I struggle with the rating of River City. The reviewing: It's a pretty typical Ameristar casino…read more.. wait, is it still Ameristar? I don't remember. I've been here maybe a total of 4 times and the most recent time was when it was still warm out. It seems like River City has plenty of parking even w/o a garage... wait, maybe there is a garage and I've never needed to use it. I haven't patronized the Italian restaurant Cibare in a few years, but each time I've eaten really well there. The machines did not pay out much for us last time. I don't even care whether I'm up or down at the end of the day. I just want the machines to DO something for a minute. But it was not my day. The auditorium area had one of those giveaways for... I don't know who those are for because I don't do that much at a casino. I have nothing much to say, do I? It's a fine casino. As clean as a smoky-smelling place can be. I'm guessing I'll be back within the next couple of years.

Just spent a couple of night here for an anniversary getaway. From desk people were friendly and…read morethe room was very nice. The casino has an extremely bad smoking smell which drifts out into the entry that you must walk thru to get in. They only have one service center/cashier. Not the most friendly people. They really push the "Penn Play" their reward program but make it very difficult to use We had a problem and they gave us a phone number to call and they were not any help. I guess if you are in South St Louis and fell the need to play slots of use a few gaming tables you might want to go. Extremely slow service in the restaurants we tried on site. They use a little robot to deliver food. Highlight was Judy's lounge where the bartender was great. Just a so so experience. I doubt if we would stay there again

The hotel was nice and a great view, but if you want to win here good luck. I loved the stairs when…read moreyou drive in and the view of the bridge.

The music venue inside is the worst place I've ever been to see a band. I understand there are…read moregenerally not always a seat for everyone at these type of events but this is ridiculous. Minimal bar service and no random seats as most venues have. Even standing room only tickets at our local sporting events have places to sit. And they charge you to get in and you can't bring in a drink you bought in their casino. There is plenty of room for some extra chairs along the wall and tables with chairs. Just pathetic of Horseshoe's idea of a great fair well for Superjam band as we know and love them. What a bad experience!

The BF and I come here for cocktails and eats. We have checked out the game room that is located in…read moreAmeristar, eaten at Asia a couple times, recently tried The Salted Lime and the BF has played a few of the slot games inside the casino area. The Casino has an actual no-smoking area upstairs. The main bar downstairs we have checked out and hung out in to sip a few cocktails and the BF played the slot game at the bar. Parking is plentiful and there are cameras everywhere. I hate the entry way inside to go to the elevators, both just give you that dirty disgusting vibe. Once you reach the inside of the casino and hit the brick floor the vibes are a little better. The casino offers plenty of options for eats from a steakhouse to a cafe and bakery, a grille and the above mentioned spots and more. The game room is OK. We played Halo the entire time since it's our favorite game. The drinks in the bar are cool depending on the bartender you chose. Asia serves some good eats, they are pretty expensive but the chefs are legit. I have hit-n-miss experiences with the bakery/cafe when trying their selections, so venture at your own risk. I really only come here when the BF suggest and it's just a pit stop for us to either begin our night or end our night.

Ameristar Casino has a great, fast pace lively energy vibe. The room was cozy, clean, and the…read morehigh-rise view was such a nice touch. Customer service was on point, and the food options were solid and convenient for a late night snack. The only downside was the bedding. It could definitely use an upgrade. Overall though, the room was dope and comfortable, and I'd stay again.

Well the casino was clean, cool and machines were a bit tight but they played. Drink server wasn't…read morearound came by once in 4 maybe 5 hours. As for the hotel, we didn't like adjoining rooms next to strangers and the people to our other side played loud music but we didn't want to cause any issues. As you can see the tub had poor drainage so as I showered the water just kept getting higher, I finally got out at ankle high. Rooms themselves weren't anything special or different from any other hotel. Housekeeping did knock to clean our room as we were there 3 nights but when we returned our beds weren't made up but she did leave fresh towels. Entrance was very nice but I did wish they had something open to eat at other than the pretzel joint after 12am, I mean come on it's a casino that's opened 24/7!

I was here for a RunGood Poker Series event last year. I might get back there soon for the same…read moreevent. 50/50 and depends on finances at that time. I'm telling you this because there is no way I would go back to any poker series or poker room that I didn't like. My experience here was excellent. I wouldn't say it was exciting--if you want that go to the Horseshoe down the road. For the Hollywood Casino, it's a really chill middle-class type vibe, which is what I love. You're not going to find many pretentious jerks or low-vibrational people here. It's right smack in the middle. This applies to the staff and patrons. The food here is good. In fact, that is the best noodle bar I have had in any casino. For the sports bar, the food is probably average, but the energy and staff make up for that. It's a great place to get a beer and a burger and relax. I didn't eat at the fancy Italian place because I'm not wealthy. I was once wealthy, and I was once poor; right now I'm in the middle. If I'm going to splurge, it will be for a poker tournament or a concert, not a fancy Italian restaurant in a casino, but I was told by other poker players that the Italian restaurant is superb. This casino is also a really cool place to walk around. As I write this, it's all coming back to me. It's almost like two casinos in one. There is a chill side (where the RunGood Series was held and where I spent most of my time) and there is a 'party' side. Don't take that literally but you will find more people drinking and with groups of friends and stuff like that. But they're usually just playing slots or chillin' at the bar. This side is much larger. Bonus: The bartenders are really cool. I don't know much about the slots because I don't play them. I do know that parking is easy and this casino is very easy to find from the highway. I wouldn't say this is my favorite casino, but it's definitely in the top half. Recommended. Maybe see you soon, maybe not. 50/50.

