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About the Hotel

3559 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Best Western Premier Alton-St Louis is an award-winning full-service hotel located in Alton, Illinois. It caters to both business and leisure travelers, providing a range of accommodations and meeting facilities. Notable for its proximity to local attractions, the hotel offers guests a comfortable stay with modern amenities. Its unique location allows easy access to historical sites and recreational areas in the region.

Location

Best Western Premier Alton-St Louis is situated within a 15-minute drive of major attractions like Alton Square Mall and Argosy Casino. The nearest airport, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, is about 25 miles away. Free shuttle service is available at the hotel, providing more convenience for guests traveling to and from local destinations.

Rooms

All rooms at Best Western Premier Alton-St Louis feature a 43-inch LED cable TV and a one-cup coffee maker with coffee and condiments. Guests can enjoy microwaves, mini-fridges, and laptop-friendly workspaces in their accommodations. Some rooms also include a seating area for relaxation after a busy day. Private bathrooms come equipped with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Eat & Drink

Great Rivers Tap & Grill serves made-from-scratch American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a happy hour from Monday to Friday, offering a convenient dining experience. Room service is also available for those who prefer to dine in. The restaurant emphasizes quality and customer service, contributing to an overall satisfying meal experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for guests to stay active. Business travelers can utilize the 24-hour business center and meeting rooms that offer 4500 square feet of event space. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, dry cleaning services, and wedding services tailored to various events.

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Getting around

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City Center

Alton 3.0 mi

Airports

Lambert (STL) 23.6 mi

MidAmerica St. Louis/Scott Air Force Base (BLV) 42.7 mi

Bus

Bus stop 9.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Super Comfy Beds

“The bed was incredibly comfortable, providing the perfect night’s sleep after a long day of travel.” view full review

Modern Amenities

“The USB plug-ins in several places were a lifesaver, making it easy to charge devices without hassle.” view full review

Refreshing Spaces

“The fresh and newish carpet throughout the hotel added a clean and enjoyable feel to the atmosphere.” view full review

Inviting Atmosphere

“The lobby was beautifully designed, creating a welcoming environment as soon as I walked in.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Bowling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Stores/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

3559 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois, United States of America

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3559 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois, United States of America

City landmarks

Museums

World's Tallest Man Statue

3500 ft

Museums

Alton Museum of History and Art

4400 ft

Church

Brown Street Baptist Church

2900 ft

Robert Pershing Wadlow

3500 ft

John Mason Peck

3600 ft

Monument & 5th Streets

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

2.1 mi

Church

Upper Alton Baptist Church

4100 ft

Church

College Avenue Presbyterian Church

4400 ft

Golf Course

Spencer T Olin Golf Course

1.4 mi

Washington Square Shopping Center

4900 ft

Church

Main Street United Methodist Church

5100 ft

Alton Exchange Mall

5200 ft

Church

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

5300 ft

Free Methodist Church

1.0 mi

Parks

Gordon F Moore Community Park

1.4 mi

Calvary Southern Baptist Church

1.0 mi

Sanford Avenue Baptist Church

1.1 mi

#2 Locks and Dam Way

National Great Rivers Museum

2.5 mi

Main Street Baptist Church

1.3 mi

Parks

Rock Springs Park

1.6 mi

Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

1.4 mi

Armed Forces Museum of Alton

1.4 mi

Eastgate Plaza Shopping Center

1.8 mi

AMC CLASSIC Eastgate 6

1.7 mi

Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church

1.7 mi

Greater Glory Tabernacle

1.7 mi

Church

First Christian Church

1.8 mi

First Baptist Church

1.9 mi

Church of God in Christ

1.9 mi

Webster Temple Church of God in Christ

1.9 mi

Nearby

Museums

World's Tallest Man Statue

3500 ft

Museums

Alton Museum of History and Art

3800 ft

Restaurants

Alton Sports Tap

2800 ft

3812 College Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean Location

Friendly Staff

Noisy A/C

Room Heat

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.2

Location

8.3

Service

8.7

Dining

6.7

Keith

United States of America, January 2024

8.4/10

I had a fantastic time at the beautiful Best Western Premier in Alton, just outside St Louis. The up-to-date furnishings, comfortable bed, and personable staff made it the best stay I've had in a long time. However, the lack of adjoining rooms could be a downside.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were modern and comfortable, with up-to-date furnishings.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with friendly and helpful staff. I even had a birthday note arranged for my loved one!

