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The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Robert Wadlow Statue

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Free daily full breakfast
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Explore the area

Map
3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL, 62002
  • Robert Wadlow Statue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Historic Museum of Torture Devices
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Alton

At The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Robert Wadlow Statue and 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Historic Museum of Torture Devices. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .The family restaurant, Chapala, is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 4500 square feet (418 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Alton hotel include Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau and Argosy Casino.

What's nearby

  • Robert Wadlow Statue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Historic Museum of Torture Devices - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Argosy Casino - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • National Great Rivers Museum - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 8 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fast Eddie's Bon Air - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Castelli's Restaurant at 255 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saint Louis Bread Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel with free breakfast, near Robert Wadlow Statue
The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor 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.

  • 1 building
  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1982
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • Pool loungers
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 17 2025 to February 28 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 20 January 2025 to 28 February 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets welcome with a USD 50.00 deposit
  • Only cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 176 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

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 deposit: USD 50.00
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection on 11 Mar 2025 start from AU$154.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection have a pool?

The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from January 17 2025 to February 28 2025 (dates subject to change).

What makes The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Is The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection is a hit with families.

Does The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 681 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

6/10 Okay

shana, Godfrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the setup of the room. Door was hard to shut & open.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haskey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They do not have my reservation correct I made thru expedia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely Not Premier
We will never stay here again. The air conditioning did not function in our room. So it was hot and humid each night, very uncomfortable. There was also a leak in the bathroom ceiling. I’m you weren’t careful it would drip on your head while standing at the sink and there was always a small puddle on the floor of the bathroom. Check in was also weird as the clerk kept going to the “back” to confirm our reservation via fax…..We travel to Alton once a year and will never stay here again. They should really drop the “Premier” from their name.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. CeeCee at the front desk is so nice. Now for the rant that has nothing to do with the hotel: EXPEDIA - get your act together and pay these hotels so people can check in quicker! I booked this hotel an hour before I got there and it still took another 30 minutes before Expedia paid the hotel so I could check in!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Registration staff was excellent. Night staff was rude. Had a group of adults together playing cards and talking (not loud or excessive). Told at 10:00 on a Saturday night to go to bed. Everyone must leave the lobby and outside patio. No one was loud. We booked together to visit and rudely denied. Told them in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a bad price. The room was very clean and the breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, Pleasant stay Only downside was the pillows were a little small and the pool did not appear to be open but just came at the wrong time Overall very pleasant stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice overall
Over all it was good. I only scored a 3 on condition because the entry light only flickered, the toilet kept running and the tub didnt have safety strips. A lot had been upgraded and looked nice. I reported the light and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bret

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great people. Conditions of hotel not so great
They were friendly. I have stayed there before but it’s seems they have let the property go. The first room I was in the lights kept flickering and could not get hot water in the shower. And when I did report it to the gentleman at the front desk I was just met with a stare before he finally asked if I would like to switch rooms. Everyone else I encountered at the desk was very friendly and helpful. The people were great the room not so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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