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1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(800) 825-8888
(609) 449-1000
On April 2, 1990 Donald J. Trump unveiled the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort.
Trump filled his architectural masterpiece with the finest carpets, chandeliers and works of art to make his palace, the Taj Mahal, one of the world's finest.
Among the billion dollar property's most remarkable statistics:
The largest casino in the world covering 135,000 square feet with 3,800 slot machines, 160 gaming tables, 61 poker tables, a state-of-the art simulcast facility. $14 million worth of German crystal chandeliers, including 24 - 5,000-piece chandeliers in the casino alone, each valued at a cost of $250,000, taking over 20 hours to hang. Four and one-half times more steel than the Eiffel Tower. If laid end to end, the building support pilings would stretch the 62 miles from Atlantic City, NJ to Philadelphia, PA. The Trump Taj Mahal covers over 17 acres of prime Boardwalk real estate, with 4.2 million square feet of enclosed space. The Trump Taj Mahal can generate enough air conditioning to cool 4,000 homes and steam heat 1,850 homes. The main hotel lobby desk is 115-feet long with 15 separate check-in stations. Three additional check-in area's can be found throughout the resort: the concierge-style Tower Reception in the main lobby; the motorcoach terminal and the convention registration desk on the second floor.
1,250 Guest rooms, including 237 themed suites with ocean views, individual spas, butler service, and the private, bi-level Maharajah Club for intimate gatherings, light dining, reading and relaxation are housed in the hotel tower. From the 51st floor, at 429 feet above sea level, you are standing atop one of the tallest man-made structures in New Jersey. Nine, two ton elephants of carved stone greet visitors. 70 colorful minarets adorn the roof-tops. An entire two-year output of Northern Italy's Carrera marble quarries - the marble of choice for all Michelango's art - - adorn the hotel's lobby, guest rooms, casino, hallways and public areas. 168,000 square feet of convention and exhibit space, including 30 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, the largest measuring 30,000 square feet.
The 63,000 square foot Mark G. Etess Arena accommodates up to 500, 8' by 10' exhibition booths. The arena can also seat over 5,000 people for concerts and sporting events The motorcoach terminal can accommodate 22 full-size buses. The ten restaurants can accommodate 3,000 diners, 13,000 if all banquet facilities are fully utilized. A state-of-the-art Health Club and Fitness Center with a near Olympic-sized indoor pool. The spa also offers Jacuzzis, steam baths, tanning booths and sundecks. At approximately 4,500 square feet, the Alexander The Great Suite is the ultimate residence, with its own steam room, sauna, weight room, bar, lounge, living room, pantry, master bedroom and 1 guest room. Cost for one night: $10,000.00. On September 6, 1995 the Trump Taj Mahal was awarded the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences.
Atlantic City's Premier Self Park Facility Features 5,363 Spaces
The "Taj Garaj," Atlantic: City's largest and most spectacular self-parking facility, officially opened on Friday, May 23, 1997 at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. The 12-story $30 million self-park garage expansion gives Trump Taj Mahal a total of 5,363 self-parking spaces.
With the opening of the 'Taj Garaj," the Taj Mahal will be able to stage several high profile special events simultaneously on the property. 'The Taj Garaj is the largest and most spectacular parking garage on the East Coast," said Trump Taj Mahal Vice President of Marketing Steve Calabro. "Our research showed that convenient, clean and safe parking was a very high priority with visitors to Atlantic City and the Taj Mahal." The facility features state-of-the-art exterior and interior design elements, 24-hour bike, foot and vehicle security patrols and a dedicated audio sound system for each individual floor of the garage. The themed audio system features color-coordinated song titles which are broadcast on each level in an effort to promote a customer-friendly atmosphere and provide guests with an identification device to help find their level upon departing the Taj Mahal, The color of each level with the corresponding song titles are listed below:
Level 1 Black "Black Velvet" -- Level 2 Blue "Blue Suede Shoes" -- Level. 3 Purple "Flying Purple People Eaters" -- Level 4 Orange "Orange Colored Sky" --- Level 5 Pink "Pink Cadillac" --- Level 6 Green "Green Green Grass of Home" --- Level 7 Brown "Brown Eyed Girl" --- Level 8 Red "Lady in Red" --- Level 9 Aqua "Aqua" --- Level 10 Yellow "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" --- Level 11 Gray "Up on the Roof'" - the roof top.
Customers are serviced by ten passenger elevators. The garage features easy in and easy out with three entrances and four exits. A traffic bridge was included in the project to further ease traffic flow. High-grade reflective paint used in conjunction with state-of-the-art lighting provides optimum levels of light. The garage features in excess of 500 dedicated closed circuit TV cameras. The garage also features an audio intercom system, which interfaces with the closed circuit camera system and patrolled 24 hours a day by uniformed security officers in vehicles, on foot and on bicycles.The garage includes private gated parking areas for VIP parking, which includes the Maharajah and President's Select Clubs. Preferred "Golden Years" parking spaces are designated for select senior citizens in close proximity to elevators on various floors.
