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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

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A large paddle steamer with multiple decks and a prominent chimney.
A restaurant with wooden beams, brick walls, and multiple seating areas.
A bar area with wooden ceiling, red chairs, and a bar counter.
A casino with multiple gaming tables and slot machines.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $131
$117 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Historic Trails Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Riverview King

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

Whirlpool Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

Deluxe Two Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Council Bluffs

When you stay at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and Mid-America Center. .This casino hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from CHI Health Center Omaha and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Creighton University.

What's nearby

  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Western Historic Trails Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Creighton University - 5 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center (Sinclair) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at 1853 Bistro & Bar, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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. Open daily.
The Sportsbook - 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 WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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
  • Buffet
  • Double Down Dogs
  • The Sportsbook

Things to do

  • 1,200 slot machines
  • 20 gaming tables
  • Casino (38,500 square feet of space)
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • 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
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 is available for a fee
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 100.00 per accommodation, 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 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
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. 470 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good accommodations and wonderful food at 1853. We enjoyed the casino as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are dated, but there is a lot to do at that location. The sports bar is great - scenic, right in the river. Several food options, casino has three levels, and hotel is in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ate at 1853 and it was incredible! The rooms at Ameristar are quiet and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful we come about 2 time's a year always a wonderful experience but the only thing no microwaves in rooms or anywhere else
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and pleasant place to stay , the staff was excellent and all things worked as they should , planning on staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, nice staff and pool and hot tub where amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and very nice and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

TRUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are great, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice casino with Missouri Riverviews
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the property is very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was amazing staff was great room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025