Ocean Resort Casino, opening this summer, joins the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the brand’s compilation of unique independent properties. It is the collection’s eighth hotel in North America, with 1,399 guestrooms and 20 acres of amenities and guest experiences. At 60 stories, it is the tallest structure in Atlantic City.

“We are excited to be affiliating Ocean Resort Casino with The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, and to be introducing Hyatt to Atlantic City, one of the nation’s most visited resort and casino destinations,” said David Tarr, senior vice president of development, Americas, Hyatt. “AC Ocean Walk’s spectacular resort will establish a new standard on Atlantic City’s storied Boardwalk, making it a fitting addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio.”

“It is an honor for us to join forces with one of the world’s most renowned hotel brands: Hyatt. Hyatt has an incredible 60-plus-year legacy in the industry, and its loyal global customer base will have access to an authentic way to experience all that makes Atlantic City attractive and popular. We are thrilled and proud to be joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio as we prepare for the resort’s opening this summer,” said Bruce Deifik, chairman, AC Ocean Walk, the company that owns Ocean Resort Casino.

The 6.4-million-square-foot luxury resort includes a 138,000-square-foot luxury casino; 250,000 square feet of meeting and event space; five pools, including a salt-water pool; sun deck; and world-class dining. Hyatt adds its new fitness and spa brand, exhale, to the property, with 32 treatment rooms, a mind body studio and boutique across 32,000 square feet. It is the first exhale spa opening within a Hyatt-branded property.

“The unique value Ocean Resort Casino brings to Atlantic City is the overall attention to detail and investment made in its design, fixtures and features, which will be optimized as we develop the overall guest experience,” added Deifik. “The resort’s prime location on Atlantic City’s famed boardwalk will offer guests the best of this vibrant destination.”