REVEL: Atlantic City, NJ – A New Empire Rises at the Boardwalk

12 Jul 2012 by Francisco Romeo in Escape, Home, Hot Spots, Hotels, Hotels, Pleasure, USA

At the tip of the Atlantic City boardwalk a new resort has risen to dwarf the competition. REVEL stands out as the boardwalk’s tallest structure, and the best new resort on the East Coast.

Revel embraces the beauty of the ocean and an iconic boardwalk that has inspired numerous films and a hit television series to make for a grandiose setting. Add 6.3 million square feet of space situated on 20 acres and everything you need is here.

The 10 indoor and outdoor pools, rooftop gardens, lounges, and a 32,000-square-foot spa will provide unrivaled relaxation.
The 14 restaurant concepts from award-wining chefs and restaurateurs, the 5,500 seat theater with top acts, the nightclubs, the oceanfront day club, a lively casino and a collection of boutiques will keep you entertained for days. And the comfortable suites with all essential amenities will ensure an exceptional stay.

Architecturally, the glass hotel tower soars 47 stories above the beachfront to give each of the 1,800 rooms a sweeping ocean view; while the base of the building is sculpted with the feeling of moving waves.

As you take the escalator to the lobby you’ll encounter plenty of open spaces, conducive to friendly get-togethers, especially the Sky Garden which sits 114 feet above sea level and gives you an unobstructed view of Atlantic City. There is also a spectacular In Out pool that goes from an inside lobby to an outdoor deck, allowing you to swim in either side. Even if gambling is not your primary concern, at Revel you’ll feel inspired.

Here the Casino is visually pleasing and feels more like a theater, without the constantly ringing noises and bright lights. And you can still enjoy great views. Gone is the notion that you should not see outside while you gamble.

The $2.4 billion property is the vision of excop Kevin DeSanctis who has taken a lifelong journey working alongside Donald Trump, Steve Wynn and Sol Kerstner to join their ranks and create the ultimate East Coast playground.

Revel officially opened Memorial Day weekend with a return to the stage performance from Beyoncé that attracted even the First Lady of the United States.

ROOMS AND SUITES

Accommodations at Revel are simple and stylishly elegant.
Guest room design features relaxing tone-on-tone shades of grey from fabrics to stones with polished dark walnut woods providing a rich contrast to evoke elegance.

Guests’ room options include:

Ocean Room – The standard room with a selection of king or queen beds

Ocean Suite – A junior suite with an in-room lounge area with a sofa and coffee table

View Suite – A one-bedroom suite with a separate living room with lounge area

Each room includes a 46-inch flat screen television and entertainment system; Full mini-bar setup; An office space with desk; an In-room seven-inch Android tablet offering access to a digital hotel directory and internet browser, and a remote that controls the television as well as in-room temperature, window shades and room lighting.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

The Think Tank – Revel has 160,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space including

90,000 square feet of outdoor event and function space

70,000 square foot Event Center with:

Ballroom/Banquet seating for up to 1,800

20 flexible meeting rooms

Four executive boardrooms

NIGHTLIFE

Ovation Hall
Designed by Cirque du Soleil veterans Scèno Plus, Ovation Hall has a state-of-the-art sound system and unobstructed views for 5,500 fans.

The Social
An intimate performance space and bar area featuring varied entertainment.

HQ
HQ Nightclub and Beach Club from Revel and Angel Management Group brings day-into-night entertainment. The 40,000-square-foot club consists of four levels, each incorporating an entirely different experience.


Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque Nightclub

The West Coast institution heads East with a lively nightclub offering polished burlesque acts and a three-piece jazz combo.
Dancing begins at 10 p.m. with burlesque shows throughout the night.

DINING

14 restaurant concepts featuring a curated collection of Iron Chefs, Michelin chefs, James Beard Award winners and concepts from New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., including:

Chef Jose Garces

Amada – Fine dining and Andalusian tapas bar

Village Whiskey – American, craft cocktails

Distrito Cantina – Mexican street food, margarita bar

Chef Marc Forgione

American Cut – New American steakhouse

Chef Robert Wiedmaier

Mussel Bar – Gastro-pub with Belgian flair

Chef Alain Allegretti

Azure by Allegretti – Approachable and energetic seafood restaurant

LDV Hospitality

Lugo Cucina e Vino –  Charms of an Italian café with a fresh take to Italian classics

Chef Michel Richard

Central – Michel Richard American bistro, French accent

Bistro and Wine Bar – Small plates

Bistro Dining Room –  Seated, and quick-service

The One Group

One – High-energy American with rock and roll vibes Cuisine

24 Hour Room Service

GAMING

Revel’s 130,000 square foot casino, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and features:

2,439 slot machines

97 table games

16 electronic tables

A Poker Room with 37 tables overlooking the gaming floor

SHOPPING

The Row has 55,000 square feet of retail shops and boutiques, including Hugo Boss

SPA

Bask is a new spa + wellbeing concept which features a 32,000-square-foot sanctuary offering:

A 3,000-square-foot coed bathhouse to socialize, detox and unwind

32 therapy rooms

Gym

Bathhouse Bar

Wellbeing experiences

To create an integrated world of rejuvenation and social connection, wellbeing experiences continue throughout
the resort, at the beach, SkyGarden, saltwater and freshwater pools

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Guests can start the day with sunrise yoga, beach bootcamp, or top off the day with barre-to-bar

500 Boardwalk
Revel Beach,
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 (at Connecticut Avenue)
* (855) 348-0500

www.revelresorts.com

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THIS ARTICLE IS WRITTEN BY

Francisco Romeo

A Citizen of the World... A Dream Maker... An Adventure Seeker... A Lover of Life. And Finally ...the Editorial Director & Publisher of HOMBRE, the World's Leading Publication for Latin Men. www.hombre1.com

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