East St. Louis, IL

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Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Gateway Arch and skyline of St. Louis, Missouri at sunrise from bridge in East St. Louis, Illinois on the Mississippi River
Eads Bridge and Martin Luther King Bridge Cross Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
MAY 2019, ST LOUIS, MO., USA - Sunset on St. Louis, Missouri skyline on Mississippi River - shot from East St. Louis, Illinois
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

Where to stay in East St. Louis

Series of small hills and trees form landscape at Cahokia Mounds State Park in Southern Illinois, ruins of the largest pre-Colombian city north of Mexico

Cahokia

Cahokia is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arsenal BG Ballpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

Cahokia
Drone panorama over St. Louis skyline and Mississippi River with Gateway Arch during daytime

Alorton

Alorton is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Frank Holten State Recreation Area or Arsenal BG Ballpark.

Alorton
Casino Queen Hotel

Casino Queen Hotel

3 out of 5
200 Front Street East St. Louis IL
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$115 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,001 reviews)
Room is okay, The view was great, the staff upgraded me to a view of downtown St. Louis for free!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Casino Queen Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

2.5 out of 5
1607 Pontiac Dr East St. Louis IL
$69 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$78 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Comforter had a yellow stain and Crappy WiFi wouldn’t even connect

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

East St. Louis IL
Stay at this vacation home in East St. Louis. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gateway Arch and St. Louis ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Jerrod was very accommodating and responsive. The property was clean and well represented on the app. I would recommend this property for your stay in St Luis.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

East St. Louis IL
Stay at this vacation home in East St. Louis. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gateway Arch and St. Louis ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Jerrod was very accommodating and responsive. The property was clean and well represented on the app. I would recommend this property for your stay in St Luis.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant
 White House at Grand Central

White House at Grand Central

4 out of 5
3805 Lindell Blvd St. Louis MO
Stay at this apartment in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

White House at Grand Central
Entire 4BR Home near Lafayette Square

Entire 4BR Home near Lafayette Square

St. Louis MO
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in St. Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St. Louis Union ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Host were friendly

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Entire 4BR Home near Lafayette Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of East St. Louis

3.5
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
6
5 - Excellent 14%
4 - Good
16
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 33%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 16%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Know where to eat around there Coming up to the property everything up that road was closed down run down

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

There are some run-down areas, but you find that everywhere. The motel is located a little away from the worse areas, and I felt safe there. Driving was easily negotiable and I felt perfectly safe driving alone to get to the hospital.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Just came in for the game.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

will get a deferent hotel next time.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

The casino property is safe, clean, and patrolled. The surrounding area is a depressed, run down, unsafe looking slum. Easy to go across the river via metro, car, or shuttle to Busch Stadium, or other attractions.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We didn't go anywhere in East St Louis

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