The Best Hotels Closest to National Great Rivers Museum in Alton for 2026

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

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

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

1. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

17.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Christina

￥14,117

￥16,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with curtains.

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

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

17.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

danielle

￥18,190

￥20,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio with a circular fire pit, seating, and a grill area.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with a coffee maker and mugs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a 15-meter length marker, and a 5-foot depth marker. There are lounge chairs and a table with chairs around the pool.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL

17.6 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Jamie

￥26,256

￥30,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

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

14.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Sabra

￥19,075

￥21,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a clear sky in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a shoe rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

5.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

kimberley

￥20,622

￥23,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

6. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

17.5 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Kristy

￥20,404

￥23,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

7. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

15.5 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Timothy

￥16,369

￥18,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

8. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

14.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Darrien

￥11,388

￥12,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a sign reading "The Great Rivers".

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

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

9. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Jo Ann

￥13,981

￥15,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A long, straight corridor with a series of doors on one side and a black railing on the other.

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

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

10. Bel Air Motel

4.1 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Tai

￥12,100

￥14,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A large indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue walls and windows.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

18.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Tashae

￥15,058

￥16,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

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

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

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

5.2 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Marcie

￥18,190

￥20,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

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

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

15.6 km from National Great Rivers Museum

"The room was clean, the pool and fitness room were nice after long day on road. The breakfast was good, some hot protein options. The area had the things we needed and it kept us out of St. Louis proper. Probably won’t be your best la Quinta experience but we’ve learned when traveling through/near big cities need to bump up the budget a bit to have decent room in seemingly safe area. Little things like fitness room water dispenser empty and rubbery tater tots were disappointing but not huge...

lisa

￥17,241

￥19,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A workspace with two desks, two computers, a clock, and a framed picture 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

Annalyn

￥10,460

￥12,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception area with a Comfort Inn sign, a reception desk, a framed picture on the wall, and a welcome mat.

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

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

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

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

3.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Audrey

￥13,005

￥14,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

16. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

12.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Austin

￥9,965

￥10,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A hotel room with two desks, each with a computer, a lamp, and a chair.

17. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

5.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Steve

￥14,049

￥16,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel lobby with a desk, computer, and seating area.

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

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

12.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Latasha

￥9,465

￥10,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

15.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Kelly

￥10,756

￥11,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture of a boat on the wall, and a patterned bedspread.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a lamp, a television, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a side table.

A hotel with a sign for AmeriVu Inn & Suites, featuring a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

20. amerivu inn & suites alton

5.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

￥12,247

￥13,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to National Great Rivers Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis	8.4 Very good 968 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 921 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL	9.0 Wonderful 214 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City	9.2 Wonderful 535 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton	9.0 Wonderful 718 reviews	View

Top National Great Rivers Museum Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

10/10 Excellent

"They had complementary breakfast and a kick back in the afternoon with two alcoholic drinks for adults. The ambience was really nice. The staff was super sweet. Shout out to the cleaning staff they were amazing with doing their work and also being super friendly in the hallways."

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the area to the event"

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious and clean, within walking distance of the Arch and Sugarfire a great barbecue restaurant. No complaints."

Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms."

Marriott St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very nice and check in was quick! We had breakfast included with our stay. The buffet was the typical food for any hotel. It was nice but nothing spectacular."

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and very nice. The hotel staff were very friendly towards the guest. They made you feel right at home. Some of the hotel staff; Tamara, Corey, Sidney, and Marguerite were excellent. The grounds were kept very clean and the pool staff were always making sure the pool and chlorine were perfect. The meals were great. Would highly recommend a stay here. The best one I've stayed at"

21C Museum Hotel St Louis

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was WONDERFUL"

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Exceeded our expectations."

Hampton Inn By Hilton St Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 1 night, room was clean and comfortable"

Other attractions near National Great Rivers Museum

Lincoln Douglas Square

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Stand in the presence of U.S. history, on the spot where Lincoln and Douglas debated as statesmen two years prior to a presidential race that changed everything.

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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 do some window-shopping at Fast Eddie's Bon Air during your trip 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 with a stop at 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 trip to 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 travelers 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 traveler 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 accommodations 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to National Great Rivers Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Great Rivers Museum?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near National Great Rivers Museum, head over to our customer service page.

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

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Alton Prison and Historic Museum of Torture Devices. You can enjoy nature at Ellis Island, Jones-Confluence Point State Park, or Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. 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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Our top choices for National Great Rivers Museum hotels

1. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

6. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

7. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

8. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

9. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10. Bel Air Motel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

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

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

14. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

16. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

17. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

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

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

20. amerivu inn & suites alton

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Top National Great Rivers Museum Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

Marriott St. Louis Airport

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

21C Museum Hotel St Louis

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn By Hilton St Louis Airport

Other attractions near National Great Rivers Museum

Lincoln Douglas Square

Ellis Island

Fast Eddie's Bon Air

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

Riverfront Park

The Old Bakery Beer Company

Mineral Springs Mall

Alton City Hall

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