Korinne F.
Yelp
Review of Bally's Atlantic City Casino & Hotel - Stay Dates: 8/3/2025-8/5/2025
On 8/3/2025, my family of four checked in for a two-night stay. After settling in, we attempted to take the kids to the pool, but were told it's restricted to ages 21+ due to alcohol service. There were no alternative kid-friendly pool options, no access to sister properties, and no accommodations offered. Disappointing for the kids, though we made the best of it with beach time.
The real reason for this review is the poor customer service--especially from the parking garage attendant on 8/4/2025 at approximately 11:45-11:50 AM.
When we tried to exit self-parking, the attendant did not greet us or show any willingness to help. I presented my player's card, but he demanded $10. I explained I had free parking, which seemed to frustrate him. He repeatedly insisted on payment, refused to swipe my card, refused to check my offers, and stated he could not charge my room.
At the time, I didn't have my wallet or cash and explained we were staying another night. I offered to go to the front desk to resolve it, but he refused to lift the gate. Instead, he forced the four cars behind me to reverse, told me to back up, and made it clear I could not leave without paying. The tone was hostile, intimidating, and unprofessional.
Inside the casino, front desk staff quickly explained I could use the kiosk to print a free parking ticket--simple information the attendant could have easily shared instead of creating an embarrassing scene.
When I returned with the printed pass, he silently raised the gate. No greeting, no apology, no acknowledgment of the inconvenience.
The kicker? On 8/5/2025, while exiting the same garage, the gate was left wide open and there were no attendants at all--everyone left for free. If it's that easy, why was I blocked, embarrassed, and treated so poorly the day before?
This stay left a bad taste due to the unnecessary hostility, lack of hospitality, and inconsistent operations. I cannot recommend this hotel