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A spacious lobby with modern seating, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the parking area.

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring multiple seating areas with sofas and chairs, and a visible outdoor view through the windows.

1. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

20 km from Smelzer Lake

Murphy

AED 331

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, white columns, a reception desk, and a view into the dining area.

A hallway with an exit sign, a vending machine, and a door.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a covered porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

2. Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO

17.5 km from Smelzer Lake

Brehana

AED 219

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a shoe rack.

A conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and three framed artworks on the wall.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

8.9 km from Smelzer Lake

kimberley

AED 479

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern indoor space with a long white table, blue and orange chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel corridor with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a snack bar with various packaged foods.

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

9 km from Smelzer Lake

Chris

AED 422

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a unique hexagonal pendant light, and a patterned rug.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

A corridor with snack bags, a refrigerator stocked with Mountain Dew, and a view into a room with a ceiling fan.

5. Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

19.8 km from Smelzer Lake

Daisy

AED 404

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a dining area, wooden cabinets, a checkered floor, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with two orange armchairs, a small table, a flat-screen TV, framed pictures, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

A Wingate hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

6. Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

20 km from Smelzer Lake

Mary

AED 356

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A long, straight corridor with a series of doors on one side and a black railing on the other.

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.

7. Bel Air Motel

14.1 km from Smelzer Lake

Tai

AED 281

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 lobby with striped armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a clock on the wall.

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

8. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

8.9 km from Smelzer Lake

Steve

AED 325

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

A pool area with two hot tubs, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a bar area with stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a staircase.

9. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

19.8 km from Smelzer Lake

Ethan

AED 422

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel lobby with a minibar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

10. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11.3 km from Smelzer Lake

Jo Ann

AED 322

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, blue lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

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

A snack vending machine with various snack options.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the parking lot.

11. Hampton Inn By Hilton St Louis Airport

19.8 km from Smelzer Lake

Leia

AED 473

AED 569 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a round wooden dining table, a sofa, two lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel with a beige facade, a clear sign reading "Quality Inn," and a parking lot with a red car.

A workspace with two desks, two computers, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

14.9 km from Smelzer Lake

Annalyn

AED 236

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long counter, white bar stools, and a mix of bar and dining tables.

The Renaissance Hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent central entrance and a symmetrical facade.

13. Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

19.8 km from Smelzer Lake

Anthony

AED 438

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged foods and beverages, a cash register, and a sign reading 'The Shop.'

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large framed artwork.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

14. Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Airport

20 km from Smelzer Lake

Darryl

AED 490

AED 573 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and appliances, including a waffle maker and a coffee machine.

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

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

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

11.2 km from Smelzer Lake

Dave

AED 309

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

15.2 km from Smelzer Lake

Andrew

AED 296

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast buffet with labeled sections for fruit and cereal.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, a truck with the hotel branding, and a clear sky.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St Louis Airport by IHG

19.9 km from Smelzer Lake

Keneace

AED 437

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A reception desk with a cityscape on the monitor, a blue-lit ceiling, and a sign for key drop-off.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating a one-way street.

18. Travelodge by Wyndham St. Louis

20 km from Smelzer Lake

Monica

AED 224

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with two electric vehicle charging stations and a sign indicating it's a budget motel.

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.

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

A bathroom with a yellow wall, a white sink, a mirror, and a toilet.

19. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

19.3 km from Smelzer Lake

Austin

AED 231

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a kitchen area, and a dining space with pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, red ceiling, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a prominent DoubleTree by Hilton sign, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

20 km from Smelzer Lake

AshLynn

AED 393

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Smelzer Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport	9.2 Wonderful 3,300 reviews	View
Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO	8.4 Very good 2,251 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton	9.0 Wonderful 716 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Alton St Louis Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Smelzer Lake Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis St. Charles

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. The beds were very comfortable. Staff was helpful."

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great, safe, quiet, great restaurants, close to all St. Louis has to offer. The hotel was top notch. Good value for the money."

Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa

8/10 Good

"Nothing was open on the days we stayed there. No bar or space pool close too early. But overall a very nice stay overnight, clean room and spacious."

Comfort Suites St Charles - St Louis

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience all the way"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Charles Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Good parking. Clean rooms."

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I will definitely book this hotel again!!!!"

Other attractions near Smelzer Lake

Spatterdock Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spatterdock Lake during your travels in West Alton. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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John M Olin Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at John M Olin Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Godfrey.

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Harbor Point Yacht Club

Explore the waterfront in West Alton with a trip to Harbor Point Yacht Club. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve

You can take time to visit Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve during your travels to Godfrey.

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Piasa Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piasa Island during your travels in Godfrey.

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West Alton Memorial Park

West Alton Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in West Alton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Pelican Island Natural Area

You can take time to visit Pelican Island Natural Area during your travels to Florissant. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Sioux Passage Park

After visiting Sioux Passage Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Old Jamestown.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smelzer Lake?

Smelzer Lake is located in West Alton. You'll find 13 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Smelzer Lake?

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 12.4 mi (20 km) from Smelzer Lake. Other good options in the area include Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel and Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO.

How many hotels will I find close to Smelzer Lake?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Smelzer Lake.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Smelzer Lake.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Smelzer Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Smelzer Lake?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Alton Prison and Historic Museum of Torture Devices. Spatterdock Lake, John M Olin Nature Preserve, and Piasa Island are beautiful places to appreciate nature. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Harbor Point Yacht Club, Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve, and Pelican Island Natural Area while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Smelzer Lake hotels

1. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

2. Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO

3. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

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

5. Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

6. Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

7. Bel Air Motel

8. Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel

9. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

10. The Great Rivers, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. Hampton Inn By Hilton St Louis Airport

12. Quality Inn Florissant - St Louis

13. Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

14. Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Airport

15. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

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

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St Louis Airport by IHG

18. Travelodge by Wyndham St. Louis

19. Budget Motel Granite City/St Louis Area

20. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

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Top Smelzer Lake Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis St. Charles

Wingate by Wyndham St. Louis Airport

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa

Comfort Suites St Charles - St Louis

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Charles Historic District

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

Other attractions near Smelzer Lake

Spatterdock Lake

John M Olin Nature Preserve

Harbor Point Yacht Club

Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve

Piasa Island

West Alton Memorial Park

Pelican Island Natural Area

Sioux Passage Park

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