The old Trump Marina Casino Hotel of Atlantic City has been opened now as the Golden nugget with various signs of rebirth. The Vice president of marketing for Golden Nugget, Amy Chasey, has assured that nothing will go untouched. They have put banners saying “Watch the Transformation” and “Out with the old and in with the gold.” These banners were hoisted in the main casino lobby.
For this aging casino, the renovation is a part of $100 million facelift which was officially taken over by Landry’s Inc. at 6 am on May 24, Tuesday. The Casino Control Commission had approved the property’s sale the day before. The most noticeable and immediate change at the property is the transformation of the old Harborview restaurant of the casino into the upscale Chart House seafood restaurant.
The Remodeled Restaurant and Guest Rooms
A remodeled sky bridge connects separated parts of the casino property as the newer, brighter carpeting leads the way to the swanky restaurant. The carpenters gave the finishing touch to the remodeled restaurant for the grand opening held on May 26, Thursday. With a brand-new flooring, decorations, and new furniture for the restaurant, the redesign and upgrading was a massive task. The restaurant overlooks the Farley State marina.
Four of the gaming hall’s rooms in the casino’s new hotel rooms have been remodeled and are open to tour on the seventh floor. A new age theme of fabric and furniture matches the design of the hotel rooms. Bright, mixed designs in the rooms have replaced the older white and beige fabrics. Marble countertops are among few of the modern furniture and fixtures of the remodeled rooms. The only old thing that still remains in the hotel rooms is the black and gray striped carpets.
The four remodeled individual rooms will soon be available for booking with rates that will likely be slightly higher than the normal Trump marina Room. Other sections in the casino were in the middle of completion. They are erecting a wall which blocks off one side of the casino’s gaming floor. This section will become the new eatery called The Café.
Work Is Still Going On
Most casinos open up after remodeling only when whole work is done. But in the Golden Nugget, the work is still going on and this will be completed incrementally through the summer. This made the first day operations little messy, but amusing for many customers who loved watching the reinvention of the property on display. Some people did complain about the construction noise, but most of them watched with fascination as the older casino is in process of turning into a new one. Some customers remarked that it is kind of historic to watch the renovation happen.
The former “Disco” bar has been redecorated as red-laced lounge, now known as “The Red Room.” The employees’ names tags have been altered to “Golden Nugget.” Such big improvements as well as minor adjustments were noticed.
The ongoing work of renovation at Golden Nugget has attracted many reactions and statements from casino goers and prominent personalities. The President of Atlantic City Chamber, Joseph Kelly, commented “I think its good leadership to make sure that they’re showcasing the improvements as it goes along.”