Now $110 (Was $̶1̶5̶0̶) on Tripadvisor: River City Casino & Hotel, Saint Louis. See 691 traveler reviews, 545 candid photos, and great deals for River City Casino & Hotel, ranked #20 of 143 hotels in Saint Louis and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. River city has become our favorite Casino and Motel in St.Louis untill the experience we had this weekend. We live in Illinois where every bar and most gas stations and liquor stores have gaming machines and there is a River Boat Casino 30 minutes away. My husband decided this years anniversary trip was gonna be St.Louis because last years trip.
River City Casino was a twin riverboat casino complex (Grand Palais and Crescent City Queen) in New Orleans, Louisiana, located one block upriver from New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
It was the brainchild of Christopher Hemmeter (operating the Grand Palais riverboat) with a 50/50 joint venture with Capital Gaming International (operating the Crescent City Queen riverboat). The two riverboat complex partially circumvented Louisiana state law (repealed in 2001) requiring riverboat gaming vessels to make the required 90-minute cruise once every three-hour period weather permitting. There would always be at least one vessel docked while the other would sail so patrons would never have to wait in line to board a gaming vessel. The riverboats opened for only nine weeks from March 29 - June 13, 1995.[1] The terminal building complex was still in the ongoing interior construction phase when casino revenue was far below projections, additional funding was not secured and work was abruptly halted with construction tools, blueprints and materials left in place.
163 River City Casino jobs available on Indeed.com. Apply to Receptionist, Cart Attendant, Beverage Server and more! River City Casino is 56 acres (230,000 m 2) with parking for 3,000 vehicles. A 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m 2 ) gaming floor has approximately 2,000 slots and 55 gaming tables. 8 It is the only casino in the St. Louis area that does not currently offer a poker room: its 8-table room was shuttered in 2018 and renovated into an Asian gaming. 163 River City Casino jobs available on Indeed.com. Apply to Receptionist, Cart Attendant, Beverage Server and more!
Bankruptcy[edit]
The riverboats and its licenses were eventually sold off and transferred to other companies. Isle of Capri in Lake Charles acquired the Grand Palais (with license) in 1996. Isle's parent company, Casino America paid $55 million for the Grand Palais Riverboat in January 1996, with a package of cash, notes, stock, warrants, and by assuming $10 million of Grand Palais' existing liabilities.[2]Boomtown New Orleans acquired the Crescent City Queen riverboat without license in 1998 (renamed as Boomtown Belle II) to replace the smaller Boomtown Belle riverboat. Crescent City Queen's gaming license was transferred in 1996 to Casino Magic, which then operated a docked riverboat casino in Bossier City, later renamed Boomtown Bossier City. Boomtown's parent company, Pinnacle Entertainment revived the River City Casino name for its newest property in the St. Louis, Missouri area when it opened in March 2010.
Current status of riverboat terminal complex[edit]
After being shuttered since its closure in June 1995, the terminal building complex was acquired by Mardi Gras World owner Barry Kern in early 2008 and became one of the venue offerings of Mardi Gras World (New Orleans tour attraction and events venue).[3][4][5] The acquisition more than quadrupled Mardi Gras World's event space. After more than 13 years of dormancy, the River City Complex finally saw new life during the Krewe of Boo inaugural parade on Halloween night 2008. It was also the site of the Gulf Aid benefit concert with Lenny Kravitz as the headlining act during the BP oil spill crisis on May 16, 2010. Since then, the River City Complex has become New Orleans' premiere event venue and has hosted events for the NFL, Microsoft, Lexus and more.
In popular culture[edit]
The Crescent City Queen riverboat was featured in an episode of the USA Network TV series The Big Easy in 1996 while it was still docked at the shuttered River City Casino terminal complex. The interior of the CCQ was also used in the pilot episode of the short lived CBS TV series Orleans starring Larry Hagman in 1997. In the movie Déjà Vu, the white terminal complex could be briefly seen in the background with a cruise ship docked next to it in the scene where Denzel Washington and Val Kilmer investigate the Canal Street Ferry explosion underneath the Crescent City Connection bridge.
References[edit]
- ^http://www.businessweek.com/archives/1995/b3446105.arc.htm
- ^Jones, Dow (3 January 1996). 'COMPANY NEWS;CASINO AMERICA TO BUY ANOTHER RIVERBOAT CASINO'. New York Times. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^http://blog.nola.com/tpmoney/2008/01/mardi_gras_world_plans_expansi.html
- ^http://wwl.com/pages/1957621.php?
- ^http://blog.nola.com/tpmoney/2009/01/blaine_kern_studios_will_open.html
External links[edit]
- Hemmeter Companies > River City past project portfolio
- New Orleans Virtual Archive: River City Casino (Tulane University School of Architecture)
- River City Casino: Grand Palais casino chips (ChipGuide.com)
- River City Casino: Crescent City Queen casino chips (ChipGuide.com)
- Satellite view of the former River City Casino riverboat terminal complex in New Orleans, Louisiana (Google Maps)
- Satellite view of the Grand Palais riverboat (now docked at The Isle of Capri Lake Charles Casino in Westlake, Louisiana) (Google Maps)
- Satellite view of the former Crescent City Queen riverboat (now docked at Boomtown New Orleans Casino as Boomtown Belle II in Harvey, Louisiana) (Google Maps)
777 River City Casino Boulevard,MO 63125Lemay
Overview |
Featuring a 90,000 square-foot casino on site, this Saint Louis hotel features spacious rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is located just off the shores of the Mississippi River, less than 16.1 km from the Gateway Arch.
