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First Western Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers can unwind in the spa tub after a day of exploring the Gateway Arch and other landmarks, with convenient check-in making arrival stress-free.

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A room with a round table covered with a floral tablecloth, two grey sofas, a decorative flower arrangement, and a wall with patterned curtains and an American flag. - First Western Inn (Fairmont City)
A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small desk with a lamp, and a vase with flowers. - First Western Inn (Fairmont City)
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Located near the Gateway Arch, First Western Inn combines relaxation and convenience. Guests can enjoy the spa tub, connect to in-room WiFi, and use express check-out when it's time to depart. The property offers RV/bus/truck parking and elevator access for easy navigation.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone and remote controls, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a remote control, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairmont City, First Western Inn is in the historical district and near a metro station. Gateway Arch and St. Louis Union Station are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Forest Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dome at America’s Center or Busch Stadium. Visit our Fairmont City travel guide
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1941 Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, IL, 62201

What's nearby

  • A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a prominent arch structure, and various advertisements.
    Busch Stadium
    5 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, with a well-maintained lawn and trees in the foreground.
    Gateway Arch
    5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent arch structure, various high-rise buildings, and a large government building.
    Dome at America’s Center
    5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Katherine Dunham Museum
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • World Wide Technology Raceway
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Emerson Park Station
    3 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station
    7 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eastside Chopsuey
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Church's Texas Chicken
    6 min drive
  • Koke's
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is First Western Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First Western Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at First Western Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is First Western Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dome at America’s Center and Gateway Arch. Busch Stadium is 5 mi (8.1 km) away. Emerson Park Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

First Western Inn Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 380 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Letonjalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good trip check in was fast and room are very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What you would expect from a cheap hotel but the owners work on site and they make sure all is clean and usable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

NADYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As our initial accommodation booking cancelled last minute, we were glad to get this booking. Basic room: clean, antique furniture, comfy beds, good storage space, powerful warm shower, Working microwave, refrigerator, television, WiFi temperamental
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeTonjalyn

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

Nice hotel good price

Welcomed by the staff .very nice guy helpful and patient..room very clean and towels has a microwave and fridge a plus and quiet .there's also a gas station near property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room's. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

melissa

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly. Rooms were clean, however outdated, furniture held with duct tape and no mention of a security deposit on the website but once you arrive they inform you of one. Only 4 tv channels worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Analog tv programming didn’t provide good picture quality. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Convenient to WWT Raceway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was a bit complicated. I’m assuming he wasn’t used to finding bookings from here. However he was super friendly. The room was a bit dated, but was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was nice even have a elevator and an ash tray super clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management good housekeeper home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Briai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay. Price isn’t accurate on site they upcharge when you get there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locstion for ehere ee going
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ola

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Lack of staff support
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gracie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was broken an the curtain fell during the night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rneau

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was out or the way location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ola

Disliked: Amenities
Staff support lacking triesnto charge for my emotional support serivce dog and then denied me n my kids a room I once i refused to pay after lettin himnstay the 1st night free of charge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeTonjalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alway on time to check in very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cheap..convenient. ...place to stay visiting World Wide Technology Raceway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeTonjalyn

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

Good Price

Love tha management very nice and the stay was quiet and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Marquis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty didn't serve breakfast and rude service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for the price. Rooms were clean, lot was well lit and its a convenient location to the racetrack. Don't be afraid of the surroundings or slightly sketch gas station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to wwtr but not worth the closeness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025