que belleza!