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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Robert Wadlow Statue

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The Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel offers genuine Alton charm. Guests praise the helpful staff and practical amenities like dry cleaning. Start your day with a full breakfast, then relax poolside or enjoy a drink at Chapala restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL, 62002

What's nearby

  • Robert Wadlow Statue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gordon F. Moore Community Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Argosy Casino - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gateway Arch - 36 min drive - 47.8 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 37 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 9 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maeva's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alton Sports Tap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cellar Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Robert Wadlow Statue
Located close to National Great Rivers Museum and Historic Museum of Torture Devices, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Chapala, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and a reception hall
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 135 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chapala

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1982
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 14 August 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100.00 per stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 50.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 45 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100.00 per stay) plus a one-off USD 50.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Alton Lewis&clark Trail Site
Holiday Inn Lewis&clark Trail Site
Atrium Hotel Alton
Atrium Hotel
Atrium Alton
The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection Alton
Best Western Premier Alton St. Louis Area Hotel
The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Alton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from August 14 2025 until December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 7 Dec 2025 start from AU$156.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 50.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Robert Wadlow Statue, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Historic Museum of Torture Devices and Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau. Argosy Casino and National Great Rivers Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 754 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is being remodeled, so it's hard to give it a fair review.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotelnwas getting remodeled but it was clean and comfy and good breakfest!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They need to close down and remodel or tear it down. It has bad ambience. Huge hotel that feels old and cevernous.The room was decent and safe. Ok for a place to stay if you find it is all you can afford.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They were remodeling when I was there. Despite the renovations , it was very comfortable and clean. I hope to stay here again next time I’m visiting family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a nice place to stay and very quiet . The breakfast was good I will stay again if I come that wasy again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice i loved breakfast nice. Mexican restaurant attached clen rooms nice ahower
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, to both
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a terrible experience, but the pool was closed and there was a lot of construction and renovations going on throughout the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

It was a great experience. It was not hard to find, the staff were very friendly and the room was clean and cozy. The breakfast wasn’t the best, the biscuits were rock hard. They are remodeling but that doesn’t take away much from the experience. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
My stay was fine...went to check out and the lady was amazing since I was dressed for my wedding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, fairly clean, friendly staff. They could use to put a trash can in the bathroom, and the water pressure is weak. (Laugh if you want to, but that will always cost a hotel points in my book)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for the night. Restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmarion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a remarkable lovely hotel, I enjoy my stay everytime!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Room was nice and clean. Enjoyed the Mexican restaurant on site for an after hours drink and appetizer. Breakfast was average. Could have had more of a variety of food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I do not recommend this hotel

The pool was closed, the air conditioning didn't work very well, and the breakfast was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is ok . It is undergoing renovations. The biggest complaint was the temperature of the room. It was 74 degrees even though we set the temperature at 67. The air was very stale with no movement. We slept with just a sheet over us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Pool was closed..and no ac
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tameco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The pool was not working. The tap of the room number fell off. The toilet did not flush well. The shower floor had hair on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Won't book again but staff was nice.

There were random drunk homeless people asleep in the hall. There was a bug in my bed. There was a random shirt left from a previous guest left by the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025