Hurrah for Harrah’s big new shiny tower!
The gaming giant Harrah’s is set to unveil to the waiting world the final phase of the upgrade to its Atlantic City casino.
While no visitors to the New Jersey gambling capital could fail to notice the 44-story hotel and the work being carried out on the outside of the venue as part of the $550 million program of refurbishment, it is what has gone on inside that the group is particularly proud of.
The hotel’s capacity has been increased by a whopping 60 per cent, now boasting a total of 2,591 guest rooms, including 961 rooms, 104 suites and eight ’super-suites’ in the tower, the bottom 12 floors of which will be opened at the start of next year.
“The opening of the Waterfront Tower will complete the debut of the new Harrah’s Atlantic City,” said R. Scott Barber, senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Atlantic City.
“Our $550 million expansion project has truly transformed the Harrah’s property into a major resort destination. The completion of this extraordinary tower and its high level of service offerings will ensure that we are better able to meet the increased needs of our loyal customers, while also welcoming new guests to share the unique and dynamic Harrah’s Atlantic City entertainment experience.”
Also, proving that nowhere can escape the reach of the Seattle coffee company, Harrah’s have announced that the first floor of the tower will be home to a Starbucks which, along with a number of other outlets will make up its “Taste of the Shore” emporium.