Description: Even though I frequently visit the Trump Marina hotel/casino, there are some pros and cons to this resort.
First, this is definitely a place to visit in the summer! Located several blocks away from the boardwalk, this resort has a huge deck that overlooks the marina, where you can eat, drink, and listen to live bands. The Deck features a big outdoor bar and a large stage area for a variety of bands to play. This place gets packed in the summer due to its well-known party vibe. This is also a great place to sit and have lunch while soaking up some sun.
Inside, there is a dance club called "The Wave" that's open til 3 or 4 in the morning. This place offers DJ's as well as live bands. It gets pretty crowded here, on the weekends especially.
As for the casino, it is average in size. I don't care for the decor, however: it is rather dark and dismal-looking. (I prefer open and airy casinos that have brighter colors).
The restaurants range from casual to fine dining. There is a great restaurant on the second floor called Harbor View, which features upscale dinners as well as a fantastic Sunday Brunch buffet! The view is beautiful, as it overlooks the marina below and the boardwalk skyline in the distance. Among the many other restaurants, the "Upstairs Cafe" is popular with the more casual crowd. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It stays open 24 hours and usually packed around 3am, when all of the people head there after the nightclub closes.
I wasn't happy with the rooms at all. We stayed in a standard room last summer, and I will never stay there again. The rooms are in desperate need of updating! The carpets and bedspreads seemed very old and worn. The beds weren't very comfortable and the bathrooms were very small. The bathroom had cracked tiles and old, dingy fixtures, not much counter space, and terrible fluorescent lighting. I couldn't wait to leave the room the next morning. Hopefully, they will remodel the rooms in the near future.
I would definitely recommend Trump Marina for those looking to party and have a good time, but I would recommend booking a room at another hotel!
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