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
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
Eads Bridge Crosses Mississippi River From St. Louis to East St. Louis
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
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$109 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (2,024 reviews)
Poor a** hotel, staff and service. Requested housekeeping twice it wasn’t done. Front desk didn’t have a solution when I mentioned it but to leave note for the next day. Not helpful at all. I had to go downstairs to pick up towels. Dirty a** room. Scratch up furniture. The pictures are deceiving. ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$76 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,000 reviews)
It has been YEARS since the hotel has had a deep clean. Stains on the walls, curtains and outlets. The only hotel i have ever been to where my shoes actuality stuck to the floor. No soap provided for the bathroom (and trust me, you will feel like you need a shower after staying here).

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 Busch ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
My family and I stayed here for a week while waiting for our house to be move in ready and we really enjoyed this cute little home! Everything was clean, beds were comfortable, linens smelled great, and had a fully equipped kitchen with everything you could need. Very quiet neighborhood with no issues ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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 Busch ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
My family and I stayed here for a week while waiting for our house to be move in ready and we really enjoyed this cute little home! Everything was clean, beds were comfortable, linens smelled great, and had a fully equipped kitchen with everything you could need. Very quiet neighborhood with no issues ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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 Busch Stadium are located ...
White House at Grand Central
Settle into Soulard! 6 beds 2 full baths!

Settle into Soulard! 6 beds 2 full baths!

St. Louis MO
Stay at this condo in St. Louis. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Busch Stadium and St. Louis Union Station ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Clean, convenient and satisfied our needs for this stay.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Settle into Soulard! 6 beds 2 full baths!
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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