ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has revealed details of the $13-million property-wide renovation taking place over the next several months. Improvements include a complete redesign of the Borgata Buffet, as well as renovations to Spa Toccare, the casino floor, front desk, Borgata suites and back-of-the-house talent areas.
“Borgata’s market-leading casino and resort product has been its strength since it opened 2003,” said Tom Ballance, president and COO of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. “Our commitment to continued development and exceeding our customers’ expectations when it comes to keeping our property fresh and inviting is of central importance in strengthening Borgata’s position as the East Coast’s premier resort destination. We are dedicated to providing a world-class, full-service guest experience, unlike anything else in the region, by investing $13 million towards our dining, spa, casino, room product and employees.”
From Dec. 1–24, Borgata will completely renovate and redesign its buffet by devoting $2 million to porcelain stone flooring, as well as resurfaced sky-like ceilings, all by Avenue Interior Design. Featuring a color scheme of whites, light taupe and gray tones, the space will feature carpeting that offers a new take on a traditional Italian fresco, while the vertical surfaces will receive a textured, patterned wallcovering paired with a conventional sconce to give the buffet a comfortable, residential feel, according to the hotel.
Spa Toccare will experience an update to both its men’s and women’s lounges, as well as a complete revamp of its workout facility, the Pump Room, adding new Life Fitness cardio equipment, including nine treadmills, six cross-training ellipticals, two Powermill stepping machines, two recumbent bicycles, two lifestyle (spin) bicycles and one upright bicycle. These updates come on the heels of a $1-million makeover earlier this year, which included enhancements to Spa Toccare’s 27 treatment rooms complete with new massage tables and a redecorating of carpets, wall treatments, lighting, cabinets and linens.
The evolution of Borgata’s guestrooms began in 2012 with a complete $50-million redesign to all 1,566 Classic guestrooms and hotel corridors, and continues in 2015 with an additional $6 million dedicated to restyle 39 Opus suites, in addition to two 5,000-sq.-ft. Residence suites, designed by Laurence Lee Associates.
The revamp of the lobby will include a complete resurfacing of the front desk, a new ceiling and the unveiling of an exclusive art piece located behind the check-in area. Additional refashions to give the casino floor a more modern Italian feel will be comprised of new carpeting, wall treatments, ceiling drapery and light fixtures, in addition to the refinishing of columns, accounting for over $4 million in capital spend, according to the company.
Borgata will also continue to invest in its more than 5,000 team members with newly renovated changing areas and restrooms located in the back-of-the house areas.