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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.
A multi-story hotel with large windows, a central atrium, and a modern interior design.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the outside. There are chairs and a table with towels.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern seating arrangements.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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 bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 135 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Alton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Robert Wadlow Statue. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Robert Wadlow Statue and 6 minutes from Historic Museum of Torture Devices
  • Airport shuttle service available
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (418 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Alton hotel.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 314 out of 792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 792 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

4/10 Poor

Caroline

The room has seen better days. The handle on the desk drawer was gone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Rene

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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

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

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the toliet in the room leaked and the floor was wet all the time. The towels were paper thin. The lobby floor was being torn up making getting to the room very dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026