1st Choice Inn Rawlins

2.0 star property
Hotel near Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum in Rawlins

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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1904 E Cedar St, Rawlins, WY, 82301-6033
  • Place, Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carbon County Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rochelle Ranch Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rawlins

Heart of Rawlins.You'll find Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum and Rochelle Ranch Golf Course within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site and Seminoe State Park are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rob Roy Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carbon County Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rawlins Springs - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rochelle Ranch Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Jack's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ichiban Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anong's Thai Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

1st Choice Inn Rawlins

Hotel near Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum in Rawlins
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly 1st Choice Inn Rawlins also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Rawlins hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
1st Choice Inn Rawlins offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable 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 wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (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
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00 and a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 50.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

1st Choice Inn Rawlins Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In all honesty, I gave all perfect scores because the young man working on 7/25/2025 was fast, respectful and caring when it came to getting my little girls into a room. He went and double checked the room before getting us keys to ensure it was ready for them to go lay down. He moved fast and efficient. Will return as long as he continues to be an employee for this establishment!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, safe place to pull over for a good night's sleep on a cross country trip. Breakfast far exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room we checked into the AC didn’t work. The gentleman at the front desk was very nice and quickly changed our room to a much cooler ground floor. He was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent stay for the price

Our room AC was out so they moved us to another room right away. The breakfast was good for this type of motel. Sink needs to be in the bathroom instead of across the entryway. Toilet seat has no lid to sit down when you get dressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was very quiet due to the cinder block walls and had updated furnishings in our room. The sink was in the bedroom area and was outdated as was the tub and tiles in the enclosed bathroom. We walked to McDonald's well after dark and felt safe doing so and had no concerns about our vehicle in the parking lot. For the price you have to expect some issues. The interior hallways could use new carpet and the building overall feels outdated. We arrived at breakfast about 30 mins before it closed and there was no pancake batter left or milk for cereal with one in sight to ask if it would be restocked. Had toast, yogurt and orange juice. I would stay at this location again but definitely go down for breakfast earlier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jOHN, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very satisfactory except for two items that I noted for the staff. Not many dining choices in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jOHN, Fairfield

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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property advertises a high speed wifi connection which is not at all what it offers. We asked the front desk to fix it, even showing her a speed test with the advertisement and she said she could not do anything about it. There was a dog barking non stop in our hallway and she did try to contact the owner, but could not reach them. Really, unhapoy about the false advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Air conditioning very noisy, bathroom filthy, garage can not emptied. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The place was decent for a one night stay, probably would not stay at this location for multiple days, however.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean and plenty of parking. It was a great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
For the price it was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay Away

Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The room was not clean, full of allergens, smelled terrible, and was hot. One of my friends was coughing so much, he decided to just sleep in the car. If I could give this place 0 stars, i would.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just need to fix the screen door so mosquitoes can't get in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again on return trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, comfortable bed, dated but very clean and quiet. Will be staying again on the return trip home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked the cheapest room just to stay the night and be on my way in the morning. The hotel was incredibly quiet despite being so close to the train tracks thanks to the cinder block walls. A clean room, comfortable bed, and a hot shower. The breakfast selection was far better than some major chain hotels. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025