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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jackson

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Jackson

If it's your first trip to Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson. 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 Jackson. 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson for your first trip!

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

Fairview Inn Jackson

Inn with prices starting at $311 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 734 Fairview Street, Fairview Inn Jackson has great rooms from $311 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 9.36 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa and wellness center at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Westin Jackson

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $261 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jackson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Westin Jackson which has nice rooms starting at $261. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 407 South Congress Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Old Capitol Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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We found Old Capitol Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $174. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 226 North State Street. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and tennis which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
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Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $180, Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover, at 1248 Eastover Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.5 miles from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Drury Inn & Suites Jackson - Ridgeland

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jackson
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Drury Inn & Suites Jackson - Ridgeland has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $112 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 610 East County Line Road. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Vicksburg, Flowood, and Pearl.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jackson, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Jackson, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Jackson, Best Hotels for One Week in Jackson, or Best Hotels for One Night in Jackson.


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

Jackson Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$208

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Jackson, Mississippi, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $208. 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 Jackson.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $286
  • 3-star hotels: $155


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