Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
US$67
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
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US$67
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach average US$59 in the cheapest month (January) and US$80 in the most expensive month (March), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$59 |
| February | US$64 |
| March | US$80 |
| April | US$77 |
| May | US$65 |
| June | US$72 |
| July | US$66 |
| August | US$68 |
| September | US$67 |
| October | US$67 |
| November | US$65 |
| December | US$63 |
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Most expensive: March (~US$80)
Cheapest: January (~US$59)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature bathrobes and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Location
With a stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach in Granite City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Horseshoe Lake State Park and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from St. Louis Union Station and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Dome at America’s Center.
What's nearby
Horseshoe Lake State Park(3.9 Miles)
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center(4.8 Miles)
Wilson Park(5.5 Miles)
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower(5.6 Miles)
Missouri River(5.6 Miles)
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site(6.8 Miles)
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge(7 Miles)
Edwardsville Arts Center(7.5 Miles)
Mississippi River(7.7 Miles)
Vadalabene Center(7.8 Miles)
Gateway Fun Park(7.9 Miles)
Gateway Convention Center(8 Miles)
Splash City Family Waterpark(8 Miles)
Gateway Conference Center(8.1 Miles)
The Gardens at SIUE(8.4 Miles)
St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL)(20.5 Miles)
Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis)(30.1 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
ATM/Cash machine
WiFi
Location
1240 East Chain Of Rocks Road, Pontoon Beach, Illinois, United States of America
Horseshoe Lake State Park (3.9 Miles)
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (4.8 Miles)
Wilson Park (5.5 Miles)
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower (5.6 Miles)
Missouri River (5.6 Miles)
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (6.8 Miles)
Room options
3
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Business Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Business Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
7.2
Good
Based on 732 verified reviews
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At Red Lion Inn & Suites Saint Louis, many guests praise friendly staff, generally clean, recently updated rooms, and good value for a quick budget stay near the highway, while others report issues that can affect comfort.
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At Red Lion Inn & Suites Saint Louis, many guests praise friendly staff, generally clean, recently updated rooms, and good value for a quick budget stay near the highway, while others report issues that can affect comfort.
Frequent complaints involve noise from thin walls, nearby highway traffic, and occasional overnight construction. Cleanliness varies, with some reports of odors, stained or thin bedding, and, in a few cases, roaches. Facilities are limited—the pool is closed and some equipment doesn’t work—and breakfast ranges from simple to disappointing. Overall, expect a basic budget stopover with variable quality.
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Facilities
Facilities are limited: the pool is closed or out of service, some equipment (ice machine, hot tubs) doesn’t work, and there is no elevator.
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Aaron
31 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Red Lion Inn and Suites was decently clean. The bathroom, floor, desktop surface, fridge and microwave. I appreciate that the room doesn't smell like smoke. The hallway however, smell musky. I had two separate reservations and the front desk staff was nice enough to allow me to keep the same room. The negative part is that the entire time we were there, the room floor never stopped vibrating due to the freeway next to it. It's way worse when it's a truck. In addition, indoor pool and ice machine doesn't work. Free breakfast was decent.
Red Lion Inn and Suites was decently clean. The bathroom, floor, desktop surface, fridge and microwave. I appreciate that the room doesn't smell like smoke. The hallway however, smell musky. I had two separate reservations and the front desk staff was nice enough to allow me to keep the same room. The negative part is that the entire time we were there, the room floor never stopped vibrating due to the freeway next to it. It's way worse when it's a truck. In addition, indoor pool and ice machine doesn't work. Free breakfast was decent.
4
Otis
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place and rooms look nothing like the pictures. I paid for a room with a jetted tub. It was old and didn't work. The front desk person told me someone will come out tomorrow and fix it. That didn't work for me because I only booked for one day. I requested a refund and was denied. I will still request a refund.
The place and rooms look nothing like the pictures. I paid for a room with a jetted tub. It was old and didn't work. The front desk person told me someone will come out tomorrow and fix it. That didn't work for me because I only booked for one day. I requested a refund and was denied. I will still request a refund.
