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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL
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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 3-star hotels in Alton, IL. Guest sentiment is solid at 7.8/10 based on 134 guest reviews. Unwind at the bar/lounge or savor a meal at Chapala. Convenient Facilities Benefit from a 24-hour business center, event spaces, and free parking. Practical perks include parking options, shuttle access, on-site dining.
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the fitness center, terrace views, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Unwind at the bar/lounge or savor a meal at Chapala.
Convenient Facilities
Benefit from a 24-hour business center, event spaces, and free parking. Enjoy a full breakfast, dry cleaning services, and a common area TV.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in well-equipped guestrooms with pillowtop beds, LED TVs, and modern bathrooms. Stay connected with the provided fridge, microwave, and free internet access.
Book your stay at Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel for a perfect blend of luxury and convenience.
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3559 College Avenue, Alton, IL
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The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel sits in Alton, IL, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Alton activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Alton, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Several guests reported cleanliness issues including hair in the shower and stained carpets.
The staff was noted to be friendly and responsive during interactions.
Location was generally mentioned positively, but specifics about convenience were lacking.
Renovations affected room quality negatively; broken fixtures were reported.
Amenities like the pool and air conditioning were reported to be non-functional.
Given the price, several guests expected better quality and functioning amenities.
Breakfast options varied but some guests found the food quality lacking.
Mixed experiences overall, but some positive remarks on comfort despite renovations.
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. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly). For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy .
Check-in: 03:00 PM – 03:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.