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If you like deceptive listings, stay here. The listing for this motel stated that all rooms had fridges and microwaves, but ours (and many others, we discovered in the line for the small communal microwave) did not. Call me picky, but if you plan around having those, it’s pretty bad to find out the listing was a lie.

Property and room is just 'meh'. There is no street signage so it's very easy to miss. We booked and paid via Orbitz, gave my DL and credit card to the front desk at check-in (which is always required - no biggie) and when I woke up this morning there was an "express check out" envelope with a receipt enclosed showing that $130.37 was charged to my credit card. Called the front desk and spoke with "Jesse", he casually said "I wouldn't worry about it, nothing should be charged to your card" - at which point I opened my Amex app to verify and $143.41 was charged to my card.... so not "nothing" as Jesse stated, not even $130.37 as my Holiday Inn Express receipt stated...my room was booked and PRE PAID through Orbitz (which Jesse thought was gum) so any receipt issued by Holiday Inn Express should read $0.00, but $143.41 has been charged to my credit card. Jesse informed me that the manager could "look into it" when they arrived today. I asked when that would be and he said 3pm. I let him know that I would already be contacting IHG and American Express by then, to which he non-chalantly replied "do whatever you feel like." We have booked a hotel room through Orbitz twice... both times have been a nightmare, though the first time was at Hyatt Place and they were extraordinary....even though the mess up was because of Orbitz. This experience with the Green River, Utah Holiday Inn Express has left much to be desired.

Nicest place to stay in Green River, it was a convenient location for several days of hiking different parks in the area.

We stayed there on the way to Gobblin Valley. We liked it so much we stayed there a second time on our way to Lake Powell.

Friendly staff.Good breakfast.Good resstaurant with niece view of river across the street

Easy check-in. Terrific staff. The selection of complimentary breakfast items was pretty good. I love the automatic pancake machine.

Breakfast was very good and the hotel was very clean.

Check-in was very quick and the room was nice for being out in the middle of nowhere. The breakfast buffet was horrible as many items were stale and many things were pre-packaged.

Went on a trip to Arches. This hotel was less expensive than hotels in Moab. About 45 minutes away from Arches.

The hotel is decent. Compared to a lot of the other places in Green River, this looked like one of the best options around.

This hotel was one of the better hotels in the Green River area. The town is small and doesn't offer a lot of options, but this may be your best

Good stay, nothing unusual. A little to far away from the National Parks.

This was our last night on the road trip to California and back and the hotel felt like an oasis in the middle of the desert. The desert formations around the hotel were gorgeous and the hotel had a nice pool we all relaxed in. They had a very nice and filling breakfast.

Best place to stay in green river. Close to diners and resteraunts. Good staff, clean rooms.

I loved my stay at this hotel. The bed was comfy, the breakfast was free and good!

We have stayed at this hotel multiple times as we visit the area. (Goblin Valley, Moab, Arches NP) The breakfast is great and staff are friendly. It really is in a great place for seeing this area of Utah. It is clean, nice and simple, but nothing too fancy so don't expect luxury.

Great breakfast, decent room. I thought there would be a microwave. However, the staff made sure my food was heated. The room smelled clean without added scent to the room or sheets, which is important since we are chemically sensitive. The pool area had open windows which was nice. The breakfast had great variety with bacon, eggs and pancakes in addition to the normal continental fair. Fantastic breakfast for free!

Clean, comfortable, friendly, refreshing spot to stop on our trip in the desert. Staff friendly, welcoming, helpful. Greeted with fresh baked cookies. Pool and hot tub relaxing. Everything we needed for a one night stop-over. Full hot breakfast to start the day.

Green River is not as vibrant as the nearby Moab, but the hotel was clean, had all the ameneties, a good restaurant right next door, and available at a good price.

This was an over night stop on a road trip. I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express previously and have never had a bad experience.

E. Main Street Green River UT

Hotel highlights

  • Fitness center
  • Laundry facilities

First Choice Inns at the Swell places you next to John Wesley Powell River History Museum and Green River. This 60-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a gym and laundry facilities.


Property features

At First Choice Inns at the Swell, guests have access to a gym, laundry facilities, and an ATM. You can take advantage of onsite parking for a fee, along with an airport shuttle.

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Guest reviews for First Choice Inns at the Swell

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2
Everyone

If you like deceptive listings, stay here. The listing for this motel stated that all rooms had fridges and microwaves, but ours (and many others, we discovered in the line for the small communal microwave) did not. Call me picky, but if you plan around having those, it’s pretty bad to find out the listing was a lie.

