Property review

Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa

Two towers beside the Michigan City harbour, suited to dunes-country weekends.

Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, Detroit, Milwaukee, and the Iowa river towns

Our assessment

The character of Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa is best summarised as two towers beside the Michigan City harbour. It stands in Detroit, Milwaukee, and the Iowa river towns, and this review works through the rooms, the service standards, the restaurants, and the logistics of a stay.

We would point dunes-country weekends here first. Anyone whose trip looks materially different should read further down the catalogue before booking. The defining elements are dual towers, spa blu and dunes proximity.

The most useful thing we can tell you is this: close to the Indiana Dunes lakeshore, which most guests underuse. Factor it into the booking and the rest of the stay generally looks after itself.

Character: Two towers beside the Michigan City harbour

Best for dunes-country weekends

Key features

  • Dual towers
  • Spa Blu
  • Dunes proximity

House rules and check-in

Age of admission
Check-in is restricted to guests aged 21 and over, with valid government photo identification presented on arrival.
Check-in times
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Earlier arrivals are held subject to housekeeping and availability.
Security deposit
Expect a credit card authorisation or cash deposit at check-in for incidental spending, released when you settle the bill.
House rules
Guest rooms are non-smoking throughout. Assistance animals are accepted; other animals are at the property's discretion.

Stay questions

Do I need dining reservations?

Advance booking is strongly advised for the signature rooms, especially at weekends. Casual venues are usually fine without one.

Can I cancel my reservation?

Cancellation terms are set by the property and vary by rate. Flexible rates usually allow free cancellation up to 24 to 72 hours before arrival; prepaid rates typically do not.

Are there mandatory extra charges?

Many properties in this region add a nightly resort or facility fee on top of the room rate. Always confirm the all-in total before booking.