First Choice Inn at the Swell

Hotels
7.9 (448 reviews)
1845 E Main St , Green River , US
+1 (435) 564-4439
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds and pillows
Good, convenient location for road trips
Friendly/helpful front desk staff (AM and PM)
Pet friendly
Generally clean rooms for many guests
Quiet
Breakfast provided
Cons:
Dirty/unclean sheets reported
Foul-smelling outdoor trash cans
Dirty elevator and only one elevator
Parking/entrance repairs causing access problems
Very limited gym equipment
Additional taxes/fees increasing final price
Inconsistent check-in/service (rushed instructions; long wait with no staff)
Limited breakfast fruit and gluten-free options
Some reports of outdated rooms and hallway odors

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Many guests reported clean, comfortable rooms, but there are multiple negative mentions: dirty elevators, foul-smelling outdoor trash cans, and at least one report of sheets not being changed.
Service
8.3
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (mentions of attentive AM/PM staff and specific praise for reception), though there are notable service failures (rushed check-in instructions at night, and an instance of no one available at reception causing a long wait).
Location
9
Consistently praised for being convenient to the interstate/Green River and a good home base for regional travel; repeatedly noted as a good stop on road trips.
Room Quality
7.5
Beds and pillows were repeatedly called comfortable and rooms generally quiet and clean, but some guests reported outdated rooms, bad smells in halls, and at least one instance of an uncomfortable bed or soiled sheets.
Amenities
6.9
Amenities are basic: breakfast available but simple, gym equipment very limited, pet area is dirt/gravel, parking/entrance repairs caused access issues, and there is only one elevator which was noted as dirty.
Value for Money
7.3
Mixed impressions: some guests felt it was good value compared to pricier nearby towns, while others found the property pricey for Green River, with added taxes/fees increasing the final cost.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast was described as basic but adequate by many; some enjoyed it as better than typical continental options, though others noted limited fruit options and few gluten-free choices.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall a solid roadside/hub experience: comfortable beds, friendly staff, and an excellent location make it a reliable stop, though issues with cleanliness, some service inconsistencies and limited amenities temper the stay for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:15

Property Description

First Choice Inn at the Swell is a hotel just off I-70 in Green River, Utah, offering clean, comfortable rooms with triple-sheeted bedding, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, a complimentary hot breakfast buffet with waffle bar, and pet-friendly rooms. It is a base for Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Goblin Valley.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GJT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 448 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 8.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.5
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janet • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, quiet and safe. Staff were efficient. Convenient location.

Cons:

TV channels were limited and had to replace batteries in remote.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Fengzhou • family_with_children • cn
6
Pros:

room is ok. spa pool is ok.

Cons:

no person managing the breakfast area and the milk was sour

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • us
10
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Shannon • couple • us
7
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Comfortable bed and room
Easy highway access

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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In Hwan • couple • us
5
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Cassandra • couple • us
9
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Hopper • couple • us
9
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Wendylou • solo_traveller • us
10
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LynnAnn • solo_traveller • us
7
Comfortable beds, easy coordination , good location
Pros:

Location, pet friendly

Cons:

Checking staff at night rapidly gave instructions-had to ask them to slow down. After a driving day takes a little longer to process all the information. Morning staff stronger.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • ch
8
Das Preis- Leistungsverhälnis stimmt.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war gut und umfangreicher als üblich.
Der Empfang (Ken) war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • us
8
Good home base for regional visitations.
Pros:

Location

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Shelly • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The staff at the front desk were exceptionally nice on both the PM and AM shifts. Our rooms were comfortable and clean. There is a dedicated pet area that is all dirt and gravel. But a grassy park behind the property can be accessed with a walk around.

Cons:

Breakfast was pretty basic for the price we paid. This property is on the pricier end in Green River.

The trash cans outside all the entrances were absolutely foul-smelling.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Allen • family_with_children • us
7
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Steve • couple • us
9
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Tim • couple • nl
8
Value for money!
Pros:

We waren op doorreis van Arches naar Salt Lake City. Aangezien de hotels in Moab echt krankzinnig duur zijn, zijn we hier naartoe uitgeweken. Prima hotelletje, gastvrij ontvangen, schone en stille kamer. Prima dus! In de ochtend koffie en ontbijt. Ook goed voor elkaar!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • us
6
Nice place to bed down during a long drive.
Pros:

Quiet location next to the Green River. Perfect stop to rest on a long road trip.

Cons:

The parking lot was being repaired so they had the entire front taped off, with cars parking in a dirt lot away from the building. Luggage with wheels did not roll, carts were impossible. Took several trips to hand carry around the obstacle.

Second was the fees. I booked the room at a fantastic rate, but by the time the Utah taxes and fees were added to the bill, it had almost doubled.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was clean, and very comfortable beds, with lots of pillows. The front desk staff was wondering.

Cons:

The elevators were dirty and you only have one elevator so it was a long walk to the other end with an elderly gentleman who uses a walker.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ravi • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Very clean. Breakfast was okay.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Noah • solo_traveller • us
8
I wanted to workout, but couldn’t even work up a sweat with the little amount of equipment.
Pros:

The bed

Cons:

The gym

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee