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Atlantis stinks.

First off, they're going to bend you over on price for everything. Then they're gonna hit you for a service charge of like 10% to 20% for everything - which I wouldn't mind, except none of that money is going to the workers.

There is not a decent bar in the entire place. This is bad. There was not one place I enjoyed having a drink.

However, the bartenders pour liberally; skip the beers and go straight to the mixed drinks. Also, I recommend tipping in cash for better service.

There is also no poker; this is almost as serious as the bar situation. Don't mind the rake at the other casino; the game (no-fold-em NL) is well worth the price. It's about a $15 cab ride to the other casino.

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Atlantis DOES NOT stink!!!It's an absolutely amazing place. Yes it is expensive but well worth it. I'm sure it costs insane amounts of money to maintain the marine life. Just accept the fact that it will cost you an arm and a leg and you will have a great time.

As far as food goes, you can eat cheaply (regular restaurant prices) at the marina (i can't recall the actual name but there's a bunch of nice restaurants near the marina , Johnny Rockets is in there). There's a restaurant called Carmines (or something like that) that is really decent and upscale in decor at great prices and huge portions. Whatever you do, don't eat at the Chinese place on the resort, it is unauthentic, expensive and portions are tiny.

I would save my money by staying in the Beach tower (ur not going to be in there much anyways and rooms are fine) and spending that money on restaurants and activities.