First Western Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Fairmont City

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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1941 Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, IL, 62201
  • Place, Gateway Arch
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dome at America’s Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪21 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

In historical district.At this Fairmont City motel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and 6 miles (10 km) of Dome at America’s Center. Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • World Wide Technology Raceway - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gateway Arch - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Dome at America’s Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Busch Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • St. Louis Union Station - 7 min drive - 6.0 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
  • ‪East St Louis Fish & Chicken - ‬4 min drive

About this property

First Western Inn

Motel near Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Fairmont City
First Western Inn offers its guests a hot tub, a vending machine, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. First Western Inn also features RV/bus/truck parking and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Fairmont City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
First Western Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is First Western Inn to the airport?

First Western Inn is 17.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Western Inn on Nov 10, 2025 start from $72.0, 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.

Does First Western Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at First Western Inn.

Does First Western Inn offer free breakfast?

First Western Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First Western Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino Queen (5-min drive) and Horseshoe St. Louis Casino (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at First Western Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at First Western Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does First Western Inn have a pool?

First Western Inn does not have a pool.

Does First Western Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is First Western Inn to downtown Fairmont City?

First Western Inn is 2 mi away from Fairmont City.

First Western Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 358 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

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

4/10 Poor

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
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

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