The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in London

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to London

If it's your first trip to London, Kentucky 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 London. 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 London. 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 London 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 London 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 London for your first trip!

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

Budget Host Westgate Inn

Motel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to London
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 254 Russell Dyche Memorial HWY, Budget Host Westgate Inn has great rooms from $77 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and golf. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, mini-golf, car rentals, and fishing at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson London Kentucky

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Country Inn & Suites by Radisson London Kentucky which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering a fitness center, hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, 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 2035 W Highway 192. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and fishing which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott London

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in London
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott London to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $174. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 25 Amarillo Drive. You'll also find a free breakfast, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn London-North

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

With terrific rooms from $161, Hampton Inn London-North, at 200 Alamo Drive provides a fitness center, parking, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. 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 an indoor pool, fishing, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and an EV charging station. It's located just 2.4 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites London

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to London
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites London has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $116 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 506 Minton Dr. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Richmond and Berea.

For more terrific hotel ideas in London, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in London.


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

London Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$134

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in London, Kentucky, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $134. 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 London.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $174
  • 2-star hotels: $124


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