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Patrick
6 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only conditioner in soap bottles in shower. Pool listed as amenity even though it's been closed since 2020. Would have stayed elsewhere if advertising was honest. Hotel still clean and nicer than some within a few miles.
Only conditioner in soap bottles in shower. Pool listed as amenity even though it's been closed since 2020. Would have stayed elsewhere if advertising was honest. Hotel still clean and nicer than some within a few miles.
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Samantha
19 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jacuzzi tub broken, but water didn't get really hot anyway, pool closed being used for storage, bed was uncomfortable, and exterior doors loud, all night long all you could hear even with the TV on was the door slamming. Staff was really friendly. Room was clean.
Jacuzzi tub broken, but water didn't get really hot anyway, pool closed being used for storage, bed was uncomfortable, and exterior doors loud, all night long all you could hear even with the TV on was the door slamming. Staff was really friendly. Room was clean.
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Lapamela
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall the property was decent for the amount paid. It look like they are in the mist of renovating. When I was there they was paving the parking lot and it was a lot of construction going on around the property that cause me to not sleep that well. Was kind of disappointed that they didn’t have a pool(working pool). But I’ll definitely go back. I love Pontoon Beach.
Overall the property was decent for the amount paid. It look like they are in the mist of renovating. When I was there they was paving the parking lot and it was a lot of construction going on around the property that cause me to not sleep that well. Was kind of disappointed that they didn’t have a pool(working pool). But I’ll definitely go back. I love Pontoon Beach.
6
Trisha
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean. The pillows weren't very comfortable. The outside was very basic, no visible signage. The pool was drained and pool area looked like they were using it for storage. Very noisy, between cars and trains. The walls are thin, you could hear everything going on outside the room.
The room was clean. The pillows weren't very comfortable. The outside was very basic, no visible signage. The pool was drained and pool area looked like they were using it for storage. Very noisy, between cars and trains. The walls are thin, you could hear everything going on outside the room.
6
Bryan
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just OK. Terrible breakfast and old but clean rooms. No elevator.
Just OK. Terrible breakfast and old but clean rooms. No elevator.
6
Adrienne
2 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hot tube was dirty and not working
Hot tube was dirty and not working
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Christina
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Jacuzzi tub turned on but you could not use it. The loudness of it was unreal & truthfully was not working right.
The Jacuzzi tub turned on but you could not use it. The loudness of it was unreal & truthfully was not working right.
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Jordan
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
“Deposit” that was not supposed to be charged according to Expedia. Bed sheets had nasty stains, no actual blankets. (Only sheets) Only two VERY thin pillows per bed. Very BRIGHT landscape light shined right in window, even with curtain closed it was bright. Came prepared to swim with kids, only to find out pool was “out of service”. Only good thing was the A/C. Will NEVER stay here again! With the deposit, I would have stayed in the middle of St. Louis cheaper!
“Deposit” that was not supposed to be charged according to Expedia. Bed sheets had nasty stains, no actual blankets. (Only sheets) Only two VERY thin pillows per bed. Very BRIGHT landscape light shined right in window, even with curtain closed it was bright. Came prepared to swim with kids, only to find out pool was “out of service”. Only good thing was the A/C. Will NEVER stay here again! With the deposit, I would have stayed in the middle of St. Louis cheaper!
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported odors, stained or damp linens, hair in bathrooms, and, in a few cases, roaches.
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Barry
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Cleaner than expected.
Cleaner than expected.
10
Aaron
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was more than I expected for the price I paid. The room was very clean and showers were hot the way I like them. The air conditioner worked well enough to keep the room cool. The main hallways can use come carpet care and air freshener but for the price its a minor detail. I would recommend this place to people passing through and just need some where to sleep for the night.
This property was more than I expected for the price I paid. The room was very clean and showers were hot the way I like them. The air conditioner worked well enough to keep the room cool. The main hallways can use come carpet care and air freshener but for the price its a minor detail. I would recommend this place to people passing through and just need some where to sleep for the night.
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Brianna
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We got to the room and there was blood stains all over the sheets. The workers did nothing about it just gave us a new sheet and told us to change it.
