Alton Cracker Factory Well-Appointed Hotel with a Stunning View of the Mississippi River Eagle's Nest Penthouse Hospitality: The spacious suite includes a large kitchen and seating area attached to a balcony with a panoramic view of the Mississippi river and the town of Alton. The rooms are well-appointed with decor to match the historic location. Many household amenities are included as well as a washer and dryer. The larger bedroom includes a relaxing air tub. Service: The owner, Mike Kelly, answered my request to make a reservation immediately. He made the booking process very easy. Check in and check out were all communicated through text messaging with keyless access so I could come and go as convenient. Housekeeping: The area was well-maintained and tidy with an open floor plan that made it very comforting. Atmosphere: This was my first trip to Alton and I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere on the river. The penthouse was very comfortable and made a great home away from home. The building is located near the casino and the square and many downtown attractions are within walking distance. Conclusion: I cannot give a higher recommendation for the Alton Cracker Factory if you are staying in Alton, Illinois. The historic location offers a great ambiance and the view of the river and the surrounding community is exceptional. The management really made my reservation and the entire stay very pleasant. read more

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Spent a few days here for a wedding and what a find! The perfect spot for an IL get away. Lots of space 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* read more

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We thought we were renting a loft that was pictured online but we got a run down place next door. 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. read more

2nd visit to Alton Cracker Factory (Lewis Suite) & another great home base for an extended weekend of activities with great river views. Able to house 4 adults and 2 kids, blow up mattresses. Mike (the owner) was very responsive and supportive. While the weather wasn't super, the suite was a great space for some family indoor activities. One recommendation would be to add some privacy blinds to the main windows so that guests on the shared deck space can't see into the main living spaces, especially after dark. read more

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I was hosting a baby shower for some dear friends, but needed a bit more space to accommodate everyone. I reached out to The Cracker Factory and Mike promptly responded answering all my questions. I chose to stay two nights to (treat myself) have plenty of time for set-up and clean up. The Eagle's Nest was gorgeous and perfect for the shower. Even on a gloomy November weekend, the view of the riverfront is incredible. Everyone at the shower was very impressed with the space and I heard many people chatting about booking for a friends' weekend, NYE, 4th of July, etc. There is a bit of walking up stairs as they don't have an elevator but it's really not bad and I hauled *a lot* of stuff upstairs and downstairs. Can't wait to stay again - just for fun! read more

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I rented all of the rooms for my wedding party to stay in the weekend for our wedding. We couldn't have had a better experience! Mike was incredibly helpful with us setting up the penthouse for the rehearsal dinner, and we were able to all stay together and enjoy the weekend a few blocks away from our venue! All of the views are gorgeous, and we loved having the deck to hang out whenever we had downtime! read more

We had a beautiful, fun, 90th birthday celebration for Bonnie at the Cracker Factory. The Cracker Factory was absolutely perfect in every way!! The best owner and staff ever!! Stunning accommodations in a perfect location! The perfect size for our family event. Everything about this place goes above and beyond expectations!! We had the event in the Penthouse suite but also used a couple of the other suites for out of town family members. Everything was outstanding! We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed the Cracker Factory, everything was PERFECT!! If I could rate it a 20, I would!! read more

Alton Cracker Factory - Celebrating Bonnie's 90th birthday 60's style! - Guest Houses Near Me - Alton, Illinois

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Awesome! We rented the penthouse for a bridal happy hour shower and it was the perfect event space for our thirty guest. Having a full kitchen, island and huge dining table gave us plenty of service space for all the booze and food. The large living room was roomy and allowed all the guest to gather around as the bride opened all her gifts. The penthouse also has two bedrooms each with its own bathroom and a laundry room. Everyone joked how they could live here. It truly is that homey and comfortable. A true highlight was huge and I do mean huge balcony with a view of the majestic Mississippi river. A gas grill and two dining tables on the balcony would be perfect for a 4th of July party to view the fireworks. After the BHHS, a select group of the ladies spent the night and loved it. This is a hidden gem in the Alton area. If you need a B &B in the Riverbend area, I highly recommend the Alton Cracker Factory. I'll be back? - If the opportunity arises & highly recommend. When: April 28, 2019 Why: Bridal Shower in Penthouse read more

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This was an impromptu stop for us on our motorcycle trip. The apartment was spotless, spacious, nicely and tastefully furnished, with lots of new amenities, and within walking distance from the downtown area that offered a good selection of eateries. The spacious furnished patio overlooking the Mississippi River provided the needed relaxation for the body and mind after a day of riding. Mike was kind enough to find overnight accommodation for our bikes and to mail a memory card we had left behind. Mike is a class act focused on 100% customer satisfaction. If we are back in the area we will definitely stay with Mike again. read more

I haven't stayed here yet, but am SO looking forward to visiting. I want to take an overnight trip with my puppy. I emailed them about pet rules and they responded immediately! Love that level of customer service. I cannot wait to stay at Alton Cracker Factory. read more

