The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Salem

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Salem

If it's your first trip to Salem, Oregon 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 Salem. 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 Salem. 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem for your first trip!

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

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (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.
  • Heated pool

Located at 3125 Ryan Drive Southeast, Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem,Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem,Tapestry Collection by Hilton which has nice rooms starting at $192. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 195 Commercial Street SE. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed


Hampton Inn & Suites Salem

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hampton Inn & Suites Salem to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $162. We loved that is has a fitness center, snorkeling, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 510 Hawthorne Avenue Southeast. You'll also find a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


The Hotel Salem

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Salem
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $144, The Hotel Salem, at 4370 Commercial Street Southeast provides a fitness center, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 3.6 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Salem

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Suites Salem has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $111 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 630 Hawthorne Southeast. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. 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
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Portland, Eugene, Vancouver, Lincoln City, and Beaverton.

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


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

Salem Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$149

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Salem, Oregon, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $149. 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 Salem.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $159
  • 2-star hotels: $111


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