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The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL, 62002
  • Robert Wadlow Statue
    14 min walk
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air
    4 min drive
  • Fresenius Medical Care
    4 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    33 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

  • 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 the area

Alton

Located in Alton, The Great Rivers, Ascend Hotel Collection 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
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 4 min drive
  • Historic Museum of Torture Devices - 6 min drive
  • Argosy Casino - 7 min drive
  • National Great Rivers Museum - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 8 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. 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
  • ‪St 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 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.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include 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 with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, 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, Ascend Hotel Collection, 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 dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Airport shuttle available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Chapala

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4500 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 173
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 79
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 22 2024 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed with a USD 50.00 deposit
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
Up to 176 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

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 deposit: USD 50.00
  • 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

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)

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. 258 out of 651 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 651 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 651 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 651 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 651 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Florissant

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean! Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall look, comfort, and vide was a steal for the price. Peaceful area, location. My only down side was confusion on what all the hotel had to offer, but i didn't ask either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was so loud and kids in the lobby getting coffee in middle of night, could hear everything in our room including people in the pool. Had a guy beating on our door at 2am looking for someone else. Had to get a drink at desk and their bottles of soda are $4 each and flat, no vending machine. Was not impressed at all, will definitely go elsewhere next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was fine. Main reason for picking this hotel was that it had a restaurant in the building. The food was delicious but our waiter was terrible. I watched him talk with people at another table for about 10 minutes taking his cell phone our several times to show something to the people at the table. Meanwhile someone else refilled our drinks for us. Also had too wave him down after getting to go boxes to get the check to pay for the meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mahogany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second best hotel in area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

ADRIENNE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A little sad....
This hotel is dated, and smells old. The lobby is hot, as are the hallways. The carpets have not been cleaned in a while. I stepped into the shower then back out into the room to get shampoo. When I stepped back in the shower I had muddy foot prints. Half the rooms face the pool. All the pool noise is made louder by the shape of the roof. The pool rules state the pool is for registered guests only, but there was a pool party for 30+ local kids. They were being dropped off by their parents. The breakfast is powdered eggs, sausage links, cold biscuits and gravy. There is cut fruit if you get there early, like at 6am. Same goes for milk for cereal and juice. There is plenty of bland coffee. You may not leave the breakfast area with any food. The binder in the rooms are out of date. The onsite eatery is Mexican, not a grill and seafood place. The elevators are well used and one has no display for the floor numbers. There was some sort of car meet up in the parking lot that had nothing to do with the hotel, but took up most of the parking spaces. Alton has had better days, and so has this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had to go back to check in because bed in room they assigned us was unmade and there was a used towel on the bathroom sink. Pool was closed because “under maintenance.” Room needed deep clean. Heat coming through our closed window on 80• day was crazy hot. Would not recommend Mexican restaurant on site. Hot breakfast was good. Shower was good. Floor was clean. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024