The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Located close to Robert Wadlow Statue and National Great Rivers Museum, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Chapala, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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About the neighborhood

Located in Alton, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the business district and near the airport. National Great Rivers Museum and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Robert Wadlow Statue and Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Raging Rivers Waterpark. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Alton travel guide
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3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL, 62002

What's nearby

  • A statue of a man in a suit on a pedestal with a plaque, surrounded by trees and a bench.
    Robert Wadlow Statue
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A small stream with rocks, a red bridge, and a statue in a park.
    Gordon F. Moore Community Park
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.
    Gateway Arch
    30 min drive - 36.4 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and red-roofed structures.
    St. Louis Union Station
    32 min drive - 38.3 miles
  • Argosy Casino
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alton Station
    9 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Castelli's Restaurant at 255
    4 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Maeva's Coffee
    3 min drive

About this property

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

  • Hotel near Robert Wadlow Statue
  • Located close to National Great Rivers Museum, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Chapala, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a reception hall
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 135 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free internet access and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Nov 22, 2026 start from $102, 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.

Is The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 50.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Robert Wadlow Statue and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau and Argosy Casino. National Great Rivers Museum and Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 816 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I so wanted to give a five star review because the staff was so very nice and helpful. The lady at front desk was so sweet and the ladies working breakfast were very pleasant and helpful. However, we were there all weekend and planned to watch college football and the NFL games but they let subscription run out and no network channels were available. Tried to go to pool one evening since we could not watch any games but it wasn't working. Apparently the heater went out. It would have been a great place but expected more for the price and turned out very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, Extremely kind staff, very welcoming, Room was clean and room service was excellent. Good breakfast and very fair price. Would come again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. It was messy but right now they are going through major renovation. Pool was open and warm so that was nice. And extremely convenient there’s a restaurant attached, they delivered our food to our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for the night. Restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel with a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly, easy check in, had some renovations going on but didn’t interfere with stay. Nice open lobby. We just had drinks in the restaurant but they were all super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They were remodeling when I was there. Despite the renovations , it was very comfortable and clean. I hope to stay here again next time I’m visiting family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints stayed 4 nights room was always clean, breakfast was great, easy access to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Clean room. Nice Mexican resteraunt and bar onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there for family reasons! The hotel was perfect plus offered free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

It was a great experience. It was not hard to find, the staff were very friendly and the room was clean and cozy. The breakfast wasn’t the best, the biscuits were rock hard. They are remodeling but that doesn’t take away much from the experience. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Room was nice and clean. Enjoyed the Mexican restaurant on site for an after hours drink and appetizer. Breakfast was average. Could have had more of a variety of food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place

Front desk staff was very nice, hotel is nice with a few noted cleanliness issues around the pool and shower. There is also a very nice Mexican restaurant inside the hotel,which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They need to close down and remodel or tear it down. It has bad ambience. Huge hotel that feels old and cevernous.The room was decent and safe. Ok for a place to stay if you find it is all you can afford.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean! Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and breakfast was awesome. The restaurant wasn't open for dining which would have been awesome after arriving and wanting to relax and not have to leave again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

One of the best places I’ve stayed for a long time. Love that they have an insight restaurant and they had the best breakfast buffet. Loved the pancake maker!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good. The staff was friendly and willing to help the washes was broken but overall good will stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023