Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago has announced plans for a $4.2 million hotel renovation project which will include all of the hotel’s 280 superior guest rooms and 10 luxury suites. This will be the first refurbishment to the hotel since its opening in 2001.

“The newly renovated rooms will enhance the overall comfort of our guests and will add to our reputation as one of the premier hotel facilities in Northwest Indiana,” said Pete Savage, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar East Chicago. “In addition, this project highlights our continued goal of delivering a high quality experience for our guests and providing outstanding amenities that assist our team in delivering exceptional guest service.”

The renovation plans feature all-new plush carpeting, decorative wall paper, enhanced light fixtures, 42-inch high-definition TV’s, and a new luxury bedding package, among other amenities. This project is scheduled to begin in July and follows nearly $1 million in improvements recently made to the air quality system throughout the four levels of the casino. An additional $800,000 in air quality improvements are also scheduled to be completed in the casino’s pavilion area. These projects are incremental to Ameristar’s initial $30 million in upgrades to the property during its rebranding in 2008.

These enhancements coincide with the recent implementation of reduced pricing in the Heritage Buffet, with lunch available for $10.99 every day, dinner for $12.99 Sunday through Friday, and the new $19.99 Seafood Buffet on Saturdays.

“Ameristar remains committed to both East Chicago and Northwest Indiana even during these tough economic times,” said Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Gordon R. Kanofsky. “We believe our continuing investments in our property will help spur the local economy by attracting even more guests to Ameristar East Chicago.”