The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Grand Forks

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Grand Forks

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Grand Forks, North Dakota? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Grand Forks, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Grand Forks to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Grand Forks, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Grand Forks for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Grand Forks for first time visitors.

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

C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 3051 32nd Avenue South, C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, a fitness center, laundry services, laundry services, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, a game room, a game room, a spa, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. 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
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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The Olive Ann Hotel, Grand Forks, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Grand Forks
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is The Olive Ann Hotel, Grand Forks, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $147. Offering room service, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 14 North 4th Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a free airport shuttle, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $97. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1000 South 42nd Street. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Forks

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $138, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Forks, at 2837 South 42nd Street provides a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It's located just 3.4 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Baymont by Wyndham Grand Forks

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Grand Forks
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Baymont by Wyndham Grand Forks has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $83 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 951 South 42nd Street. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, 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
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Forks, ND

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Forks, ND is 8.30 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, a hot tub, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $90, and it's located at 3101 South 42nd Street. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.4 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
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Rodeway Inn

Inn with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Grand Forks
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Rodeway Inn because it has great rooms that start at $79. It has a fitness center, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3300 30th Avenue South. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a child pool, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a heated pool 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
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Staybridge Suites Grand Forks By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Staybridge Suites Grand Forks By IHG offers a fitness center, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $134 (before taxes). It's located at 1175 42nd Street South and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 miles from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sleep Inn & Suites Near Grand Forks Alerus Center

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Grand Forks
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 1350 South 42nd Street, Sleep Inn & Suites Near Grand Forks Alerus Center has great rooms from $88 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and an indoor pool. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.9 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Harvest Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Best Western Harvest Inn & Suites which has nice rooms starting at $93. Offering a fitness center, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3350 32nd Avenue South. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 3.2 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Grand Forks, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Grand Forks, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Grand Forks, Best Hotels for One Week in Grand Forks, or Best Business Hotels in Grand Forks.


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

Grand Forks Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$104

Travelers to Grand Forks, North Dakota will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 10 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $104. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Grand Forks.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $147
  • 3-star hotels: $116
  • 2-star hotels: $85


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