We got to the room and there was blood stains all over the sheets. The workers did nothing about it just gave us a new sheet and told us to change it.
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Sarah
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very Clean. Nice little breakfast. Definitely would stay again.
Very Clean. Nice little breakfast. Definitely would stay again.
10
Lindsey
15 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and we didn’t have any issues with anything. Definitely stay here again when we come back! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The water pressure in the shower was great! Usually don’t have that in hotels
The room was clean and we didn’t have any issues with anything. Definitely stay here again when we come back! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The water pressure in the shower was great! Usually don’t have that in hotels
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Miguel
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
There were bugs in my room including Roaches.
There were bugs in my room including Roaches.
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nina
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were very dusty and walls were not clean. I could tell that they were not washing down the coffee pot tray after each visitor cause they were very dusty with hair and thick lint on them. I understand the hotel is in highly dusty area however that should provoke the employees to clean even more thoroughly. The staff are great need the rooms to match the service provided by staff.
The rooms were very dusty and walls were not clean. I could tell that they were not washing down the coffee pot tray after each visitor cause they were very dusty with hair and thick lint on them. I understand the hotel is in highly dusty area however that should provoke the employees to clean even more thoroughly. The staff are great need the rooms to match the service provided by staff.
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Jermaine
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Walked in the building and dirt everywhere Towels being used to hold the main hallway doors open Hair all over the shower Mattress protector really needs to be replaced. The facility just needs someone who cares
Walked in the building and dirt everywhere Towels being used to hold the main hallway doors open Hair all over the shower Mattress protector really needs to be replaced. The facility just needs someone who cares
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Dante
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean room
Clean room
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Jessica
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
DO NOT STAY HERE THEY HAVE COCKROACHES Had to leave because cockroaches were coming out from under the bed, under the fridge, crawling on the countertops and on the side tables
DO NOT STAY HERE THEY HAVE COCKROACHES Had to leave because cockroaches were coming out from under the bed, under the fridge, crawling on the countertops and on the side tables
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Rooms
Rooms are recently updated and generally simple, with some spacious options, but comfort varies: multiple guests note hard beds, thin pillows or blankets, noisy AC, and thin walls with highway or neighbor noise. Wi‑Fi and in‑room features (TV/fridge/jetted tubs) can be inconsistent.
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kelly
3 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was excellent size and decor is current. Did find two things on the bathroom floor, so housekeeper must have been in a hurry - but otherwise the room was clean and very spacious.
Room was excellent size and decor is current. Did find two things on the bathroom floor, so housekeeper must have been in a hurry - but otherwise the room was clean and very spacious.
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Otis
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place and rooms look nothing like the pictures. I paid for a room with a jetted tub. It was old and didn't work. The front desk person told me someone will come out tomorrow and fix it. That didn't work for me because I only booked for one day. I requested a refund and was denied. I will still request a refund.
The place and rooms look nothing like the pictures. I paid for a room with a jetted tub. It was old and didn't work. The front desk person told me someone will come out tomorrow and fix it. That didn't work for me because I only booked for one day. I requested a refund and was denied. I will still request a refund.
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James
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
TV didn't work
TV didn't work
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Dana
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice staff, quiet hotel, rooms are dated and very minimal. No complaints, just very minimal.
Nice staff, quiet hotel, rooms are dated and very minimal. No complaints, just very minimal.
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Vivian
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There was pet hair and human hair on the fresh bedding upon arrival despite it being a pet free room. The wifi didnt actually work. The outlet in the bathroom took resetting a couple times to actually work. The walls are very thin I could hear the person in the room next door snoring. The breakfast is meek and didn’t offer any fresh fruit not even apples or oranges. The establishment and room was extremely humid the whole stay. Lots of people clearly living there and on drugs sitting around outside. The business owner was very kind and polite though. And the AC worked well. Wouldn’t stay again though because of the pet and human hair in on the bedding.
