The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Manchester

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Manchester

If it's your first trip to Manchester, New Hampshire 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester for your first trip!

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

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Manchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 2280 Brown Avenue, Holiday Inn Manchester Airport By IHG has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown which has nice rooms starting at $133. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 101 South Commercial Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 miles from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Manchester
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Downtown to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $169. We loved that is has a casino, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 40 Lake Avenue. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hampton Inn by Hilton Manchester

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $114, Hampton Inn by Hilton Manchester, at 21 Front Street provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $129 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 700 Elm Street. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Manchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Courtyard by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is 8.00 out of 10. This place has a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $129, and it's located at 700 Huse Road. We also love the child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.4 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
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (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.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is SpringHill Suites by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport because it has great rooms that start at $129. It has a fitness center, parking, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 975 Perimeter Rd. Only 4.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Boston, Ogunquit, Wells, Cambridge, and Portsmouth.

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

Manchester Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$132

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Manchester, New Hampshire, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $132. 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 Manchester.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $129
  • 3-star hotels: $133
  • 2-star hotels: $129


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