Atlantic City Hotels -- a balance

[cowhead]

I'm heading to Atlantic City for 3 days in February (probably a Mon-Wed, but possibly a long weekend) and I need to find a nice place to stay. I'm going with the girlfriend so I need something nice but close to or containing a good poker room. She plays poker as well but she'll also want to spend some time doing whatever girls do on vacation.

Suggestions? I can get really good rates at the Tropicana, Taj and Skyline.

Also, I've never been to AC with girlfriend or without. Any words of wisdom that I can't get with a basic search?