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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Phoenix

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Phoenix

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If it's your first trip to Phoenix, Arizona 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix for your first trip!

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

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 6902 East Greenway Parkway, Westin Kierland Resort & Spa has great rooms from $188 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 14.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, outdoor tennis, hiking, and mountain views at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fitness room
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Phoenix
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $259. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5402 East Lincoln Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.5 miles from the city center. 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
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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We found JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $196. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5350 East Marriott Drive. You'll also find a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 17.2 miles from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Phoenix Airport Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Phoenix
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $156, Phoenix Airport Marriott, at 1101 North 44Th Street provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, free parking, kids meals, a tour desk, and a multi-lingual staff. It's located just 5.1 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Train station shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
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Royal Palms Resort & Spa-in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

5-star Resort with prices starting at $251 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Royal Palms Resort & Spa-in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $251 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5200 East Camelback Road. Furthermore, it also offers parking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury
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The Westin Kierland Villas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of The Westin Kierland Villas is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $209, and it's located at 15620 North Clubgate Drive. We also love the rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center which are great for visitors. And since it's just 14.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Phoenix
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore because it has great rooms that start at $125. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2811 East Camelback Road. Only 5.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $439 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $439 (before taxes). It's located at 5700 East McDonald Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.4 miles from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $313 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Phoenix
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at 2400 East Missouri Avenue, Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria Resort has great rooms from $313 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 5.9 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown which has nice rooms starting at $121. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 132 South Central Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, and Mesa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Phoenix, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Phoenix, Best Cheap Hotels in Phoenix, Best Luxury Hotels in Phoenix, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Phoenix, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Phoenix, Best Hotels for One Week in Phoenix, Best Hotels for One Night in Phoenix, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Phoenix, or Best Business Hotels in Phoenix.


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

Phoenix Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$152

After analyzing 69 first time trip hotels in Phoenix, Arizona, 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 Phoenix.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $332
  • 4-star hotels: $196
  • 3-star hotels: $115
  • 2-star hotels: $99


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