There was pet hair and human hair on the fresh bedding upon arrival despite it being a pet free room. The wifi didnt actually work. The outlet in the bathroom took resetting a couple times to actually work. The walls are very thin I could hear the person in the room next door snoring. The breakfast is meek and didn’t offer any fresh fruit not even apples or oranges. The establishment and room was extremely humid the whole stay. Lots of people clearly living there and on drugs sitting around outside. The business owner was very kind and polite though. And the AC worked well. Wouldn’t stay again though because of the pet and human hair in on the bedding.
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Trisha
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean. The pillows weren't very comfortable. The outside was very basic, no visible signage. The pool was drained and pool area looked like they were using it for storage. Very noisy, between cars and trains. The walls are thin, you could hear everything going on outside the room.
The room was clean. The pillows weren't very comfortable. The outside was very basic, no visible signage. The pool was drained and pool area looked like they were using it for storage. Very noisy, between cars and trains. The walls are thin, you could hear everything going on outside the room.
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Martika
17 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The window was open and it’s also cracked. The bed is hard, the pillows were like sleeping on nothing, and you are only given a cover sheet to cover up with. The shower was stain pretty bad.
The window was open and it’s also cracked. The bed is hard, the pillows were like sleeping on nothing, and you are only given a cover sheet to cover up with. The shower was stain pretty bad.
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Gary
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant surprise. Room was amazing, was a suite with dinette. Great price for what we got.
Very pleasant surprise. Room was amazing, was a suite with dinette. Great price for what we got.
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Cody
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The “blanket” on the bed is just a slightly thicker than usual sheet. The towels are tiny. The walls are thin so if you’re a light sleeper you’ll be going to bed when your neighbor does. The blackout curtains let a lot of light in. The shower is setup to never give you hot water, you will get lukewarm water at best for a shower. It’s like this hotel doesn’t want you to be comfortable, go somewhere else.
The “blanket” on the bed is just a slightly thicker than usual sheet. The towels are tiny. The walls are thin so if you’re a light sleeper you’ll be going to bed when your neighbor does. The blackout curtains let a lot of light in. The shower is setup to never give you hot water, you will get lukewarm water at best for a shower. It’s like this hotel doesn’t want you to be comfortable, go somewhere else.
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Danielle
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a nice property only thing i didn't like was they had construction going on behind the building with bright lights that even with curtains shut they still came through loud trucks running back and fourth all night as well
It was a nice property only thing i didn't like was they had construction going on behind the building with bright lights that even with curtains shut they still came through loud trucks running back and fourth all night as well
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Service
Service is often friendly and accommodating, with several mentions of easy check‑in and staff resolving issues or moving guests when needed. However, some report slow or absent front‑desk coverage, inconsistent housekeeping, and deposit or key‑card problems.
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Trameece
16 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lester was nice over the phone. I booked the room available online and he asked me was I really handicapped because he doesn't give those rooms out but saves them. I didn't think that was appropriate and he shouldn't ask anyone else that books the room they want and need. Upon check-in Raj was also nice. We encountered payment machine issues and he adequately handled the double payment and deposit. He also brought a remote to my room. Good location next to the highway and several eateries. Breakfast isn't worth mentioning and you shouldn't plan to get full or satisfied from the very limited options of bread, powdered eggs, sausage gravy, and 1 juice flavor. The lobby smelled really good but the rest of the building smells like old mold. I'd do another 1-night stay but with air freshener.
Lester was nice over the phone. I booked the room available online and he asked me was I really handicapped because he doesn't give those rooms out but saves them. I didn't think that was appropriate and he shouldn't ask anyone else that books the room they want and need. Upon check-in Raj was also nice. We encountered payment machine issues and he adequately handled the double payment and deposit. He also brought a remote to my room. Good location next to the highway and several eateries. Breakfast isn't worth mentioning and you shouldn't plan to get full or satisfied from the very limited options of bread, powdered eggs, sausage gravy, and 1 juice flavor. The lobby smelled really good but the rest of the building smells like old mold. I'd do another 1-night stay but with air freshener.
