Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is noted as the cleanest casino in the area with the best dining options. The buffet is good and food prices are decent. The lobby is pretty cool and staff are generally described as nice and friendly. However, common areas and the casino smell strongly of cigarette smoke, indicating a need for better ventilation. The hotel rooms can smell musty and look very outdated. Some dining areas are restricted to members only. The casino offers a good variety of gaming devices and table games, though the slots are considered very tight and blackjack tables are automated. Service at bars can be slow with long waiting lines, and some policies, like bag check, are seen as less accommodating.
