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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Hotels

Embracing the Ocean

In dining and much else, the monumental new Revel resort and casino is a revelation, but can it lift Atlantic City to a new level? more

A Cape May Stay

Best-known for its historic B&Bs, Cape May now offers an array of hotels and motels for a range of budgets. Here’s a sampling of the varied accommodations. (Note: None of Cape May’s hotels are directly on the ocean; those with Beach Avenue addresses are just across the street from the beach and offer easy beach access.) more

2012 Jersey Choice: The Best of NJ—Recreations and Attractions

In the warmer months, there are no shortage of recreation activities offered in NJ. Our readers have a few unique choices of their own...along with some staple favorites. more

Revel Rising

The $2.4 billion Revel Casino is approaching its grand opening. We check in and find out how things are going at this mega project on Atlantic City's north end. more

Vacuum Cleaners Suck

But this one, inside the Verdi Suite of the Hotel Grand Majestic gia Baglioni in Bologna, intrigued me...

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Baby It's Cold Outside

But it's warm by the fire at these cozy spots, ideal for raising a toast and a toddy. more

Stacked

Big Brother is watching from his perch on high...

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Miss America: Does AC Miss Her?

The Miss America Pageant Left Atlantic City for Las Vegas some years ago...does the city feel scorned? more

The Governor's Gamble

Chris Christie is rolling the dice on Atlantic City’s future. The planned completion of the resort town’s next glitzy casino could make him look like a winner. more

A Taste of Old-World Charm

For romantic oenophiles, Tomasello Winery represents an attractively secluded dating destination—minus the plane fare. more

Is It Paris? No, Hoboken

Not too many people, we suspect, have mistaken Hoboken for Paris, but with a fashionable assortment of romantic locations scattered about town, The Mile-Square City might resemble the City of Lights more than you think. more

Great Dates

Love is in the air. Here’s where to get romantic in the Garden State. more

High Rollers, Low Prices

Atlantic City hotels are wheeling and dealing, with great meals, spa visits and casino credits in the mix. more

The Good Life For Less: Places to Stay

Off-season rates and midweek packages let you get away from it all—without getting away from your budget. more

The Beach Shack

Recent renovations at The Beach Shack in Cape May add a late '60s beachcomber vibe that did not exist when the building was known as The Coachman. more

The Virginia Hotel

The Virginia Hotel is the chic sister to the grand Congress Hall and the family-oriented Beach Shack in Cape May. more

The Oyster Point Hotel

The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, which was renovated and relaunched in 2009, offers seductive views of the Navesink River. more

Blue Bay Inn

More cosmopolitan chic than classic Jersey Shore, the Blue Bay Inn in Atlantic Highlands offers guests an elegant getaway. more

The Chelsea

The Chelsea, a stylish retro-50s boutique hotel in Atlantic City, is a daring new addition to the cityscape. more

Stay in Style

Boutique hotels find the sassy (and often luxe) sweet spot between the charm of B&Bs and the prestige of resort hotels. more

The Tower Cottage

This luxury bed and breakfast offers more than breathtaking views in Point Pleasant Beach. The Tower Cottage can brag good old-fashioned home cooking, too. more

The Southern Mansion

The Southern Mansion—another Cape May B&B—offers guests the royal treatment in terms of stately accommodations and modern accouterments. more

Crossed Keys Inn

Built in 1790, the Crossed Keys Inn offers a five-room B&B—four in the main house, plus a secluded English cottage (typically used as a honeymoon suite) with a charming balcony and a Jacuzzi for two. more

Chimney Hill Estate Inn

Chimney Hill suggests an English country estate, with soft lighting, bookish nooks, and wide-plank hardwood floors. So, if you're looking for a little English-style B&B in New Jersey, this is the place for you. more

Inn at Fernbrook Farm

The Inn at Fernbrook Farm is a sprawling Georgian-style B&B, classically outfitted with hardwood floors, a cozy billiards lounge, elegant eighteenth-century sitting rooms, a red-brick terrace, and seven fireplaces. more

