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

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.

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

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

4.9 km from Ellis Island

Chris

₩164,229

₩187,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 desks, each with a computer, a lamp, and a chair.

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

2. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

4.9 km from Ellis Island

Steve

₩108,122

₩123,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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.

3. Bel Air Motel

6.5 km from Ellis Island

Tai

₩85,816

₩107,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A hotel reception area with a counter, a poster, and a patterned carpet.

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.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

5 km from Ellis Island

Kristen

₩175,510

₩200,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

5. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

19.5 km from Ellis Island

Ashley

₩133,860

₩153,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel named 'The Great Rivers' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sign and a parking lot in front.

6. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5.1 km from Ellis Island

Elizabeth

₩117,370

₩133,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

7. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

19.9 km from Ellis Island

les

₩173,652

₩199,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

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

16.6 km from Ellis Island

Sabra

₩150,229

₩166,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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 modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

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

19.9 km from Ellis Island

Chris

₩223,459

₩256,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

20.4 km from Ellis Island

Tashae

₩151,293

₩169,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

19.8 km from Ellis Island

Judy

₩176,344

₩202,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

12. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

17.2 km from Ellis Island

Shellie

₩139,312

₩154,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

13. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

16.1 km from Ellis Island

Jennifer

₩96,922

₩109,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

4.9 km from Ellis Island

Jonathan

₩119,806

₩136,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white and blue lounge chairs, and a red umbrella providing shade.

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

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

5 km from Ellis Island

Danny

₩112,308

₩128,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

17.2 km from Ellis Island

Weldon

₩160,191

₩184,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

17. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

17.6 km from Ellis Island

vaughnzell

₩90,393

₩106,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

18. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

13.6 km from Ellis Island

Pi-Ming

₩84,807

₩92,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outside.

19. Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites

18.6 km from Ellis Island

Jesse

₩108,418

₩132,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

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

13.6 km from Ellis Island

Latasha

₩91,538

₩105,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Ellis Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 233 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel	8.2 Very Good 1,003 reviews	View
Bel Air Motel	8.6 Excellent 236 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton	9.0 Wonderful 708 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis	8.4 Very Good 927 reviews	View

Top Ellis Island Hotel Reviews

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

8/10 Good

"Conveniently located with easy parking. The rooms have been renovated; the common areas and restaurant have not or do not appear to be. It's a bit of a mouse maze to get around inside. The bang for the buck is there for sure."

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Hot tub wasn’t working on my stay which was the only reason I booked it but besides that everything else was great."

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great. Hotel staff was nice and helpful."

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Always have a great stay here. Landon at the front desk is fantastic, always happy to offer suggestions of things to do in the area, and a generally happy attitude. Everyone else is fantastic as well, never had a bad experience with any of the staff. The cleaning crew are courteous and do a great job. Will always be my go-to hotel when I'm in the area!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Valet parking expensive. Good breakfast. I didn’t walk the area when it got dark."

Quality Inn Saint Louis Airport

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and air conditioning working properly kept the room cool!!"

Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was so nice and the hotel was very modern and clean !"

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff and clean rooms"

Other attractions near Ellis Island

National Great Rivers Museum

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Next to the wide Mississippi River is a museum filled with activities and displays explaining the history and importance of the river.

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Two bronze statues of men in suits, one with an arm raised, and a colorful mural with 'stl50' on it.

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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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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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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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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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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Historic Museum of Torture Devices

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time browsing 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellis Island?

Ellis Island is located in West Alton. You'll find 20 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ellis Island?

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 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Ellis Island. Other good choices in the area include Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO and Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport.

How many hotels are there near Ellis Island?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ellis Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ellis Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Ellis Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ellis Island?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Ellis Island, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Ellis Island?

You'll want to browse the collections at Historic Museum of Torture Devices, Alton Prison, and National Great Rivers Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at John M Olin Nature Preserve and Fort Belle Fontaine Park. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, Spatterdock Lake, and Jones-Confluence Point State Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Ellis Island hotels

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

2. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

3. Bel Air Motel

4. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

5. Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

6. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

7. Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

12. Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

13. Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

17. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

18. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

19. Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites

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

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Top Ellis Island Hotel Reviews

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

Quality Inn Saint Louis Airport

Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

Other attractions near Ellis Island

National Great Rivers Museum

Lincoln Douglas Square

Riverfront Park

Fast Eddie's Bon Air

The Old Bakery Beer Company

Mineral Springs Mall

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

Historic Museum of Torture Devices

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