The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Manhattan

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Manhattan

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Manhattan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 1641 Anderson Avenue, Holiday Inn At the Campus has great rooms from $125 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, bowling, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Kansas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $373 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Kansas which has nice rooms starting at $373. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3rd Street & Fort Riley Blvd.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bluemont Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Manhattan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Bluemont Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $135. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1222 Bluemont Ave. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manhattan

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $132, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manhattan, at 115 Blue Earth Place provides a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Fairfield Inn Manhattan

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $345 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Fairfield Inn Manhattan has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $345 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 300 Colorado Street. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Anderson Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Manhattan
  • 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 Anderson Bed & Breakfast is 9.90 out of 10. This place has a water park, breakfast, hiking, golf, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $170, and it's located at 1719 Fairchild Avenue. We also love the free parking, fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! 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
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Manhattan

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Comfort Suites Manhattan because it has great rooms that start at $100. It has a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1020 Hostetler Drive. Only 0.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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


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

Manhattan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$197

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Manhattan, Kansas. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Manhattan, Kansas based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $197. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Manhattan.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $201
  • 2-star hotels: $192


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