Harrah's Casino in Columbus, Nebraska furnished with two Marriott Hotels
Harrah's Columbus Opens Dual-Branded Hotel Complex, Enhancing Entertainment Offerings
Harrah's Columbus, a casino and racetrack in Nebraska, has expanded its offerings with the opening of a new dual-branded hotel complex. The facility, which includes the Fairfield Inn and Suites (54 rooms) and Towneplace Suites (48 rooms), is managed by Midas Hospitality and directly connected to the casino and racetrack.
The new hotel complex, which opened in mid-2025, provides integrated lodging options for visitors, enhancing the overall entertainment experience. Key amenities at the Harrah's Columbus hotel include a fitness center, swimming pool, business center with high-speed internet, outdoor patio with grilling facilities, same-day laundry service, meeting room, and flexible social gathering spaces. Complimentary breakfast is also provided.
These amenities cater to both short-term leisure visitors and extended-stay guests, improving the overall guest experience and encouraging longer visits. The integrated hotel-casino-racetrack setup has been acknowledged as a substantial contributor to the casino’s success, attracting more tourists and extending their stays, thus increasing patronage and revenue.
The Harrah's Columbus casino and racetrack opened its doors in May 2024, with the live racing season ending this weekend. Since its opening, the facility has generated $10.8 million in gross gaming revenue from its casino facilities and race and sports books.
This integrated development model aligns well with broader trends in casino resort offerings, where lodging and entertainment are combined to maximize patron satisfaction and financial performance. According to the latest investor communication from Caesars as of July 29, 2025, Harrah’s Columbus is included among property assets involved in recent major renovations, indicating ongoing investment and commitment to maintaining competitive and attractive facilities.
The opening of Harrah's Columbus was made possible through a statewide ballot referendum passed in 2020. The new racing facility is located along US Route 81/Howard Blvd., northwest of the downtown area. The track has been successful, with tens of thousands of visitors over the past two racing calendars and many patronizing the casino before and after the races.
In addition to the casino, racetrack, and hotels, Harrah's Columbus offers a parimutuel racebook, sportsbook, and gaming facilities. Caesars Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members are offered discounted rates at the hotels. The hotels provide amenities such as a fitness center, indoor swimming pool with a racetrack view, outdoor patio and grill, laundry service, meeting space, and free breakfast.
With the addition of the dual-branded hotel complex, Harrah's Columbus strengthens its position as a regional entertainment and hospitality destination in a small town setting. The hotel complex will continue to attract visitors and contribute to the casino’s success in the coming months and years.
- The Harrah's Columbus casino and racetrack, located in Nebraska, recently opened a dual-branded hotel complex, named Fairfield Inn and Suites and Towneplace Suites.
- The Harrah's Columbus hotel complex, managed by Midas Hospitality, is directly connected to the casino and racetrack, providing integrated lodging options for visitors.
- Key amenities at Harrah's Columbus hotel include a fitness center, swimming pool, business center, outdoor patio with grilling facilities, meeting room, and flexible social gathering spaces.
- The integrated hotel-casino-racetrack setup at Harrah's Columbus has been recognized as a significant factor in attracting more tourists and extending their stays.
- The Harrah's casino-and-gambling facilities, including a racebook and sportsbook, have generated $10.8 million in gross gaming revenue since opening in May 2024.
- Caesars Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members can enjoy discounted rates at the Harrah's Columbus hotels, which also offer amenities like an indoor swimming pool with a racetrack view and free breakfast.
- With the addition of the dual-branded hotel complex, Harrah's Columbus strengthens its position as a regional entertainment and hospitality destination, further cementing its success in the coming months and years.
- The addition of the Harrah's Columbus hotel complex marks another success in the casino- hoture racing industry, demonstrating the appeal of integrated casino-culture, racing, and luxury accommodations.
