Let me start of by saying that I booked this room through Expedia for the price of $114/Friday night (Feb - only in AC for 1 night) and I am not a time share member. We (boyfriend/girlfriend, early 30's) are first time visitors to Atlantic City and wanted to stay on the boardwalk and didn't want to pay a lot. And as always, you get what you paid for.
As described at Expedia, it is a studio w/ kitchenette, queen size bed and sofa (I think it was a pull out murphy bed but didn't need to use it), w/ a egg shape 2 person jacuzzi tub which has a plexi-glass looking out to the bed. A view of the boardwalk, the ocean, and the hotel strip-depending which side of the building you are staying on.
We were check-in to rm #1702 (smoking) w/ no problems. As told by the other patrons, park curbside, unload large luggage, check-in and get your parking pass BEFORE you park your car in the parking structure. Parking structure doesn't have an elevator and isn't spacious. Parking is free.
No complaints on the elevators- worked efficently when we were there.
Room was exactly as expected, dated (think 80's Miami Vice) but clean. Had utensils, dishes, diswashing soap, paper towel (1 roll), sponge, small fridge, 2 top burner, microwave. We didn't have a dining table but a built-in triangle shape bar style table w/ 4 chairs. T'V had a lot of cable channels w/ a dvd player. Bed was hard and pillows were flat (there were extra pillows in the closet but those were also flat). Towels weren't great but served it's purpose. Jacuzzi/shower worked great, water pressure - great, water quality - poor. We had to run the water for about 20 mins. til it was clear - had that murky rust color but water temp. was fine. (Only the tub water, not the toilet or sink water.) Called downstairs and told us that it was because that room was not occupied for awhile.
The hotel has a game room- w/ pool tables, etc. Vending machines -soda were $1.50 and ice machines on certain floors. Pool was closed due to the season.
The hotel does not have a casino and I don't believe there was a restaurant. It is located in a shady part of the boardwalk strip, but it is located in the middle of the Resorts/ Taj Mahal/Showboat (left) and Bally's/Wild West/ Ceasar's (right). We were warned NOT to walk at night but it was okay during the day. Taxi to Resorts about $5.00. There is a strip club down the street you drive by to park your car Further down, a seven-eleven store. At night, doors are locked and you need your hotel key to even get into the hotel. If you are a smoker, be fore warned that the ventalation system is terrible. Heater/ a/c worked fine.
With all that in mind, it was just a strip pole and a disco ball shy of being a COMPLETE "bachelor's dream pad". As for the hotel patrons, I got a "daddy likey-likey" while I was waiting for the elevator by my floor. When my boyfriend walk out, he apologized and had an excuse that it's his birthday and was already started his "drink-on".
Overall, I think this hotel has potential - the staff was helpful, main lobby looked updated, clean and bright, and it's in a central location. From the previous reviews, I think it seems that those who are apart of the timeshare had better rooms and better experience w/ the Atlantic Palace than those who are not owners. Did I regret, no - I expected what I paid for. My boyfriend once like that kind of cheesy stuff in college, it's fun to just laugh about it (I wouldn't know where to find another hotel that has a plexi-glass shower/tub facing the bed) Will I return to Atlantic Palace, probably not but compare w/ the other 3 stars and lower motels/hotels, this is a gem . ENJOY!!
P.S. First timers to Atlantic City, there is a $2.50 toll into and out of AC. And the best part, drinks are free in the casinos like Vegas, just tip.

Stayed at Atlantic Palace mid week. Easy Check-In & Check-Out, clean room w/large tub and bathroom. Great ocean view, which I didn't expect. Location was great, walking distance to the "Irish Pub" which has great food. Great place to go and relax.

I needed to get away after the hectic Thanksgiving holiday and before the Christmas rush set in.

Since I really enjoy shows, concerts and dabbling with the slots, a friend of ours suggested a weekend getaway to AC. Since I always enjoy going there, we decided that was the place for a weekend getaway. Having just been there, my friend suggested the Atlantic Palace. She couldn't say enough about it so we called and made reservations.

We were very pleasantly surprised. The staff was very courteous and accommodating, the rooms were clean, comfortable and cozy. Everything we wanted or needed was right there.

The food was excellently prepared and pleasantly presented.

I recommend the Atlantic Palace to anyone looking for a clean, safe and comfortable getaway either for a romantic weekend or a family getaway.

When we were looking for a place to stay in AC, I, like many others tried to research some non-casino hotels. When I came across the Atlantic Palace, some reviews were positive, some were negative. Realizing that you cannot please all the people all of the time I decided to call. I told the desk person that I was concerned about some of the reviews. She began to explain that there are a few hotels that rent rooms in that same building. She went on to say that her particular company was closed down from late spring until September 2007 and if I looked at the dates of some of these postings I would see that they were in the summer months. I thought I would give it a try, I did and came away more than pleased. When I am in the AC area, most of my time is spent out of the hotel room, I look for cleanliness and accomodating people, that is what I found at this establishment, which by the way is not the grand desk you see when you go to check in. This office is located on the ground floor towards the boardwalk. So when making a reservation, don't be afraid to ask the question about these postings you may read, you might turn out to be pleasantly surprised.