The Best Hotels Closest to National Great Rivers Museum in Alton - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern dining area with a long table, colorful chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a desk with a chair.

A modern hotel room with a white sink, a framed picture of a colorful building, a microwave, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

5.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Willie

3.405.004 ₫

3.881.023 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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".

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

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

5.2 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Chris

3.316.732 ₫

3.780.411 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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.

3. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

5.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Steve

2.308.654 ₫

2.631.404 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

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

4. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

17.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Debra

2.530.640 ₫

2.909.730 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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.

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

14.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Deb

2.914.546 ₫

3.234.564 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A brick building with a wooden gazebo in front.

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

A spacious dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows with curtains.

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

6. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

17.5 km from National Great Rivers Museum

les

2.846.644 ₫

3.273.118 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

An aerial view of a large building with a parking lot and a road adjacent to it.

7. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Elizabeth

2.350.179 ₫

2.678.734 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

8. Bel Air Motel

4.1 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Tai

1.997.874 ₫

2.452.292 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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".

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

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

17.6 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Chris

4.439.720 ₫

5.104.790 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

18.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Tashae

2.976.702 ₫

3.333.311 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

11. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

14.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Jennifer

1.802.004 ₫

2.039.921 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

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

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

17.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Judy

3.316.732 ₫

3.813.578 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

13. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

15.5 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Shellie

2.655.736 ₫

2.947.335 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

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

14. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

3.9 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Danny

2.290.634 ₫

2.610.864 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

15.6 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Weldon

2.797.024 ₫

3.215.925 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a large framed picture of a steamboat on the wall.

A reception area with a smoke-free sign, a phone, framed certificates, and informational posters.

A kitchen with grey cabinets, a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator. There are windows and a ceiling fan.

A Super 8 hotel with a large sign, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

5.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Jonathan

2.219.860 ₫

2.530.118 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

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

17. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

12.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Pi-Ming

1.645.308 ₫

1.793.057 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

12.4 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Latasha

1.561.737 ₫

1.795.686 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

19. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

19.2 km from National Great Rivers Museum

vaughnzell

1.753.689 ₫

2.071.098 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

Three beverage vending machines in a hallway.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

15.3 km from National Great Rivers Museum

Deborah

1.775.888 ₫

1.970.880 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to National Great Rivers Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton	9.0 Wonderful 703 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 231 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel	8.2 Very good 1,008 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis	8.4 Very good 915 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City	9.2 Wonderful 524 reviews	View

Top National Great Rivers Museum Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Downtown St. Louis

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel limpio y comodo. el area donde se encuentra es algo solitaria ahunque accesible a 8 minutos del Bush stadium y Arco. El personal no es muy amable."

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was very nice. We came in for the Bananas game. The hotel was packed and check in took a while but with the crowd that was to be expected. They served a full dinner and breakfast. Location was fantastic"

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful all around"

Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was nice accommodations for restful sleep before long flight"

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Always clean, staff friendly, breakfast is good."

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

8/10 Good

"Upon arrival staff was nice. Room was clean and cozy cold. Will be booking again"

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our short stay"

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

10/10 Excellent

"Great price at a convenient location to downtown!"

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 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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Expedia has 19 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 Ellis Island, Columbia Bottom Conservation Area or Jones-Confluence Point State Park. Looking for a little shopping break? A trip to Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Square Mall and Mineral Springs Mall might be just the ticket while you're in the area around National Great Rivers Museum.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

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

3. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

4. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

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

6. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

7. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8. Bel Air Motel

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

11. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

13. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

14. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

17. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

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

19. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

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Top National Great Rivers Museum Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Downtown St. Louis

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

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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