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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and a gravel path.
A parking area with electric vehicle charging stations, marked parking spaces, and a chain-link fence.
A modern building with a blue and white color scheme, labeled "The Great Rivers." It features a parking lot with several cars and a gas station in the foreground.
A gym with treadmills, exercise equipment, and a water dispenser.
A conference room with round tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL, 62002
  • Place, Robert Wadlow Statue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon F. Moore Community Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Argosy Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Alton

Located 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Robert Wadlow Statue, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Historic Museum of Torture Devices. This 135-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Robert Wadlow Statue - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gordon F. Moore Community Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Argosy Casino - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Enterprise Center - 31 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • St. Louis Union Station - 32 min drive - 38.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Castelli's Restaurant at 255 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr Panchos - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Guests of The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find 43-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,500 square feet 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches 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 crib
  • 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

  • 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 available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total (100 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

What's there to see within easy reach of The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This hotel is located in Alton, a short 16-minute walk from Robert Wadlow Statue and also 18 minutes on foot from Gordon F. Moore Community Park. You'll also find Mississippi River and Fast Eddie's Bon Air within a short drive.

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

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Sep 30, 2026 start from $99, 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.

Does The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Does The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel serves free full breakfasts at Chapala each morning.

Will The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel for a fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day.

How far is the airport from The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL), which is 23.6 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis), which is around 29.9 mi away.

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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 805 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were no hiccups, it went well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a great stay !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, Extremely kind staff, very welcoming, Room was clean and room service was excellent. Good breakfast and very fair price. Would come again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Skye

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. It was messy but right now they are going through major renovation. Pool was open and warm so that was nice. And extremely convenient there’s a restaurant attached, they delivered our food to our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Marelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No internet No tv working properly My daughter fell and open her head at one of the tables
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay, pool was quite chilly and the hotel was undergoing renovations which kind of made it messy. but, no complaints on room etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Chelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast selection every morning! Room was quiet but could hear people up and down the halls. But that comes with the territory.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was clutterd the pool and most amenities where closed. It was stayable butnot worth price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean. Great Mexican restaurant in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly, easy check in, had some renovations going on but didn’t interfere with stay. Nice open lobby. We just had drinks in the restaurant but they were all super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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