Flamingo Motel, Atlantic City

Now you can doubletime Atlantic City by dancing with the high rollers at the Hilton Casino but going home to sleep with the Flamingo next door. That's the Flamingo Motel we're talking about, which sits straddling the space between the Hilton and Tropicana casinos in Atlantic City.

With 70 rooms half a block from the boardwalk and beach, with a casino within shouting distance and a police station 1 block away, the Flamingo offers an option to enjoy the attractions in Atlantic City without going broke. If you don't lose it all in the casinos first.

Amenities offered include cable/satelite TV, air conditioning, shower/tub combination, refrigerator, and jacuzzis. Hair dryers and microwaves available upon request. Free parking, 24 hour front desk and express check-out.

Rooms offer the option of 1 King bed or two double beds. Floor to ceiling windows through the balcony provide a good view of the city. Not that it's comparable to the luxurious casinos / hotels in Atlantic City, but for the price ($50-$75), and considering the location, it's a fair enough place to crash for the night.

They don't offer online booking, which is a bit odd. And prices are not listed on their website, which is even more surprising. But they do offer quotes individually, so you might be able to 'negotiate' your way into a better price.

The only comparable offers you'll get will be from the Super 8, Motel 6 and other chain motels in Atlantic City. It's not much either way, but then, if you've just lost a fortune to the casinos, the old lady back home will probably not take kindly to you adding to the hole by splurging on a costly suite at a luxury hotel. In that case, the Flamingo is ready to take you in, broke or not.

Info: 3101 Pacific Ave Atlantic City NJ 08401; (609) 344-3061; www.flamingomotelonline.com/