The casino itself is huge and glows with bright lights both inside and Dining options range from a casual food court to a proper brewery to the casual buffet-style restaurant, Horizons, which has a vague Cheesecake Factory style. With a false sky painted overhead to simulate the effect of being outside, there are shops and restaurants and arcades and movie theaters - and, of course, the casino - throughout the massive complex. The massive lobby is dimly lit, and has black carpet with a wild pattern scrawled across it - the area is constantly busy with the comings and goings of guests and gamblers. Decor throughout is equally theme-park in quality - on the surface it's all attractive and nice, but ultimately the fantasy factor and faux finishes are all underwhelming.
It's a fitting welcome for what is, in many ways, an experience akin to visiting a massive shopping mall and amusement park swirled into one.
The Ameristar is surrounded by a wide expanse of outdoor parking that's large enough toĪccommodate a small airport.
