The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and a gravel path.

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 parking area with electric vehicle charging stations, marked parking spaces, and a chain-link fence.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Restaurant
Gym

$93 nightly

$106 total

Total with taxes and fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Explore the area

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

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

Good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$122 nightly

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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 6 minutes from Historic Museum of Torture Devices. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Argosy Casino.

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
‪Mr Panchos - ‬5 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

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

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

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

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)

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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

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

8/10 Good

8/10 Good

Pamela

Sep 26, 2025

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

Robyn

Nov 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location was ideal for us.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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About the neighborhood

Alton

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

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