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Hotel overview
Whether you're staying for business or pleasure, Harrah's Council Bluffs has what you're looking for. Located on the Missouri River in the heart of the midwest, this hotel is proud to present Las Vegas style fun in Iowa! The hotel offers luxurious accommodations with exquisite suites and deluxe rooms, a convenient fitness facility and Internet access in every room! Plus, you can try your luck at more than 1,000 of the hottest slots and 27 fast paced table games. Step out on the town to enjoy fabulous dining, shopping and live entertainment by some of music's biggest names. With world-class amenities and electrifying entertainment, Harrah's Council Bluffs is the place to stay and play!
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Hotel details
Hotel advisories
General policies & fine print
A major credit card and photo I.D. is required upon check-in to cover phone and incidental charges.
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates.
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Resort Fee - A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
- Daily in-room high-speed Wi-Fi access
- Unlimited local and toll-free calls
- Shuttle service between Harrah’s and Horseshoe Council Bluffs
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
PetStay program:
Dogs are the only animals allowed. Up to 2 dogs per room are allowed.
Dogs must weigh 50 pounds or less each, and be present at time of check-in.
Dogs are only allowed in specific rooms so it is imperative to book the PetStay Category.
Guests travelling with their dog(s) will be required to fill out a waiver accepting responsibility for any damage or cleaning charges that may occur while at the hotel.
Dogs are permitted to walk through designated common areas while on a leash and accompanied by the owner.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
3077 reviews
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Apr 10, 2025Hit and miss remodel of the rooms
While I give Harrah’s credit for a “room remodel” project in the past several months, they sadly completed it only partway. Bathrooms still have old tubs, tile, grout, etc. And that means they still have the mold and mildew from before the remodel. Why spend so much money on this refurbishment, only to do it halfway? Makes no sense! And the cleanliness isn’t that great. I arrived in my room to find someone else’s old mayonnaise (??) on my table. Gross! That being said, the new fixtures in the bathroom are lovely, and the bedroom decor is tasteful. One last comment, if you are going to buy all new lamps, perhaps ones with usb ports in 2025 would be a smart idea. The staff are friendly, the location is good-close to Omaha old market and airport. VERY limited food options in the hotel. I really miss the old Aces diner that had extended hours and a great menu.
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Mar 26, 2025Struggles to reach Ho Hum status
This particular location has some fairly trip altering items that you should be aware of: 1) While they offer 'free' Wi-Fi, and other amenities like the broken safe in my room, they charge you a daily amenities fee of just under $17 a day. You don't find out about this until you check out. 2) Those that smoke in the casino still can smoke in the non-smoking slots section, and security doesn't seem to care. 3) It has been awhile since I played slots, but Penny slots here require 80 pennies for a single pull, 525 for a 5 pull. So basically the smallest single pull slot there is just under a dollar. In my day that is a dollar slot machine! The same applies for 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, etc. So take out a loan if you plan to spend any time playing slots. I didn't plan on testing the few table games they offer at that point. 4) All the parking requires about 30 steps up to the front entrance, or walking up the driveway for valet and drop off. Really sucks pulling your luggage in those conditions, pray it doesn't rain or ice. 5) Early check I was told was a $25 charge, but the bill says I was given a room upgrade for $28. The room was not deluxe, it was the same room type I paid for. Bait and switch IMO. 6) They hold $50 a day on your card, so if you are brave enough to stay a week, know this hold can add up. The only bright spot is Guy Fieri's restaurant in which the food was good and my server was pleasant and provided excellent service.
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Mar 23, 2025Hotel was nice, Casino could be better
We traveled as family and got in later to check in. Check in process was smooth, small convenience items located at the front desk for purchase, soda, coffee and snacks. Rooms were clean and nice size, comfortable beds, fridge, river view was nice. The casino had friendly people working the gate to get in. About 1/3 of the games were down, not even kidding on a Thursday night with March Madness starting, place was packed and so many games down, WHAT! I tried to order a drink on the floor through the machine and was told about 3 minutes after I entered it that beverage service was unavailable(this happened 3 times). I had 1 drink from a waitress and I had to go up to the bar to order anything else. There were signs advertising month of March domestic beers $1 while playing, well that never happened. Another gentleman at the bar was also upset with how service was and when I ordered a beer for my husband and I the bartender must have overheard us and did give us our beers for $1, thank you! I did find a small wing of limited smoking and about 20 machines in a smokefree zone, but wow the smoke was bad on the floor. I love casinos and spend lots of time traveling to them but this one won't be on my list to go back too. We just stayed at a Harrahs in Maricopa and ten fold was that one nicer and better service. Step it up Harrahs on this location because you are not anywhere near the criteria level of your other locations.
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Feb 05, 2025
Great for pleasure stays, less so for business travel (no in suite desk)
I took advantage of a discounted Caesar’s Rewards rate to reduce expenses on a recent business trip. The check-in was smooth and the room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. The casino staff was very pleasant and made for some enjoyable game play. My only negative was that the room did not have a desk to set up and work for a bit. There was only a sitting chair and side table neither of which were conducive to a laptop set up.
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Nov 26, 2024Amazing place !!!
Service is amazing!!! Super clean and fun place !!! Easy check in and great food !!! Casino is perfect for a nice moment!!! Located in a nice area!!!…………………………………………………………………………………………………,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,