The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Peoria

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Peoria

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Peoria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 7601 North Orange Prairie Road, Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie has great rooms from $150 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Wingate By Wyndham Peoria

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Wingate By Wyndham Peoria which has nice rooms starting at $122. Offering a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7708 N. Route 91. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.3 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Residence Inn Peoria

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

We found Residence Inn Peoria to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $147. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2000 West War Memorial Drive. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn and Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

With terrific rooms from $170, Hampton Inn and Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie, at 7806 N. Route 91 provides room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 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 7.4 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

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


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Peoria North IL

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Peoria North IL has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $124 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5309 W. Landens Way. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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

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


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

Peoria Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$143

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to 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 Peoria, Illinois based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $143. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Peoria.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $140
  • 2-star hotels: $147


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