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"Beautiful hotel and very clean. Will chose again when I am in the area. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 21 Jun 2022

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs

On river

Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Council Bluffs hotel, you'll find Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and Mid-America Center. CHI Health Center Omaha and Creighton University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Casino, fitness center

A casino, 3 restaurants, and an indoor pool are all featured at this hotel. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy the spa tub.

Deluxe King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$103* Per night/room Mar 24 - Mar 25

Whirlpool Suite King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Two Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Riverview King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs ratings based on 22 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Everyone (16) Couples (3)
4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 20, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 11, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 20, 2023

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4 out of 5
Hard to get to

Posted by on Jul 20, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 6, 2023

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4 out of 5
Beautiful hotel and very clean. Will chose again when I am in the area.

Posted by on Jun 21, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 26, 2022 by Keith

Dear Kim, Thank you for sharing the great review of our property. We look forward to seeing you again. Best, Keith

4 out of 5
They are trying to charge me for the room $118. I told them I paid $143. Through you. They say they don’t have a record of that. Can you please check into this?

Posted by on Jan 18, 2022

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1 out of 5
Unique features as far as the lobby, but was told very kid friendly. there are no kid friendly restaurant's as the front desk had told us where to dine in the restaurant. Breakfast MUST be ordered by 2am the PREVIOUS day. not mentioned by front desk as we had a comp to use.

Posted by on Aug 9, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 26, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 27, 2021 by Hotel Leadership

Thank you for the review!

1 out of 5
We won at the casino other than that it was terrible

Posted by on Sep 26, 2020

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About the Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Location 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Property Features

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A casino, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Council Bluffs hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Casino
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Omaha Station (7.7 km / 4.8 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Travel crib

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby

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 available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–20 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.