The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Las Vegas

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Las Vegas

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

Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 11011 West Charleston Boulevard, Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa has great rooms from $150 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love room service, a casino, a casino, a restaurant, and a restaurant at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $295 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Las Vegas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas which has nice rooms starting at $295. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3960 Las Vegas Boulevard South. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.2 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Suites at Marriott's Grand Chateau Las Vegas Strip-No Resort Fee

4-star Resort with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Suites at Marriott's Grand Chateau Las Vegas Strip-No Resort Fee to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $187. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 75 East Harmon Avenue. You'll also find a bar, a kitchen, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Durango Casino & Resort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Las Vegas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $145, Durango Casino & Resort, at 6915 South Durango Drive provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. It's located just 11.2 miles from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Trump International Hotel Las Vegas

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $114 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2000 Fashion Show Drive. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Las Vegas
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $163, and it's located at 160 East Flamingo Road. We also love the a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


New York-New York Hotel & Casino

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is New York-New York Hotel & Casino because it has great rooms that start at $26. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Only 5.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, parking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. 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
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


The Palazzo at The Venetian

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The Palazzo at The Venetian offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $136 (before taxes). It's located at 3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.9 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

5-star Resort with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Las Vegas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4.1 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Grand Vacations Club Elara Center Strip Las Vegas

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hilton Grand Vacations Club Elara Center Strip Las Vegas which has nice rooms starting at $141. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 80 East Harmon Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It's located just 4.9 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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

Las Vegas Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$121

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Las Vegas, Nevada. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Las Vegas, Nevada based on data from 114 hotels is an affordable $121. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Las Vegas.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $173
  • 4-star hotels: $103
  • 3-star hotels: $113
  • 2-star hotels: $116


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