The website for the Cracker Factory is spot on! Owner Mike hasn't been renting out these four units very long - because he has been putting a lot of time and thought into getting his project done right - but the units are available now and they are awesome!!! My small group stayed in the Lewis suite. Two beautiful bedrooms - two beautiful bathrooms and the highest quality of materials throughout. Just the windows and doors to the deck/balcony cost a zillion dollars. Ok, maybe I exaggerate a wee bit. This property is THE place to stay if you are hanging out in the St. Louis area for more than one night. If you are in the St. Louis area on business it appears Mike will give you a good rate for the week. However the regular daily price is no more than Hampton Inn. This property is located in Alton - about 30 minutes to St. Louis on a Sunday. There are some really interesting things in and around Alton (including Grafton down the river road a bit). Alton is undergoing a transition from a lot of antique stores to a decent amount of antique stores and a growing number of pretty good eateries. Stayed three days this visit. Planning on coming back in October to stay another three or four. read more

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This is a fairly new Bed and Breakfast in the Alton area. I was there for a small reception. There are three floors to the space. On the second floor, they have two suites which has two bedrooms and bath and with a full sized kitchen and living space. The second floor also has a studio space with a 1 bedroom option. Both the second and the third floor have a scenic view of the Mississippi river and the beautiful Alton bridge. The top floor has two bedrooms, two baths, huge kitchen and a pull out couch. This space can comfortable hold 60 to 70 people. Wifi is included. This would be a perfect place to watch fireworks or listen to a concert at Liberty Ampitheater. read more

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Fantastic for family gatherings. Wonderful view of Riverfront and Mississippi River. Spacious bedrooms. Large lounge and dining area. Just have to be prepared for lots of steps. read more

We stayed here for a girls weekend and it was wonderful! It has everything you need and then some. The view is lovely and the every thing in the condo is beautiful. We will stay again for sure! read more

We stayed in the Eagles Nest for our boys graduation weekend ! We had the MOST WONDERFUL Experience ever ! It was Beautiful, Clean, Extraordinary! We were able to host the boys graduation party and thoroughly ENJOYED the spacious patio, kitchen and living room. It could not have been a Perfect place for needs. We were able to enjoy Alton and All it has to offer! Mike is an exceptional Host ! I have recommended it to LOTS of people visiting the Alton/St Louis area. I'm so pleased I will be returning in September for a girls weekend in historic Alton. Thanks Mike read more

We stayed 3 nights In the Lewis Suite 2 bed, 2 bath great room with full kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a large TV all looking out onto a a large balcony with a gas BBQ grill this all over looks a great view of the Mississippi River and the Clark Bridge. 2-3 years new very clean free wifi. Easy way to travel up to Grafton on the river road or down the Great River Road to towns south or taking Illinois Rt 3 into St Louis a 20 to 35 minutes in rush hour to the Arch a St. Louis cardinals baseball game or a tour on the river or bush brewery. The Alton Grafton Godrey Wood River all have great places to eat and drink. Check Cracker Factory to stay next time in the area Mike the owner has a great reasonably price inn and is around to meet and take care of your needs and he knows the area well Give Mike and the CF a try! read more

Stayed in the penthouse Saturday with some friends. I was shocked at how beautiful it is. Very clean, all the amenities you would need. Huge deck looking out to the river. Highly recommend. read more

We were headed back from a vacation in North Carolina and Tennessee and needed a place in Illinois to shut down for the night. My husband said to look for something on the river. At first I didn't tag on the Alton Cracker Factory when I searched in Yelp because I thought it was a restaurant. When it came up the second time I searched I clicked on the link and immediately liked what I saw. I called and left a message for the owner to inquire about availability. I explained that we were on a motorcycle and that I might not be able to return his call very quickly but I could respond to email. He was prompt with a text and email reply and said to let him know about what time we would arrive. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate so we were an hour later than planned but Mike had everything ready for us when we arrived. The loft is everything a traveler could as for. The space is very cozy and has everything you need. Mike even told the hubby where he could park the bike out of the rain. We didn't want to leave the view so we ordered takeout and enjoyed dinner on the patio. I'm so glad we found this place. Alton is about five hours from our home and it will be a great weekend get away destination. I highly recommend the Alton Cracker Factory if you're looking for a place where you can relax and enjoy the view. read more

My family rented out the Lewis Suite and the Clark Suite for our weekend in Alton visiting some of our extended family. Both were beautifully renovated, clean, and spacious for us. The location of the factory right along the river provides for beautiful views from the balconies and a central spot near the town's antique shops. Not to mention, there is a great restaurant called Gentelin's right across the street making it a convenient spot. This was one of the nicest places we have stayed in St. Louis and Alton, and would highly recommend it to future travelers. We look forward to staying there again next time we visit family in the St. Louis/Alton area. read more

Really beautiful place. Stayed this weekend with my family and everything was perfect. Great to have a living area that overlooks the river. Downtown Alton has some shops, a great restaurant across the street and some local breweries too. Easy drive to St. Louis. Would recommend and definitely plan on staying again. read more