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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 3 restaurants and a casino

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Exterior
Fitness studio
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Serves lunch and dinner
Casino
Travelers find relaxation and excitement at this casino hotel. Enjoy the spa tub, gaming action, indoor pool with sun loungers, and helpful staff. Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Riverview King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Whirlpool Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

What's nearby

  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mid-America Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Orpheum Theater - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 11 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪African Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rainforest Treetop Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hooters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Upscale hotel near Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
Located close to Mid-America Center and Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs provides a casino, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 160 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free internet and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, travel cribs, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • 1853 Bistro & Bar
  • Double Down Dogs
  • ESPN BET Sportsbook

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 31.50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 31.50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 31.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 31.50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 31.50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 31.50 (subject to availability).

Where is Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mid-America Center. CHI Health Center Omaha and Creighton University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is just wonderful, the workers go out of their way to serve you, every one is so polite towards others and right now that's what we all need right now
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rate but a pretty strong smell of cigarette smoke is still present in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Amenities
I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go too hotel We love the king size bed and room with the Whirlpool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

A pretty dated place stuck in an industrial neighborhood defiantly not worth the money spent!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very comfortable and clean. Liked the bedding. Was disappointed the restaurant was closed for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
First time checking in. Very easy to find park and register. Rooms are clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well, if you’re hungry there’s no food to eat when you have late check in. Restaurant ia closed within the hotel but other than that hotel is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Our room was overbooked, and it took over an hour to get it straightened out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good, but there isn’t anywhere to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice people good service good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If everything was good, except for the bed, the bed was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed pur stay and will return again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice to have carts for luggage, long walk to get to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tayler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Whatever you do don’t stay on the 2nd floor. It stinks from the smoke in the casino and we had bugs in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brady

Major issue with front desk and manager.. total confusion with days of stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in was good people were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we were just passing through overnight, it was perfect for what we needed. i would recommend it and i would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

Wonderful hotel! One of the best on our trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Jacuzzi was dirty after I turned it on
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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