Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs is a member of the Harrah's - Ceasar's Palace family. This local style casino is located on the river across from downtown Omaha and easily visible on the waterfront at night. Travelers driving in from Iowa or Nebraska will be able to easily spot the hotel and find themselves a place to park.
Most visitors to the casino drive. Transfers from the airport are available, but the casino is considered an area attraction rather than a destination unto itself. Most of the casino players are from the Omaha metro area, and many locals enjoy a weekend evening at the casino. Travelers coming over from the hotels also flesh out the crowd.
One way Harrah's accommodates the local traffic is by organizing a series of bus line routes that run to local cities throughout the week. Essentially, the bus coach will leave in the morning and return in the afternoon, allowing players a day at the casino without the hassle of driving. Chartering one of these buses has become a popular day out option for many of the local retirement communities.
Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs does offer live entertainment and seasonal concert series. Live music is often local performers or regional groups, with the larger acts advertised well in advance. The concert space is more intimate, and can become hot during the course of a show so patrons who are heat sensitive will want to dress accordingly.
The hotel facilities associated with the Casino receive middling marks from visitors. The prices are reasonable, targeted at modest Midwestern budgets. Rooms are simple, with a limited number of amenities at the hotel aside from a fitness center. The main attraction is the casino itself, which features more than 1,000 slot machines, card tables, craps and other gambling options.
