The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Florence

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Florence

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Florence, Alabama? 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 Florence, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Florence 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 Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence for first time visitors.

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

Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Florence
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 10 Hightower Place, Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa has great rooms from $299 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Hampton Inn Florence-Midtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Florence-Midtown which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2281 Florence Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 miles from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Florence

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Florence
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Residence Inn by Marriott Florence to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $148. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1000 Sweetwater Avenue. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.5 miles from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


GunRunner Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $190, GunRunner Boutique Hotel, at 310 East Tennessee Street provides a bar, a spa, free parking, air-conditioning, and massages. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers balconies and private parking. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence Northeast By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Florence
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence Northeast By IHG has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, laundry services, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $145 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 180 Etta Gray Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. 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
  • Spa
  • 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: Madison, Cullman, Athens, and Florence.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Florence, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Florence, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Florence, or Best Hotels for One Week in Florence.


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

Florence Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$186

Travelers to Florence, Alabama 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 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $186. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Florence.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $299
  • 3-star hotels: $163
  • 2-star hotels: $145


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