The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bristol

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bristol

If it's your first trip to Bristol, Virginia 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol for your first trip!

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

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol

3-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 3-star hotels.

Located at 3135 Linden Drive, Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol has great rooms from $108 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.9 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. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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The Bristol Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bristol
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is The Bristol Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $160. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 115 Country Music Way. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

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


Courtyard by Marriott Bristol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (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.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Courtyard by Marriott Bristol to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $109. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, child care, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3169 Linden Drive. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Sessions Hotel, Bristol, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $167, The Sessions Hotel, Bristol, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, at 833 State Street provides room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, free parking, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Hilton Garden Inn Bristol

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bristol
  • Heated pool

Hilton Garden Inn Bristol has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $140 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 121 Village Circle. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.5 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!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Quality Inn & Suites Bristol North

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Quality Inn & Suites Bristol North is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, laundry services, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $78, and it's located at 260 Bristol East Road. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bristol

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bristol
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bristol because it has great rooms that start at $145. It has a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3285 West State Street. Only 3.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Boone, Bristol, and Kingsport.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Boone, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Boone, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Boone, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Boone, Best Hotels for One Week in Boone, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Boone, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Boone.


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

Bristol Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$130

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Bristol, Virginia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $130. 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 Bristol.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $160
  • 3-star hotels: $131
  • 2-star hotels: $112


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