First Choice Inn at the Swell

Hotels
8.1 (707 reviews)
1845 East Main Streeet , Green River , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / safe / close to restaurants
Comfortable rooms and beds
Pleasant breakfast and good coffee
Friendly front desk staff
Good showers
Convenient as a highway stop
Cons:
Booking / refund dispute and owner response
Room maintenance issues: leaking shower faucet, worn carpet, cable boxes
No window locks and ice located downstairs (inconvenience)
Prepaid charge concerns affecting value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Multiple reviews mention rooms as clean, though one guest noted worn/dirty carpet; overall generally clean for this property tier.
Service
7.2
Staff are described as very nice and helpful in several reviews, but a strong negative incident involving a denied refund and an owner scolding reduces the overall service score.
Location
9.2
Repeated praise for location: great, safe, close to restaurants and convenient as a highway stop; consistently highlighted as a strong point.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are described as comfortable with good beds and spacious layouts, and one of the best showers; issues reported include a leaking shower faucet, confusing lighting, worn carpet, and no window locks.
Amenities
8
Breakfast, coffee, microwave, fridge and pool are mentioned positively, but some amenities had issues (cable boxes needing replacement, ice only downstairs), so amenities are solid but not flawless.
Value for Money
7.4
Many guests call it a good value and a useful stop, but significant concern about prepaid charges and denied refund (one guest lost over $200/$396 prepaid) lowers perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast buffet and coffee receive positive comments (pleasant, hot food, good coffee); food & beverage is one of the stronger areas.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally positive stays reported (repeat guests, relaxing stay, safe), tempered by some notable negative experiences around booking/refund and minor room maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 22:53

Property Description

Convenient Location: Situated just a mile off Interstate 70 and a short distance from Green River State Park.

Comfortable Accommodations: Enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and a work desk in every room.

Relaxation and Convenience: Take advantage of the indoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour front desk, and on-site business center.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at First Choice Inn at the Swell? Book your stay now!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 707 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 7.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Rosa couple fr
8
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Merrianne solo_traveller us
3
Sheets were not changed.
Pros:

We liked that it was very close to the main road.

Cons:

The sheets were not clean. There were obvious signs that someone had slept on them already. It was gross!!!When I went to the front desk to ask for clean ones, the lady said she didn't know where they were.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller us
7
No one in the office
Cons:

There was no one in the office to check us in and give us a key to our room at 3pm. We waited 2.5 hours for the manager/owner to arrive. No explanation or apologies were offered for our long wait on a very hot summer day.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Taylor couple us
7
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Johnna solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple us
8
Pros:

The staff was very helpful and friendly

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Fabio solo_traveller it
7
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Taylor couple us
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
10
I arrived late at around 10 PM. The staff were very nice. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast buffet was cle
Pros:

Great location, safe, close to restaurants

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Hanes solo_traveller us
1
Cons:

Couldn't make it to green river, o asked for refund after 2 hours and never got it. Disappointed at a loss of over 200.00 .

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Danièle couple fr
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
10
Good stop for traveling
Pros:

The breakfast was pleasant, always nice to have hot food. The bed was comfortable and the room was nice. One of the best showers we've ever had in a hotel.

Cons:

No complaints at all.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Katina family_with_children us
10
Pros:

We just needed a place just overnight after traveling threw 3 states. It wasn't far off the highway. Rooms clean, front desk staff was nice. Felt safe

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Becky P solo_traveller us
8
Hotel was clean, safe, nice employees and good breakfast.
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Sorry, I don’t eat breakfast.
Coffee was great

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Debra family_with_children us
1
Pros:

Nothing! and the owners response to my review.

Cons:

An error with our booking, 3 rooms were booked only need two rooms. I called the owner and asked if he would refund the third room. He said NO. He then scolded me for using Booking.com and not calling him directly. When I checked in at the hotel, they only gave me TWO rooms, I asked about the third room I had prepaid. Still no refund, I had to ask for the keys to the third room. Two of our rooms needed the cable boxes replaced. The total prepay was $396 for one night! Ridiculous!

I would like to clarify two points in response to the owner's comments.
First, Booking.com advised me that any refund request had to be handled directly by the property. That is why I contacted the owner immediately after discovering that three rooms had been booked instead of the two I needed. In my past experiences with hotels booked through Booking.com, I have always worked directly with the hotel or owner to resolve booking issues, and those situations were handled professionally and courteously.
Second, when I checked in, I was given keys to only two rooms, even though I had prepaid for three. I had to ask for the key to the third room before it was provided. I did not refuse or decline the third room, nor did I request a refund after using it. My refund request was made before check-in, immediately after I discovered the booking error.
My disappointment was not simply that the refund was denied, but in the way the situation was handled. Rather than receiving understanding or assistance, I was scolded for using Booking.com instead of booking directly with the property. Whether a reservation is made directly or through a booking platform, I believe every guest deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect.
For the record, the total prepaid amount was $396 for one night. While I understand that refund policies vary, I believe the facts should be accurately represented.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Brooke extended_group us
7
Pros:

We have stayed here every summer for the past three summers, as we make our way to Colorado for an industry expo. It is the perfect stop after a long day of driving from Orange County, CA.

Cons:

I would appreciate a way to tip staff using Venmo or other electronic means. I rarely carry cash, especially in smaller bills, and I want to be able to share my appreciation.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sydney couple us
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Erin couple us
10
Relaxing stay. There was a few families at the pool. Children laughing and playing. It was nice to see everyone enjoying
Pros:

Location and value. Facilities were clean and comfortable.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee