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 Hotel & Suites Salem

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (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.

Located at 991 Russell Drive, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Salem has great rooms from $131 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.00 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 laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. 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
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Salem East - Electric Road

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Salem
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Salem East - Electric Road which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1886 Electric Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


La Quinta Inn Roanoke Salem

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found La Quinta Inn Roanoke Salem to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $121. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 140 Sheraton Dr. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Salem

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $169, Hampton Inn Salem, at 450 Litchell Road provides room service, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services. 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 golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 2.6 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
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Roanoke Salem

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Salem
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Roanoke Salem has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, parking, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $146 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 121 Sheraton Drive. Furthermore, it also offers an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave


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

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


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

Salem Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$140

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 $140. 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: $150
  • 2-star hotels: $133


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