The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Decatur

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Decatur

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 1101 6th Avenue Northeast, DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront has great rooms from $164 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hampton Inn Decatur

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Decatur
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Decatur which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2041 Beltline Rd. Sw. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $186. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1213 Courtyard Circle. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites By Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Decatur
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $178, Home2 Suites By Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor, at 807 Island Way NW provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. 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 pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard Decatur

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (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.

Courtyard Decatur has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $147 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1209 Courtyard Circle. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.9 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
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Decatur

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Decatur is 9.58 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $186, and it's located at 2407 Beltline Road. We also love the laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center


Best Western River City Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Decatur
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Pool

A cool place is Best Western River City Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $136. It has a pool, breakfast, hiking, golf, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1305 Front Avenue South West. Only 2.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities 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
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn Decatur

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Inn Decatur offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $115 (before taxes). It's located at 3239 Point Mallard Pkwy and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.3 miles from the city center. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Huntsville and Florence.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Decatur, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Decatur.


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

Decatur Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$155

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Decatur, Alabama. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Decatur, Alabama based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $155. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Decatur.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $166
  • 2-star hotels: $148


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