The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Richmond

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Richmond

If it's your first trip to Richmond, Kentucky 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond for your first trip!

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

The Denny House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Richmond
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 5958 Old Railroad Grade Rd, The Denny House has great rooms from $149 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, breakfast, a free breakfast, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love bicycle rental, air-conditioning, wedding services, balconies, and breakfast in the room at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richmond

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richmond which has nice rooms starting at $120. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1990 Colby Taylor Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Quality Inn Richmond

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Richmond
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Quality Inn Richmond to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $100. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2006 Colby Taylor Drive. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.9 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Hampton Inn Richmond KY

2-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 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $121, Hampton Inn Richmond KY, at 1099 Barnes Mill Rd provides room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and family rooms. It's located just 2.1 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! 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
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


TownePlace Suites by Marriott Richmond

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Richmond

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Richmond has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $180 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2018 Colby Taylor Drive. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lexington, Georgetown, Frankfort, and London.

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


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

Richmond Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$134

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Richmond, Kentucky, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $134. 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 Richmond.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $149
  • 2-star hotels: $130


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