The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Orange

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Orange

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

ALO Hotel by Ayres

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (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.

Located at 3737 West Chapman Avenue, ALO Hotel by Ayres has great rooms from $161 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ayres Hotel Orange

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Ayres Hotel Orange which has nice rooms starting at $184. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 North The City Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim/Orange County

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Orange
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

We found DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim/Orange County to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $162. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 100 The City Drive. You'll also find laundry services, a hot tub, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a heated pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

With terrific rooms from $190, Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange, at 400 North State College Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. 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 parking, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 2.2 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Orange Plaza

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

Best Western Orange Plaza has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $121 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1302 W Chapman Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Los Angeles, Anaheim, Carlsbad, Long Beach, and Santa Monica.

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


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

Orange Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$164

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Orange, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Orange, California based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $164. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Orange.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $162
  • 3-star hotels: $178
  • 2-star hotels: $121


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