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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4.0 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Fitness studio
Serves lunch and dinner
Casino

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$134
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mid-America Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Whirlpool Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Riverview King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4-star Council Bluffs hotel close to Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
3 restaurants, a casino, and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs offers 160 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Council Bluffs hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
In addition to an indoor pool, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs provides a hot tub and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a casino, a vending machine, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
1853 Bistro & Bar - This café serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Amerisports Bar & Grill - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Buffet - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Double Down Dogs - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

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
  • Amerisports Bar & Grill
  • Buffet
  • Double Down Dogs

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
  • 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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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1008 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Keokuk

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Not friendly at check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, amboy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Coming from MN, we're no longer used to all the cigarette smoke inside. That'd be our only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had to take cold bath or shower with limited water pressure.bathroom sink clogged had to turn hot water on sink to get enough hot water Negative review
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

So So Stay

I was disappointed with this hotel. We had booked 3 nights and then added another night - both in deluxe rooms. To be fair, one with 2 queens and the single night in a king. Both were to have river views. We hoped to get a king on the river for the 4 nights but for the first night, we had a king facing the parking lot. And the last 3 nights, 2 queens at the far end of the hotel with a partial view of the river and a great view of the parking lot and parking garage. We were told that the hotel does not have king beds in the hotel's riverside rooms! We arrived at the hotel quite early and were told we wanted an early check-in once our room was ready, we'd have to pay a $30 fee between noon and one, and a $20 fee between one and two. I am very well traveled and this was a first. Outside there were two shuttle buses, neither in service. We were told they are now decorative! The buffet is only open on weekends. The only restaurant open for lunch is a sports bar. A 3rd restaurant offered breakfast (Very good) and dinner (we did not try it). The rooms have been refreshed and were fine. However, the casino and private hotel lobby had a strong smell from cigarettes. This place is fine if you are there for the casino only and are not concerned by the lack of dining choices and the nickel and diming. Personally, I would look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
There are 4 restaurants on site, but only one was open. There were shuttle buses, but no shuttles to the airport, which doesn’t make any sense. Hotel felt worn. Overall a comfortable and fine experience, but not overly nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kellie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Updates Needed

Hotel is very dated. Casino was trashy! Filthy machines with full ashtrays and left over drinks all over the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If smoke smell bothers you, reconsider

My only complaint is the smoke smell through the whole hotel. We had a non smoking room but the smell was overwhelmingly bad, we even had to go buy some room spray. And when we got home all of our clothes smelled awful. (And we were on the 3rd floor). Other than that, our room was quiet and clean! The jacuzzi tub was very enjoyable and the bed very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with allot to do
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the atmosphere there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I wouldn’t stay here again.

The entire building smelled like cigarettes. The room was not very well cleaned and the water pressure was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Persistence patience happy ending

I left my jacket that was a gift from a grandson. I called and after checking housekeeping found it and took it to lost and found. My son went to pick it back up. After much explanation and verifying again that it was found and in lost and found they gave him my jacket. Much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marlene

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When you check in and the person helping you is getting yelled at during the process is not professional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay again! The entire staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator in casino did not work and down escalator was moving faster than normal. I have vertigo and walk with a cane. I could not use the escalator to get down and out of the casino. I was forced to use the stairs. Due to current health conditions with my knees this was not a good situation! Then, in the hotel, only one of the 2 elevators was working. I would hate to be in that place and have to evacuate. No doubt plenty of building code violations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was Amazing!! The staff all around was kind, helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staycation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025