So we've
covered the rooms (and
the sign). It's time now to move outdoors for some daytime recreational activity at the Chelsea Hotel. Weather wise, we couldn't have asked for a better weekend. The sun was out all weekend with nary a cloud to be seen. At around 12:00 on Saturday, we headed down to the pool to check out the scene. The actually pool is rather small, but for reason there are 2 lifeguards on duty. Safety first. There are approximately 50 lounge chairs spaced around the perimeter with seven cabanas lining the edge of the roof.
This was the first weekend that the pool was serving food, so we settled in for a day of cocktails, music and sun, and mixed it all together with some delicious food. It didn't reach Roosevelt standards (or anything close to it), but the Chelsea pool was most certainly fun. There were several Eastern European waitresses buzzing around, attentive to your every need. Our favorite part was the $40 pitcher of cocktails we ordered up around 4:00. We selected some sort of vodka and rosemary infused lemonade which was both large and refreshing. Did we mention it was large? We're talking 8 or 9 solid glasses. Look out.
By 4:00, the sun had moved to the other side of the building, covering the roof deck with shade. We decided to make our way down to the famous Atlantic City beach to soak up a few more hours of sun. Good move. Good move. The Chelsea has a dedicated team of attendants surf side who are there to provide you with chairs, towels and an umbrella. Cabanas are also available to rent if you so desire. We did not. Sadly, there was no more lemonade available. Tear.
The beach was our chosen local on Sunday as well, and the common sentiment we heard was how great the Atlantic City beach was. The fickle New Yorkers who had made there way down for the weekend festivities (more later) were all smiles, enjoying the surf, sun and sand that is just steps away from the Chelsea. We agree completely. We really do agree.
DBTH
Reader Comments (5)
So rooms, pool, food, beach. Check, check, check. ..What about the nightlife? Anyone there?
I think that is what was meant by more later? Let's hope so.
what about the casino? Does the Greyhound from port authority stop there? DBTH is on The Chelsea's jock...
looking good.... and HOT!
:-)
The beach is mad gross... Crackheads hanging on the boards and public bathrooms you must walk past... The pool is tiny and the hotel still is not finished.. Don't front this place kind of sucks and always will. The Lobby is a joke on a dead end shit street.
Nightlife: The Flamingo is a short walk! or you can cab it to the guido/douche haven Borgata..
You are better off heading to MGM in Foxwoods, hang with some old-timers and enjoy clean gaming floors, nice pool and great spa.. MGM Ammenities are closest to Vegas fo sho...