The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel with indoor pool, near Robert Wadlow Statue

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Experience the charm of Alton at Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel, where guests rave about the helpful staff and on-site amenities like dry cleaning services. Enjoy a full breakfast, then unwind by the pool or with a drink at Chapala restaurant.

Good

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Pool
Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Fitness center
24-hour business center
Conference center
Business center
5 meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Tomorrow

Oct 14 - Oct 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

About the neighborhood

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 - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Argosy Casino - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
National Great Rivers Museum - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Maeva's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Alton Sports Tap - ‬8 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Cellar Room - ‬5 min drive
‪Alton Village Inn Pancake House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Chapala, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 135 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 3 total, up to 100 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children's menu

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (4500 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1982
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Reception hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 68
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 31
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

43-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Champagne service
Refrigerator
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Chapala - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 14 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Hallway
Parking area
Select guestrooms
Swimming pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are 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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is there a pool at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 3 total and maximum weight of 100 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Argosy Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Chapala.

What's the area around The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Robert Wadlow Statue and 18 minutes' walk from Gordon F. Moore Community Park.