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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Akron

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Akron

If it's your first trip to Akron, Ohio 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 Akron. 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 Akron. 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 Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron for your first trip!

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Akron Regional Airport Area By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 898 Arlington Ridge East, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Akron Regional Airport Area By IHG has great rooms from $128 (before taxes). It offers a bar, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Akron Fairlawn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Akron
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Akron Fairlawn which has nice rooms starting at $106. Offering skiing, a fitness center, hiking, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 208 Springside Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and horse riding which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.8 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
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  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
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We found Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $160. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 41 Furnace Street. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Refrigerator
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BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Akron
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With terrific rooms from $181, BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, at 1 South Main Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a pet-free facility. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Comfort Inn and Suites Akron South

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Comfort Inn and Suites Akron South has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, a bar, an indoor pool, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $108 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1025 Interstate Parkway. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express Akron Nw - Fairlawn By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Akron
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express Akron Nw - Fairlawn By IHG is 8.20 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, golf, an indoor pool, free parking, and a heated pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $123, and it's located at 3150 West Market Street. We also love the air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an EV charging station which are great for visitors. And since it's just 6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cleveland, Akron, and Beachwood.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cleveland, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cleveland, Best Luxury Hotels in Cleveland, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cleveland, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cleveland, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cleveland, Best Hotels for One Week in Cleveland, Best Hotels for One Night in Cleveland, or Best Business Hotels in Cleveland.


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

Akron Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$134

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Akron, Ohio, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $134. 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 Akron.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $160
  • 2-star hotels: $129


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