The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in London

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to London

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If it's your first trip to London, UK 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 London. 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 London. 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 London 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 London 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 London for your first trip!

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

The Adria

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $499 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 88 Queens Gate, The Adria has great rooms from $499 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a game room, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


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The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse - Small Luxury Hotels of The World

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $369 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to London
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse - Small Luxury Hotels of The World which has nice rooms starting at $369. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22-24 Basil Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Milestone Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $552 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Milestone Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $552. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Kensington Court. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.3 km from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Savoy - A Fairmont Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $789 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $789, The Savoy - A Fairmont Hotel, at Strand, 189 provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


One Aldwych

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $682 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to London
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

One Aldwych has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $682 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 Aldwych. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Bvlgari Hotel London

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1034 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Bvlgari Hotel London is 9.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1034, and it's located at 171 Knightsbridge. We also love the laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sofitel London St James

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $562 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in London
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Sofitel London St James because it has great rooms that start at $562. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6 Waterloo Place. Only 0.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Royal Lancaster London

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Royal Lancaster London offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $350 (before taxes). It's located at Lancaster Terrace and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Grand Residences by Marriott - Mayfair-London

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $835 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to London
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 47 Park Street, Grand Residences by Marriott - Mayfair-London has great rooms from $835 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a spa, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.1 km from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


New Road Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is New Road Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $126. Offering a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 103-107 New Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a game room, a pool table, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 4.5 km from the city center, too. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: London, Cambridge, Brighton, Reading, and Eastbourne.

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

London Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$287

After analyzing 524 first time trip hotels in London, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $287. 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 London.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $523
  • 4-star hotels: $226
  • 3-star hotels: $160
  • 2-star hotels: $131


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