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Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago

4.0 star property
Adults-only beach hotel

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Lobby
Fitness facility
Free self parking
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Casino
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago offers a full entertainment package with its marina setting, live performances, and 72 gaming tables. Guests can dine at five restaurants or relax by the lobby fireplace. Past visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Marina View King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Lake View 2 Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Marina View 2 Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Two Queen Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Two Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Lake View King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
777 Ameristar Blvd., East Chicago, IN, 46312

What's nearby

  • Ameristar Casino East Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Majestic Star Casino - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Indiana Harbor - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Purdue University Northwest - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Horseshoe Hammond Casino - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gary Metro Center - 10 min drive
  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sharks Fish & Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Castle - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago

Upscale hotel near Ameristar Casino East Chicago
Located close to Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center and Purdue University Northwest, Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago provides a casino, a marina, and concerts and live shows. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 1100 slot machines, a casino VIP room, and 72 casino gaming tables. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the 5 on-site restaurants. Guests can also expect to find a fireplace in the lobby, a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 288 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

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 13 to 20 per person
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bugattis Steak and Pasta
  • Burger Brothers
  • Stadium Sports Bar

Things to do

  • 1,100 slot machines
  • 24-hour gym
  • 72 gaming tables
  • Casino (56,000 square feet of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Sportsbook

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
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
  • Resort fee: USD 9.99 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests under 21 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago?

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

Where is Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago located?

Situated in East Chicago, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ameristar Casino East Chicago and Lake Michigan. Purdue University Northwest and Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LATOYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Welcomed with smiles at check in. Kudos to the staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a beach by the lake for the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miyonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy casino
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Apurv

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are good and spacious, the food choices are very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What is unique about this property is the daycor on the 1st floor, its really throughout the hotel, absolutely beautiful. What I like is the rooms are very clean, modern and comfortable. The staff is great throughout the entire place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoking rooms the bed was comfortable free parking bathroom nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Casino was fun, staff was GREAT. Room was ok. Non-smoking, but smelled a bit smoky, & the bathroom sink ran slow. Nice view of Lake Michigan. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENITA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, nice staff
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaponnat

Liked: Amenities
It very perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ameristar never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night so we were not able to explore much. The room was very spacious and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I needed some rest and relaxation. The Ameristar Hotel provided that for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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