Location. The Showboat is located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. The hotel is one-quarter mile from Steel Pier Amusements. The Pier Shops at Caesars and the Atlantic City Convention Center are one mile away. Hotel Features. This Mardi Gras-themed hotel offers a casino with table games, gaming machines and a poker room. The Showboat features a health club and rooftop outdoor pool. Four restaurants, three bars and a nightclub anchor the hotel. The Rib and Chophouse serves steaks, chicken and seafood. The French Quarter Buffet offers cooking stations in a New Orleans-themed setting. Canal Street Bread and Sandwich Company offers a menu of crepes, sandwiches and pizza. The Mansion Cafe is open 24 hours. High-speed Internet is available throughout the property for a fee.

Guestrooms. The 1,331 guestrooms feature views of the city or the seashore and boardwalk. Padded headboards frame beds outfitted with pillowtop mattresses and 310-thread count linens. Separate sitting areas provide sofas or easy chairs. Bathrooms feature granite countertops and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Expert Tip. The House of Blues entertainment venue, located inside the hotel, hosts concerts, offers dining and provides a separate gaming area.

Room Types:

Deluxe room:   One king bed or two queen beds. Boardwalk and ocean views. Sitting area with sofa and chairs. Cable TV. Telephone with voice mail. Clock radio. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron with ironing board. Granite bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Tiled foyer.

Premium:   One king bed or two queen beds. 310-thread-count linens. Ocean, shore, or boardwalk view. Granite-topped furniture. New Orleans-inspired decor with tiled entryway. 42-inch plasma-screen TV. Bathroom with double vanity.

HOB Suite:   One king bed in a loft-style bedroom. Sofa. Far East-inspired decor, with crown molding and sculpted ceiling. Plasma TV with DVD player and surround sound with subwoofers. Cash bar stocked with premium beverages. Main granite bath features separate lavatory area, twin bevel bowl sinks, and a six-head shower with seat and built-in TV. Additional half bath. Nonsmoking.

Driving Directions: From Atlantic City International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 miles.