My husband and I met online about 14 years ago. We talked endlessly for a year or so then decided to meet in person. I flew to Australia (since it was winter back there and warm and sunny here). When I came up out of customs in Sydney airport I saw him standing there with a rose, we went into each others arms. It felt like home immediately.
I would have a hotel room booked and I think when you actually come face to face, you will know what you want to do.
I see what @The_Compassionate_Heretic just said and I am basing my answer on the premise that you live some distance apart and would be meeting after a plane trip to get there so have to have a place to stay.