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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Houston

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Houston

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

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

Hotel Sorella CityCentre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Houston
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 800 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Hotel Sorella CityCentre has great rooms from $215 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, cooking classes, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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The Whitehall Houston

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is The Whitehall Houston which has nice rooms starting at $173. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1700 Smith Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Hotel Granduca Houston

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $307 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Houston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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We found Hotel Granduca Houston to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $307. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1080 Uptown Park Blvd. You'll also find parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.7 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Sheraton Suites Houston Near the Galleria

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $111, Sheraton Suites Houston Near the Galleria, at 2400 West Loop South provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 5.9 miles from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Four Seasons Hotel Houston

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $499 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Houston
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Four Seasons Hotel Houston has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $499 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1300 Lamar Street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Westin Galleria

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Westin Galleria is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $250, and it's located at 5060 West Alabama. We also love the laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and kids meals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 6.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Omni Houston Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Omni Houston Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $196. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Four Riverway. Only 5.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this convenient hotel. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Hilton University of Houston

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Houston
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Hilton University of Houston offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $171 (before taxes). It's located at 4800 Calhoun Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, city views, a game room, and an indoor pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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The Lancaster Hotel Houston

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 701 Texas Avenue, The Lancaster Hotel Houston has great rooms from $213 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury
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Royal Sonesta Houston

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Houston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Royal Sonesta Houston which has nice rooms starting at $169. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2222 West Loop South. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 5.9 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: The Woodlands, Baytown, Galveston, and Conroe.

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


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

Houston Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$113

Travelers to Houston, Texas 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 211 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $113. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Houston.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $359
  • 4-star hotels: $177
  • 3-star hotels: $107
  • 2-star hotels: $84


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