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Holiday Inn Hotel/Hampton Inn at Ameristar

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Overview

The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and Hampton Inn at Ameristar offer more than 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space along the Missouri River in Council Bluffs. With multiple event rooms, in-house catering, audiovisual services, and 283 guest rooms for overnight accommodations, the property is well-equipped to host conferences, meetings, banquets, receptions, training sessions, and special events of varying sizes.

Five event spaces provide flexibility for both large gatherings and smaller meetings. The Heartland Ballroom serves as the property's premier event space, accommodating up to 280 guests with theater-style seating or 220 guests in banquet or reception configurations. Additional meeting rooms include the Lewis & Clark Room, which accommodates up to 180 guests, the Kanesville Room for up to 80 guests, and the smaller General Dodge (35) and Abraham Lincoln (15) rooms for breakout sessions, board meetings, and intimate gatherings.

Full-service catering, audiovisual capabilities, and experienced event support help simplify planning for organizers, while the combined lodging capacity of the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and Hampton Inn provides convenient accommodations for attendees. Located near the riverfront with easy access to downtown Council Bluffs, Omaha, and Eppley Airfield, the venue offers a convenient setting for both local and regional events.

Phone: (800) 423-0908
Categories: Meetings, Social
Meeting Rooms: 5
Largest Space: 3,080 sq. ft.
Total Space: 6,294 sq. ft.
Capacity: 280 theater-style seating | 220 banquet or reception seating

Amenities

Full Catering
Tables
Chairs
Wireless
2202 River Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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509 23rd Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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