The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in East Peoria

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to East Peoria

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

Holiday Inn and Suites East Peoria

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Heated pool

Located at 101 Holiday Drive & Edmond Street, Holiday Inn and Suites East Peoria has great rooms from $152 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

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


Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 21 Blackjack Blvd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, laundry facilities, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Peoria

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to East Peoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Peoria to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $122. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 101 Mariners Way. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel and Riverfront Conference Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

With terrific rooms from $147, Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel and Riverfront Conference Center, at 100 Conference Center Drive provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Peoria East

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in East Peoria

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peoria East has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, and child care. The great rooms here start at $137 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 200 Eastlight Court. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express East Peoria - Riverfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express East Peoria - Riverfront is 9.30 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $125, and it's located at 1100 Bass Pro Dr. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn East Peoria

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to East Peoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Hampton Inn East Peoria because it has great rooms that start at $112. It has room service, a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 11 Winners Way. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bloomington, Normal, and Peoria.

For more terrific hotel ideas in East Peoria, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in East Peoria.


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

East Peoria Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$131

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to East Peoria, Illinois. 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 Peoria, Illinois based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $131. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in East Peoria.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $134
  • 2-star hotels: $128


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