Newly renovated in 2017 (previously the bankrupted Taj Mahal run by Trump).
Pros: 1) everything feels pretty new, 2) very convenient dining options from food court to fine dining ... food quality is excellent too.
Cons: 1) horrible sound insulation ... you hear everything in the hallway. Since it’s Hard Rock, the party crowd could get obnoxiously loud. 2) we got an ocean view room but it is not true ocean view, more like a side ocean view. The casino towers are perpendicular to the coastline so most of the rooms get a side view of the ocean.
Stay in the south tower if you want to be close to the hotel amenities (such as pool and restaurants)