Ameristar Black Hawk
111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Black Hawk, United States
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Ameristar Black Hawk is a casino resort hotel located at 111 Richman St in Black Hawk, Colorado, a historic mountain gaming town in the foothills west of Denver. The property is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn Entertainment, and it is known locally as Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk. It combines a gaming floor with hotel accommodations and dining in the heart of Black Hawk's casino district.
Rooms
Guests repeatedly describe the guest rooms and bathrooms as spacious and clean, making the hotel a comfortable base for a weekend gaming or mountain getaway. Reviewers have highlighted the roomy layout of both bedrooms and bathrooms as a standout feature compared to other casino hotels in town.
Dining
On-site dining includes a buffet offering items such as crab legs, a VIP room with food and drink service, and the Fireside Cafe for casual sit-down meals. Guest experiences with dining have been mixed, with some praising the buffet and VIP food and drink options while others have reported inconsistent food quality and service issues at the Fireside Cafe.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits within easy walking distance of several other Black Hawk casinos, including Bally's Casino Black Hawk North (about 200m away), Saratoga Casino Black Hawk (roughly 435m away), and Z Casino (about 460m away), making it convenient for guests who want to casino-hop. History and outdoor attractions are also nearby, including the Central City Opera House (about 2km away), Hidee Gold Mine Tours and Panning (1.7km away), and the Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel (6.5km away). Further afield, Golden Gate Canyon State Park (7.5km), Echo Mountain (13km), St. Mary's Glacier (14km), and Eldora Mountain (17km) offer hiking, skiing, and scenic mountain recreation for guests with a car.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers focused on casino gaming and short mountain getaways, given its location steps from multiple other Black Hawk casinos like Bally's and Saratoga. It also appeals to guests seeking a comfortable, spacious room as a base for exploring nearby historic mining sites and mountain recreation areas such as Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Eldora Mountain.
Travel tips
Because several casinos, including Bally's, Saratoga, and Z Casino, are all within a few hundred meters, guests can easily walk between venues without needing a car for an evening out. A vehicle is recommended for reaching outdoor attractions like Golden Gate Canyon State Park, St. Mary's Glacier, or Eldora Mountain, which are several kilometers away in the surrounding mountains. Weekends can bring larger crowds and noise given the casino nightlife scene, so those seeking quiet may want to plan accordingly.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the spacious rooms and bathrooms, courteous and attentive staff, and dining options like the buffet's crab legs and VIP room service. However, a recurring negative theme involves inconsistent dining experiences, particularly at the Fireside Cafe, where some guests reported order errors, distracted or rushed service, and billing mistakes involving loyalty points. Other complaints mention loud nightlife noise disturbing rooms late at night, disruptive music forcing guests to leave common areas, and last-minute cancellation of spa services without alternatives offered. Overall sentiment is mixed, with cleanliness and room comfort as consistent strengths against variable food and service quality.
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