The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Utica

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Utica

If it's your first trip to Utica, New York for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Utica. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Utica. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Utica for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Utica beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Utica for your first trip!

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Utica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 102 Lafayette Street, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica has great rooms from $208 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Rosemont Inn Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Rosemont Inn Bed & Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $140. Offering skiing, room service, breakfast, hiking, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1423 Genesee Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, bowling, free parking, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Utica

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Utica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Utica to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $194. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 71 N Genesee Street. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

With terrific rooms from $209, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica, at 23 Wells Avenue provides a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too.

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


Hampton Inn Utica

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Hampton Inn Utica has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $189 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 172-180 North Genesee Street. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.9 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
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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

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

Utica Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$188

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Utica, New York, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $188. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Utica.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $174
  • 2-star hotels: $197


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