Doubletree by Hilton New Bern, New BernDoubletree by Hilton New Bern in New Bern, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 6 of 10 hotels we score in New Bern. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $221 a night (cached, not a live quote).This five-storey, 99-room DoubleTree stands on the Trent River waterfront at 100 Middle Street in historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina. Rooms have pillow-top mattresses, 32-inch flat-panel TVs and work desks, and guests receive the brand's welcome cookie around the clock. Facilities include an outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, gym, free WiFi and free parking, plus a free airport transfer three miles to Craven Regional Airport. Tryon Palace is under a mile away and a trolley links to downtown attractions. It suits travellers wanting a full-service riverfront base in a walkable historic town. One caveat: some guests have reported a musty smell in parts of the building. Rates start around $221 a night.What stands out

Riverfront setting with water views

Walkable to downtown New Bern

Free airport transfer and parking

Outdoor pool and on-site dining

Watch out for

Some guests report a musty smell

Rooms start at $221 a night

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Hampton Inn New Bern Nc, New Bern: 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $223 a night. Located on Hotel Drive in New Bern, this 3-star hotel provides convenient access to the Croatan National Forest and the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.

Courtyard New Bern Marriott, New Bern: 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $212 a night. Located at 218 East Front Street, this hotel sits in downtown New Bern.