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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Salem

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Salem

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
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Located at 991 Russell Drive, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem By IHG has great rooms from $105 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Salem
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road which has nice rooms starting at $111. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1886 Electric Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator 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
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (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.
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We found La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $92. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 140 Sheraton Drive. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.3 miles from the center of town. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Roanoke Salem

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $102, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Roanoke Salem, at 121 Sheraton Drive provides a fitness center, parking, laundry services, a free breakfast, 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 an indoor pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 2.3 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
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Quality Inn Salem - I-81

Inn with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Salem
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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Quality Inn Salem - I-81 has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. The great rooms here start at $68 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 151 Wildwood Road. Furthermore, it also offers a microwave and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Danville, and Lexington.

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


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

Salem Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$96

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Salem, Virginia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Salem, Virginia based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $96. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Salem.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $102
  • 2-star hotels: $92


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