We went to AC on Last Call for five-day stays at the Fairfield Atlantic City over President's Week. We snagged two 1br units--one for us, one for the kids! Many people here offered great advice and info, just wanted to thank everyone and give the update.
The people at the resort were ALL very kind and accommodating. The check-in clerk upgraded us to rooms with balconies so that we could have a room close to the kids' room. Both rooms had views of the water! The rooms were big and very clean, and both had Jacuzzis, two TVs, and a DVD player, and full kitchens.
The activities were fun for the kids (lots of activities, too!) and the pool was really warm. Other guests were nice, too. When we came in, they asked us to do a sales call and then they called the first day to ask again. We did go b/c they promised it would be a short one, 30 minutes, b/c we own a timeshare elsewhere already. It ended up being about 40 minutes--the saleswoman was not high-pressure and showed us the FairShare program, and we said no thanks, and that was that. Our 6yo was moping in the activity room and one of the salesmen was very sweetly trying to jolly her up when we came back from the tour. Probably made the presentation shorter!
The common area on the top floor is SPECTACULAR and they told us it was for everyone, not just the people staying on the penthouse. The elevators are definitely the weak link. There are three of them, and if they were all working at any one time everything was fine. But usually at least one was out. It wasn't terrible terrible terrible, but it's not ideal.
The parking had just gone up to $10 per day from $5 but our confirmation said $5, so they charged $5. The valets brought the car very quickly when we wanted it.
One tip: buy groceries at the ShopRite on the way into AC (if you're coming from the north). There's also an okay PathMark to the south. DO NOT go to the IGA near the resort--ughhhhh.
We had a really fun stay! Thanks again to everyone who answered our many questions!
The people at the resort were ALL very kind and accommodating. The check-in clerk upgraded us to rooms with balconies so that we could have a room close to the kids' room. Both rooms had views of the water! The rooms were big and very clean, and both had Jacuzzis, two TVs, and a DVD player, and full kitchens.
The activities were fun for the kids (lots of activities, too!) and the pool was really warm. Other guests were nice, too. When we came in, they asked us to do a sales call and then they called the first day to ask again. We did go b/c they promised it would be a short one, 30 minutes, b/c we own a timeshare elsewhere already. It ended up being about 40 minutes--the saleswoman was not high-pressure and showed us the FairShare program, and we said no thanks, and that was that. Our 6yo was moping in the activity room and one of the salesmen was very sweetly trying to jolly her up when we came back from the tour. Probably made the presentation shorter!
The common area on the top floor is SPECTACULAR and they told us it was for everyone, not just the people staying on the penthouse. The elevators are definitely the weak link. There are three of them, and if they were all working at any one time everything was fine. But usually at least one was out. It wasn't terrible terrible terrible, but it's not ideal.
The parking had just gone up to $10 per day from $5 but our confirmation said $5, so they charged $5. The valets brought the car very quickly when we wanted it.
One tip: buy groceries at the ShopRite on the way into AC (if you're coming from the north). There's also an okay PathMark to the south. DO NOT go to the IGA near the resort--ughhhhh.
We had a really fun stay! Thanks again to everyone who answered our many questions!