The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in College Park

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to College Park

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 7777 Baltimore Avenue, The Hotel at the University of Maryland has great rooms from $174 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Washington College Park

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to College Park
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Washington College Park which has nice rooms starting at $124. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10000 Baltimore Ave. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 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 also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Cambria Hotel College Park

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.

We found Cambria Hotel College Park to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $126. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 8321 Baltimore Avenue. You'll also find laundry services, golf, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.8 miles from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites by Marriott College Park

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in College Park

With terrific rooms from $157, TownePlace Suites by Marriott College Park, at 9620 Baltimore Avenue provides a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 2.2 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Best Western Plus College Park Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Best Western Plus College Park Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $140 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 8419 Baltimore Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - College Park-University Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to College Park
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - College Park-University Area is 8.30 out of 10. This place has a pool, a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $128, and it's located at 9020 Baltimore Ave. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 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
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Washington, Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in College Park, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in College Park or Best Hotels for One Week in College Park.


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

College Park Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$142

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to College Park, Maryland. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in College Park, Maryland based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $142. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in College Park.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $174
  • 3-star hotels: $130
  • 2-star hotels: $143


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