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Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

2.5 star property
3.1 mi from Ellis Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (640)
"Super nice staff! Breakfast was much better than I expected. "
United States
Michelle
$115 nightly
The price is $131
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton
Exterior
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

2.5 star property
3 mi from Ellis Island
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"The property and the room were very nice. The staff was excellent! We would definitely stay here again. Nice breakfast, lots of variety, and great coffee machine. "
United States
Janet
$80 nightly
The price is $91
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

2.5 star property
3 mi from Ellis Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (156)
"Staff and location were perfect"
United States
Ileta
$112 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG
Lobby
The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
3.2 mi from Ellis Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (758)
"The hotel is being remodeled, so it's hard to give it a fair review."
United States
Stephen
$84 nightly
The price is $96
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Bel Air Motel

Bel Air Motel

3.5 star property
4.1 mi from Ellis Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (195)
"Great place super clean. Only thing missing no coffee and our room could have had a nice bistro table to sit at"
United States
James
$87 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Bel Air Motel
Lobby
Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

2.5 star property
3.1 mi from Ellis Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (498)
"Nice"
United States
Alexander
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Alton near I-255
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

2.0 star property
3 mi from Ellis Island
7.0 out of 10, Good, (871)
"The hotel did not feel as safe as other places we have stayed in Alton. People loitering around the front desk when we arrived. "
United States
Melissa
$90 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Alton
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Deluxe Executive Room) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham St. Louis Hazelwood - Airport North

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham St. Louis Hazelwood - Airport North

3.0 star property
11.5 mi from Ellis Island
6.4 out of 10, (1008)
"Room was clean to perfection with nice comfortable beds."
United States
Roquita
$66 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham St. Louis Hazelwood - Airport North
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Econo Lodge & Suites Granite City

Econo Lodge & Suites Granite City

2.0 star property
8.4 mi from Ellis Island
6.2 out of 10, (243)
"Overall the stay was adequate, right off the highway so convenient."
United States
Henry
$60 nightly
The price is $69
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Econo Lodge & Suites Granite City
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Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

2.0 star property
8.4 mi from Ellis Island
6.4 out of 10, (15)
"Its nice here"
United States
Sheila
$67 nightly
The price is $73
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area
Lobby lounge
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City

Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City

2.5 star property
10.3 mi from Ellis Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (488)
"This hotel was well kept,the breakfast was excellent. Stsff was friendly. "
United States
Dennis M
$112 nightly
The price is $124
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City
Lobby
Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

2.0 star property
10.5 mi from Ellis Island
6.2 out of 10, (569)
"Bed was soooooooo comfortable and front desk guy that checked me in was great as well "
United States
Maurice
$58 nightly
The price is $64
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
Lobby sitting area
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

3.0 star property
10.7 mi from Ellis Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (796)
"Staff and very nice, good breakfast, soft bed…. I would definitely stay again "
United States
LaSonya
$85 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof St. Louis - Airport/ N Lindbergh

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof St. Louis - Airport/ N Lindbergh

2.0 star property
12.5 mi from Ellis Island
5.6 out of 10, (1002)
"Staff is so helpful and fridndly and the rooms re always clean. I wouldnt want to stay anywhere else."
United States
Samuel
$72 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof St. Louis - Airport/ N Lindbergh
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

2.5 star property
10 mi from Ellis Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (571)
"Friendly staff, good value "
United States
Roseanne
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

2.5 star property
12.3 mi from Ellis Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (817)
"Always a good stay here!"
United States
Chelsie
$116 nightly
The price is $133
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area

2.0 star property
10.6 mi from Ellis Island
5.6 out of 10, (654)
"Safe area and easy to work with staff."
United States
Charles
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area
BBQ/picnic area
TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL

TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL

3.5 star property
12.4 mi from Ellis Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193)
"Room clean. Could use an upgraded mattress for sofa bed. "
United States
Samantha
$169 nightly
The price is $194
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL
Free daily self-serve breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

3.0 star property
10.7 mi from Ellis Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (513)
"The hotel staff was exceptionally accommodating. Would stay here over anywhere in the area. "
United States
Kari
$87 nightly
The price is $100
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
Lobby
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

2.5 star property
12.1 mi from Ellis Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (799)
"Nice accommodation, clean, comfortable bed and great breakfast."
United States
Jill
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis
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Top Ellis Island Hotel Reviews

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was great !!!"
Daniel 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotels near other Ellis Island attractions

Free museum about tugboats, river life, nature, and a lock and dam tour.
Photo by Jamie Nelson
Open Photo by Jamie Nelson

National Great Rivers Museum

4.1/5 (11 reviews)
Next to the wide Mississippi River is a museum filled with activities and displays explaining the history and importance of the river.
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Alton featuring a statue or sculpture

Lincoln Douglas Square

4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Stand in the presence of U.S. history, on the spot where Lincoln and Douglas debated as statesmen two years prior to a presidential race that changed everything.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellis Island?
Ellis Island is located in West Alton. You'll find 24 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Ellis Island?
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 14 mi (22.6 km) from Ellis Island. Other good choices in the area include La Quinta Inn by Wyndham St. Louis Hazelwood - Airport North and Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO.
How many hotels are there near Ellis Island?
Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ellis Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ellis Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Ellis Island.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ellis Island?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Ellis Island, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Ellis Island?
You'll want to browse the collections at Historic Museum of Torture Devices, Alton Prison, and National Great Rivers Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at John M Olin Nature Preserve and Fort Belle Fontaine Park. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, Spatterdock Lake, and Jones-Confluence Point State Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature.