Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, sits on the western banks of the Missouri River directly opposite Council Bluffs, Iowa, which is home to a handful of gambling casinos. Visitors to Omaha who plan a visit to the slots and gaming tables across the river ideally should reserve rooms at hotels that are located relatively close to the bridges that cross the Missouri. Council Bluffs casinos include the Ameristar, Harrah's and Horseshoe.
This six-story, 122-unit hotel is just across the street from Creighton University and only three miles from the casinos of Council Bluffs. Guests in its rooms and suites enjoy cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, clock radio, voice mail and free local phone calls; microwaves, mini-refrigerators and balconies are available upon request. Other hotel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, exercise room, guest laundry, business center and complimentary shuttle service within five miles of the hotel.
Best Western Seville Plaza Hotel
330 N. 30th St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402-345-2222
bestwestern.com
Located in downtown Omaha and only two miles from the casinos in Council Bluffs, this 414-unit hotel is also convenient to many of Omaha's attractions, including the Old Market Historical District, Qwest Center Omaha and Orpheum Theater. Each of the hotel's rooms and suites features cable/satellite TV with premium movie channel, high-speed Internet access, Doubletree's trademark Sweet Dreams bedding and room service. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool, business and fitness centers, restaurant, pub and free weekday newspaper.
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
1616 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68102
800-222-8733
doubletree1.hilton.com
Right in the heart of Omaha, this four-story, 113-unit hotel is within easy driving distance of the three major gambling casinos in Council Bluffs. All of its rooms and suites offer 32-inch, flat-screen cable TV, desk/work area, wireless Internet access, two telephones, voice mail and clock radio with iPod docking station. Other amenities include complimentary breakfast, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room and limited business services. This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha Downtown
1501 Nicholas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-280-1516
marriott.com
This eight-story, 450-unit hotel is an ideal choice for visitors who are attending an event at the Qwest Center Omaha, which is linked to the hotel by a glass-enclosed sky bridge. The hotel is also only a short drive from the gaming action in Council Bluffs. The hotel's rooms and suites feature flat-screen cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, direct-dial telephones with voice mail, mini bar and Hilton's trademark Suite Dreams bedding. Other services and features include complimentary continental breakfast, coffee/gift shop, Liberty Tavern restaurant and lounge, fitness room, indoor swimming pool, business center and newsstand.
Hilton Omaha
1001 Cass St.
Omaha, NE 68102
800-445-8667
hilton.com
