The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Meridian

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Meridian

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

Courtyard by Marriott Boise West/Meridian

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 1789 South Eagle Road, Courtyard by Marriott Boise West/Meridian has great rooms from $179 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Meridian

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Meridian which has nice rooms starting at $197. Offering a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 875 South Allen Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Candlewood Suites Boise-Meridian

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Meridian
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Candlewood Suites Boise-Meridian to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $169. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1855 S. Silverstone Way. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.6 miles from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites Boise West/Meridian

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $146, TownePlace Suites Boise West/Meridian, at 1415 South Eagle Road provides a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 2.2 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Quinta Inn & Suites Meridian / Boise West

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Meridian
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

La Quinta Inn & Suites Meridian / Boise West 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 $188 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 800 Allen St. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boise West - Meridian

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boise West - Meridian is 8.30 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $187, and it's located at 2610 East Freeway Drive. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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


Best Western Plus Meridian Meridian

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Meridian
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Best Western Plus Meridian Meridian because it has great rooms that start at $110. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1019 S Progress Avenue. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities 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
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Boise and Nampa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Meridian, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Meridian.


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

Meridian Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$168

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Meridian, Idaho. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Meridian, Idaho based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $168. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Meridian.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $145
  • 2-star hotels: $177


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