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Teresa
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed 1 night on a long road trip. Booked a non smoking room, was given a smoking upon check in. The whole hotel smells very strongly of chemicals and air fresheners, probably in an attempt to cover the cigarette smell. There is no elevator and most rooms are on the 2nd floor. There were no towels in my room. Another guest’s dog was barking at 2am. In the morning I went to use the coffee maker and there were no cups. Seems like this place is run by a skeleton crew and doesn’t have actual housekeepers, and it shows. Hotel breakfast was a joke, there was only gravy and a few potatoes left at 7:45. And two vending machines. Finally got some coffee but they didn’t even have lids! I was so eager to get out of this place I made a run for it with my coffee sloshing all the way through the parking lot. There are no signs for this hotel from the road, only a very small banner on the building. Road to the hotel needed to be plowed. Very old building, absolute bare bones.
Stayed 1 night on a long road trip. Booked a non smoking room, was given a smoking upon check in. The whole hotel smells very strongly of chemicals and air fresheners, probably in an attempt to cover the cigarette smell. There is no elevator and most rooms are on the 2nd floor. There were no towels in my room. Another guest’s dog was barking at 2am. In the morning I went to use the coffee maker and there were no cups. Seems like this place is run by a skeleton crew and doesn’t have actual housekeepers, and it shows. Hotel breakfast was a joke, there was only gravy and a few potatoes left at 7:45. And two vending machines. Finally got some coffee but they didn’t even have lids! I was so eager to get out of this place I made a run for it with my coffee sloshing all the way through the parking lot. There are no signs for this hotel from the road, only a very small banner on the building. Road to the hotel needed to be plowed. Very old building, absolute bare bones.
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Laura
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was friendly. Location was close to our activities.
Staff was friendly. Location was close to our activities.
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Phillip
1 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Had issues with a couple things in our room, nothing big. We asked about them and they moved us to a new room that was better and even helped move all our bags for us. Very nice staff and clean room.
Had issues with a couple things in our room, nothing big. We asked about them and they moved us to a new room that was better and even helped move all our bags for us. Very nice staff and clean room.
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Karsten
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cy at the front desk checking in late was SO friendly and accommodating. The hot breakfast was a nice surprise with sausage, eggs, tater tots + the usuals. Very clean and renovated room. Great stay.
Cy at the front desk checking in late was SO friendly and accommodating. The hot breakfast was a nice surprise with sausage, eggs, tater tots + the usuals. Very clean and renovated room. Great stay.
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Linda
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk person was polite. Took care of the noisy person and let us move to a different room.
The front desk person was polite. Took care of the noisy person and let us move to a different room.
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Surentha
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk agent, Lester, was very efficient and extremely helpful with information about the area and tourist attractions. The breakfast consisted of cereal, muffins, yogurt, eggs, breakfast sausages, bread, and tater tots. The coffee (and black tea) station, together with orange/apple juice was accessible 24/7.
The front desk agent, Lester, was very efficient and extremely helpful with information about the area and tourist attractions. The breakfast consisted of cereal, muffins, yogurt, eggs, breakfast sausages, bread, and tater tots. The coffee (and black tea) station, together with orange/apple juice was accessible 24/7.
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Jeff
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff was no that friendly and cleaning crew was no where to be found
Staff was no that friendly and cleaning crew was no where to be found
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jeff
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
when I checked in, they wanted a $50 security deposit. they sais it would be refunded wnen I checked out. When I checked out the next morning, the desk clerk said he could not give a security deposit credit to my credit card because it was a 3rd party payment.
when I checked in, they wanted a $50 security deposit. they sais it would be refunded wnen I checked out. When I checked out the next morning, the desk clerk said he could not give a security deposit credit to my credit card because it was a 3rd party payment.
