The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Arlington

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Arlington

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

Sheraton Arlington Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Located at 1500 Convention Center Drive, Sheraton Arlington Hotel has great rooms from $220 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Arlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District which has nice rooms starting at $95. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2451 E. Randol Mill Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Arlington Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hilton Arlington Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $174. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2401 East Lamar Boulevard. You'll also find laundry services, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Sanford House Inn & Spa

Inn with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Arlington
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $223, The Sanford House Inn & Spa, at 506 North Center Street provides a water park, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. 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 golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 0.5 miles from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Arlington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Arlington has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $175 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2190 E. Lamar Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington South

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Arlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington South is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $139, and it's located at 711 Highlander Boulevard. We also love the laundry services, a hot tub, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Quinta Inn & Suites Arlington North Six Flags Drive

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is La Quinta Inn & Suites Arlington North Six Flags Drive because it has great rooms that start at $121. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 825 North Watson Rd.. Only 2.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Lux Hotel & Spa Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Lux Hotel & Spa Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and golf which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $136 (before taxes). It's located at 117 South Watson Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


HYATT PLACE DALLAS ARLINGTON

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Arlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 2380 E. Road To Six Flags, HYATT PLACE DALLAS ARLINGTON has great rooms from $141 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.7 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Arlington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Comfort Suites Arlington which has nice rooms starting at $126. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 411 Road to Six Flags Dr.. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.5 miles 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, and Plano.

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


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

Arlington Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$148

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Arlington, Texas. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Arlington, Texas based on data from 19 hotels is an affordable $148. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Arlington.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $174
  • 3-star hotels: $150
  • 2-star hotels: $122


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