First Western Inn

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

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Lobby sitting area
Room amenity
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1941 Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, IL, 62201
  • Place, Katherine Dunham Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, World Wide Technology Raceway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Fairmont City

Located 3 mi (4.9 km) from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, First Western Inn is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Dome at America’s Center. This 30-room motel has free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Katherine Dunham Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • World Wide Technology Raceway - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gateway Arch - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Busch Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Dome at America’s Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 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
  • ‪Cal's Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koke's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tienda El Ranchito - ‬17 min walk

About this property

First Western Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
At First Western Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and express check-out. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This smoke-free motel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and free long-distance calls.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What can I see near First Western Inn?

This motel is located in Fairmont City, close to Busch Stadium, St. Louis Union Station, and Gateway Arch. You'll also find Dome at America’s Center and City Museum within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at First Western Inn?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Western Inn on Jan 11, 2026 start from $66.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at First Western Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does First Western Inn feature a casino?

No, First Western Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at First Western Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at First Western Inn?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this motel.

Does First Western Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, First Western Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does First Western Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at First Western Inn.

Does First Western Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from First Western Inn?

The closest major airport to First Western Inn is St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL), which is 17.8 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis), which is around 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at First Western Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at First Western Inn.

First Western Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 362 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
K
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Rneau

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfortunate find for FD STL.

After I finally checked in I went to the room and set my stuff on a table that seemed to be the only clean furniture in the room. The room layout was nice. It did have a refrigerator that was very clean but on the inside only. The bedding had stains and burn holes. One stain did indeed look exactly like a blood stain. There was a chair and a love seat that appeared to be packed with dirt and was obviously covered in overlapping stains. The bathtub was held together with white duct tape. The iron had some kind of substance on the under side of it that ruined my good hat. The floor looked like it hadn't been cleaned and there were cigarette ashes on the floor. There was a party in the parking lot and a party in each room on both sides of room 7(I stayed in room 7). The door to the room had one lock (deadbolt) unoperational. There were two other ways to keep the door shut. I got there just in time to go prepare for my day at the track so I just went and upon my return I wanted a refund for my room. I explained all of this to the man who claimed to be the manager. I was refunded for one day. Not acceptable staff was very angry and disrespectful about asking for a refund.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Tom

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Milo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desmond

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Traveled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Bobbi

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

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

10/10 Excellent

LeTonjalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Business traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025