The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Las Vegas

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada

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.)

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

5-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.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 3960 Las Vegas Blvd South, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has great rooms from $196 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

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
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino

5-star Resort with prices starting at $98 (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

A great place to stay is The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino which has nice rooms starting at $98. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, 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 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.1 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $153. 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 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 160 East Flamingo Road. You'll also find a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.5 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

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
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Las Vegas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $41, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, at 206 N. 3rd Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


TI - Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

TI - Treasure Island Hotel & Casino has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $28 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3300 Las Vegas Blvd S. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Tropicana Las Vegas

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Las Vegas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn Tropicana Las Vegas is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $103, and it's located at 4975 Dean Martin Dr. We also love the a bar, parking, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bellagio Las Vegas

5-star Resort with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Bellagio Las Vegas because it has great rooms that start at $132. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South. Only 4.8 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


ARIA Resort & Casino

5-star Resort with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

ARIA Resort & Casino offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $127 (before taxes). It's located at 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, mountain views, laundry services, and city views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.1 miles from the city center.

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


Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Las Vegas
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 3400 Paradise Road, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel has great rooms from $152 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay

4-star Resort with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay which has nice rooms starting at $84. 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 3940 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 6.1 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Henderson.

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

Las Vegas Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$120

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 80 hotels is an affordable $120. 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: $195
  • 4-star hotels: $82
  • 3-star hotels: $113
  • 2-star hotels: $109


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