The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pennsylvania

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Pennsylvania

If it's your first trip to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania for your first trip!

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

Courtyard by Marriott Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 115 Presidential Circle, Courtyard by Marriott Gettysburg has great rooms from $135 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 33.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, laundry services, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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Seehotel Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality

Ingenbohl, United States of America
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pennsylvania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Seehotel Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality which has nice rooms starting at $316. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Waldstaetterquai 6. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4083.6 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Inn at Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Inn with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Inn at Jim Thorpe to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $119. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 24 Broadway. You'll also find a game room, a spa, free parking, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 73.6 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

Erie, Pennsylvania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Pennsylvania
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $225, Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront, at 2 Sassafras Pier provides an outdoor pool, skiing, 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, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It's located just 209.8 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Eden Resort & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Eden Resort & Suites, BW Premier Collection 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 $155 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 222 Eden Road. Furthermore, it also offers a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 34.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Fitler Club

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pennsylvania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Fitler Club is 8.70 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and city views. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $259, and it's located at 24 South 24th Street. We also love the a hot tub, a game room, a spa, an indoor pool, and an indoor play area which are great for visitors. And since it's just 93.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


W Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A cool place is W Philadelphia because it has great rooms that start at $250. 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 1439 Chestnut Street. Only 94.6 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. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

Erie, Pennsylvania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Heated pool

Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $236 (before taxes). It's located at 55 West Bay Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 209.8 miles from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Silver Birches Resort

Hawley, Pennsylvania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $246 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pennsylvania
  • Heated pool

Located at 205 Route 507, Silver Birches Resort has great rooms from $246 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 120.6 miles from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Historic Hotel Bethlehem

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (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 Historic Hotel Bethlehem which has nice rooms starting at $217. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 437 Main Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, city views, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities. It's located just 83.6 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Baltimore, Lancaster, State College, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Baltimore, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Baltimore, Best Luxury Hotels in Baltimore, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Baltimore, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Baltimore, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Baltimore, Best Hotels for One Week in Baltimore, Best Hotels for One Night in Baltimore, or Best Business Hotels in Baltimore.


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

Pennsylvania Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$152

After analyzing 270 first time trip hotels in Pennsylvania, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $152. 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 Pennsylvania.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $516
  • 4-star hotels: $202
  • 3-star hotels: $145
  • 2-star hotels: $115


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