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Katelyn
10 Feb 2024
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I'm waiting for my security deposit back from the first time I stayed here on December 30-December 31, 2023. I'm also waiting for my security deposit AND one night refunded from when I stayed on January 16, 2024. I paid for 2 nights but then I was called into work on January 17, 2024 & ended up having to check out at 10:30 am on January 17, 2024. So I was told I would be refunded for the night of January 17, 2024 - January 18, 2024 PLUS the deposit from that trip. I have received nothing from either trip. Nothing was wrong with my room whenever I checked out. So I'm not sure what the best way to handle this is but I'm owed well over 200$ & have been for almost 2 months
I'm waiting for my security deposit back from the first time I stayed here on December 30-December 31, 2023. I'm also waiting for my security deposit AND one night refunded from when I stayed on January 16, 2024. I paid for 2 nights but then I was called into work on January 17, 2024 & ended up having to check out at 10:30 am on January 17, 2024. So I was told I would be refunded for the night of January 17, 2024 - January 18, 2024 PLUS the deposit from that trip. I have received nothing from either trip. Nothing was wrong with my room whenever I checked out. So I'm not sure what the best way to handle this is but I'm owed well over 200$ & have been for almost 2 months
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Location
Convenient off‑highway location for road trips and access to St. Louis attractions, but the immediate area feels industrial or sketchy to several guests. Highway and construction noise are noted, and nearby dining options are limited.
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Teresa
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location from Highway.
Good location from Highway.
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Joshua
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I went for an event at the raceway. This is a great location for that purpose. It was basically just a place to sleep as the event ended at midnight. The breakfast was your basic continental. Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, muffins and a couple cereals. It’s all I needed as I was jumping back on the road in the morning. I’ll stay here again next year when the Import Face Off comes back to Madison.
I went for an event at the raceway. This is a great location for that purpose. It was basically just a place to sleep as the event ended at midnight. The breakfast was your basic continental. Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, muffins and a couple cereals. It’s all I needed as I was jumping back on the road in the morning. I’ll stay here again next year when the Import Face Off comes back to Madison.
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Sarina
12 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was good enough for a one night stay. Area was sortof sketchy. Also, no large sign out front stating the name of property. Maybe they are putting up a new one soon? I was close to front desk (room 102) so took awhile to get to sleep as I could hear all the chaos out front and doors slamming. Room was clean though.
Property was good enough for a one night stay. Area was sortof sketchy. Also, no large sign out front stating the name of property. Maybe they are putting up a new one soon? I was close to front desk (room 102) so took awhile to get to sleep as I could hear all the chaos out front and doors slamming. Room was clean though.
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Hope
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It is situated in an odd area but it was fairly quiet. I stayed on the first floor. The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was there for three nights and would stay again. The breakfast could use a little more variety but they did have hot options. Good value for the price.
It is situated in an odd area but it was fairly quiet. I stayed on the first floor. The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was there for three nights and would stay again. The breakfast could use a little more variety but they did have hot options. Good value for the price.
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Reginald
2 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Immediate access to food/freeway. Passing trucksbon the freeway may shake the room for a monent but thats not the hotels fault
Immediate access to food/freeway. Passing trucksbon the freeway may shake the room for a monent but thats not the hotels fault
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Matt
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
They are tearing out the 270 on/off ramps literally 20 feet from the guest rooms. The construction was 24/7. No sleep as they break up concrete at 2am and have bulldozers running back forth at 3am. Beep Beep Beep. They should definitely have a notice when booking that there will be construction all night long right outside your window. You WILL hear it and you WILL feel it. What you wont do is sleep.
They are tearing out the 270 on/off ramps literally 20 feet from the guest rooms. The construction was 24/7. No sleep as they break up concrete at 2am and have bulldozers running back forth at 3am. Beep Beep Beep. They should definitely have a notice when booking that there will be construction all night long right outside your window. You WILL hear it and you WILL feel it. What you wont do is sleep.
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Gregory
31 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and serviceable. Nothing around hotel.
Clean and serviceable. Nothing around hotel.
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Meghan
18 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Second time staying here for work. Very convenient as the place is surrounded by gas stations, highways and food options. 20 minutes from STL. South of the hotel, you’ll see beautiful parks near the river. This time I stayed, I had issues with the A/C where it did not keep my room cool. The floors also didn’t seem very clean. There was also a very odd smell in my room.
Second time staying here for work. Very convenient as the place is surrounded by gas stations, highways and food options. 20 minutes from STL. South of the hotel, you’ll see beautiful parks near the river. This time I stayed, I had issues with the A/C where it did not keep my room cool. The floors also didn’t seem very clean. There was also a very odd smell in my room.
