Borgata Tower Launches $107M Renovation in Atlantic City
MGM Resorts property begins a $107 million overhaul of all Borgata Tower guestrooms, suites, corridors, and lobby as broader upgrades run into 2027.
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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has initiated a $107 million renovation across the Borgata Tower's guestrooms, suites, and lobby. Designed by Avenue Interior Design, the Italian-inspired transformation continues broader property upgrades running into 2027.
The short version
- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has initiated a $107 million renovation of the Borgata Tower guestrooms, suites, corridors, and lobby.
- Avenue Interior Design is overseeing the project using modern Italian-inspired residential styling.
- MGM Resorts previously invested $55 million in 2023 to rebrand the property's Water Club into the MGM Tower.
MGM Resorts International’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has launched a $107 million renovation of the Borgata Tower in Atlantic City, New Jersey, covering all guestrooms, suites, corridors, and its main lobby, The Living Room. Work starts September 13, releasing renovated rooms on a floor-by-floor schedule beginning in October, as part of property-wide capital improvements continuing through 2027 [[1], [2]].
What spaces are included in the $107M capital plan?
The $107 million capital project covers all guestrooms and suites within the Borgata Tower, along with guest corridors, elevator lobbies, and the property's primary lobby lounge, known as The Living Room [[1], [3]]. Lodging Magazine reported that the guestroom corridors and elevator lobbies will receive bold colors, artwork, and graphic patterns, anchored by custom carpeting with an abstract interpretation of Italian mosaic design [1]. The Living Room will keep its existing structural architecture while receiving new finishes and furnishings intended to brighten the overall environment [[1], [3]].
When does construction start, and what is the phased delivery schedule?
Construction officially begins on September 13, with newly remodeled accommodations set to open on a floor-by-floor basis [[1], [3]]. The exact target year for guestroom delivery presents a discrepancy across industry reporting: Lodging Magazine stated that completed rooms will debut beginning in October 2026 [1]. Conversely, both Hotel Dive and Hotel Business reported that renovated inventory will begin coming online in October, without listing 2026 [[2], [3]]. Hotel Dive and Lodging Magazine both confirmed that the overall property transformation will continue into 2027 [[1], [2]].
Who is leading the design, and what aesthetic concepts are being used?
Avenue Interior Design is handling the design for the renovation, having previously worked on the original Borgata Tower interiors, the B Bar transformation, and the 2023 remodel of the property's MGM Tower [[1], [2], [3]]. The firm is executing a residential, modern Italian design concept referencing tailored fashion [[1], [3]]. Guestrooms and suites will incorporate clean architectural lines, custom woodwork, upholstered headboards, sculptural furniture, integrated metal details, and a color palette consisting of cream, camel, cognac tones, warm woods, deep blue, and burnished metals [[1], [3]]. Lighting and layout placement will emphasize exterior Atlantic City views [3].
How does this investment fit into Borgata's broader asset plans?
The Borgata Tower renovation represents the next phase of a multi-year property overhaul directed by MGM Resorts International [[1], [2]]. In 2023, the resort completed a $55 million renovation and rebranding of the former Water Club into the MGM Tower, as Hotel Dive reported [2]. Nik Rytterstrom, president and chief operating officer of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, stated that reinvesting in the main tower evolves one of the resort's primary touchpoints while retaining its established energy [[1], [3]].
| Project Scope | Capital Outlay | Start Date | Design Partner | Completion Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgata Tower Guestrooms, Suites, Corridors & Lobby | $107 million | September 13 | Avenue Interior Design | Phased into 2027 |
| MGM Tower Rebrand (formerly The Water Club) | $55 million | Completed (2023) | Avenue Interior Design | 2023 |
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This article was written from the following reporting. Follow the links for the original coverage.
- [1]Borgata Launches $107M Renovation of Atlantic City Tower— Lodging Magazine
- [2]Mews Debuts POS in North America as Borgata Begins $107M Overhaul— Hotel Dive
- [3]Borgata Launches $107M Renovation of Hotel Tower— Hotel Business
Frequently asked
+What is the total investment for the Borgata Tower renovation?
The project represents a $107 million capital investment by MGM Resorts International to update the Borgata Tower at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
+When do renovated rooms at the Borgata Tower open to guests?
Construction begins September 13, with rooms coming online floor by floor starting in October. Lodging Magazine reported the first handovers occur in October 2026, while Hotel Dive and Hotel Business reported October without specifying a year.
+Which areas of the property are covered in this overhaul?
The renovation covers all guestrooms and suites in the Borgata Tower, elevator lobbies, guest corridors, and the tower's main lobby lounge, The Living Room.
+Who is designing the updated Borgata Tower spaces?
Avenue Interior Design is leading the project. The firm previously worked on the earlier Borgata Tower design, the transformation of B Bar, and the 2023 remodel of the MGM Tower.
+What design theme will the renovated rooms feature?
The guestrooms and suites feature a modern Italian residential aesthetic inspired by tailoring, using custom woodwork, upholstered headboards, sculptural furniture, burnished metals, and a palette of warm woods, camel, cognac, cream, and deep blue.
+What previous renovation took place at the resort?
In 2023, the resort completed a $55 million renovation and rebranding of the former Water Club, transforming it into the MGM Tower.
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