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Our top choices for Ellis Island hotels

Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Ellis Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (163)
"Staff and location were perfect"
United States
Ileta
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton
2.5 star property
5 km from Ellis Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (644)
"The staff were very professional and friendly. The breakfast had a great selection."
United States
Melissa
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton
Front of property
The Green Tree Inn

The Green Tree Inn

The Green Tree Inn
3.0 star property
18 km from Ellis Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (209)
"Amazing place. "
United States
janet
The price is S$267
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
The Green Tree Inn
Lobby lounge
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City
2.5 star property
16.6 km from Ellis Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (488)
"This hotel was well kept,the breakfast was excellent. Stsff was friendly. "
United States
Dennis M
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Pontoon Beach/Granite City
Exterior
Bel Air Motel

Bel Air Motel

Bel Air Motel
3.5 star property
6.5 km from Ellis Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (196)
"Great place super clean. Only thing missing no coffee and our room could have had a nice bistro table to sit at"
United States
James
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Bel Air Motel
Exterior
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Ellis Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Staff was excellent when checking in"
United States
larry
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel
Lobby
The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Ellis Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (762)
"The hotel is being remodeled, so it's hard to give it a fair review."
United States
Stephen
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Gazebo
Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis

Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis
2.5 star property
19.8 km from Ellis Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (650)
"The room was very clean and the staff is always friendly "
United States
Lynn
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis
Lobby
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis

Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis
2.5 star property
19.5 km from Ellis Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (809)
"Great staff, breakfast was excellent and rooms were clean"
United States
Carlos
The price is S$150
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach

Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
2.5 star property
16.1 km from Ellis Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (581)
"Yes, very good, yes good breakfast, yes truck parking."
United States
mark
The price is S$85
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG
2.5 star property
19.8 km from Ellis Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (823)
"Always a good stay here!"
United States
Chelsie
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville by IHG
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

Super 8 by Wyndham Alton

Super 8 by Wyndham Alton
2.0 star property
4.9 km from Ellis Island
7.0 out of 10, Good, (872)
"The place was clean and plenty of room for our boat"
United States
David
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Alton
Free daily self-service breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Ellis Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (514)
"The hotel staff was exceptionally accommodating. Would stay here over anywhere in the area. "
United States
Kari
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pontoon Beach
Breakfast area
Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Ellis Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (999)
"Hotel very old, not taken care of. Poor breakfast, OJ was rotten in the dispenser. Do not recommend "
United States
Thomas
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis
Lobby
Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites

Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites

Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
18.6 km from Ellis Island
7.4 out of 10, Good, (865)
"Friendly front desk"
United States
Phillip
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites
Lobby sitting area
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach

Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Ellis Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (806)
"Staff and very nice, good breakfast, soft bed…. I would definitely stay again "
United States
LaSonya
The price is S$122
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach
Reception
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville
2.5 star property
20.4 km from Ellis Island
7.4 out of 10, Good, (72)
"We enjoyed our stay"
United States
Susan
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville
Exterior
Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area
2.0 star property
13.6 km from Ellis Island
6.4 out of 10, (15)
"Its nice here"
United States
Sheila
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area
Lobby
Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

Comfort Inn Alton near I-255
2.5 star property
5 km from Ellis Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (506)
"Perfect accommodations for a brief overnight stay. "
United States
Steffany
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Comfort Inn Alton near I-255
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Granite City - St. Louis

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Granite City - St. Louis

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Granite City - St. Louis
2.0 star property
13.6 km from Ellis Island
6.2 out of 10, (246)
"Overall the stay was adequate, right off the highway so convenient."
United States
Henry
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Granite City - St. Louis
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Top Ellis Island Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

10/10 Excellent
"Al of above"
April 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Hotels near other Ellis Island attractions

Free museum about tugboats, river life, nature, and a lock and dam tour.
Photo by Jamie Nelson
Open Photo by Jamie Nelson

National Great Rivers Museum

4.1/5 (11 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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Alton featuring a statue or sculpture

Lincoln Douglas Square

4.7/5 (3 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ellis Island?
Ellis Island is located in West Alton. You'll find 24 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Ellis Island?
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 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Ellis Island. Other good choices around the area include Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO and St. Louis Airport Hotel.
How many hotels are there near Ellis Island?
Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Ellis Island.
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. Spatterdock Lake, Jones-Confluence Point State Park and Smelzer Lake are beautiful places to appreciate nature.