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Timothy
21 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This motel is a good value. My room was very clean as was the lobby area and the breakfast area. The property was well maintained. The immediate area around the motel was industrial with Truck traffic. There was an abandoned restaurant adjacent to the motel with a close by fast food restaurant and a truck stop restaurant.
This motel is a good value. My room was very clean as was the lobby area and the breakfast area. The property was well maintained. The immediate area around the motel was industrial with Truck traffic. There was an abandoned restaurant adjacent to the motel with a close by fast food restaurant and a truck stop restaurant.
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van
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
overall very good hotel, rooms clean, bathroom clean. hallway was a little messy, but got there around 11 pm so probably from the day. the area around the hotel looks a little suspect, but the staff very friendly. overall a very good stay for the price. will stay there again when in the area.
overall very good hotel, rooms clean, bathroom clean. hallway was a little messy, but got there around 11 pm so probably from the day. the area around the hotel looks a little suspect, but the staff very friendly. overall a very good stay for the price. will stay there again when in the area.
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Dining
Breakfast quality is inconsistent: several guests found it limited or poor, while others appreciated simple hot items like eggs, sausage, and potatoes. No on‑site restaurant mentions.
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Teresa
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed 1 night on a long road trip. Booked a non smoking room, was given a smoking upon check in. The whole hotel smells very strongly of chemicals and air fresheners, probably in an attempt to cover the cigarette smell. There is no elevator and most rooms are on the 2nd floor. There were no towels in my room. Another guest’s dog was barking at 2am. In the morning I went to use the coffee maker and there were no cups. Seems like this place is run by a skeleton crew and doesn’t have actual housekeepers, and it shows. Hotel breakfast was a joke, there was only gravy and a few potatoes left at 7:45. And two vending machines. Finally got some coffee but they didn’t even have lids! I was so eager to get out of this place I made a run for it with my coffee sloshing all the way through the parking lot. There are no signs for this hotel from the road, only a very small banner on the building. Road to the hotel needed to be plowed. Very old building, absolute bare bones.
Stayed 1 night on a long road trip. Booked a non smoking room, was given a smoking upon check in. The whole hotel smells very strongly of chemicals and air fresheners, probably in an attempt to cover the cigarette smell. There is no elevator and most rooms are on the 2nd floor. There were no towels in my room. Another guest’s dog was barking at 2am. In the morning I went to use the coffee maker and there were no cups. Seems like this place is run by a skeleton crew and doesn’t have actual housekeepers, and it shows. Hotel breakfast was a joke, there was only gravy and a few potatoes left at 7:45. And two vending machines. Finally got some coffee but they didn’t even have lids! I was so eager to get out of this place I made a run for it with my coffee sloshing all the way through the parking lot. There are no signs for this hotel from the road, only a very small banner on the building. Road to the hotel needed to be plowed. Very old building, absolute bare bones.
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Alene
12 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Much better inside than the outside looks! Thankful for hot eggs and sausage at breakfast instead of usual cold/carb-based choices. Good value.
Much better inside than the outside looks! Thankful for hot eggs and sausage at breakfast instead of usual cold/carb-based choices. Good value.
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Hope
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It is situated in an odd area but it was fairly quiet. I stayed on the first floor. The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was there for three nights and would stay again. The breakfast could use a little more variety but they did have hot options. Good value for the price.
It is situated in an odd area but it was fairly quiet. I stayed on the first floor. The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was there for three nights and would stay again. The breakfast could use a little more variety but they did have hot options. Good value for the price.
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Karsten
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cy at the front desk checking in late was SO friendly and accommodating. The hot breakfast was a nice surprise with sausage, eggs, tater tots + the usuals. Very clean and renovated room. Great stay.
Cy at the front desk checking in late was SO friendly and accommodating. The hot breakfast was a nice surprise with sausage, eggs, tater tots + the usuals. Very clean and renovated room. Great stay.
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Surentha
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk agent, Lester, was very efficient and extremely helpful with information about the area and tourist attractions. The breakfast consisted of cereal, muffins, yogurt, eggs, breakfast sausages, bread, and tater tots. The coffee (and black tea) station, together with orange/apple juice was accessible 24/7.
