1st Interstate INN

2.0 star property
Motel in Sterling with free parking

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Coffee and/or coffee maker
Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Microwave, stovetop
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1460 E. Chestnut St., Sterling, CO, 80751
  • Place, Overland Trail Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sterling Overland Trail Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sterling

1st Interstate INN places you next to South Platte River and Overland Trail Recreation Area. This 27-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sterling Overland Trail Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverview Golf Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fox 5 Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Sterling Creatives - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Travel Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baja Tacos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

1st Interstate INN

Motel in Sterling with free parking
At 1st Interstate INN, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can help with dry cleaning or laundry, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This motel also has a vending machine.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Microwaves, stovetops, and desks are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 60 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 15 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near 1st Interstate INN?

This motel is located in Sterling, just steps from South Platte River and Overland Trail Recreation Area, and within a short walk of Sterling Overland Trail Museum. You'll also find Propst Park and Columbine Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at 1st Interstate INN?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does 1st Interstate INN have a casino at the property?

No, 1st Interstate INN doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at 1st Interstate INN?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does 1st Interstate INN have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does 1st Interstate INN have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, 1st Interstate INN doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does 1st Interstate INN allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at 1st Interstate INN for a fee of USD 35 per pet, per week.

Are there connecting rooms at 1st Interstate INN?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at 1st Interstate INN?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at 1st Interstate INN.

1st Interstate INN Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Joan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO ONE AT THE DESK. Horrible experience ever. Tried calling to let them know that we will be arriving late but no answer. Arrived there late in the night, there's no one at desk and the number that they posted was different from the app but still no one answered. Tried ringing the doorbell and knocking on the door. We're so tired from the long drive we did (15hrs) so we decided to just sleep in the car until the morning since it was posted that there will be somebody by 7am. We could at least sleep a couple more hours and take a shower before we can continue on driving. Morning came but still nobody to be found. By 715am the door was open but still the room/house was empty, found 2 slices of pizza left out on top of the microwave and used paper plate on the table that looked like somebody ate there. So we tried calling again on the phone, calling out, ringing the bell, knocking, pressing the doorbell-still NO answer. We decided to eat breakfast first and still gave them one more try after eating since we already paid for the fee. Came back at 825am and tried calling again on the phone, calling out again-loudly, ringing the bell, knocking, pressing the doorbell-still NO ONE.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

2/10 Terrible

Alvaro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Business traveler

you get what you pay for

if you just need a bed to sleep and not all the extras you get from a hotel is a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lot of people walking in and out of the property. Room next door to mine seems to have long term tenants. Very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bunch nice rooms. Easy parking, garage right there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pooja

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025