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    3.6 (113 reviews)
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    Hannah H.

    About a 2-2.5: First Choice Inn at the Swell is a popular spot for those who are going through Utah to check out the Green River, San Rafael Swell, the Arches, Canyonlands, or Lake Powell. It's conveniently located and offers decent clean rooms. The rooms that they offer are a king, two queen beds, rooms with an addition of a pull-out couch as well as wheelchair-accessible rooms. Our room had a mini fridge and a microwave; while the furniture was outdated, it had the basic necessities. There was also a complimentary breakfast with limited options. We also noticed that there aren't much eatery options around the vicinity. Plenty of parking in the hotel lot, and it was located right off the 70. +basic, no-frill rooms +offers simple complimentary breakfast +plenty of parking +located right off the 70

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    Laura T.

    Attentive staff. Very nice public areas- clean bathrooms. Great pool for the kids. Location great for public parks!!!

    Gizmo and Gremlin trying to get the most out of them costing me $40 extra dollars for the night.
    Melanie E.

    TLDR: overpriced; penny pinchers; despite the hotel name, not my first choice Full Review: On a two week road trip and plan was to spend the morning in Moab and then head to Zion. Ended up spending the full day in Moab and too tired to drive all the way to Zion. Green River looked like a good place to stop overnight. Arrived in town around 1900 local time and the hotel was pet friendly. Base price was ~$30 more than any hotel I had booked on trip. When I checked in was told there was a $20 fee per pet per night but was already there and tired. The pet area is a rock pit with a dirt path. The WiFi was pretty good but even with an HDMI hooked up to the computer wasn't able to watch movies on the TV because the hotel has video on demand that you pay to watch movies. The hot tub was out of order. Petty rant: Breakfast only goes until 0900, even on the weekends, so night owls make note. I dragged myself of bed at 0830 and worst selection to date. No fruit, a pan of eggs and sausage links, dry cereal, oatmeal packs, yogurt. Not great for a vegan, so I grabbed a couple of peanut butter packets. There was a sign that said "This is all you can EAT not all you can WASTE". Are we in kindergarten? There was a family sitting at the table closest to the 'buffet' with their dog (no service vest) pulling on its leash, likely trying to get to the sausage links. The dog could have had all the sausage links as far as I was concerned and I travel with my fur friends, too, but the associate should have kindly pointed to the sign that said 'No pets in breakfast area.' The orange juice and apple juice were out of order, leaving cranberry juice or water as options. There was coffee but no decaf available. I know free breakfast, I shouldn't complain about free but I am anyways. Also my fault but still: Check out is at 1100. I am chronically late. Sorry I have multiple ADA qualified conditions so no, I cannot go to bed earlier and wake up earlier or move any faster. At 1030 I told the housekeeper I was loading my car then checking out. At 1110, I was out at the car and had one more load to grab from the room and then would be on my way but guess what? Neither of my keys would let me in. I was a bit flustered making my way to the desk and had to roll my eyes when the associate told me the keys shut off at 1100 because that is checkout time. Both stairwells were pitch black because they had shut the lights off, likely to save money on their electricity bill. Overall, bad research on my part for selecting this place. At least my doggos are cute. Oh and Tesla Charger Users, there is a nice note posted on the bathroom doors that they are not meant for you.

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    breakfast was good.dog friendly and has dog area and smoking area. breakfast was way better than the last place we stayed.

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    We stayed here yesterday, EXCELLENT, room, clean and well kept! This is the first Holiday Inn Express we have stayed in for a long time!

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    Not the same quality as other holiday inns. But friendly staff. Ice machine was broken so front desk bought ice to hand out to guest.

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    Ask the Community - First Choice Inn

    Is this hotel still a Holiday Inn Express?

    As of Aug 2018 this hotel upgraded from a Holiday Inn Express to First Choice Inns at the Swell. As a happy result of this upgrade we now offer a fuller hot breakfast with more variety and fresh items. Each room features a refrigerator & microwave,… Read more

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    Great spot to stop from Salt Lake City to visit Arches National Park.

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    Super 8 by Wyndham Green River - Guest room

    Super 8 by Wyndham Green River

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    Hotels near Arches National Park and Canyonland are going to be either really expensive or kind of…read moredumpy. Obviously if you decide to go to Super 8, you shouldn't expect the Ritz Carlton. We chose the Super 8 in Green River since it was cheaper than the hotels in Moab, and we were driving from Salt Lake City, so it seemed like a good location for our travel plans. Overall, the hotel was decent and met our needs. Here are a few notes. Parking: Free. No issue finding parking. Cleanliness: Mostly clean and didn't see any bugs Amenities: Had shampoo, conditioner, and make up wipes. I was super happy with the make up wipes since I didn't bring my make up remover with me on this trip Noise: Depends on your luck. Walls are really thin so you can hear the neighbors' full conversation. We had a neighbor who was talking at 5:30 AM Free Breakfast: Pretty sad breakfast compared to other budget hotels. There are just the standard drinks (juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water) with toast (can put jelly, butter, or peanut butter), bananas, apples, and granola bars. Other: No elevators, so make note if stairs are a problem

    I found this place to be a solid, honest,basic place to stay. My only minus would be the security…read morelights shining thru the windows, but they have blackout curtains. I'll don't understand people criticizing the beds, ?? It's impossible to find beds comfortable for everyone Overall, I would recommend this place to travelers.

    First Choice Inn - hotels - Updated July 2026

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