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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3

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A hotel with a large sign reading 'The Great Rivers Ascend Collection By Choice Hotels.'
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large chandeliers, and an exit sign.
An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and a gravel path.
A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and weightlifting equipment.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is $101
$88 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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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.)
    ‪28 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 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
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with trees.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG
Alton
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 242 reviews
$115 nightly
The price is $131
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

About the neighborhood

Alton

Located in Alton, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the business district, a 2-minute drive from Robert Wadlow Statue and 7 minutes from Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Argosy Casino and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from National Great Rivers Museum.

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
  • Gateway Arch - 30 min drive - 36.4 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
  • ‪Maeva's Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 135 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 43-inch LED televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
You can enjoy a meal at Chapala serving the guests of The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Alton? This hotel has 4500 square feet (418 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Chapala - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 16 2026 to October 17 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 USD 50.00 one-time 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, a fire extinguisher, 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 transportation 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

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 815 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great starting with the staff being accommodating and having a good attitude. The breakfast was good, just needed more fruit and possibly a salad option for those who do not eat meat. Lastly, the room was great! The bath tub needed the no slip markers to prevent accidents. Thank you for a great stay! Dr. Anderson
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that the soap dispensers in the showers were empty which for myself it was a big deal because I brought soap from home but it kinda hindered my guest who swam from being able to shower. Other than that I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient hotel clean and served our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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