Looking for a wedding reception venue near Alton IL? With over 30 years of experience hosting wedding reception, rehearsal and showers…. we can do it all!
Our contemporary, modern ballroom is perfect for customizing your special day. We’ve been hosting wedding receptions and ceremonies for over 30 years and we know what it takes to celebrate your special day. We offer both plated and buffet options, and offer inclusive food & beverage packages to make planning simple. Our reception packages include everything you’ll need to delight your guests and relax while celebrating unforgettable memories! Our prices are up front, you won’t find extra fees hiding in our agreements!
Having a themed wedding and need a menu to go along? We certainly do that too! Ask us about customizing your menu for a theme today.
Your wedding day is important, and we know that! Therefore we would love the opportunity to host your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, engagement party and bachelor or bachelorette party. Call our experience Catering Director, David for more information, questions, and to book a visit.



Here are a few testimonials to confirm why you’ll want to give us a call before booking elsewhere…
We had our wedding reception there and everything was excellent, the service and the food was the talk of the guests. I would highly recommend having your reception here, they went above and beyond to satisfy us and our guests, a big thank you to dave, matt, and the rest of the staff in helping make our night very special –Chris Flanders
Our daughter’s wedding reception was held here. The staff was wonderful to work with: friendly, professional, eager to help and just especially accommodating. The food was excellent! I would highly recommend Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel. –Heather Wheatley Shaw
Its been 4 months since we held our daughters wedding at the Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel in Alton. I can’t say enough about how special and accommodating the staff, management and all involved was towards us and the bride and groom. The food, was Delicious and assistance from the staff after the wedding helping to pack up was so nice. The attention that we were given and still to this day when we walk in, makes us feel like home. I would and I do, recommend anyone that wants to feel like home..use this hotel. Mr. Wonderful..aka David Knowles is wonderful to work with, as is Matt. They will go out of their way to make sure your special day is just that…special. –Teresa Campbell Holford