The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Boston

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Boston

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

The Colonnade Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $265 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 120 Huntington Avenue, The Colonnade Hotel has great rooms from $265 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Westin Boston Waterfront

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Boston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Westin Boston Waterfront which has nice rooms starting at $188. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.35 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 425 Summer Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, an indoor pool, and bowling which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Eliot Suite Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $288 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Eliot Suite Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $288. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.13 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 370 Commonwealth Avenue. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Mandarin Oriental Boston

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $647 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Boston
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $647, Mandarin Oriental Boston, at 776 Boylston Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

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


Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $201 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd. Furthermore, it also offers golf, city views, a spa, kids meals, and evening entertainment, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


InterContinental Boston

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of InterContinental Boston is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $282, and it's located at 510 Atlantic Avenue. We also love the rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Westin Copley Place Boston

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Boston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is The Westin Copley Place Boston because it has great rooms that start at $219. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 10 Huntington Avenue. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • 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


Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $185 (before taxes). It's located at 606 Congress Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and city views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.3 miles from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hyatt Regency Boston

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Boston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at One Avenue De Lafayette, Hyatt Regency Boston has great rooms from $176 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Boston Marriott Cambridge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Boston Marriott Cambridge which has nice rooms starting at $194. Offering skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Two Cambridge Center, 50 Broadway. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 1.3 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Coffee shop


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Portsmouth, Cambridge, Waltham, and Woburn.

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


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

Boston Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$253

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Boston, Massachusetts. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Boston, Massachusetts based on data from 87 hotels is an affordable $253. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Boston.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $512
  • 4-star hotels: $221
  • 3-star hotels: $234
  • 2-star hotels: $116


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