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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in East Lansing

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to East Lansing

Visiting East Lansing, Michigan 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 East Lansing, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in East Lansing 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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting East Lansing for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in East Lansing 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.)

Marriott East Lansing at University Place

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in East Lansing
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 300 M.A.C. Avenue, Marriott East Lansing at University Place has great rooms from $180 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Train station shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
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Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Graduate by Hilton East Lansing which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 133 Evergreen Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn by Marriott East Lansing

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to East Lansing
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Residence Inn by Marriott East Lansing to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $133. We loved that is has a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2841 Hannah Boulevard. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.9 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (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.
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With terrific rooms from $108, SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area, at 1100 Trowbridge Road provides a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.4 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lansing North

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lansing North has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $124 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3010 Wood Street. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, a heated pool, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott East Lansing

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to East Lansing
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of TownePlace Suites by Marriott East Lansing is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $105, and it's located at 2855 Hannah Boulevard. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn East Lansing

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Hampton Inn East Lansing because it has great rooms that start at $92. It has a fitness center, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2500 Coolidge Road. Only 2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ann Arbor, Lansing, East Lansing, Midland, and Frankenmuth.

For more terrific hotel ideas in East Lansing, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in East Lansing, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in East Lansing, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in East Lansing, or Best Hotels for One Week in East Lansing.


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

East Lansing Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$122

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to East Lansing, Michigan. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in East Lansing, Michigan based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $122. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in East Lansing.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $145
  • 3-star hotels: $114
  • 2-star hotels: $108


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