An iPod docking station is included in every guest room at River City Casino and Hotel. The bathrooms also include an additional TV and overhead rain shower-head.
Guests can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre at Saint Louis River City Hotel and Casino. A modern events centre with live entertainment and seating for up to 1,400 guests is featured on site.
The hotel and casino boasts 5 on-site restaurants and bars.
Busch Stadium, Edward Jones Dome and the St. Louis city centre are within 16.1 km of this hotel. The Missouri Botanical Gardens and the Saint Louis Zoo are 25 minutes' drive from the property.
Rooms: 8
When would you like to stay?
Facilities of River City Casino and Hotel
General
- WiFi available in all areas
Activities
- Cycling
- Live sport events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
After being shuttered since its closure in June 1995, the terminal building complex was acquired by Mardi Gras World owner Barry Kern in early 2008 and became one of the venue offerings of Mardi Gras World (New Orleans tour attraction and events venue).[3][4][5] The acquisition more than quadrupled Mardi Gras World's event space. After more than 13 years of dormancy, the River City Complex finally saw new life during the Krewe of Boo inaugural parade on Halloween night 2008. It was also the site of the Gulf Aid benefit concert with Lenny Kravitz as the headlining act during the BP oil spill crisis on May 16, 2010. Since then, the River City Complex has become New Orleans' premiere event venue and has hosted events for the NFL, Microsoft, Lexus and more.
In popular culture[edit]
The Crescent City Queen riverboat was featured in an episode of the USA Network TV series The Big Easy in 1996 while it was still docked at the shuttered River City Casino terminal complex. The interior of the CCQ was also used in the pilot episode of the short lived CBS TV series Orleans starring Larry Hagman in 1997. In the movie Déjà Vu, the white terminal complex could be briefly seen in the background with a cruise ship docked next to it in the scene where Denzel Washington and Val Kilmer investigate the Canal Street Ferry explosion underneath the Crescent City Connection bridge.
References[edit]
- ^http://www.businessweek.com/archives/1995/b3446105.arc.htm
- ^Jones, Dow (3 January 1996). 'COMPANY NEWS;CASINO AMERICA TO BUY ANOTHER RIVERBOAT CASINO'. New York Times. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^http://blog.nola.com/tpmoney/2008/01/mardi_gras_world_plans_expansi.html
- ^http://wwl.com/pages/1957621.php?
- ^http://blog.nola.com/tpmoney/2009/01/blaine_kern_studios_will_open.html
External links[edit]
- Hemmeter Companies > River City past project portfolio
- New Orleans Virtual Archive: River City Casino (Tulane University School of Architecture)
- River City Casino: Grand Palais casino chips (ChipGuide.com)
- River City Casino: Crescent City Queen casino chips (ChipGuide.com)
- Satellite view of the former River City Casino riverboat terminal complex in New Orleans, Louisiana (Google Maps)
- Satellite view of the Grand Palais riverboat (now docked at The Isle of Capri Lake Charles Casino in Westlake, Louisiana) (Google Maps)
- Satellite view of the former Crescent City Queen riverboat (now docked at Boomtown New Orleans Casino as Boomtown Belle II in Harvey, Louisiana) (Google Maps)
777 River City Casino Boulevard,MO 63125Lemay
Overview |
Featuring a 90,000 square-foot casino on site, this Saint Louis hotel features spacious rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is located just off the shores of the Mississippi River, less than 16.1 km from the Gateway Arch.
An iPod docking station is included in every guest room at River City Casino and Hotel. The bathrooms also include an additional TV and overhead rain shower-head.
Guests can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre at Saint Louis River City Hotel and Casino. A modern events centre with live entertainment and seating for up to 1,400 guests is featured on site.
The hotel and casino boasts 5 on-site restaurants and bars.
Busch Stadium, Edward Jones Dome and the St. Louis city centre are within 16.1 km of this hotel. The Missouri Botanical Gardens and the Saint Louis Zoo are 25 minutes' drive from the property.
Rooms: 8
When would you like to stay?
Facilities of River City Casino and Hotel
General
- WiFi available in all areas
Activities
- Cycling
- Live sport events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Reception services
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/cash machine on site
Entertainment and family services
- Casino
- Nightclub/DJ
- Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Shops
- Gift shop
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Lift
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Face masks for guests available
Physical distancing
- Cashless payment available
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Cleanliness & disinfecting
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- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
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- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Delivered food is securely covered
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Policies of River City Casino and Hotel
These are general hotel policies for River City Casino and Hotel. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room conditions.
Check-in
16:00 - 21:00 hours
Check-out
Until 11:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
Children and extra beds
Free!One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a child's cot/crib.
Free!One older child or adult stays free of charge in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.
The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted credit cards
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Discover
- American Express
The property reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Important information
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to make a reservation and check in at the property.
The daily amenity fee includes the following:
-Guest room WiFi
-Two bottles of water
-In-room coffee
-Fitness centre access
-Business centre access
-Self parking
-Unlimited local calls
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