Rooms: 1,250 guest rooms including 237 suites with 24-hour room service. Pool & Health Spa: 14th floor, open daily 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Complimentary use of indoor pool to all hotel guests -- heated indoor pool , 1 1/2 feet to 5 feet deep, 35 feet wide by 75 feet long, towels provided, restrooms for changing, rinsing shower and coin operated lockers. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Health Spa Services for Hotel Guests, daily admission fee of $10.00 includes, men's and women's steamroom, lockers, robe and slippers, hair and body amenities, twenty minute tanning bed sessions, a Sauna and Jacuzzi, showers, lounge, magazines & newspapers, state-of-the-art exercise room featuring cardiovascular, free weights, nautilus, private aerobics room, Must be 18 years of age to enter the health spa. Shirts and athletic shoes are required for exercise. Salon: Personalized services designed for both men and women. The Salon at Trump Taj Mahal is located on the second level by the Promenade.
Shops: Accent at the Taj, florist --- Ali Baba's Arcade, amusement arcade --- All Star Cafe, restaurant --- Andrew Geller, ladies shoes and accessories - Gentlemen, men's apparel - Brandeis Jewelers, fine jewelry - Cache, ladies apparel -- Cashman Photo, photographic services - Chocolates at the Taj, gourmet candy --- Ciro, fashion jewelry --- Elephant & Peacock offers sundries & souvenirs --- Exclusively Taj, Taj Mahal logo merchandise -- Hard Rock Cafe, restaurant & merchandise -- Oggi, men's shoes & accessories -- Paradise Garden, sundries & souvenirs -- Salon at Trump, beauty salon - Starbucks Coffee, gourmet coffee - Surjia, newsstand - Top Hat Premium Cigar Shop - Travel Dimensions, travel agency - Warner Bros. Studio Store, Memorabilia.
Restaurants & Lounges: Bombay Cafe - Decorated after the Brighten Pavilion in England, this 417 seat coffee shop features exotic details and fabrics, marble floors and carved glass and crystal chandeliers. This twenty-four hour breakfast, lunch and dinner Cafe has a wide range of specialties like grilled swordfish and chicken fajitas. Casa Nicola Ristorante - features Italian cuisine. A variety of gourmet pizzas baked in a wood burning oven. Dynasty - 210 seat bastion of oriental cuisine features a multitude of dishes from the Far East, Cantonese, Chinese and Sushi. Dinner is served 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., nights closed may vary. Poker Snack Bar grab a fast bite - sandwiches and snacks. Safari Steakhouse - 209 seat steak house is decorated in a rustic jungle theme complete with hunting trophies, animal skin carpets, a fireplace and a full-sized tree in the center of the room. Safari specialties include U.S. Prime Aged Beef lamb chops and veal chops. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., nights closed may vary. Scheherazade - The only Baccarat pit in the world where guests can dine overlooking the area where they play. This area has a separate bar, lounge, and 60 seat restaurant overlooking the pit, featuring culinary delights from around the globe. Sultan's Feast - An elaborate buffet "fit for the Sultan himself' offers ocean view seating for 716 patrons. The restaurant is styled after an Indian Garden in bright colors of teal blue, pink and white.
Casino: Table games: Blackjack, Progressive Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Mini Baccarat, Big Six Wheel, Pai Gow Tiles, Pai Gow Poker, Chemin De Fer, Let It Ride, Sic Bo, Red Dog, Caribbean Stud Poker, Race Book Simulcasting, Mini Just Dice and Keno.
Slots - over 3,800 machines. Reel slots, Video Poker, everything from deuces to double jokers, progressive jackpots, Megabucks, Fabulous Fifties, Quartermania, progressive jackpots can be won on 3-reel machines!
Entertainment: The Oasis Lobby Bar, The Rainforest, Xanadu a 1,500-seat showroom, and Mar G. Etess Arena for concerts, seats 5,200.
Kid's Fun Center: The Kids Fun Center is a child-care Center open to casino guests and non-guest alike. Located on the Casino level, directly across from the Host Desk, the Center caters to children ages three to thirteen. Each child wears a name tag throughout their stay in the Center and must be fully toilet-trained.
The Kid's Fun Center is equipped with a playhouse complete with kitchen accessories, a jungle gym with slides and a carousel. Big plushy purple chairs furnish the back of the Center and face a television and VCR that play videos such as the animated film Aladdin. The Center also features an arts 'n crafts center with easels, tables, paint and crayons.
The Kids' Fun Center is operated by Barbito and Beyers Pre-Schools, Inc. Children may be left on an hourly basis or a maximum of three hours, up to three sessions daily. Summer hours 12:00 noon - 12:00 midnight, weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, weekends. Costs $7.00 per hour or $15.00 for three hours, for one child.
