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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 NZ$169
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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

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
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Historic Museum of Torture Devices - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Argosy Casino - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • National Great Rivers Museum - 6 min drive - 6.2 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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includes taxes & fees
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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 6 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 NZ$169.27, 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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Reviews

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel with a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff but the walls are paper thin and you can hear just about everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was exactly as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rhiannan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place

Front desk staff was very nice, hotel is nice with a few noted cleanliness issues around the pool and shower. There is also a very nice Mexican restaurant inside the hotel,which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and helpful. Room was clean and tidy. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Over night stay

Hotel is becoming run down, and staff were not very friendly, with the exception of the person who checked us in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. CeeCee at the front desk is so nice. Now for the rant that has nothing to do with the hotel: EXPEDIA - get your act together and pay these hotels so people can check in quicker! I booked this hotel an hour before I got there and it still took another 30 minutes before Expedia paid the hotel so I could check in!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

I'm always satisfied when staying here.

I have found this to be the best hotel (and chain) in the greater Alton area. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The facilities are recently remodeled/updated, and it is a comfortable environment. The restaurant has good food and a great tap list. This is one of few hotels where you still get a complimentary drink ticket when checking in. You can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property bar has good cheap drinks. Not much in the area food wise because the kitchen was closed. Had to go downtown for good eats.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Todd

OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Two nights

The room was large and the bathroom looked new. It was a little noisy as we were located above the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They do not have my reservation correct I made thru expedia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
The only criticism would be a small number of houseflies in common area. But other then that a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great except the hotel layout making the pool open at the top in the lounge area. Kids were playing in the pool well into 11 and it was very loud from the screaming. Our room was a window away from the lounge. Just a flaw of the layout however was beautiful and the restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower door leaked and the pool had floaters in it...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bret

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great people. Conditions of hotel not so great

They were friendly. I have stayed there before but it’s seems they have let the property go. The first room I was in the lights kept flickering and could not get hot water in the shower. And when I did report it to the gentleman at the front desk I was just met with a stare before he finally asked if I would like to switch rooms. Everyone else I encountered at the desk was very friendly and helpful. The people were great the room not so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evrything was pretty much perfect only thng is that when were cleaning up looked under the bed for a lost shoe and there was a mess of stuff that i know we didnt bring or make..kinda gross.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. The pictures make it look really clean and nice but its not. The elevator had pieces of wallpaper coming off, chunks missing & some held up with tape. The temp in the room was hard to get right. It was either to hot or muggy. The pool was broken during our entire 4 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

ASHLEY

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We requested a nonsmoking room and our room smelled like cigarette smoke. We were able to move to another room, but it was on the ground floor, next to the atrium. There are large glass windows that take up the whole wall. The noise is nonstop from the pool and people in the atrium. There was a group of people sitting right next to our room and the curtains didn’t shut all the way, so they could look into our room all night. The bathtub faucet and drain were both broken. The toilet seat was broken. The bathroom was dirty with stains on the doors that looked they have never been wiped down. The majority of the outlets in the room did not work and some had tape over them. Overall a disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024