Atlantic Palace

The suites are beautiful and spacious, and I love that there’s a stove in the kitchen. My family and I are enjoying our stay at the Atlantic Palace, and we’ll definitely come back.

The boardwalk is the only thing this old property has going for it. The rooms are outdated and dingy, with old furniture, scratchy sheets, and an unreliable Wi-Fi connection. The “jacuzzi” tub looks suspect, and the whole “suite” left a lot to be desired. The fridge looked like it hadn’t been cleaned or defrosted in months. There’s even a phone above the kitchenette sink, and the bathroom fixtures are loose. I could go on.

I stayed from 01/23/26-01/30/26, and after more than 15 years of coming here, this may be my last visit. Atlantic place needs to keep up its standards, even in the offseason. Guests who pay should not be treated like prisoners. The evening security guard on the 26th needs to be removed ASAP. Do you drug test these people, or just hire anyone? The security staff don’t make eye contact, acknowledge anyone, or even look up. What’s the point of having security if customers can’t get basic human support? I checked in on the 23rd, then went home and returned on the 26th because of a big snow storm. When I came back, the make and model written on my parking pass were wrong, so I asked security to correct it to avoid further problems. The guard huffed, puffed, stared at me, and seemed like he was on some type of drug. His eyes were red, his response was insanely delayed, and he shook his head and said, “this is ridiculous” before sliding me the corrected pass. My guest had a lot of luggage, so I asked if I could get a cart. He rolled his eyes and huffed even more until I asked if he had an issue. He went to unlock the cart from the room and said, “it’s not my problem nor is it yours.” What does that even mean? I would have understood if he couldn’t give me a cart, especially if it was late and he was the only guard working. But his attitude and behavior were completely unacceptable. If he couldn’t provide one, he could have just said so instead of treating me like a burden when he signed up for this job. Don’t believe me? Check the cameras.

The suite felt open thanks to its generous space, lots of windows, and a decent view. The shower pressure was really good, too. We were right by the boardwalk and close to a couple of major casinos. Anchor Rock club was across the street, and we ended up having a fabulous time there. The room badly needs an upgrade. The furniture looked so run down and gross that I didn’t want to sit on the couch. The living room TV had no working remote, so we could only watch one channel. There was just one half mirror in the whole suite, in the bathroom, so be prepared to share it if you’re staying with other people. I was also miffed by the $50 charge for not washing your own dishes. I’m supposed to trust the previous guests washed them properly, instead of feeling sure a staff member checked that the glasses were clean? That made me squeamish. The parking garage has one lane in and out, so expect to maneuver around other cars to get to a spot. If you’re stuck for a room, like the location, and can’t find anything better, this will do for a night.