The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Roanoke

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Roanoke

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If it's your first trip to Roanoke, Virginia 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke for your first trip!

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

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Roanoke
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 110 Shenandoah Avenue, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Curio Collection by Hilton has great rooms from $220 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and laundry services at this relaxing 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
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke which has nice rooms starting at $171. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4500 South Peak Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 miles from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn Roanoke Civic Center

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Comfort Inn Roanoke Civic Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $108. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 815 Gainsboro Rd.. You'll also find golf, a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Roanoke
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $160, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke, at 301 Reserve Ave. Provides a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. 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 rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and a spa. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hampton Inn and Suites Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Hampton Inn and Suites Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers skiing, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $149 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5033 Valley View Boulevard North West. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

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


Comfort Inn Airport Roanoke

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Roanoke
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Comfort Inn Airport Roanoke is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, parking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $121, and it's located at 5070 Valley View Boulevard. We also love the golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm because it has great rooms that start at $111. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2898 Keagy Rd. Only 5.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Roanoke Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Roanoke
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Residence Inn Roanoke Airport offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $191 (before taxes). It's located at 3305 Ordway Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard Roanoke Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 3301 Ordway Drive, Courtyard Roanoke Airport has great rooms from $152 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Shirley's Bed And Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Shirley's Bed And Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $185. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, breakfast, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3920 Saul Lane. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, a free breakfast, free parking, a heated pool, and a private pool. It's located just 4.5 miles from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Lexington, and Salem.

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


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

Roanoke Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$147

After analyzing 18 first time trip hotels in Roanoke, Virginia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $147. 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 Roanoke.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $220
  • 3-star hotels: $159
  • 2-star hotels: $132


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