The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Virginia

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VA

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

The Westin Arlington

Arlington, Virginia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Virginia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 801 North Glebe Road, The Westin Arlington has great rooms from $154 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 93.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel

Winchester, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • 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 The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $133. Offering room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 103 East Piccadilly Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 119.6 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool
  • Saltwater pool


Club Wyndham Governor’s Green

Williamsburg, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Virginia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Club Wyndham Governor’s Green to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $153. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4600 Mooretown Road. You'll also find a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 43.4 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground


Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center

Hampton, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $114, Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center, at 1700 Coliseum Drive provides room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. 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 a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking. It's located just 68.2 miles from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

Virginia Beach, Virginia
3-star Resort with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Virginia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $125 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2207 Atlantic Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 94.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Spark by Hilton Chincoteague Island

Chincoteague, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Spark by Hilton Chincoteague Island is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a water park, a water park, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $231, and it's located at 7105 Maddox Boulevard. We also love the a fitness center, hiking, hiking, free parking, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 117.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The kids will love the water park, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Water park
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection

Virginia Beach, Virginia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $522 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection because it has great rooms that start at $522. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4200 Atlantic Avenue. Only 93.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

Blacksburg, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Virginia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center offers a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $91 (before taxes). It's located at 901 Prices Fork Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, hiking, laundry services, and laundry services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 165.2 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Hotel 24 South

Staunton, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 24 South Market Street, Hotel 24 South has great rooms from $88 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, parking, laundry services, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 97.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed


Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Williamsburg, Virginia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Virginia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg which has nice rooms starting at $104. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3601 Ironbound Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers golf, a hot tub, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 42.4 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Williamsburg, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Newport News.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Virginia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Virginia, Best Luxury Hotels in Virginia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Virginia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Virginia, Best Hotels for One Week in Virginia, Best Hotels for One Night in Virginia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Virginia, Best Adults Only Hotels in Virginia, Best Party Hotels in Virginia, Best Hotels for Skiing in Virginia, or Best Business Hotels in Virginia.


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

Virginia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$150

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to 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 Virginia based on data from 375 hotels is an affordable $150. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Virginia.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $312
  • 4-star hotels: $190
  • 3-star hotels: $148
  • 2-star hotels: $122


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