This center services both, Amtrak and MCT (Madison County Transit). So it makes it real easy for…read moreyou to take a bus here and catch a train to your next destination. The station is kept super clean on the inside and the grounds outside are landscaped nicely. Amtrak has agents on duty 7 days a week and they are there, 7AM till 7PM. MCT does not have anyone in their office, but there are plenty of brochures explaining all the different bus routes available. This station is big city quality in a small city. Only thing missing is a coffee shop and a small food court, but they do have vending machines. Happy Travels!

Love this station. Always immaculate and the employees that work are always very helpful…read more Lobby, bathroom, seating always nice and clean Keep up the good work guys , and just a side note. I had the wonderful experience of chatting with the clerk at this location. What a wonderful outgoing spirit We talked about kids and family. What a beautiful experience I had all waiting for my train home. I won't give her name but she knows who she is Thanks for the great conversation :)

Spent a few days here for a wedding and what a find! The perfect spot for an IL get away. Lots of…read morespace for you and your guests. You can rent out the whole place or one of the many gorgeous room. Secured locked doors with a code that only guests know ensures safety is first. On the second floor there are a variety of 5 rooms to choose from. Some have an en suite bathroom and kitchen. One room has a bathroom adjacent in the hall and leads to a kitchen area and living space. Full kitchen comes with anything you need including utensils, cutlery, and even those condiments you forgot! There is also a balcony with tables chairs and grill. If you get the penthouse on the third floor you won't be disappointed! Huge full kitchen with amenities like the second floor Kitchen. Huge living area with comfy couches and large dining table. 2 bed rooms can sleep 4. The huge balcony with tables and chairs provides an amazing view of the Clark bridge and Mississippi River. This place is within walking distance of many great Alton eateries and shops. Also only a 16 minute drive to Grafton or Edwardsville for for entertainment. One drawback is the parking. No dedicated lot so it's only street parking. There are dedicated spaces out front and side parking is available too. We cannot wait to come back and utilize this space again! *Wasn't able to picture of all the rooms just mine*

We thought we were renting a loft that was pictured online but we got a run down place next door…read more I did not feel safe there and had to get hotel. Dark front, no lights on, scary. Owner still charged me for one night. Nothing close to what you see online. Staircase is super steep, doors do not have secure locks and windows in old doors. Shag carpet and furniture at least 30 years old. Creepy. Disappointed as he knew I was traveling in from California, arriving after dark. I told him I was visiting my handicapped daughter who stairs would not be safe for. Mike told me it was beautiful loft called the love Joy. Nothing beautiful here.

I reget a two on any business, but especially this one because I really tried to avoid it with…read morestrong communication to the local leadership team on multiple occasions. After two different stays within months this is the result. The Hilton Garden Inn at the airport needs an overhaul. So many issues that I'm embarrassed to list them. But let's just say every aspect of their operation and infrastructure needs examining, Some items of issue. Front desk service delivering items like pillows. It just never happened. Wake up calls requested never occurred. Uncomfortable beds. Changed rooms, still uncomfortable. Slow bath drain. Maintenance said fixed, but problem persisted. Tub had black film on bottom. Lobby booth leather seating has cracked spots and looks poor. Broken elevator. Trash outside overflowing. I cannot recommend them no matter the great price point. Thank you to the staff that did provide smiles during my stays. That got the extra star.

Run down, un pleasant smells! Not Hilton standards. Breakfast attendant did not have a hospitality…read moreforward attitude, was quite rude.

What a delightful bed and breakfast mansion complete with host in a tuxedo and amazing history! I…read morefelt right at home and absolutely loved my amazing suite complete with chandeliers in the bedroom and spa bathroom. The bed is soooo comfortable, the fireplace homey and takes any chill off on a rainy night. The jacuzzi helped ease my muscles after a long drive. I was a short drive from bakeries, restaurants and St, Louis.

We LOVE the Beall. We got married there in 2017. We've been back several times for anniversaries &…read morefor a weekend getaway. Every stay we've had was amazing. Jim & Sandy are the BEST hosts. The beds are SO comfortable, so many pillows to choose from you'll find the perfect one. Attention to details far surpassed my expectations - everything has a added touch, from the turn down service to the plush robes and bath salts Sandy makes - you won't regret choosing the Beall. The jacuzzi tub in the Senator Beall room is huge. We love little bed & breakfasts, and this is by far the best one we've been to.

I gave this 3 stars because it priced ok, decent location to Alton…read more I was raised in Alton, and lived in Godfrey for 50 years. I must've driven past this motel 1000 times. I now live in Tucson and came back for a class reunion. I figured what the hell I need to stay at the Redwood motel once in my life. I'm in room, 24, A recent four-star review from 2017 said that it had been upgraded and perhaps it was. However, the TV and plumbing are great. Nice size bathroom, but the owners could put some money into spiffing up the place. The word walls. The paneling walls need painting definitely and the outside walkway could use a fresh coat of cement paint. Perhaps I could go to Goodwill or thrift store and buy some nice classy pictures to put on the wall. It's pretty stark and it would not cost much money at all. A few dollars for some nice molding would be beneficial and perhaps a few throw rugs. Yes, if they were so inclined, they could split it up to make it look a little nicer maybe a small amount of landscaping in the front of the place and a person that would market their business. Having said that for 70 bucks I guess it's worth it.

It's a small business run by mom and pop type of operation. Clean rooms, recently upgraded with…read moreflat screen tvs and redesigned interior. Prices are very reasonable and they offer weekly rates. I like staying here because it's quiet. I work nights and usually sleep during the days. Owners are gracious enough to work with me where they upkeep my room in the evening and don't disturb me during the day. Highly recommend if you have to stay for a week or longer. Won't break your bank and will get comfortable place to stay.

