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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr.

3.0 star property
Guests gather around the inviting fireplace for quiet moments, then head to the indoor pool for a refreshing dip at this Illinois retreat

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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center sits in the heart of Illinois, offering a warm retreat with thoughtful amenities. Travelers can relax in the spa tub, swim in the indoor pool, enjoy drinks at the bar, and sample both restaurant cuisine and local flavors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Grafton, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr. is near theme parks and in a state park. The Winery at Aerie's Resort and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Westport Plaza and Mid Rivers Mall. Raging Rivers Waterpark and Centene Community Ice Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, rock climbing and ziplining. Visit our Grafton travel guide
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13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL, 62037

What's nearby

  • A bald eagle perched on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.
    Pere Marquette State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a garden with red and pink tulips and purple flowers.
    Forest Park
    60 min drive - 78.9 km
  • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    45 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles
    46 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Westport Plaza
    50 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Loading Dock
    10 min drive
  • Wittmond's Restaurant
    25 min drive
  • Grafton Oyster Bar
    10 min drive
  • Fountain Hill Steak & Seafood
    8 min drive
  • 3rd Chute Bar and Grill
    9 min drive

About this property

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr.

  • Hotel in a state park
  • Consider a stay at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr. and take advantage of a marina, concerts and live shows and a firepit. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails, fishing and volleyball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Lodge Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
    • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and books
  • Room features
  • All 72 individually furnished rooms have comforts, such as air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lodge Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr.?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr.?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr.?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr. located?

Situated in a state park, this hotel is steps from Pere Marquette State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of The Winery at Aerie's Resort and Raging Rivers Waterpark. Mississippi River is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Ctr. Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whirlpool should be 90 or above, not lukewarm. They did turn it up but it takes hours to warm. We stay there frequent for health reasons and lost a day due to cold pool/whirlpool. They did respond but took overnight to corrected. New mattresses would be appreciated. Beautiful location and they are making upkeep improvements.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little big town

The lodge was very nice, deco friendly. The room was nice. The restaraunt was we equipped to handle a large group. Plenty of options to find something to do. A lot of history in this area. Well worth the visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Here for a party

Place is nice, sevice was great. Rooms need updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous scenery and magnificent CCC buildings. The Lodge is unique and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. The only problem is you can get the one in hand and then you have a good day of work so I will have it on your computer when I can come over to my office to see you and I have to work tomorrow and then I can run to the church tomorrow to see you and then I can come over to you get a couple things I can.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful view of Illinois river. The Lodge was beautiful, room comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful. Very close to Grafton area bars and restaurants. My on complaint, most hotels have small refrigerators and a microwave. We were there a couple of days and had leftovers from dinner one night. Couldn't warm them up later?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clarification upon check in

We stayed a few months ago and fell in love with the restaurant and extra large hot tub. We booked a room to enjoy them both again but both were closed. We spent an hour round trip to get food over it and sat in room watching some rerun because the hot tub was down. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Pere Marquette

Beautiful lodge and guest rooms! Pool looked great too. Fun location that’s close to Grafton and Alton. Many relaxing hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great escape

Great get away. Covid restrictions caused some minor inconveniences. The dining room and hot tub were closed. We were able to take food into the lodge great room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Restaurant had very good food but due to COVID you could only pick it up and take it to your room. They automatically added an 18% gratuity, which seems odd for carry out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic Lodge at everyday price.

Like being at one of the Great Lodges in the West, but right here in the midwest. Loved staying in one of the cabins built by the CCC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cottage was very cute. Lodge area very comforting and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was fine. Looks like it is great for families. Iwas not there long enough to take advanyage of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rustic getaway. Lodge is very modern and clean. Great pool and hot tub! Wonderful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Cabin

We had some noisy kids running in the hallway right after we checked in and the desk clerk graciously provided us with another room which we really enjoyed… One of the cabins. So grateful, it really made our trip wonderful – can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and nice restaurant. Lovely place to take a walk or hang out in lobby. Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room Size we received was less than 1/2 of the picture portrayed as the one we chose. And did not have the furniture depicted that we wanted. When we asked about it they said because we booked through a third party, that was what we got, they save their nicer and bigger rooms for those who book directly from them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect retreat for relaxation. The Lodge is a beautiful warm and cozy place. We enjoyed the warmth and welcoming fireplace, the games in the main lobby, the pool, and the beautiful river view from our room! The breakfast was delicious! We took a challenging and scenic hike after breakfast, then enjoyed the new Grafton skyway tram to the Local winery. It was such a quaint and wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting. Room keys kept getting de-magnetized. Had to go back to restore them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.History and geography. Rustic charm Opportunities to enjoy respite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding stay

Nice place for summer/fall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Illinois State Parks are hidden gems!

Lovely & Serene.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Except for the idiot who decided to smoke in their room and set off the smoke alarm at 4 A.M. our stay was pleasant. The staff were attentive and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I paid good money for a room not clean. Cobwebs, hair from previous person in shower. Disgusting. Bed had stains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautifully set in a State Park. Lots of outdoor activities to keep you busy for days. The lodge was fantastic as well. Checkers, chess, connect four, cards, and lots more games to keep you busy. The pool and hot tub were very clean and lots of fun. The restaurant has A-MAZING fried chicken. Seriously, don't we at anything else. The winery is wonderful as well. We took a few bottles home after doing a full tasting of their offerings. The woman who served us the wine was knowledgeable, polite, and lots of fun. Overall, what a great retreat. Pro tip: bring snacks as there are no convenience stores close by. Also bring good hiking shoes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019