Rhythm City Casino Resort is a land-based casino and hotel at 7077 Elmore Avenue on the north side of Davenport, Iowa. It rates 4.2 from around 6,700 Google reviewers.
It is operated by Elite Casino Resorts and opened in its current land-based form in June 2016, after years as a riverboat casino. It is the main Iowa-side casino in the Quad Cities.
Setting expectations
Rhythm City is a modern, single-building casino with a hotel attached, and it draws a steady local crowd from Davenport, Bettendorf and the surrounding Quad Cities area. It is busiest on weekend evenings.
It is a friendly mid-sized room, not a mega-resort. Visitors expecting a big-name steakhouse row or a large poker room will find a smaller set of choices.
One thing to know about the history: the casino started as a riverboat and moved ashore into a purpose-built building in 2016. That means the floor and hotel are laid out on a single site, which keeps walking distances short.
For a first visit, walk the full floor before you commit to a seat. The layout is compact, so it takes only a few minutes, and you will see where the sportsbook, the buffet and the bars sit before you decide how to spend the evening.
What's on the floor
Slots. Slots and video poker are the core of the floor, with a broad mix of themes and denominations.
Tables. Table games are listed on the venue's site. Check the pit for the day's minimums.
Sports betting. The ELITE Sportsbook offers in-person wagering on site.
Dining
- Robert's Buffet — the casino's buffet.
- Ruthie's Steak & Seafood — a sit-down steak and seafood restaurant.
- Draft Day Sports Lounge — a casual sports lounge.
- The Market — a quick-service option.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble here.
Parking is on site. The property does not publish lot details on its main page, so allow extra time on busy nights.
Join the Resort Club before you start. Elite Casino Resorts also lists an eClub and a Text Club on its site, so ask at the desk which sign-up suits you.
If you plan to stay overnight, book the hotel ahead of event weekends.
Weeknights are the quietest. Weekend evenings, especially Fridays, fill the floor and the sportsbook, so arrive early if you want a particular seat.
Set a budget before you walk in and treat it as the cost of the evening.
Getting there
Rhythm City is just off I-80 on the north side of Davenport, about 5 miles from downtown. Iowa City is about 55 miles west and Chicago is roughly 165 miles east.
If you are driving in from the east, the Quad Cities straddle the Mississippi River, so expect bridge traffic at rush hour. Coming along I-80 avoids most of it.
Who it suits
Rhythm City suits Quad Cities locals who want a close, easy casino night, and travelers on I-80 who want a hotel and a full floor without leaving the highway corridor.
It is a weaker fit for poker players, since a poker room is not listed on the venue's site, and for anyone after a destination-resort experience. Rhythm City is a convenient stop for anyone passing through on I-80, and the hotel makes it easy to pair a casino night with an overnight in the Quad Cities.
Nearby
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is the nearest sister property, about 55 miles west.
For every venue in the state, see all Iowa in-person casinos.
FAQ
Who owns Rhythm City Casino?
It is operated by Elite Casino Resorts, which also runs Riverside and Grand Falls in Iowa.
Does Rhythm City have a hotel?
Yes. The property has an on-site hotel with a booking page on the venue's site.
Does Rhythm City have a sportsbook?
Yes. The ELITE Sportsbook is on site.
Does Rhythm City have a poker room?
A poker room is not listed on the venue's site, so call the casino first if poker is the reason for the trip.
Where is Rhythm City Casino?
At 7077 Elmore Avenue on the north side of Davenport, Iowa, close to I-80.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Rhythm City?
You must be 21.
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Details checked against the venue's announcements and recent local reporting. Hours, restaurants and games change, so confirm before you go.