The Casino Queen is easily my favorite casino in the area. Every time I come here I seem to have…read moreluck on the slots, which already makes it a great experience, but the whole vibe of the property keeps me coming back too. The food options are solid and always hit the spot after spending some time on the floor. One of the biggest perks for me is being a Legend Rewards player -- the benefits really make the experience feel elevated. Having access to the VIP lounge, plus front parking, makes visits smooth and convenient. The hotel rooms are spacious, clean, and really comfortable, which is perfect if you want to turn your casino visit into a full overnight stay. Overall, Casino Queen has become my go-to spot. Between the slots, rewards perks, good food, and comfortable hotel, it's always a great time whenever I go.

The food was better than expected but as my husband described, "nothing to write home about". The…read morepizza we ordered was pretty floppy in the middle, and since it's a square, it was pretty difficult to eat once the edges were all gone. The 1lb pretzel was amazing though and if we go again, we'll probably stick to the appetizer offerings (which there are A LOT). The wait-staff situation is kind of confusing and at times we were waiting for so long my husband just went to the bar. We saw our waitress behind the bar for a good amount of time as well without taking a break to check on her area of seated tables, we assumed/hoped they were just shorthanded, or maybe they just assume people are planted for a while.

Wife and I had a great date night and much needed after all these lockdowns, etc. What a perfect…read moreplace to go out and not have too many people, etc. The slots are partitioned off, the place is so modern and open. Loved everything about it with beer and wine priced so low all of our date money went to fun gaming and guess what we even won a little. What a fun couple hours out in an awesome spot. We will definitely be back.

A great stay at the Lumiere! Parking was easy, close & free with our stay. The lobby's smell is…read morepretty amazing considering its proximity to the casino. They have obviously tried to reduce smoke odor. We enjoyed the terrace vibe with lighting and beautiful water feature. Our room was large with no smells. Bed was comfortable with great bedding. Shower had full pressure, ample hot water and nicer towels than a cheap hotel. We walked the neighborhood at all hours. Maybe it's our exposure to large cities, but we felt very safe. Staff was friendly, but we had limited interaction. They did allow us to check in early with no notice-but there was a $15 additional charge discussed up front. We will stay again next Christmas because Rooftop Bar is my new favorite spot! *do wish room fridge was colder

The first room that I checked into was so dirty in the bathroom! Tub was black with dirt and it was…read morelate, so I used my Chlorax wipes to clean an entire layer of dirt; had to change rooms after realizing that it didn't have a shower diverted!! Next room, sink was clogged and either cold water or extremely hot! Maintenance came in to plunge gross amount of yuck, in the sink!! The front desk shift manager informed me that the pipes are " Old St Louis pipes; you need to run the water for at least 10 minutes" she also said, " unless someone tells us about an issue in the room, we don't know it - sheets are spotted from our new laundry facility due to iron marks" etc etc!!" Today- cold water only in shower!! Something gross stuck to my clean towel- should have taken a photo!! Do yourself a favor- bring chlorax wipes, shower shoes and test everything prior to unpacking!!

I don't gamble, but I do frequent rundown non-Vegas casinos for their fantastic selection of 80s…read moreacts. I've been to the Alton Belle twice now, but I only made the mistake of eating at their buffet once. It was...less than acceptable. If you like to people-watch, you'll be pleased with the odd array of folks that hang out here. It's NOTHING like a Vegas casino. We're talking disabled people who don't appear to have moved from a single slot machine in years, retirees blowing their Social Security checks on the penny slots, gap-toothed cocktail waitresses, and good ole boys from the nearby farming communities acting like they're in Ocean's 11 or something as they puzzle their way through the basics of blackjack. There are exceptions, of course, but overall, this place is kind of a freakshow. Anyway, I've been twice now because they do occasionally have really good concerts. I saw Air Supply here in 2007, along with Loverboy a bit later. It's an extremely small venue, and if you get there early, you can usually snag a decent seat (but be warned, the front seats are typically reserved for people who have some kind of special relationship with the casino. Acoustically, it's an imperfect venue. For seating, it's even worse (all of the seats are level, so if someone tall is front of you...too bad). Still, the acts they bring in are worthwhile and the venue feels very intimate. I should also mention that thanks to wonderful new regulation in Illinois, smokers are not welcome inside the casino. You'll still get the occasional whiff of it from someone whose clothing is tainted, but the bigger concern these days is body odor. Now if they could just outlaw that one...

By far, this is the worst casino I've ever been to. The Casino is very dated, and the lack of…read moreCustomer Service is horrible. The sports book kiosks are small and not user-friendly. When I sought assistance for the kiosk, I was unable to find any assistance.

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