Top 10 Hotels Near National Great Rivers Museum in Alton for 2026

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with trees.

A modern hotel corridor with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a snack bar with various packaged foods.

Two reception desks with a modern design, a blue geometric wall in the background, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A modern indoor space with a long white table, blue and orange chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a coffee station.

1. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

5.2 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Chris

RM481

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a clear sky.

A red door with a prohibition sign against tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a patterned bedspread.

A reception desk with a 'NO Pets Allowed' sign, a 'Please ring door bell' sign, and a window with a view of a parking lot.

2. Bel Air Motel

4.1 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Tai

RM260

RM325 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, large windows with a view of trees, and a tiled floor.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, green and beige sofas, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of trees.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City

14.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Sabra

RM431

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

4. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

5.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Kathy

RM532

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with blue seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious dining area with high tables and booths, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

A reception area with two dark wooden reception desks, a stone-textured wall, and a sign reading "Comfort INN".

5. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

17.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Linda

RM388

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with striped armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

6. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

5.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Steve

RM342

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A brick building with a wooden gazebo in front.

A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and stove, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A statue of a Native American figure with a horse, a Route 66 sign, a map, and a clock on the wall.

7. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

17.5 km from National Great Rivers Museum

les

RM526

RM605 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and a gravel path.

A parking area with electric vehicle charging stations, marked parking spaces, and a chain-link fence.

A modern building with a blue and white color scheme, labeled "The Great Rivers." It features a parking lot with several cars and a gas station in the foreground.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading 'The Great Rivers Ascend Collection By Choice Hotels.'

8. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Elizabeth

RM357

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bathroom with a red bathtub, a white sink, and a shower. There is a bed with a white mattress and a grey curtain in the adjacent room.

A modern kitchen area with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a vending machine.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a staircase with wooden balusters, and a modern kitchen area in the background.

A modern room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, two red chairs, a small table, and a view of the outside.

9. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

14.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Jennifer

RM294

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A lobby with a blue sofa, patterned cushions, a reception desk, and a mural of a moon and arch.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A breakfast bar with a microwave, coffee makers, and a fruit display.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

15.6 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Weldon

RM445

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lobby with patterned armchairs, a fireplace, and a large TV on the wall.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a chandelier, decorative mirrors, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a white sofa, patterned armchairs, and a decorative mirror.

A garden with a stone wall, a wooden pergola, and yellow daffodils.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

17.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Mary

RM535

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of a building, and a blue wall with framed items.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

18.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Tashae

RM432

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A motel with two electric vehicle charging stations and a sign indicating it's a budget motel.

A bathroom with a yellow wall, a white sink, a mirror, and a toilet.

A compact room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a round wooden table, a black sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a microwave on a black cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a chair.

13. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

12.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Pi-Ming

RM257

RM280 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel with a beige facade, a clear sign reading "Quality Inn," and a parking lot with a red car.

A hotel room with a round wooden dining table, a sofa, two lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

19.2 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Sharonda

RM274

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel reception area with a counter, chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a seating area with a red carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a patterned rug.

A buffet setup with various food items and appliances, including a waffle maker and a coffee machine.

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

3.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Linda

RM340

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A cozy lounge area with leather seating, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a sofa, a microwave, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a beverage fridge, a television, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

16. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

15.5 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Timothy

RM422

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a small table with two chairs, a minibar, and a large mirror.

A coffee station with Folgers coffee, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A lobby with red walls, a clock, seating area, and a reception desk.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a small sink, and a stove.

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Granite City - St. Louis

12.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Latasha

RM275

RM316 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Three beverage vending machines in a hallway.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden fence in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a sign reading "Lynn Glenside St."

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

15.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Kelly

RM277

RM308 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green blanket, two bedside lamps, and a large window with a view of the city.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, a pool ladder, and a safety railing.

Two vending machines, one for Aquafina water and another for snacks, with a water dispenser and a payment interface.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, tiled walls, and a modern design.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area

15.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Stephanie

RM271

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to National Great Rivers Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 238 reviews	View
Bel Air Motel	8.6 Excellent 240 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City	9.2 Wonderful 529 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton	9.0 Wonderful 712 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis	8.4 Very good 949 reviews	View

Top National Great Rivers Museum Hotel Reviews

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was adequate, but not impressive. They had no tea. The microwave was old and had limited power. The bathroom sinks have a faucet off to the side of the sink. It makes it less convenient to use for washing."

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cool. Will visit again"

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Will definitely book again through them. Great price for the time I stayed and close to everything"

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place!"

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Excellent roof top bar!!!"

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room on the 11th floor was comfortable and exceptionally quiet."

21C Museum Hotel St Louis

10/10 Excellent

"A bit off the beating path, but well worth the walk or ride there. Unfortunately I was only there for a day, so missed out on many of the amenities. But will definitely book here again and take advantage of all they have to offer. P.S. The room are well kept, roomy, and comfortable."

Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

8/10 Good

"Adrienne was so friendly and helpful with checking in. Also shuttle service was terrific!"

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

8/10 Good

"It was fine. But not I a real safe neighbor hood"

Other attractions near National Great Rivers Museum

Ellis Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ellis Island during your travels in West Alton. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Fast Eddie's Bon Air

8.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fast Eddie's Bon Air during your visit to Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

You can find out about the history of Alton when you stop by Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Riverfront Park

After visiting Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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The Old Bakery Beer Company

You can take time to visit The Old Bakery Beer Company during your travels to Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Mineral Springs Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Mineral Springs Mall during your visit to Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Historic Museum of Torture Devices

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historic Museum of Torture Devices in Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Alton City Hall

After visiting Alton City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alton. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Great Rivers Museum?

National Great Rivers Museum is located in an area of Alton that travellers like for its university setting. You'll find 21 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to National Great Rivers Museum?

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 14.3 mi (23 km) from National Great Rivers Museum. Other good choices around the area include Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport and Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to National Great Rivers Museum?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from National Great Rivers Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Great Rivers Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near National Great Rivers Museum.

What can I see and do near National Great Rivers Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Historic Museum of Torture Devices and Alton Prison. You can enjoy nature at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, Ellis Island or Jones-Confluence Point State Park. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Mineral Springs Mall and Alton Square Mall might be just the ticket while you're in the area around National Great Rivers Museum.

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1. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

2. Bel Air Motel

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City

4. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

5. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

6. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

7. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

8. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

9. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

12. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

13. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

14. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

16. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Granite City - St. Louis

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area

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Top National Great Rivers Museum Hotel Reviews

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

21C Museum Hotel St Louis

Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

Other attractions near National Great Rivers Museum

Ellis Island

Fast Eddie's Bon Air

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

Riverfront Park

The Old Bakery Beer Company

Mineral Springs Mall

Historic Museum of Torture Devices

Alton City Hall

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