Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was formerly known as the Trump Taj Mahal. It is a magnificent establishment that underwent a remarkable transformation under the ownership of Hard Rock International. Inaugurated in 1990 by the former U.S. President, Donald Trump, this lavish casino and hotel was conceived at an astonishing cost of nearly US$1 billion.
The Trump Taj Mahal was not merely a gaming destination; it was a culinary paradise boasting a plethora of original restaurants, including the famous Hard Rock Cafe, Sultan's Feast, Dynasty, Il Mulino New York, Moon at Dynasty, and Robert's Steakhouse. It even had the distinction of housing Scores, the nation's pioneering in-casino strip club.
However, in 2014, the Taj Mahal faced a precarious future as its parent company grappled with financial turmoil. It narrowly escaped closure thanks to the intervention of Icahn Enterprises, which assumed ownership. The challenges continued when, in 2015, the Taj Mahal admitted to "willfully violating" anti-money-laundering regulations for an extended period, resulting in a staggering $10 million fine, marking the highest penalty ever imposed by the U.S. federal government against a casino.
Despite these trials and tribulations, on March 1, 2017, a new chapter of revitalization began as the Seminole Tribe of Florida, through its revered Hard Rock International brand, in collaboration with the Morris and Jingoli families, announced their acquisition of the facility. This heralded a remarkable transformation, culminating in the rebirth of the venue as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. On June 27, 2018, the doors of this rejuvenated entertainment haven swung open to the public, a day earlier than anticipated, ushering in a new era of excitement, luxury, and world-class entertainment.
The Trump Taj Mahal was not merely a gaming destination; it was a culinary paradise boasting a plethora of original restaurants, including the famous Hard Rock Cafe, Sultan's Feast, Dynasty, Il Mulino New York, Moon at Dynasty, and Robert's Steakhouse. It even had the distinction of housing Scores, the nation's pioneering in-casino strip club.
However, in 2014, the Taj Mahal faced a precarious future as its parent company grappled with financial turmoil. It narrowly escaped closure thanks to the intervention of Icahn Enterprises, which assumed ownership. The challenges continued when, in 2015, the Taj Mahal admitted to "willfully violating" anti-money-laundering regulations for an extended period, resulting in a staggering $10 million fine, marking the highest penalty ever imposed by the U.S. federal government against a casino.
Despite these trials and tribulations, on March 1, 2017, a new chapter of revitalization began as the Seminole Tribe of Florida, through its revered Hard Rock International brand, in collaboration with the Morris and Jingoli families, announced their acquisition of the facility. This heralded a remarkable transformation, culminating in the rebirth of the venue as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. On June 27, 2018, the doors of this rejuvenated entertainment haven swung open to the public, a day earlier than anticipated, ushering in a new era of excitement, luxury, and world-class entertainment.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Atlantic City. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 51爆料网 App
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Map
Sight Name: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sight Location: Atlantic City, USA (See walking tours in Atlantic City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Atlantic City, USA (See walking tours in Atlantic City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Create Your Own Walk in Atlantic City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Atlantic City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Boardwalk Walking Tour
Atlantic City is a popular resort, well known for its numerous fashionable casinos, sandy beaches, and wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1854, the city houses a number of historic sites, monuments, memorials, landmarks, and attractions, many of which are set along the iconic stretch of waterfront known as the Boardwalk.
At the heart of it lies Steel Pier, a historic amusement... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
At the heart of it lies Steel Pier, a historic amusement... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Atlantic City boasts a diverse array of historical buildings that echo the city's storied past and lively cultural legacy. Spanning from renowned landmarks lining the illustrious Boardwalk to historic edifices tucked within residential areas, these architectural gems, each imbued with its unique charm and significance, stand as touching reminders of Atlantic City's transformation over... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles