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

A seating area with three grey armchairs and a central glass-top table, a wooden floor, and a view of parked cars through large windows.

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

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a unique chandelier.

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

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

3. Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

19.8 km from Smelzer Lake

Daisy

AED 404

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

8.9 km from Smelzer Lake

kimberley

AED 479

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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".

Two reception desks with a modern design, a blue geometric wall in the background, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

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

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

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

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 red door with a prohibition sign against tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a patterned bedspread.

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

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

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two desks, each with a computer, a lamp, and a chair.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a small table, and a nightstand.

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

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

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 room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a painting on the wall.

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 434

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a large artwork on the wall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

11.2 km from Smelzer Lake

Dave

AED 303

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast buffet with labeled sections for fruit and cereal.

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.

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

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

Two white front-loading washers stacked on top of each other with a Gain detergent box and a Whirlpool instruction manual on the top washer.

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

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a chair.

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

A compact room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a round wooden table, a black sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a microwave on a black cabinet.

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a framed artwork, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

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

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

20. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

20 km from Smelzer Lake

AshLynn

AED 387

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 3,299 reviews	View
Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO	8.4 Very good 2,250 reviews	View
Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 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

Top Smelzer Lake Hotel Reviews

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."

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you! Very nice stay!"

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!!!!"

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis St. Charles

10/10 Excellent

"BEST hotel in St Charles!!! Super clean and close to old downtown and casinos. Breakfast, dinner and cocktails are included in your stay. The staff is super friendly and always ready to please. A must stay when in St. Charles!! 😊"

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the staff were friendly. They served a Continental breakfast that was good. There was plenty of parking on their lot"

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. Hyatt Select St. Louis Airport

4. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Alton

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

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. Best Western St. Louis Airport North Hotel & Suites

16. Comfort Inn Alton near I-255

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

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

Comfort Suites St Charles - St Louis

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

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis St. Charles

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

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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