The Wooden Duck B & B

With duck decoys, porcelain ducks, duck paintings, even duck coasters gracing surfaces throughout the sprawling country inn, the Wooden Duck Bed and Breakfast never leaves you wondering how it got its name. more

Haddonfield Inn

You need not wear knickers or even old Field of Dreams flannels to book one of Chorpita’s Sports Fan packages at the Haddonfield Inn, which is rather unique in New Jersey B&B-dom. more

Spring Lake Inn

At the Spring Lake Inn, a bed and breakfast situated along the "Irish Riviera," visitors can stroll the hushed, two-mile non-commercial boardwalk, enjoy public tennis and basketball courts, or visit Divine Park for fishing. more

Rhythm of the Sea

Of the many B&Bs in Cape May, Rhythm of the Sea sets itself apart because its decorations are a lot sparer than in the inns in the main part of town—with browns and blues dominating instead of Victorian reds and greens, and Stickley furniture throughout. more

The Gables

This Long Beach Island-based bed and breakfast is a romantic seaside treasure that makes for a luxurious beachside weekend escape. more

Dancer Farm

Dancer Farm is a New Jersey B&B that offers several cozy common rooms, a shady patio, and a screened-in gazebo...all of which are ideal places to unwind. more

The Woolverton Inn

The Woolverton Inn sits on a vastly upgraded 10-acre property in Stockton and features two structures—one that mimics the look of an old barn, and one resembling a carriage house. It's a quaint bed and breakfast in a pastoral setting. more

The Doctor's Inn

At The Doctor's Inn, a bed and breakfast in Cape May, guests can relax on the wide porch, or enjoy the tended gardens separating the inn from Main Street. more

A Complete Guide To Atlantic City Casino Hotels

Looking for information about casino hotels in Atlantic City? We've got you covered with our comprehensive guide to AC resorts. more

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

Opened in 1990, the Trump Taj Mahal features 1,250 deluxe guest rooms and suites, five-star restaurants, New York City-style nightlife, retail shops on Spice Road, and the Steel Pier amusement park. more

Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino

At the center of the heart of the hustle and bustle of Atlantic City, is the Trump Plaza, which towers 39 stories above the Boardwalk. Opened in 1984, it features 906 spacious rooms, fine dining, and one of the best outdoor beach bars in Atlantic City. more

Trump Marina Hotel Casino

Located in the bay and overlooking the marina, the Trump Marina features a world-class casino, award-winning restaurants, and entertainment in the Shell showroom. more

Tropicana Casino and Resort

Opened in the fall of 1981, the Old Havana-themed Tropicana features 2,125 rooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, the new Quarter shopping mall, and the Bluemercury Apothecary spa. more

Showboat Atlantic City – The Mardi Gras Casino

With a Mardi Gras theme, the Showboat is currently the northernmost casino resort on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk, and features more than 1,300 rooms, a rooftop swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and the House of Blues music venue. more

Resorts Atlantic City

Opened in 1978 as the first legal casino in the eastern United State, Resorts’ 27-story Rendezvous Tower of Resorts stands out in the Atlantic City skyline and features the largest standard guest rooms in town. more

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City

Set in the marina, Harrah’s is the tallest hotel tower in town. Inside you will find 113,000 square feet of casino fun, nightlife attractions at the Pool, and an award-winning spa. more

Caesars Atlantic City

Located in the heart of Atlantic City, Caesars was opened in 1979 as the second casino in town, and is known for its ancient Roman theme, four-story waterfront shopping mall, a spa complete with Roman baths, and the highest limits in town for gaming. more

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Opened in 2003, the 40-story Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa has become Atlantic City’s highest-grossing casino. more

Bally’s Atlantic City

Opened in 1979, when gambling was legalized in Atlantic City, Bally's offers various styles in four hotel towers, American western-themed gaming areas, award-winning restaurants, a relaxing spa, and designer shopping destinations. more

Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort

Located at the southern end of town, the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, formerly known as Golden Nugget Atlantic City, was the first casino in the area to be built from scratch as a gambling resort. more

Will Tough Times Yield Good Deals?

Gaming resort tries to look beyond the recession. more