Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Hotels
7.8 (516 reviews)
2200 River Road , Council Bluffs , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Convenient location
Delicious food
Cons:
Cigarette smell
Cleanliness issues
High prices for extras

Categories

Cleanliness
6.26
The cleanliness was criticized, especially with cigarette smell in the room and dirty jacuzzi.
Service
8.73
The staff was noted as helpful during the reservation issue and providing soap refills.
Location
8.27
Conveniently located next to I-80 and many facilities on-site.
Room Quality
7.22
Rooms are spacious but need upgrades, noise issues and mattress problems reported.
Amenities
8.25
Enjoyable amenities like jacuzzi and sports bar on-site, though some issues reported.
Value for Money
6.71
Perceived as expensive with extra charges for internet service.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Excellent food experiences praised, especially breakfast and evening meals.
Overall Experience
7.73
Mixed experience due to cleanliness issues but overall enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs with spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities like a 46-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee machine.

Unmatched Facilities
Indulge in the convenience of an indoor pool, fitness center, and multiple dining options including Bella's Bakery and Cafe, Heritage Buffet, and Riva Steak & Seafood.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Henry Doorly Zoo and TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, and just 7 km from Eppley Airfield Airport, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs offers the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment.

Book now to elevate your stay at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs.

Important information:

Guests must be at least 21 years old to reserve a room at this property.

The daily resort fee includes the following:

- Guestroom WiFi
- Two bottles of water
- En suite coffee
- Pool and fitness center access
- Self and valet parking
- Unlimited local callsGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OMA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 516 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.26
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.27
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 6.71
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Anthony • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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SCOTT • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • family_with_children • us
8
Cons:

The room smelled a little musty or leftover cigarette smoke

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bobbi • couple • us
2
Disappointing cleanliness
Cons:

shower didn't drain & the soap was out, blood on the toilet door and the bathroom door is disgusting, lighting fixture, cleaning broom was left on chair, wallpaper is pealing, I understand why the lighting is bad because it didn't look great. For a suite with a spa in it I am very disappointed I paid so much room 517. I could stay at super 8 and felt the same way.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

Bed was lumpy

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • couple • us
7
Overall I would give it a C+. They staff was great. Room was nice but one of the beds was hard.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Staff was nice.

Cons:

Elevator could have been cleaner. One of our beds was very hard.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dwight • couple • us
9
Nice over night stay on a road trip
Pros:

Good value

Cons:

No breakfast but that was expected

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jace • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Good location, helpful staff, mostly good amenities.

Cons:

The buffet hours no good

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • extended_group • us
1
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Tanner • family_with_children • us
8
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • us
8
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Gail • couple • us
9
We liked it. Very unique!
Pros:

Unique

Cons:

Smoking allowed. Clothes smelled like smoke.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • couple • us
6
Pros:

I like mostly everything. Except cigarette smell by the the elevator.

Cons:

The hot tub controls where broken on two of the jet sides so only one side truly worked.

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • us
10
good time. friendly people, staff and public.
2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
6
I will be back,
Pros:

Convenience to I-80 and I like the sports bar. The rooms are in need of some upgrade, plumbing noisy and bed mattress indented from heavy people sleeping on one side

Cons:

See above

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • us
5
Not very suitable.
Cons:

It wasn’t very clean I.e,. Our room. The cigarette smell was horrendous. The prices of everything was high. The having to pay extra for internet service wasn’t good. Overall, our exper wasn’t that good.

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Ivana • couple • us
10
Great stay, excellent breakfast.
Pros:

The property is located next to the freeway, which was very convenient. The property itself was very clean, the rooms had very comfortable beds, and were nice and spacious. I also liked the toiletries that were included in the room. The staff was very helpful when they couldn’t find my Booking.com reservation and helped me rebook and refunded the prepaid rate. Last but not least, we had a delicious evening meal from the ESPN bar, and an even better breakfast from 1853 Bistro. Absolutely delicious. All in all, it was a great stay and I would book there again if I’m in the area.

Cons:

No complaints. Other than the reservation issue, which wasn’t the hotel’s fault, everything was great.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Hinman • couple • us
6
Pros:

We enjoyed the jacuzzi in our room and convenience of staying on site of the hotel.

Cons:

There are no stairs going upstairs to the hotel room. I’m very closterphobic, the only stairs we found were ones to exit the building, but our room key didn’t work to get back in and use the stairs to go up to our room so I only went to my room once as I didn’t want to have to take an elevator more than necessary. So the stairs up to the hotel rooms should be more accessible.

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee