Ameristar Casino St. Charles, Saint Charles

It's a good 45 minutes coming from SCOTT AFB, on this day it was a smooth sail. I was excited upon arrive as the theme music from "Long Kiss Goodnight" played in my head, but this was not that! The parking was too easy to corner up for my exotic means of mobile express. Walk toward the entrance New Year Eve's wind and cold air occupied the major of the space. In a hurry to get in, I took a minute to consume the environment. Well...let skip that part and get to the main event. If you do not like second hand smoke..save yourself the trip as there is no escaping it here, it will be the first, second and last thing to surround you. I am not a gambler by no means, I just like to hang out and watch the action happen. On this day, people must have been in the giving mood, but spirits were still in good standing. I did not eat at any of the restaurant...so nah there. Hotel! where?...I must have missed it. Restroom inside the Casino clean, but there was one outside the entrance area that need much attention. Staff was very helpful and polite. Make sure you get cash from your ATM bank, as the ATM fees are review all by themselves. Good to place to go and chill with a friend or party. I will attempt to explore more on my next visit. 7/11

We have had rooms here many times it is a nice close to home getaway. The casino itself as a whole is fine you win some you lose some that's game. The smoking I could do without because the whole place smells anyway from downstairs raising to the second floor