The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bloomington

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bloomington

Visiting Bloomington, Minnesota for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Bloomington, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Bloomington based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Bloomington for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Bloomington before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Bloomington for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Bloomington for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hyatt Regency Bloomington

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bloomington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 3200 E 81ST STREET, Hyatt Regency Bloomington has great rooms from $164 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $306 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America which has nice rooms starting at $306. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2141 Lindau Lane. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, laundry services, an indoor pool, and bowling which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sheraton Bloomington

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Sheraton Bloomington to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $201. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5601 West 78TH Street. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3 miles from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bloomington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $166, Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington, at 3900 American Boulevard West provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 1.9 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $142 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5500 American Boulevard West. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bloomington at Mall of America MN

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bloomington
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bloomington at Mall of America MN is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $157, and it's located at 2221 Killebrew Drive. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard Bloomington by Mall of America

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Courtyard Bloomington by Mall of America because it has great rooms that start at $119. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 7800 Bloomington Avenue South. Only 2.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, an indoor pool, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop


Radisson Blu Mall of America

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bloomington
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Radisson Blu Mall of America offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $262 (before taxes). It's located at 2100 Killebrew Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, a pool table, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Bloomington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 5140 American Blvd West, Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Bloomington has great rooms from $154 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.7 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn - Bloomington W MSP Airport Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn - Bloomington W MSP Airport Area which has nice rooms starting at $126. Offering a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5120 American Boulevard West. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, a hot tub, an indoor pool, a pool table, and laundry facilities. It's located just 2.7 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Roseville, and Eden Prairie.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bloomington, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Bloomington, Best Luxury Hotels in Bloomington, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bloomington, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bloomington, Best Hotels for One Week in Bloomington, Best Hotels for One Night in Bloomington, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Bloomington, or Best Business Hotels in Bloomington.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bloomington?

Bloomington Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$156

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bloomington, Minnesota. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bloomington, Minnesota based on data from 28 hotels is an affordable $156. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bloomington.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $220
  • 3-star hotels: $145
  • 2-star hotels: $130


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