We are birders, so we planned our stay for when the migration was high. We were not disappointed! The lodge is set overlooking the Illinois River, and just by sitting on the terrace we were able to see birds galore--including a Mississippi Kite! We hiked the trails through the woods on the bluffs and were rewarded with great views and... More

This is a hidden treasure. The lodge was built by the CCC in the 1930s and is gorgeous. We had dinner and breakfast there. The choices are amazing and the food was very good, as well as reasonably priced. The rooms are spacious. Internet connection through WiFi was spotty but in such a beautiful setting, one should be appreciating nature... More

We spent a weekend at this inn as part of our plan to visit all the CCC inns we can. The place is lovely, well-kept, and more than comfortable (we had a room in the new wing. I loved the pool, the views, and the trails. We were there during the 2013 floods, but honestly, it didn't impact much of... More

We stayed in the older part of the lodge. we had a huge room with a king size bed. We did a couple of the packages they had to offer. well worth it with the vouchers you get to use in the restaurant. Andrew at the front desk was so helpful. we would love to go back and stay again!!

We had a very large room in the new part of lodge, with a very comfortable king size bed plus a sitting area. Rate was $79 per night in spring. Room was very quiet and dark, but then there were very few guests staying there. The only problem was the hot tub was down on our second night, apparently it... More

We stayed here for our anniversary again we used to every year but the last few we kind of forgot about this place. The lodge is still amazing the sheer size of the great room and all its openness and the craftsmanship it took to build is really something. The rooms were still well kept and peaceful it was a... More

My husband and I was so tired of being cooped up and we decided to just runaway from everything and everybody. We had been to Pere Marquete Lodge before and loved it. When I saw they were having a music fest, and craft show March 3 we just had to go and have some fun. This time I booked a... More

Having been raised in the Alton area, I know Pere Marquette Lodge (PML) pretty well. I was amazed by it's splendor as a kid. Pere Marquettte has an enduring allure, a storied history and a "feel" of being an old friend. As an adult I find myself staying there at least a few times a year and in fact my... More

we had alot of fun, has some personal experiences. We would absolutly do this again, i recommend anyone to do this at least once. the lodge was gorgous and cozy, rooms were very comfortable and clean. everyone made you feel welcome. looking forward to staying there again