I'm giving this location three stars because of the warmth and hospitality of the staff and the…read moregenuinely nice family that owns this location. Everything else was a little scant. Driving up to this location, I was shocked. I've probably driven by here hundreds of times, but I've never stayed here. The property is not well lit at night, but it is Maryville so it is quiet. Walking into the main "lobby" to check-in I was greeted by this nice older gentlemen and the strong smell of dinner cooking. It was curry, which I love. I learned from the gentleman that this is not only a local, family owned establishment, but that the family lives upstairs! It was nice to chat with them as I checked in. The room I reserved was a single king bed, and a smoke free room. As soon as I opened the door, the smell of must and cigarettes hit me strongly. I bought one of those odor absorbent air fresheners to help. Regardless of that smell, the room was quite clean, albeit cheaply made. The bed was comfortable enough. The room didn't come with any amenities. There is no gym, no pool, no bar, and no breakfast (continental or otherwise.) However, they do allow people travelling with pets. There are TONS of different improvements I'd like to see at this location, including some basic aesthetics. If all you're looking for is a quiet place to lay your head at night, then this might be the place. Forewarn, I did feel the stay is a bit overpriced in comparison to similar motels. You can pay less for something like Motel 6. Some suggestions I have for this Inn, which I desperately hope will begin to thrive, are as follows. Offer breakfast! Whether you decide to do a standard continental breakfast buffet, offer pastries and fruit, or make some homemade food from family recipes, offering a morning snack is nice touch for your guests! A smoke free room should be as such. Make sure those rooms do not smell, as smell indicates the residue from tobacco hasn't really left. Redecorating! Your lobby is not welcoming. Some matching furniture, design, repainting, etc. Basic improvements in the rooms.

I've been here about three times for different events and let me tell you, I've never been…read moredisappointed. Now this ain't your average 'I'm going here and eat" place, but it's part of my BFs family place we're there is some history here. I came here for wings, tacos, tamales (all authentic) and just yesterday, for a memorial. They have a small bar with event planning space at top and downstairs they have more space where they do truva, fundraiser s, etc. Yesterday they had tamales and tacos. If you are looking for a quick meal to take home while supporting a great cause, stop by, but if you're looking for glitz and glamour. ..keep moving.

One of St. Louis' hidden gems. I say "hidden" because not many people are aware about this…read moreimportant part of St. Louis history, and the location. There are no roads nearby (just a bike trail) and there's no signs on the main roads that lead to it. Plus, it's literally by the Mississippi River. I say "gem" because, well, I can't think of any other word. But it's always fun to explore areas where a whole lot of people aren't aware of. For those that don't know, the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing and Rest Area/Visitor's Center is located off of the Riverfront Trail. It's seemingly out in the middle of nowhere. You're very much surrounded by a levee wall with graffiti and then the river. You can access the Visitors Center as long as you're on the trail, and the closest road is 0.2 miles north of it (East Prairie Avenue). You have to drive through the industrial part of the city to get there, and there is a small parking lot. Another big thing to keep in mind is, access is limited throughout various parts of the year. From November to March, the Visitor's Center is not open. And during April to October, it is only open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I wish it was five days a week, but then they have to pay those people. Lastly, it is open mostly during daylight hours (don't know exactly when...). If you are lucky to check it out during open hours, by all means do it! There is always an attendant on duty, and you can go inside and sometimes they will sell snacks and cold drinks for trail riders. Public restrooms are available, though they are Johnny toilets. I wouldn't go as far as calling it a museum, but there is lots of historical information on the walls inside, as well as two historical markers. The back deck is a great view of the Mississippi River, though there is not very much to see on the other side. One last thing: every year, there is a gathering at the Freedom Crossing, which is the Mary Meachum Celebration. Usually, it happens once a year in May. They have historical re-enactments and food/crafts/games. I still have yet to check it out!

The Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing and Rest Area is located along the Mississippi River a few miles…read morenorth of Downtown St. Louis on the Riverfront Trail. You can get there by car, but for me, it's more fun to go by bike on the trail. This landmark is a work in progress and consists of murals painted on the levee wall, historic markers, informative signs, and a building which is sporadically open (usually on nice summer weekend days). The building is used for special events, displays and as a rest stop for trail users. A nice deck also overlooks the river on the back side. The area is also used annually for the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration which consists of a historic reenactment, storytelling, music and dance. The real reason to come here though, is to learn a bit about our ugly past. I've become fascinated with the story as I've tried to learn more about what happened, and I'll try to give a brief summary of what I've learned from my visits and read on the internet: This site recognizes the first documented Underground Railroad event in Missouri. In 1855 a group of slaves escaped and tried to cross the river from Missouri into Illinois for freedom. Mary Meachum, who was already a free Africa American woman, assisted and accompanied them in their attempt to escape. Mary was the wife of John Berry Meachum who had bought his own freedom, founded the first free black church in St. Louis, and bought other African Americans out of slavery while teaching them how to read and write. When he died, Mary carried on the movement. She was helping a woman named Ester, her two small children and at least two other people to cross into freedom at this very location. Unfortunately, a police officer was waiting on the Illinois side for them and Mary Meachum was arrested and thrown in jail. Ester was "owned" by Henry Shaw who was a very prominent St. Louisan and best known for founding the Missouri Botanical Garden and being a generous philanthropist. Since Shaw was such a well known business man, the local newspapers covered the story in detail and documented what would have otherwise been a forgotten historic event. Ester was returned to Shaw who in turn sold her to a plantation in Mississippi for $350 minus a $161.62 reward to the bounty hunter. Her children were not sold and probably remained behind. While the newspapers documented the story well, I'm still curious to know what happened to Mary Meachum and Ester and her two children.