The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Plattsburgh

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Plattsburgh

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

BEST WESTERN Plus Plattsburgh

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 446 Route 3, BEST WESTERN Plus Plattsburgh has great rooms from $144 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Plattsburgh which has nice rooms starting at $160. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 8 Everleth Drive I 87 And Rt 3 Ex 37. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plattsburgh

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Plattsburgh
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plattsburgh to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $134. We loved that is has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 579 Route 3. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.5 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

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


La Quinta Inn & Suites Plattsburgh

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $97, La Quinta Inn & Suites Plattsburgh, at 16 Plaza Boulevard provides room service, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 2.1 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Plattsburgh
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $201 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 586 State Route 3. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and horse riding, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Montreal, Stowe, Lake Placid, South Burlington, and Middlebury.

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


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

Plattsburgh Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$147

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Plattsburgh, New York. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Plattsburgh, New York based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $147. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Plattsburgh.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $144
  • 2-star hotels: $148


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