History of the Ritz-Carlton Atlantic City

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The Ritz-Carlton Atlantic City, a grand dame of the Boardwalk, opened its doors on June 21, 1921, during the city's "Roaring Twenties" heyday. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Warren and Wetmore (also responsible for New York's Grand Central Terminal), it was an epitome of luxury, boasting amenities like fresh and saltwater taps in every room, "beach" elevators, and a merry-go-round-shaped bar. It quickly became a playground for the wealthy and famous, hosting U.S. Presidents like Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover, as well as entertainers such as Frank Sinatra and The Beatles. Infamously, it was also the preferred residence and business hub of Atlantic City's powerful political boss, Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, who leased the entire ninth floor.

The hotel faced challenges during the Great Depression, going through bankruptcy reorganization in 1937. During World War II, it served as military barracks for soldiers. After the war, it changed ownership several times, including a brief period as "The Sheraton Ritz-Carlton." In 1969, it was converted into an apartment hotel, and then in 1982, it officially became The Ritz Condominiums. Despite plans to convert it into a casino hotel in the late 1970s, which were thwarted by scandal, the building underwent a significant renovation to become residential units. Today, The Ritz Condominiums stands as a testament to Atlantic City's opulent past, retaining much of its original grandeur and still drawing visitors who are fascinated by its storied history and its connection to the Prohibition era, famously depicted in the "Boardwalk Empire" series.