Borgata Embarks on a $107 Million Makeover of Its Original Tower

Do you remember where you were on the July 4 weekend of 2003? If you grew up in South Jersey, chances are you were somewhere around the grand opening of the Borgata Casino and Spa – a night that still feels like a party in the city’s collective memory.

Fast‑forward 23 years, and the original Borgata Tower is about to get its own celebration, albeit a construction‑heavy one. Starting Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, the hotel will shut its doors for a $107 million renovation that promises to turn the 2,000‑room tower into something that feels both familiar and brand‑new.

What’s on the table? Every guestroom and suite is getting a fresh look. Think upholstered headboards, custom woodwork, sleek metal accents and sculptural furnishings that will draw your eye back to those iconic Atlantic City skyline views. The lobby – affectionately called “The Living Room” – isn’t being torn down; instead, it’s getting brand‑new luxury furnishings and high‑end finishes designed to brighten the space and give visitors a stronger sense of arrival.

The redesign is being handled by Avenue Interior Design, a long‑time collaborator that helped shape the tower’s original aesthetic and recently refreshed B Bar. Their vision leans toward a warmer, more contemporary vibe while still honoring the high‑energy sophistication the Borgata is known for.

“The reimagining of the Borgata Tower is the latest step in our broader investment across the property as we continue to enhance the overall guest experience,” said Nik Rytterstrom, President & COO of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. “As one of the most important touchpoints within the resort, this reinvestment gives us the opportunity to thoughtfully evolve the Borgata Tower for today’s guests, with a design that stays true to the sophistication and energy of the property, while introducing a fresh and elevated sense of comfort that still feels distinctly Borgata.”

Renovated rooms will roll out floor‑by‑floor beginning in October 2026, with the rest of the work trickling through 2027. The corridors and elevator lobbies aren’t being forgotten either – bold colors, new artwork and graphic patterns (including a carpet inspired by Italian mosaics) will breathe fresh life into those passageways.

Don’t forget the neighboring MGM Tower, formerly the Water Club, which opened in 2008 and underwent its own $55 million redesign in 2023. The recent upgrades at Borgata will sit alongside new attractions like Luxe Gaming, the Noodles restaurant and an updated B Bar, giving visitors even more reasons to stay a little longer.

It’s a big project, sure, but for a resort that’s been a centerpiece of Atlantic City’s nightlife for two decades, a little TLC feels almost inevitable. If you’ve got a stay booked, you might just find yourself checking into a room that feels like it was built yesterday, even though the tower’s foundation is still the same one that celebrated that July 4th back in ’03.