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First Western Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
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Room amenity
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
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1941 Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, IL, 62201

What's nearby

  • World Wide Technology Raceway - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Busch Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Gateway Arch - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Dome at America’s Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • St. Louis Union Station - 8 min drive - 5.8 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cal's Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tienda El Ranchito - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mi Tierra Tienda y Taqueria - ‬16 min walk

About this property

First Western Inn

Motel near Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Located close to Gateway Arch and Dome at America’s Center, First Western Inn provides a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at First Western Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and ceiling fans

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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

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Property is also known as

First Western Fairmont City
First Western Inn
First Western Inn Fairmont City
First Western Inn Motel
First Western Inn Fairmont City
First Western Inn Motel Fairmont City

Frequently asked questions

Is First Western Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Western Inn?

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

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 354 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Rneau

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

What I didn’t like is that the tv didn’t have all the channels that was on the paper in the room & I think the dirty channel should be locked & if you want to watch it then you have to pay for the channel to be unlocked because, I don’t know if they ever has kids come with their parents.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobbi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

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

6/10 Okay

karen

Disliked: Amenities
Old hotel. Probably OK when 1st built but has sunk to current level. It does have free parking and easy access to the freeway. My room smelled of old smoke covered by some sort of cleaning scent. It did get better by the second day. No In room coffee but the filling station next door had excellent coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is not bad, but during the night, twice, someone was attempting to open every door with a key card. Not sure if they were intoxicated or looking to actively harm someone. This was a bit off putting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was late and I was tired
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Jerry

The location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Used condom on floor

The room is out of date and dingy the staff is extremely rude and the next morning I found a used condom on the floor against the bed but it was the location that I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice 👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean friendly safe

Very accommodating and friendly staff. Room was a little outdated, but clean, and beds were super comfy. Pillows were super squishy and 1 per person did not do the job. Not our favorite place but was our best option and we slept great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Byannckah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as expected for the price. Don’t stay during the races or you’ll have a heck of a time getting to your room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Angie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A NO GO

Customer service was good but the room had somebodys underwear hanging over the shower curtain when i walked in. Only antenna tv provided by a hanger on the back of the tv, and bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did not have our reservation. Thank God they didnt because the place was a mess. Looked like low rent housing and a large fight was going on in the parking lot. We move on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little run down roof leaks in stairwell
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When I arrived, the room with a jaccuzzi I had booked was not available and I had to accept a regular room instead. I was told it would be cheaper, but instead was charged more than the initial reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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