The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Portland

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Portland

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

The Society Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 203 Nw 3rd Ave, The Society Hotel has great rooms from $111 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, cooking classes, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


The Nines a Luxury Collection Hotel Portland

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Portland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Nines a Luxury Collection Hotel Portland which has nice rooms starting at $275. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 525 Sw Morrison. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a pool table, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

We found Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $200. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 422 Sw Broadway. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a game room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Jupiter NEXT

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Portland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $208, Jupiter NEXT, at 900 East Burnside Street provides a restaurant, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Kimpton Riverplace Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Kimpton Riverplace Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $236 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1510 Southwest Harbor Way. Furthermore, it also offers city views, a hot tub, a spa, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Portland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District is 8.80 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $176, and it's located at 1150 Nw 9th Ave. We also love the parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $203. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 545 SW Taylor. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, an indoor pool, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn And Suites By Hilton Portland-Pearl District

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Hampton Inn And Suites By Hilton Portland-Pearl District offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $143 (before taxes). It's located at 354 NW 9th Ave. And has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Crowne Plaza Hotel Portland-Downtown Convention Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Portland
  • Heated pool

Located at 1441 NE 2nd Avenue, Crowne Plaza Hotel Portland-Downtown Convention Center has great rooms from $166 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and kids meals which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Jupiter Hotel Portland

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Jupiter Hotel Portland which has nice rooms starting at $161. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 800 East Burnside Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Vancouver, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, and Beaverton.

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


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

Portland Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$159

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Portland, Oregon. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Portland, Oregon based on data from 68 hotels is an affordable $159. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Portland.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $224
  • 4-star hotels: $178
  • 3-star hotels: $161
  • 2-star hotels: $130


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