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The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Experience the hotel's spacious atrium with a high ceiling and large windows, offering a bright and airy atmosphere.
Experience the modern lobby with a high ceiling, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating areas.
Experience the warm and inviting atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a cozy fireplace, comfortable seating, and a unique statue.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a polished reception desk and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL, 62002
  • Robert Wadlow Statue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Argosy Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • National Great Rivers Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel with free breakfast, near Robert Wadlow Statue
An indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre 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 centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 135 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Alton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged 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 that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection. 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 Motorhome/coach/lorry 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
  • On-site 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, Ascend Hotel Collection offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 centre and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (418 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection. Self parking is free.

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

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend 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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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

  • Free 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

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 lb 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 cots (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 a one-off USD 50.00 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 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, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 719 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, Clean and the staff was friendly! The free breakfast was amazing! And the kids loved the pool! There’s a dollar general close to it which was perfect for the little things we forgot to pack and there was a cool Robert Wadlow Statue close to the hotel as well. Overall it was a 10/10 for us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOCELYN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

They say it is being renovated when you get there, but it was not posted on Hotels.com when we booked, The place is dirty, mold in the bathrooms, and while it did have a pathetic breakfast. there was almost no food and no one attending to the area. I want to add over the past 7-8 years we have stayed here once every 3 months and it is just getting wprst every time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Hector

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy, Parker

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was under remodel with limited options. The power went out and due to our room was on the 4th floor and the option to get to the lobby was dangerous. The hotel did not have any emergency lighting so stepping out in the hall to find the stairways was completely dark. once we found the stairway, it was also not lit and we used the our cell phones to get down the 4 flights. The stairs were littered with garbage and total trip traps.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Great Place to Hole Up

A little dated and gaudy but clean and nice. Staff are cool and friendly. The Mexican restaurant on location is good too. I got the house margarita which had a heavy pour and a chicken quesadilla.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Elvin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Construction happening during stay. Have keys to my room to other guess while my kids in the room. Pool was closed but no one was working and looked in good condition. Not properly managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel review

Our stay was good. Room was clean and comfortable. Toilet seat was very loose. Bathroom a bit dirty, dirt in corners. A channel guide for the TV would have been handy to have. Tables in the breakfast area all seem to be wiggly. Breakfast items were a bit subpar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamya, Alton

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dena

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The biggest disappointment was that they did not want to give me two rooms with double beds that I reserved. I was at the counter for 30 min at least. I believe I was over charged as well. They are remodeling , so it is not the cleanest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff but the walls are paper thin and you can hear just about everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't know before getting there that they were under remodel. Plus the swimming pool was closed for the remodel as well. Otherwise great location and the Mexican restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Day manager was nice and made it right. But still very dusty, noisey do to remodeling. Pool under repair also
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Cleola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
over all nice stay. parking lot was plowed terribly after the snowstorm. definitely need to see updates in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointment

The hotel was notvery clean. The staff did their jobs but were not friendly ordressed what i would consider appropriate to run a hospitality business. We did not eat at the hotel. It just did not seem like appetizing surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025