The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kalamazoo

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Kalamazoo

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

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 100 West Michigan Avenue, Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center has great rooms from $210 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.40 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, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

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


Residence Inn Kalamazoo East

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kalamazoo

A great place to stay is Residence Inn Kalamazoo East which has nice rooms starting at $294. Offering an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, and outdoor tennis, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1500 East Kilgore Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 miles from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (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

We found Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $179. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a fitness center, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3630 East Cork St. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 miles from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Kalamazoo

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $194, Hampton Inn Kalamazoo, at 2610 Airview Boulevard provides a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.8 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Kalamazoo House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kalamazoo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Kalamazoo House Bed & Breakfast has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers a casino, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $217 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 447 West South Street. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Free parking


Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (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.

The great guest rating of Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $248, and it's located at 2001 Seneca Lane. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kalamazoo West

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kalamazoo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kalamazoo West because it has great rooms that start at $160. It has a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6420 Cracker Barrel Road. Only 5.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Kalamazoo West

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Kalamazoo West offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $168 (before taxes). It's located at 5724 West Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.7 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Grand Rapids, South Bend, Mishawaka, and Elkhart.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kalamazoo, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kalamazoo, Best Hotels for One Week in Kalamazoo, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kalamazoo.


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

Kalamazoo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$209

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo, Michigan based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $209. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kalamazoo.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $217
  • 3-star hotels: $251
  • 2-star hotels: $175


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