The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Baltimore

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Baltimore

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Baltimore, Maryland? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Baltimore, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Baltimore to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Baltimore, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Baltimore for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Baltimore for first time visitors.

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Baltimore
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 17 Light Street, Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor has great rooms from $126 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 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 a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. 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
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
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  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $460 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore which has nice rooms starting at $460. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 International Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool


Hotel Revival Baltimore

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Baltimore
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel Revival Baltimore to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $141. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 101 West Monument Street. You'll also find parking, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $216, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, at 700 Aliceanna Street provides a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, city views, horse riding, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Baltimore
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $154 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 550 Light Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Roost Baltimore

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Roost Baltimore is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $183, and it's located at 2460 Terrapin Way. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a game room, a pool table, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms


Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels because it has great rooms that start at $142. It has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2 East Read Street. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed


Pendry Baltimore

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $441 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Baltimore
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Pendry Baltimore offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $441 (before taxes). It's located at 1715 Thames Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.3 miles from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 1215 Wills Street, Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point has great rooms from $240 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, pet-friendly rooms, a pool table, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Baltimore
  • 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 Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row which has nice rooms starting at $137. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1803 Porter Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.7 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Washington, Baltimore, Arlington, Lancaster, and Alexandria.

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


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

Baltimore Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$178

Travelers to Baltimore, Maryland will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 26 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $178. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Baltimore.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $451
  • 4-star hotels: $177
  • 3-star hotels: $146
  • 2-star hotels: $119


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