The front desk agent, Lester, was very efficient and extremely helpful with information about the area and tourist attractions. The breakfast consisted of cereal, muffins, yogurt, eggs, breakfast sausages, bread, and tater tots. The coffee (and black tea) station, together with orange/apple juice was accessible 24/7.
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Teresa
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The breakfast could be improved. There was t any fruit. There was toast, but not any jam or jelly. There wasn’t any ketchup for the hash browns. The off brand dry cereal simular to cheerios tasted terrible. There is just 1 long table for eating your breakfast.
The breakfast could be improved. There was t any fruit. There was toast, but not any jam or jelly. There wasn’t any ketchup for the hash browns. The off brand dry cereal simular to cheerios tasted terrible. There is just 1 long table for eating your breakfast.
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Anna
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place for the money with a good breakfast.
Great place for the money with a good breakfast.
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Rebeca
6 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast needs improvement! Eggs and hash browns not cooked right! No creamer for coffee! Not much of a variety for breakfast! Just cereal and bread. No juice! The machine was there but nothing in it! No yogurt! No fruit! Anyways needs improvement. The room was nice and the bed very comfortable! Had a good rest.
Breakfast needs improvement! Eggs and hash browns not cooked right! No creamer for coffee! Not much of a variety for breakfast! Just cereal and bread. No juice! The machine was there but nothing in it! No yogurt! No fruit! Anyways needs improvement. The room was nice and the bed very comfortable! Had a good rest.
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Alessandra
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic for the rate paid!! maybe the breakfast a lit be poor
Fantastic for the rate paid!! maybe the breakfast a lit be poor
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Bryan
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just OK. Terrible breakfast and old but clean rooms. No elevator.
Just OK. Terrible breakfast and old but clean rooms. No elevator.
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Adrea
15 Sept 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Really enjoyed my stay here. Everything was nice and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The whole place had a good atmosphere, and I had no issues during my stay. I’d definitely stay here again
Really enjoyed my stay here. Everything was nice and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The whole place had a good atmosphere, and I had no issues during my stay. I’d definitely stay here again
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Keith
15 Sept 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was spacious but the refrigerator and microwave we had yop push the cabinet over 3 feet to plug everything in. My bed only had 1 sheet on it to cover up with
The room was spacious but the refrigerator and microwave we had yop push the cabinet over 3 feet to plug everything in. My bed only had 1 sheet on it to cover up with
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Tracey
15 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
You could hear everything being said in the hallway and during the night there was a thumping on the ceiling that would come and go. Definitely not soundproof rooms. No hairdryer in the room, but staff did find me one when asked. Shower and linens could have looked fresher. It was okay, but I don't understand how this hotel has a 7.0 rating.
You could hear everything being said in the hallway and during the night there was a thumping on the ceiling that would come and go. Definitely not soundproof rooms. No hairdryer in the room, but staff did find me one when asked. Shower and linens could have looked fresher. It was okay, but I don't understand how this hotel has a 7.0 rating.
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Ian
14 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was nice and clean. Shower was a little hard to get hot water in. For some reason our room wasn't cleaned overnight. But the staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here again
Room was nice and clean. Shower was a little hard to get hot water in. For some reason our room wasn't cleaned overnight. But the staff was very friendly and I would definitely stay here again
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Ann
12 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was clean and well maintained but the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. The staff was very friendly and nice. A suggestion for breakfast would be to add a waffle maker.
The hotel was clean and well maintained but the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. The staff was very friendly and nice. A suggestion for breakfast would be to add a waffle maker.
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From 14:00 to 02:00
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FAQs about Red Lion Inn & Suites Pontoon Beach
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, including RV, bus, and truck parking. There are also wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of USD 15.00 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including wheelchair accessible parking and a path of travel. However, specific details on room accessibility are not mentioned.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Granite City, approximately 6.3 km (3.9 miles) from Horseshoe Lake State Park and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Gateway Arch. Public transport availability is not specified.
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- 2026-12-19: 85.54993783416748USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property's general deposit is refundable within 7 days after check-out.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
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Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
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