The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Wilmington

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Wilmington

If it's your first trip to Wilmington, Delaware 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 Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington for your first trip!

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

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 760 Justison Street, Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront has great rooms from $169 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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The Westin Wilmington

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Wilmington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is The Westin Wilmington which has nice rooms starting at $240. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 818 Shipyard Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.3 miles from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Quoin Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $306 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Quoin Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $306. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and air-conditioning, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 519 North Market Street. You'll also find a 24-hour desk and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


The Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Wilmington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $169, The Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa, at 528 Montchanin Road provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. 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 laundry services, golf, a spa, free parking, and air-conditioning. It's located just 3.8 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (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.

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $146 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 422 Delaware Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington - Brandywine Valley

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington - Brandywine Valley is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $181, and it's located at 350 Rocky Run Parkway. We also love the golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Philadelphia, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, Cape May, and Lancaster.

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


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

Wilmington Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$202

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Wilmington, Delaware, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $202. 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 Wilmington.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $273
  • 3-star hotels: $166


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