By on Apr 2, 2018

Review comment responded on Apr 20, 2018

Dear Guest: Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback. We do have rooms available with a refrigerator & microwave - they tend to be reserved quite rapidly during our busy season. We anticipate having these amenities in every room by the end of May and we thank you kindly for your response as it reminds us that for everything we do well, there is always room for improvement. We hope on your next pass through we will have the refrigerators & microwaves in house and you will better enjoy your stay. Happy Traveling, Natalie - GM

3
Everyone

Property and room is just 'meh'. There is no street signage so it's very easy to miss. We booked and paid via Orbitz, gave my DL and credit card to the front desk at check-in (which is always required - no biggie) and when I woke up this morning there was an "express check out" envelope with a receipt enclosed showing that $130.37 was charged to my credit card. Called the front desk and spoke with "Jesse", he casually said "I wouldn't worry about it, nothing should be charged to your card" - at which point I opened my Amex app to verify and $143.41 was charged to my card.... so not "nothing" as Jesse stated, not even $130.37 as my Holiday Inn Express receipt stated...my room was booked and PRE PAID through Orbitz (which Jesse thought was gum) so any receipt issued by Holiday Inn Express should read $0.00, but $143.41 has been charged to my credit card. Jesse informed me that the manager could "look into it" when they arrived today. I asked when that would be and he said 3pm. I let him know that I would already be contacting IHG and American Express by then, to which he non-chalantly replied "do whatever you feel like." We have booked a hotel room through Orbitz twice... both times have been a nightmare, though the first time was at Hyatt Place and they were extraordinary....even though the mess up was because of Orbitz. This experience with the Green River, Utah Holiday Inn Express has left much to be desired.

By , from Durango, CO on Mar 19, 2018

Review comment responded on Apr 20, 2018

Dear Chris, Thank you for being our guest and thank you for your review. We are so sorry to hear about the night auditors' error. I promise you that Jesse has been spoken with at length regarding how he handled your billing issue, and he sends his deepest apologies. We are again, terribly sorry for any discomfort or inconvenience this caused and hope that the rest of your travels were safe & enjoyable. Kindest Regards, Natalie - GM

3
Everyone

Nicest place to stay in Green River, it was a convenient location for several days of hiking different parks in the area.

By , from Charlotte on Sep 7, 2017

Review comment responded on Sep 9, 2017

Dear Bob, Thank you for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River and thank you for your review! We love hearing that we're the nicest place in town and sincerely hope to see you on all your excursions to the nearby State and National parks! Happy Hiking, Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

5

very close gobblin valley and lake powell

Everyone

We stayed there on the way to Gobblin Valley. We liked it so much we stayed there a second time on our way to Lake Powell.

By , from Bountiful on May 21, 2017

Review comment responded on May 24, 2017

Dear Jesse, Thank you for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River! We are so thrilled to hear that you loved everything about your stay! It is truly our highest compliment to hear that you stay with us on all your travels and we look very forward to seeing you again soon! Happy Vacationing, Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

4

good for the price

Everyone

Friendly staff.Good breakfast.Good resstaurant with niece view of river across the street

By on Sep 29, 2016

Review comment responded on Oct 1, 2016

Thank you so much for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River! We are absolutely thrilled that you loved your stay. We are so happy that you enjoyed the full hot breakfast & super friendly & helpful staff, and we hope to see you many times on all your travels in beautiful Utah! Happy vacationing, Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

4

nice hotel not far from i-70

Everyone

Easy check-in. Terrific staff. The selection of complimentary breakfast items was pretty good. I love the automatic pancake machine.

By , from Southern California on Aug 28, 2016

Review comment responded on Aug 29, 2016

Dear Jeff, Thank you so much for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River! We are so thrilled that you loved everything about your stay especially the full hot breakfast & super friendly & helpful staff! It means so much to us to get such great feedback from our guests- so thank you kindly for the great review! We hope to see you many times on all your travels in beautiful Utah! Happy Vacationing, Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

5
Everyone

Breakfast was very good and the hotel was very clean.

By on Jul 31, 2016

Review comment responded on May 24, 2024

Thank you for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River, UT and thank you for your great review! We couldn't be more pleased that you loved everything about your stay especially the super clean rooms and full hot breakfast! Thank you again and we hope to see you many times on all your travels in beautiful Utah! Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

3

nice hotel but lousy breakfast buffet

Everyone

Check-in was very quick and the room was nice for being out in the middle of nowhere. The breakfast buffet was horrible as many items were stale and many things were pre-packaged.

By , from Palm Springs on Jul 3, 2016

Review comment responded on Jul 6, 2016

Dear MikeintheDesert, Thank you for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River! We are so happy that you loved your room and that we could be your oasis in the middle of nowhere. We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the full hot breakfast as we try very hard to make sure there is something for every palate. We thank you for your review and hope to see you many times on all your travels in beautiful Utah! Happy Vacationing, Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

4

close enough to arches national park

Everyone

Went on a trip to Arches. This hotel was less expensive than hotels in Moab. About 45 minutes away from Arches.

By on May 23, 2016

Review comment responded on Jun 5, 2016

Thank you so much for being our guest at the Holiday Inn Express in Green River. We are so thrilled that you loved the convenient location and are happy to hear that we could accommodate your budget while still enjoying Arches and Moab. We look forward to seeing you on all your travels in beautiful Utah! Thank you again for your fantastic review and we wish you many happy & safe vacations! Natalie & The Holiday Inn Express Green River Team

4

decent hotel.

Everyone

The hotel is decent. Compared to a lot of the other places in Green River, this looked like one of the best options around.

By on Apr 11, 2016

Review comment responded on Apr 16, 2016

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for being our guest and thank you for your review. We love hearing that we are the best place to stay in Green River and look forward to seeing you on all your travels through beautiful Utah! Warmest Wishes, Natalie & the Holiday Inn Express Team

First Choice Inns at the Swell

1845 E. Main Street, Green River, UT 84525
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