Borgata/Trop hotels question

[nicky g]

I may get to make my second trip to AC this Christmas -yay! /images/graemlins/cool.gif Planning on playing at the Borg this time as I rarely get to play live in a casino, so a nice room, good service etc is more important to me than game selection etc (probably better at the Taj, but I didn't really like its room when I went last time).

So, a couple of questions that have no doubt been answered before (sorry):
Does anyone know of any reasonable hotels within walking distance of the Borgata? I suspect not as I have an idea that there's almost nothing within walking distance of it, hotels or otherwise.

If not, I've seen decent room rates at the Trop. Has anyone ever stayed there/what's it like? Do the flat rate taxi fares ($9?) apply from there to the Borg (it's quite far, right?)

If I do decide to stay at the Borg, can you get a poker rate playing low limits ($2-4/$3-6)? Is there any chance of getting one near Christmas (say the 23rd?) Are teh rooms busier than usual then?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[RollaJ]

No cheap hotels by the Borgata

Trop rooms are nice, though not extravagant

I dont think flat rate extends out there but there are "Jitneys" (cheap minibusses) that go there for about $2 per person

Christmas is not big in AC, so the 23rd you should have a chance. Id say stay at the Borgata and pay up if you have to, midweek shouldnt be too expensive even if they wont give a poker rate

[nicky g]

Thanks for the info Rollaj. I found a Trop room for about half the price of what the Borg is offering but for the convenience and all we'll probably stay at the Borg. I'll post a message closer to the time to see if any 2+2ers are around then.
Cheers, NG.

[slamdunkpro]

Both Harras and Trump Marina are within walking distance of the Borg.

Getting the poker rate at the Borg requires 4 hours of play. If you've never played there before, then book at the regular rate, then have the poker room validate your 4 hours. Check out in person and they will give you the Poker rate.

Yes the taxi flat rate works from the Trop to the Borg ($8)

[nicky g]

Thanks for this. So there's no need to arrange the poker rate in advance? And low limits count? I guess I should give them a call.
Thanks again.

[slamdunkpro]

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Thanks for this. So there's no need to arrange the poker rate in advance? And low limits count? I guess I should give them a call.

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If you've never played there then you can't get the rate in advance. Also, save yourself some time and sign up for a Borgata card in the poker room to avoid the long lines at the card service area in the mall.

Yes Low limits count.

[McMelchior]

The flat taxi-rate ($8 plus tip) applies between all the hotels ... last weekend I took a cab from The Borgata to The White House (Mississippi & Arctic Avenue, don't miss their Cheese-Stake Hogie or their Italien Special, best in state), and the meter automatically stops at $8.

You really don't want to ride the Jitney to the Borgata to often, the suspension in most of those old vans is terrible, and the rought roads - and especially the speed-bumps at the Borg - can give anyone a herniated disk! I'm not joking!

Best,

McMelchior (Johan)

[nicky g]

Thanks to you and McM for the info.