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for my needs, just outside St Louis, MO. The shuttle driver and front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was nice with continental breakfast and hot choices available. However, the buffet setup could be improved for a more relaxed dining experience.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Robert

United States of America, January 2024

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious but had some issues with cleanliness like black mold around the heating vent. The service was top-notch, with staff going above and beyond to meet requests. The location was convenient, although a bit noisy being in a corner. The dining experience was average with some hot food items served cold. Overall, a stay with highs and lows.

Rooms

6.0

The room I stayed in was very spacious, but unfortunately, I noticed black mold around the heating vent. While it was comfortable, it did not quite meet the expected standards of a place like Holiday Inn.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was exceptional. From the front desk to the restaurant, the staff was friendly, helpful, and even fulfilled a special request I had.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was ideal for my needs, being close to the highway and offering a modern and quiet environment. The furnishings were up to date, and I particularly enjoyed the bathroom and comfortable bed.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the offerings were nice with pancakes and a fruit selection, the hot food disappointingly was below serving temperature.

Facilities

Overall, the facilities were satisfactory, but some areas like the cleanliness of the rooms could use improvement. The facilities offered were standard without any standout features.

Billy

United States of America, December 2023

8.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the Best Western Premier in Alton IL. The hotel's location was tranquil and ideal for relaxation or casual meetings with friends, but cleanliness could have been improved. The dining was a highlight with great food and entertaining DJ/karaoke nights, although it fell short in some aspects. The rooms were on the smaller side and in need of updating, even though the staff provided exceptional service for a special occasion.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were small and could use updating. Unfortunately, my room didn't have a tub, and the water temperature was only lukewarm.

Service

9.0

The staff went above and beyond by fulfilling my request to leave a birthday note for my loved one. They were friendly and attentive throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location outside downtown St Louis was still and quiet, perfect for relaxation or informal gatherings.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was really good, especially with the enjoyable DJ/karaoke nights on Fridays and Saturdays. The menu was impressive, and the staff was attentive.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were adequate for my needs, with various services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry available.

Frances

United States of America, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel had spacious rooms that were big and comfortable, though they could use updating. They had a bad 'old' odor at times. The location was ideal for relaxing or holding informal meetings, quiet yet outside of downtown St Louis. The dining experience offered nice options, including entertaining DJ/karaoke nights on Fridays and Saturdays but was let down by cold hot dishes. Overall, a pleasant stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were big and comfortable but had a bad 'old' odor. They could use updating.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, including going above and beyond with special requests. Unfortunately, the closure of some services like the restaurant early impacted the experience.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for relaxing or informal meetings, still quiet and outside of downtown St Louis.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was pleasant overall with nice options, including entertaining DJ/karaoke nights on weekends. However, hot food was consistently served below the correct temperature.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were functional but could be improved, especially regarding the temperature of hot food served.

Max

United States of America, November 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was great with an extremely comfortable bed, but being a corner room facing inside to the lobby or pool made it loud, tiny, and dirty. The service was friendly and helpful, going above and beyond with a special request, but the price seemed a bit high for what was offered. The location was good for my needs, perfect for relaxing or informal meetings, but still too noisy in the lobby. The dining experience was decent despite some cold and runny food. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was great with an extremely comfortable bed, but being a corner room facing inside to the lobby or pool made it loud, tiny, and dirty.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, going above and beyond with my request to leave a birthday note for my partner.

Location

7.0

The location was good for my needs, perfect for relaxing or informal meetings, but still quite noisy in the lobby.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent, with some cold and runny food, but the DJ/karaoke on Friday and Saturday was very entertaining.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services, which was convenient.

Julius

United States of America, July 2023

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the Best Western Premier in Alton, IL, in the St Louis area. The hotel provided clean and very comfortable rooms, and the friendly staff made my experience enjoyable. However, the noisy A/C unit in my room was a bit bothersome. The location was perfect for my needs, and the up-to-date furnishings added to the pleasant atmosphere.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in was clean and very comfortable, perfect for my extended family. However, it got really hot from the sun, and the noisy A/C unit next to the elevators was quite loud.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was top-notch, from the friendly front desk staff to the professional restaurant servers. They made planning my get-together a breeze.

Location

9.0

The Best Western Premier, Alton IL, is located in a clean and welcoming area, convenient if you are heading to St Louis. The shuttle driver and desk staff were friendly and welcoming, making it a great spot for relaxing or hosting informal meetings.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience at the hotel had its flaws, with the hot food being cold and the breakfast options not up to par. However, the organic pulled pork was a standout dish.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities provided everything I needed for my stay. It was a great value for the amenities offered.

Clean Location

Noisy A/C