The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Overview
3559 College Ave., Alton, IL 62002 United States
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The hotel offers a bar/lounge, parking, elevator, gym, pool, restaurant, spa, WiFi/Internet, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, breakfast, air conditioning, 24/7 front desk, business center, meeting rooms, and an electric car charging station.

Highlights
Free full breakfast
Free WiFi
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Fitness facilities
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3.0
03-May-2026
"Staff was nice and accommodating"

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 01 to Sat May 02 2026 at a $152.14 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2017

Floors: 4

Rooms: 135

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 135

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: As Needed

Meeting Rooms: 10

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Alton KG Management LLC

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 6 p.m. day of arrival Group policy 48 hours

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Airport transportation
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Business center
  • Car recommended
  • Casino nearby
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4500
  • Conference space size (meters) - 418
  • Daily
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric car charging station
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 173
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 68
  • Express check-out
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free breakfast
  • Free full breakfast
  • Free self parking
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 3
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 5
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 45
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 100
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Reception hall
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 79
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 31
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Uncovered parking
  • Vending machine
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Free full breakfast

Onsite parking. No fee.

High Speed WIFI throughout hotel, no charge to guest

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort

Free wireless internet and continental breakfast

Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools

Flat-screen high definition TV's

Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations

Fitness center facility

The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Day 1

Breakfast My Just Desserts - A charming bakery and cafe offering a variety of breakfast options. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Fast Eddie's Bon Air - A lively bar and grill serving tasty burgers and sandwiches. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Bluff City Grill - A popular local restaurant known for its delicious American cuisine. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
Activity Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours - Explore the haunted history of Alton on a guided ghost tour. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Brown Bag Bistro - A cozy cafe offering a variety of breakfast options and specialty coffee. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Gentelin's on Broadway - A charming bistro serving delicious sandwiches and salads. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Castelli's Restaurant at 255 - A family-owned Italian restaurant known for its authentic dishes. Located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
Activity Alton Museum of History and Art - Discover the rich history and art of Alton at this local museum. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast My Just Desserts - A charming bakery and cafe offering a variety of breakfast options. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Old Bakery Beer Company - A unique brewery and restaurant serving delicious food and craft beers. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Bossanova Restaurant & Lounge - A trendy eatery offering a fusion of Latin American and Asian cuisine. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
Activity Alton Marina - Enjoy a scenic boat ride or rent a kayak to explore the Mississippi River. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel have?

There are 135 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, they have 10 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Free full breakfast

What parking is available at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Onsite parking. No fee.

How much does internet cost?

High Speed WIFI throughout hotel, no charge to guest

Is there a gym at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor heated pool and fitness center

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

Yes, pets are allowed. Pets allowed on leash and with carrier in room. Cell phone number to be left at front desk. Pets may only be left in room unsupervised in carrier and as long as they do not disrupt other guests. $50 one time, per stay non-refundable charge. $20 per day charge for each pet, maximum $100 per week. Max two pets per room. Domestic pets only, up to 80 pounds.

Is there shuttle service at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

ALN is only about 8 miles from hotel, shuttle available. STL Lambert International no shuttle available, taxi is approx. $50

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Alton event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Ballroom (all combined)
96 x 47 x 12 • 4512 sqft.
Banquet
350/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
250
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
600
Theater Layout
Reception
600
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Your one stop shop for events and catering in Alton, IL. Stop in to visit to see why we are the perfect option for your next conference, anniversary party, holiday party, retreat, seminar, wedding reception or corporate meeting. We can accommodate a variety of size meetings from a 500 person theater setup with staging to a simple one room board meeting.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:25+
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ohio Room
24 x 47 x 12 • 1128 sqft.
Banquet
100/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
225
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Missouri Room
24 x 47 x 12 • 1128 sqft.
Banquet
100/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
225
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Illinois Room
24 x 47 x 12 • 1128 sqft.
Banquet
100/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
225
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Mississippi Room
24 x 47 x 12 • 1128 sqft.
Banquet
100/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
225
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ohio & Missouri (combined)
48 x 47 x 12 • 2256 sqft.
Banquet
200/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
120
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
450
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ohio, Missouri & Illinois (combined)
72 x 47 x 12 • 3384 sqft.
Banquet
300/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
180
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
450
Theater Layout
Reception
500
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Lewis & Clark Conference Room
20 x 25 x 8 • 500 sqft.
Banquet
30/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Atrium
225 x 55 x 40 • 13000 sqft.
Banquet
100/--
Banquet Space Layout
Convention
25/25
Convention Booth Layout
Reception
400
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
10
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Lobby
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:10
Windows:10
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?Yes
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Hospitality Suite Room 414
26 x 24 x 8 • 645 sqft.
Reception
20
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:4
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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